The Kennedy Clan

Eunice Shriver's demise and another of the Kennedy clan passes on. Her daughter, married to Arnold carries on the torch for her. He husband, Sargent Shriver is locked up in his mind by Alzheimer's disease. Sad state of affairs. They, she and her husband, did great things for the nation and not once did they mention politics. Of course, they were liberal but they were also very private people and did not tread on other's domains.

Ted will be next. Already suffering from a malignant brain tumor, and rarely sits in the Senate anymore. He is on the verge of passing too. Also liberal but probably will go down in history for Chappaquiddick and the minimum wage laws. He spoke a lot but never got much accomplished. You may say he "sat in the Senate." I am sure he was a behind the scenes power broker but he never achieved much in the Senate. Even his education efforts took cooperation from the Republican side of the Senate. He will die in office.

John F. Kennedy was President. He was a capable man of good judgement. He did things for the economy but did lead us into Viet Nam. Of course, Johnson carried us on into the depths of Viet Nam. JFK cut taxes too, the Democrats never ever want to mention that and the Republicans throw it in their faces all the time.

Robert Kennedy remains an enigma. Possibly he could have been president too but Sirhan Sirhan took care of that. Sad that it had to end that way. He did put Hoffa away and did much for Martin Luther King. Good things but his life ended like his older brother's, in assassination.

Their father was Ambassador to Great Britain. But also known for his shady past - rum running during prohibition. Their mother, Rose, was a true champion, could that have been where all the talent came from, don't know.

The end is near, a dynasty passing on into history. The second generation does not show the same promise. Young JFK, Jr, "John John" flew himself into death, ego overriding good judgement. Other Kennedy descendants reside in jail. Maria Shriver is a good one married to Arnold, a liberal Republican and Governor of California. Caroline tried to get herself appointed as a Senator, did not work.