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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx</link><description>BREAKING NEWS: From AP: "Sens. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., and Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., have been taken from an inauguration luncheon forPresident Barack Obama.&amp;nbsp;A Capitol police officer stood up at the luncheon and said medical attention was needed."</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752214</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:16:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752214</guid><dc:creator>West Chester, PA</dc:creator><description>It is truly understood the serious nature of the medical condition of both people involved. &amp;nbsp;However, neither are yet deceased and not to mention....WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO BE TALKING ABOUT! &amp;nbsp;Can we return to the festive events of the day?</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752236</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:20:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752236</guid><dc:creator>ace</dc:creator><description>i pray both will be well. to great men that have done their part for our country. god protect them both</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752261</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:25:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752261</guid><dc:creator>Ken Licari, East China, MI</dc:creator><description>What was wrong with Former President George W. Bush, he looked like he was really aging (tired), a cane and holding Mrs Bush's arm to get down steps at the inaugration today. &amp;nbsp;And Vice President Chaney, why was he in a wheel chair. &amp;nbsp;That made me kind of sad, both men were always so strong. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752262</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:25:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752262</guid><dc:creator>George Toulouse Renton, WA</dc:creator><description>I have often disdagreed with Sen Kennedy on his political views, but wish him a speedy recovery and hope that his counsel will permeate the new White House</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752277</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:30:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752277</guid><dc:creator>CdV LA CA</dc:creator><description>This is somber news. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Senator Kennedy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752294</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:34:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752294</guid><dc:creator>Barack Fan, Raleigh NC</dc:creator><description>My prayers for Senator Kennedy. &amp;nbsp;I hope he recovers quickly. &amp;nbsp;God Bless him. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752321</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:39:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752321</guid><dc:creator>Alyx</dc:creator><description>Teddy get well soon. &amp;nbsp;I know this is the day you have been waiting for...but hang on buddy!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;My thoughts for your speedy recovery!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752322</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:39:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752322</guid><dc:creator>Julepo</dc:creator><description>lets pray for sens. Kennedy... On this joyous day let us all relish in the progress of the now and work for the progress for tomorrow...&lt;br&gt;Good Luck Mr.Obama we are ALL rooting for you... we are ALL rooting for America!!!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;today is not the day for hate... &lt;br&gt;peace</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752352</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:47:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752352</guid><dc:creator>David - St Louis</dc:creator><description>Which is correct that President Obama or Chief Justice made a mistake in the Oath of Office? &amp;nbsp;Fox News states &amp;quot;Roberts Corrects Obama After Oath Stumble&amp;quot; where MSNBC states otherwise.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752401</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:57:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752401</guid><dc:creator>Beverly in Chicago</dc:creator><description>When the lion roars; even the earth does too. Senator Kennedy my hope is for you to continue to live out the rest of dreams. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;Get well I am roaring for you. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Senator Byrd get well. Enjoy your delicious birds and deserts.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752415</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:01:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752415</guid><dc:creator>MaryanneAZ, Phoenix, AZ</dc:creator><description>David - St Louis: The Chief Justice flubbed the lines and Obama was patient to allow him to correct himself. &amp;nbsp;The video is available as is the text of the Constitutional language for swearing in the President. &amp;nbsp;I'm sure it was difficult to know how to proceed when the words were flubbed that Obama was to repeat. &amp;nbsp;What does one do when the officiator gets the words wrong and you know it? &amp;nbsp;Do you repeat the mistake or state the correct language? &amp;nbsp;It was an interesting flub and a nice recovery. &amp;nbsp;They got the job done. &amp;nbsp;Of course, wacko Faux News immediately starts fulminating that Obama was not &amp;quot;legally&amp;quot; sworn in since the words were flubbed. &amp;nbsp;Leave it to those bozos to take a minor flub to the next zenith of stupidity. &amp;nbsp;Congratulations President Obama--signed, sealed and delivered he's Ours!!!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752429</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:04:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752429</guid><dc:creator>DavCai - Naperville, IL</dc:creator><description>Barack stepped on him and then the Justice blew his line.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752466</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:13:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752466</guid><dc:creator>Marsha Lehmacher 279 West High Street Bound Brook NJ 08805</dc:creator><description>My thoughts and prayers are with Sen Kennedy and family. &amp;nbsp;My God be with you and get you well.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;President Obama may God guide you threw the tough times ahead. Best of Luck in your new office. I hope we all can get along. No matter what color or ethicity you are.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752472</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:14:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752472</guid><dc:creator>eagle1776</dc:creator><description>Two grand old gentlemen of the Senate may be overwhelmed by all the festivities of the day. I wish them both well and speedy recovery. We need both there fighting for us and passing their wisdom on to the newcomers.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752475</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:14:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752475</guid><dc:creator>MAR Putnam Valleyt, NY</dc:creator><description>One must wish Sen Kennedy as much good health as his condition allows--and the same to Sen Byrd.. they are the grand old voices of the senate and one must love each of them. Pres. Obama gave us a throughtful and graceful and eloquent speech and now may he fulfill his promise &amp;nbsp;and may his Democratic Congress back to the utmost.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752482</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:15:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752482</guid><dc:creator>TEC-SPring-TX</dc:creator><description>Do not eat the peanut butter</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752485</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:16:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752485</guid><dc:creator>John, Glenville, WV</dc:creator><description>My prayers are with both Kennedy and Byrd. Both have made mistakes like we all have. As a West Virginian I will state the Byrd is a giant here, and I hope people in the United States will remember that he was one of the first one's to speak out against the invasion of Iraq, and that he is truly a constitutional scholar. Our state will never see another like him.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752494</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:18:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752494</guid><dc:creator>Jackson</dc:creator><description>God Bless George W. Bush.&lt;br&gt;God Bless America.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752505</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:19:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752505</guid><dc:creator>Bill, Bethlehem, Pa.</dc:creator><description>When Obama supporters booed President Bush and sang na-na-na-nah hey-hey-hey goodbye, that does not go along with Obama's theme of getting along with each other. Just remember who started the clash. POWER IS FLEETING.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752506</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:19:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752506</guid><dc:creator>Sally</dc:creator><description>As someone who supported the new President in his election bid I was EXTREMELY upset to just read the totally classless actions of other supporters in D.C. during President Bush's departure. &amp;nbsp;Whether or not any of us agree or disagree with a President doesn't matter...he is the President of the U.S. and deserves our respect as such. &amp;nbsp;Booing has no place when addressing such a person. &amp;nbsp;What has happened to our country that people have no class these days? &amp;nbsp;Manners and class have no color or cultural boundries. &amp;nbsp;If these people are supporting our new President I'm disappointed. &amp;nbsp;BTW, President Obama isn't African-American he is multicultural...his mother is as white as I am and he was raised by a caucasian grandmother. &amp;nbsp;Personally, I wouldn't care if he was pink and purple striped as long as he shows good judgement and class, uses his brain, and can help this country out of her present problems which have been building for 30 years.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752508</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:20:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752508</guid><dc:creator>Tommy,Selma,Al.</dc:creator><description>of course obama screwed up the oath...it wasn't on a teleprompter for him to read</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752509</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:20:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752509</guid><dc:creator>Marcus D., Chicago</dc:creator><description>Obama's show of unity has been extraordinary. His solid alignment with a great Republican President, Abraham Lincoln has shown his desire to have this wall of party differences broken down. We can work together. From the train ride, to the concert at Lincoln Memorial, to the china used today, to the Lincoln bible, no previous Democratic president has embraced a past Republican President with such a display. Our support will be there as he is Our president, just as Democrats have supported Our president who is departing today. Republicans can and always will stand behind the person who is our president. It takes real adults, not childish name calling, hate and anger to do that. Perhaps, today, many posters here will see this as an opportunity to put the past behind, grow up and leave the name calling to those who are not mature enough to recognize this. Challenge yourself to leave it behind, turn a new leaf and look forward, not behind. This is not a game or a form of entertainment. Good luck, and God Bless you President Obama, Our new President! &lt;br&gt;Ed Crane, Middlebury, IN &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Could not have been said any better. Stop the name calling childish behavior just as Obama said in his speech. Walk the Walk! Stop the anger and hate. A new day has arrived! &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;Kathy, Charlotte&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm on board,for now. Waiting to see his positions now that he is our president.&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752513</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:21:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752513</guid><dc:creator>William Flack, Jr Germantown, Tn</dc:creator><description>My prayers are with Senator Kennedy, having Cancer myself I know what he and his family are going though. May he get well soon and best wishes to our new President. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752518</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:21:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752518</guid><dc:creator>cleo nassau newprovidence bahamas</dc:creator><description>hi congrat from the bahamas.Its a beautiful day God bless us all. sen. Kennedy our prayers are with u.lwt us all live in peace.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752521</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:22:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752521</guid><dc:creator>Real American</dc:creator><description>I figure it is time Kennedy gets his karma after everything he has done to this country and at Chappaqidick! Same goes for Byrd. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752525</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:23:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752525</guid><dc:creator>GeoAtTheBridge</dc:creator><description>Maybe Teddy can join Mary Jo for that swim that he took her on so many years ago. &amp;nbsp;Oops! &amp;nbsp;He's a Kennedy and a lib idol - not supposed to regale ther truth on this &amp;quot;special day&amp;quot;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752526</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:23:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752526</guid><dc:creator>Ricky Cox, Philadelphia, PA</dc:creator><description>If it happened to Orrin Hatch no one would have noticed or cared. He's already death warmed over and just taking up space!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752532</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:25:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752532</guid><dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator><description>It doesn't matter whether Obama flubbed his lines or not he automatically became the 44th President at noon anyway by the Constitution. While they were listening to the musical interlude power quietly changed hands. The oath is just more or less a formality to publicly make it official. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752536</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:26:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752536</guid><dc:creator>Hipchk, Dallas, TX</dc:creator><description>MaryanneAZ &amp;amp; David-St Louis: Fox news is not reporting that Obama was not legally sworn in, nor are they saying the Obama stumbled first &amp;nbsp;I just read the article on Fox and it states that Roberts stumbled and tripped up Obama before they got it straightened out. &amp;nbsp;It's false information like this that keeps people taking sides. &amp;nbsp;Today is a day for reconcillation and hope for our future as One Nation Under God. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752542</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:28:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752542</guid><dc:creator>Edward Zinner, Virginia Beach, VA</dc:creator><description>President Obama: I am a believer that you are a man of principle and I wish you well in your tough days ahead. This is the first time I again feel confident in our government since President Clinton. I believe that the election was a &amp;quot;mandate&amp;quot; for change and I know you will bring that change....all the best to you Mr President.....Virgionia Beach</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752544</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:28:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752544</guid><dc:creator>Steve,  Chino Hills, CA</dc:creator><description>Pres. Bush 41 recently had back surgery and is walking assisted with the cane. V.P. Cheney also hurt his back lifting boxes and needed assistance of a wheelchair. Pres. Obama, you got your chance...Let's see what you can do. I am a Republican who did not vote for you but I will back you as our new Commander in Chief. As for Pres. Bush 43...I honor your commitment and loyalty to our country. Go kick your feet up and take it easy, you deserve it.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752546</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:28:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752546</guid><dc:creator>Geoff in NC</dc:creator><description>My thoughts and prayers are with both Sen. Byrd and Sen. Kennedy. I hope both recover to full health and I wish they were both out of the Senate.&lt;br&gt;There should be term limits for all Senators and Congressman.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752551</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:29:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752551</guid><dc:creator>Edward Zinner, Virginia Beach, VA</dc:creator><description>President Obama: I am a believer that you are a man of principle and I wish you well in your tough days ahead. This is the first time I again feel confident in our government since President Clinton. I believe that the election was a &amp;quot;mandate&amp;quot; for change and I know you will bring that change....all the best to you Mr President.....Virginia Beach</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752553</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:29:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752553</guid><dc:creator>Paul, MN</dc:creator><description>ENJOY!!!! He is all yours. &amp;nbsp;Just remember what the country is like today and don't try to blame anyone else when you see what the country is like in 4 years </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752555</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:29:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752555</guid><dc:creator>Marlu  Olney, IL</dc:creator><description>I do hope that those of you who say ALL of America are.... when it comes to Obama realize I and many other Americans DO NOT want to be included in their ALL. &amp;nbsp;All I can say is the power of prayer will hopefully get us through this mans term in office.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752558</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:29:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752558</guid><dc:creator>Ron Gatto, Westchester New York</dc:creator><description>Sen. Kennedy i hope you recover very fast, we need you in the Senate. You are a great Senatore as well as a great person, and you have done so much for our Country in passing laws have have benifited the people of our Country. Your the Best, and we need you to work with Pres. Obama. Westchester NY RG</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752559</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:29:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752559</guid><dc:creator>Bob, Palmer, Alaska</dc:creator><description>I sure hope Sen. Ted K. will soon admit that he was responsible for Mary Jo Kopechne's death. &amp;nbsp;That will give him peace in this life and life after.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752568</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:32:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752568</guid><dc:creator>Michael Ajide, Yola, Nigeria</dc:creator><description>I wish sen. kennedy a quick recovery, and i wish to congratulate President Obama once again. God bless you.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752570</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:32:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752570</guid><dc:creator>Lynda A. Chiovitti, Sutton West, Ontario, Canada</dc:creator><description>God Bless America!!! &amp;nbsp;May the hopes of your President, his family, administration and staff see you ALL through to a successful term of 4 satisfying years and BEYOND!!! &amp;nbsp;The world is watching and this is the United States of America's time to shine.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752576</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:33:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752576</guid><dc:creator>Sharon, Dallas, Texas</dc:creator><description>My prayers go out to Senator Ted Kennedy and his family for a speedy recovery. &amp;nbsp;He is a very Strong Man. &amp;nbsp;It was a joy to see him there considering his illness. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;God Bless our new President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama! &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752578</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:34:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752578</guid><dc:creator>phil gonzales, silver city, NM</dc:creator><description>the thing that both have in common is that they're both older than dirt. &amp;nbsp;term limitations??? some of these men need to get a life - retire and let new folks in. &amp;nbsp;they're as bad as supreme court appointments for life.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;fed up with the royalty in DC&lt;br&gt;phil gonzales&lt;br&gt;silver city, NM</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752614</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:41:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752614</guid><dc:creator>John Doe, Seattle Wash</dc:creator><description>May they both R.I.P. and as soon as possible !!&lt;br&gt;Kennedy - creamated and thrown off a bridge and Byrd in his white sheets and white pine box</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752618</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:42:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752618</guid><dc:creator>Bunny</dc:creator><description>The ambulance should have driven off a bridge, into a river, with the driver escaping. &amp;nbsp;God Bless Mary Jo Kupeckne and her parents.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752638</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:47:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752638</guid><dc:creator>Michelle,Canada</dc:creator><description>I was not fond of what was happening while Bush was president,Things that he said and did were not called for.However I cant imagine how hard a job it is to be president many pressures and responsibilities,I do believe however that Obama will bring great things for the country,What Ive heard so far is better than anything I have heard from previous presidents.I think he will make great changes and I wish him all the best in his term as president.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752639</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:47:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752639</guid><dc:creator>Bill Salyer, Sumter, SC</dc:creator><description>IT is TIME for both to GO GO GO Away!!!! &amp;nbsp;Retire NOW!!!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752654</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:50:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752654</guid><dc:creator>Dave Elshout</dc:creator><description>Teddy, Mary Jo is waiting for you.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752659</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:51:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752659</guid><dc:creator>Lorri Miguel</dc:creator><description>I am sorry but this is what happens when you leave old men in office way too long. &amp;nbsp;They are old and their health is not the best. &amp;nbsp;We would be better served by younger senators and congressmen with senior 'advisors' that would not have to take on such heavy workloads and attendance.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752661</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:51:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752661</guid><dc:creator>Beverly in Chicago</dc:creator><description>Sally (Sent Tuesday, January 20, 2009 4:19 PM)&lt;br&gt;BTW, President Obama isn't African-American he is multicultural...his mother is as white as I am and he was raised by a caucasian grandmother. &amp;nbsp;Personally, I wouldn't care if he was pink and purple striped as long as he shows good judgement and class, uses his brain, and can help this country out of her present problems which have been building for 30 years. &lt;br&gt;==============================================&lt;br&gt;Sally: &lt;br&gt;I'm almost certain President Obama appreciates your comments. But, President Obama has defined himself as an African American. When he looks in the mirror or when anyone looks at him; they see a Black Man.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752663</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:52:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752663</guid><dc:creator>John, Knoxville, TN</dc:creator><description>Demos once again show their truth selves by booing the President of the USA. You all are a joke to our country. There hasn't been a President in the history of the country that has had to deal with what Bush had to deal with. He wasn't perfect, but either have the previous 42 Presidents. The last I checked there hasn't been another 911. He's a great man and a great President and deserves the respect of you petty minded dems as he leaves Washington. Let's wait 4 years to see how we judge Obama. And I won't say president Obama because most of you dems couldn't say Pres Bush. Good luck to all.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752665</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:53:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752665</guid><dc:creator>Ellie, Naperville, IL</dc:creator><description>I think Daniel is one of the few people who actually paid attention in history class/civics. &amp;nbsp;Congratulations on educating so many others with a simple, classy post. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752670</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:54:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752670</guid><dc:creator>C A, Tuscaloosa, AL</dc:creator><description>I like George Bush Sr. Always have and still do. I find him warm and comical, quite intelligent and a brave individual. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I hope Ted Kennedy does ok. I do agree that he perhaps needs to retire as does Byrd and allow some new blood to take over. If they work as hard as we need our Senators and Congresspersons to work at this time I'm not sure either can keep up with the pace that will be required. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For some reason I am not so sympathetic towards Cheney for his hurt back. Don't want to wish pain or hurt on anyone, but let's just say the empathy is not as strong as it is for Bush Sr. and Kennedy. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;And oh boy, not attacking him persoanlly, but wait until GWB gets home and has dinner with his Momma. Barabra Bush is no slouch and I bet reads oh GWB the riot act for some of his, well, less than intelligent decisions. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752672</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:54:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752672</guid><dc:creator>Gary Armstrong,  Seattle, Wash.</dc:creator><description>I would like to express gratitude to our former president, he was not always right but neither were his advisors, and still he must shoulder all the blame. &amp;nbsp; We elected the man twice and for that we must we must be held responsible. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please keep in mind that I am a democrat, a former Union member, and a baby boomer. I am angry and filled with dispair that I may have to live in this great country without Medical Coverage, decent pension, or the freedom in retirement that my parents enjoyed 20 years ago. &amp;nbsp;Many of us will work into our graves. &amp;nbsp;They even took VA support away for veterans that were not wounded in Vietnam to save money. To many of us I guess. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Let anger wave, for words and government, are like air. &amp;nbsp;They only time you see it is when it is polluted. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Good luck Mr. Obama we are going to need it. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752676</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:55:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752676</guid><dc:creator>Lorri Miguel      McKinleyville Ca</dc:creator><description>I am sorry but this is what happens when you leave old men in office way too long. &amp;nbsp;They are old and their health is not the best. &amp;nbsp;We would be better served by younger senators and congressmen with senior 'advisors' that would not have to take on such heavy workloads and attendance.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752681</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:56:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752681</guid><dc:creator>WFox, Phoenix, Arizona</dc:creator><description>To West Chester PA: What Kind of a heartless person are you. Wow. Return to the festive events of the day?!?!?!? Sen Kennedy deserves more than that dribble.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752684</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:56:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752684</guid><dc:creator>Don Splawn, Cliffside NC</dc:creator><description>Congrats Pres Obama,- Republicans stop whining-you lost get over it!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752694</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:57:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752694</guid><dc:creator>digdog plainfield nj</dc:creator><description>senator byrd in his youth was a klansman so im sure he had conniptions seeing a blackman president---lol&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752696</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:57:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752696</guid><dc:creator>Tim, Harrisburg</dc:creator><description>I sure hope Sen. Ted K. will soon admit that he was responsible for Mary Jo Kopechne's death. &amp;nbsp;That will give him peace in this life and life after. &lt;br&gt;Bob, Palmer, Alaska (Sent Tuesday, January 20, 2009 4:29 PM)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Wow, Bob, sounds like someone doesn't know how to let go of the past, huh? &amp;nbsp;Kennedy isn't the President. &amp;nbsp;Obama is. &amp;nbsp;So who cares</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752697</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:58:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752697</guid><dc:creator>Palomino</dc:creator><description>Kennedy should have been watching this &amp;quot;doom and gloom&amp;quot; event on TV, not sitting in the stands. The man is fragile.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;And Obama is just trying to &amp;quot;scare&amp;quot; everyone into Socialism. People were actually heard saying &amp;quot;Obama will pay my mortgage for me.&amp;quot; Take form the achievers and give to the lazy. We all know what's going on here.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752698</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:58:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752698</guid><dc:creator>gepa</dc:creator><description>Tommy, Selma,AL (sent Tue. Jan. 20, 4:20pm) &amp;nbsp;&amp;gt;&amp;gt; President Obama did not flub up John Roberts did and everybody knows it. Roberts always has that Goofy looking smirk on his face; I think he is on drugs. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752699</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:58:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752699</guid><dc:creator>George Kester, Springfield, MA</dc:creator><description>Maybe its time for Teddy to go visit Mary Jo since he helped her into her grave SO very many years ago. &amp;nbsp;ooops! &amp;nbsp;Probably can't say that or tell the truth because he's a Kennedy and a liberal and this is a liberal &amp;quot;special&amp;quot; day! &amp;nbsp;Ah! &amp;nbsp;The air is fresher! &amp;nbsp;(but not for Mary Jo)......</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752706</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:59:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752706</guid><dc:creator>Bill Salyer, Sumter, SC</dc:creator><description>IT is TIME for both to GO GO GO Away!!!! &amp;nbsp;Retire NOW!!!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752709</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:59:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752709</guid><dc:creator>Ronald Helwig Pine Knoll Shores NC</dc:creator><description>He is getting ready to see Mary Jo, Who I am sure is waiting to say hello afer her swim</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752712</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752712</guid><dc:creator>NWG, Birmingham, AL</dc:creator><description>The &amp;quot;boo's&amp;quot; and such reflect a complete lack of respect, not to mention class. I was horrified as I watched this awful display today. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. And as someone else stated, Obama is NOT the &amp;quot;first black man&amp;quot; to hold this office of the President of the United States. He is born of the union of a white woman and a black man. History starts this minute, and this is NOT the greatest moment in history. &amp;nbsp;The day Christ was born is the greatest moment in history, and the day he died for YOU is the second.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752713</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:01:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752713</guid><dc:creator>Pedro Martinez, Seattle, Washington</dc:creator><description>To Paul from MN. Are we to assume from your comments that you are one of the VERY few who are better off here in 2009, than you were in 1999? All the blame and finger pointing stops us from moving forward and here we are 3 hours into a presidential term of a man who was replacing your great uniter....who did such a wonderful job of uniting, both inside the US and outside.... &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To Marlu from IL. It is exactly your &amp;quot;us vs. them&amp;quot; attitude that put us in this place. Look beyond your &amp;quot;good&amp;quot; book and your skin color and you will find we all bleed read and need to eat to live. You do realize that the folks on the &amp;quot;other side&amp;quot; who speak and act like you are called extremists and terrorists I hope. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To Barack Obama, Sen. Kennedy and anyone else who is adult enough to rise above the rancor to help improve this country. Good luck to you!!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm British but not afraid to say God Bless America. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752714</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:01:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752714</guid><dc:creator>JOHN CARBONE  MEDFORD,OR </dc:creator><description>MY PRAYERS &amp;nbsp;ARE THERE FOR THE KENNEDY FAMILY. I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO HAVE SIZURES FOR THEY ARE NO FUN. I &amp;nbsp;HAVE &amp;nbsp;EPLIPSY. PLEASE MR KENNEDY GET WELL SOON :)</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752715</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:01:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752715</guid><dc:creator>Zman, Bahrain</dc:creator><description>They both are beyond their usefulness in the Senate and should retire. &amp;nbsp;That being said I wish them both speedt recoveries.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752724</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:02:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752724</guid><dc:creator>Fr. Dwigth Lynn Dowson</dc:creator><description> This is a noteworthy day for America. Let each of us concentrate on what each of us can do to help others and pray for those on Capitol Hill and in the White House. As American citizens the responsibility to remain good people is paramount these next four years.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752727</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:03:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752727</guid><dc:creator>Joyce Zimmer Abita Springs , La</dc:creator><description>Today is the start of a new era , let us give the new administration a chance . Hopefully , President Obama will only change the things for our country that are wrong . We should keep our hearts open to each other and may God Bless this Nation.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752732</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:03:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752732</guid><dc:creator>Robert James, Denver, Co.</dc:creator><description>I am a conservative who feels that the Republican party definitely let us down when they had the chance to steer this country in the proper direction (after 1994) just like the Democrats before them prior to 1994. I wish President Obama the best and truly hope that he will not let either party sway him on what needs to be done. I would like nothing better than to have my liberal friends say I told you so, but I doubt that will happen!!! One can only hope and pray. Maybe a third party is not such a ludicrous notion after all.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752733</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:03:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752733</guid><dc:creator>Ronald Helwig Pine Knoll Shores NC</dc:creator><description>He is getting ready to see Mary Jo, Who I am sure is waiting to say hello afer her swim</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752734</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:04:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752734</guid><dc:creator> john p.carbone Medford, Oregon</dc:creator><description>my prayers go out to the Kennedy family. i know what it is like to have seizures for i have eplipsy. mr kennedy get well soon. :)</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752740</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:04:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752740</guid><dc:creator>Zman, Bahrain</dc:creator><description>They both are beyond their usefulness in the Senate and should retire. &amp;nbsp;That being said I wish them both speedt recoveries.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752781</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:12:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752781</guid><dc:creator>Nicole, IL</dc:creator><description>I do hope that those of you who say ALL of America are.... when it comes to Obama realize I and many other Americans DO NOT want to be included in their ALL. &amp;nbsp;All I can say is the power of prayer will hopefully get us through this mans term in office.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;--------&lt;br&gt;Prayer certainly didn't help us through Bush's term...</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752788</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:14:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752788</guid><dc:creator>Andy Milot, Oldsmar, Florida</dc:creator><description>God speed Sen. Kennedy. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Pres Obama took my breath away with his inaugeration oratory. &amp;nbsp;If he delivers on his promises, he'll then encore by walking on water. &amp;nbsp;He's got a good talk, now let's see him do the walk. &amp;nbsp;As our president for the next 4 years, I wish him the best.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;And oh by the way, he'd better not stop quick or the likes of Pelosi, Feinstein, Reed and the whole black caucus will run up his behind! &amp;nbsp;There was certainly a bunch of butt sniffing today!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752792</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752792</guid><dc:creator>MeMyself&amp;amp;I</dc:creator><description>To those of you who have made your thoughts shown on here as not fully supporting our new president... I wish you understanding and pray for you.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752794</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:15:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752794</guid><dc:creator>Timothy Peugh</dc:creator><description>To West Chester Pa, &lt;br&gt; I don't care who you are but Kennedy is a person who needed help today. I don't see that you care at all. America is Based upon Caring. Surely we can stop and at least show saddness for Kennedy. Obama, Yes but we have 4 years with him. Wake Up!!!! &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752803</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:17:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752803</guid><dc:creator>Janice Wallick</dc:creator><description>God Bless President Obama and his family. A very special day for all of us whether we agree or disagree with the new administration! &amp;nbsp;Speedy rebound for Sen. Kennedy. &amp;nbsp;Let us be thankful with live in America!&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752804</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:17:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752804</guid><dc:creator>Laurie, South Africa</dc:creator><description>Congratulations to all Americans , you made the right choice. Wish the people in Zimbabwe could have the same freedom as you to have such great president. Please pray for Zim, the people are suffering!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752805</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:17:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752805</guid><dc:creator>AmericanMan09, Chicago, IL</dc:creator><description>Anytime anyone on FOX reports &amp;quot;NEWS&amp;quot; they should be arrested for perjury. FOX political commentators never every report the truth. THEY ARE THE WORST! Hopeful this is &amp;nbsp;now going to change in America. Americans should demand and deserve better from the press then we have gotten in the last 8 years of SPIN and LIES.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752819</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:19:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752819</guid><dc:creator>Mark Amatucci, Baltimore Maryland</dc:creator><description>Like many others, I wish Senator Kenedy the best for a speedy recovery..... However, what time and time again smacks me right in the face is reading about all the abusive comments and reactions thrown at President Bush over the years as if he was a convicted criminal. While on the other hand, we read and hear just as many comments about Senator Kennedy's life ending condition as if the Pope was on his death bed.....Tell me if I'm wrong, but isn't this the same guy who let another human being drown to death. So sad, that we do indeed live in a nation of sheep. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752826</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:20:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752826</guid><dc:creator>Fred J. Robbins   California</dc:creator><description>If anyone has &amp;quot;SPIRITUAL EYE'S&amp;quot;, &amp;amp; SPIRITUAL EARS&amp;quot;, you will KNOW that;&amp;quot;FATHER GOD&amp;quot; put Barack in this capacity, &amp;amp; GOD &amp;quot;DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES&amp;quot;!. If you think this new Pres. was not sent from GOD, tell ALL those Thousands of kids, with &amp;quot;GLORIOUS&amp;quot; smiles that?</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752828</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:20:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752828</guid><dc:creator>Joe Aragon,Marshalltown, IA</dc:creator><description>Personally, I don't know the senator, more like I've never heard of him. However, I hope he gets well. As to our new President, we the people stand behind you as one nation. We need to recover from our wounds and have a better future. It's going to be a tough road, but we will prevail. Peace to the world. We are a great nation!!!!!!!!!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752833</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:21:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752833</guid><dc:creator>Laurie, South Africa</dc:creator><description>Congratulations to all Americans , you made the right choice. Wish the people in Zimbabwe could have the same freedom as you to have such great president. Please pray for Zim, the people are suffering!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752834</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:21:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752834</guid><dc:creator>John Neal</dc:creator><description>It is sad the people of mass. can't elect a senator before the one they have dies of old age are liberals&lt;br&gt; that hard to find in mass?</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752848</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:23:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752848</guid><dc:creator>Kathy Nickels, Fresno, CA</dc:creator><description>I'm with you, Marlu. &amp;nbsp;God help us.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752870</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:27:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752870</guid><dc:creator>marty marterella, haslet texas</dc:creator><description>One thing about today is, Mr President Obama is the President, now lets all get behind him and help him make America great again. It has been a long 8 years and the money is gone. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752881</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:29:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752881</guid><dc:creator>dan, cincinnati, oh</dc:creator><description>It's a sad day for America. &amp;nbsp;Obama became the Fuehrer and Kennedy is still alive!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752923</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:35:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752923</guid><dc:creator>Donna Turner, Phila, PA (United Kingdom)</dc:creator><description>Congratulations to President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and your beautiful girls. I had a sad day not being in the USA, but watched on TV. It is a very happy day in history and wish you well in your term as President.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;And May God Bless America!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752924</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:35:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752924</guid><dc:creator>Joe the Plumber</dc:creator><description>I just want VP Biden to know that several of thought his wife looked rather cheap in her black high boots. &amp;nbsp;Looks like he should have more control over her attire as well as her mouth.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752947</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:40:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752947</guid><dc:creator>Gary in Phoenix, AZ</dc:creator><description>I am very disappointed that people don't recognize the great commitment of George W. Bush as well as his Dad. &amp;nbsp;They both stepped up in the arena and have fought a great battle against challenges that most Americans will never know about. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; It is very easy to critize what anyone does, but it takes a person of great class to be able to accept the current President OBAMA and to wish him well in his ensuing challenge as a new leader for America. &amp;nbsp;America is in need of parents that teach their children great principles and not just let them learn outside the home. &amp;nbsp;We need to give America a chance with a determined leader willing to step into the same arena, that most would never dare to encounter!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752963</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:43:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752963</guid><dc:creator>John Doe, Seattle wash </dc:creator><description>There was nothing wrong with booing bush. He is a complete embarrassment and failure. He deserves absolutley no respect. Would the thousands of people that died in a war based on lies respect him? How about all the people that he has had tortured? He is a disgusting animal that has no regard for humanity. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752967</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:44:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752967</guid><dc:creator>Jo Jo Fehling </dc:creator><description>God Bless our Senior Senators and hope they regain&lt;br&gt;better health soon. &amp;nbsp; I am inspired by Barackstar and congratulate him on assuming power. I believe in you, and will follow your lead. I wish we would recognize him as &amp;quot;mixed Race&amp;quot; though, like so many of us Americans are. &amp;nbsp;My ancestors were Quakers, who were persecuted in early days. &amp;nbsp;Later on, &amp;nbsp;they helped runaway slaves at great risk to themselves in the underground railroad. &amp;nbsp;Later yet, &amp;nbsp;my Mom's cousin&lt;br&gt;escorted James Meredith into that first day of college, at great risk. &amp;nbsp;There have always been God loving people who are friends to any race or creed.&lt;br&gt;The black man has carved out and earned their place in America, died and bled in wars, worked hard, and &lt;br&gt;gained political ground non-violently with a lot of suffering. &amp;nbsp;They are American Family and always will be. &amp;nbsp;I am so happy for my Nation to move in this direction, Bring back God's Blessing to this Nation. I celebrate in my heart on this day, this most auspicious beginning. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752976</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:46:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752976</guid><dc:creator>Jean, Chester County, PA</dc:creator><description>To the person commented about Kennedy from West Chester, PA (Sent Tuesday, January 20, 2009 3:16 PM)&lt;br&gt;&amp;quot;However, neither are yet deceased and not to mention....WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO BE TALKING ABOUT! &amp;nbsp;Can we return to the festive events of the day?&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How can you overlook the misfortune of a seriously ill man to concentrate on the &amp;quot;festivities&amp;quot; of the day? Things happen... not all good, get over it. I sure am glad that I don't think like you...</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752978</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:46:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752978</guid><dc:creator>Beverlee, Lees Summit, MO</dc:creator><description>My prayers with Senator Kennedy </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1752995</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:48:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1752995</guid><dc:creator>Robin, New Westminster, BC</dc:creator><description>As a proud Canadian - I have to say how amazing it was to watch Mr Obama be sworn in today. Not only is it a GREAT day for the US, it's also a GREAT day for the entire world. &amp;nbsp;All the best to our friends south of the border! &amp;nbsp;Best wishes to Mr Kennedy - always cheered for you!!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753002</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:49:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753002</guid><dc:creator>Kate Duncan, Silver Spring, MD.</dc:creator><description>Today, the keys of democracy have been given back into the hands of the American people. We are now&lt;br&gt;&amp;quot;the deciders&amp;quot; We look to our new president with hope for aid in the healing of our country, wounded by hatred, injustice, corruption, war, poverty, ignorance and disease. I am certain that both Senators Byrd and Kennedy, regardless of condition, felt honored to attend this momentous historic occasion. As an American, I am encouraged to feel once again included in the political process. My voice again, feels heard. I will pick up my broken spirit and move forward with hope for the healing of&lt;br&gt;my country and the world. Obama is a good man, but he can not do this alone. Let us quell our cynicism, our doubt, let us move forward with respect and work together for the greater good.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753019</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:54:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753019</guid><dc:creator>david nystuen,  Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota</dc:creator><description>May both senators recover quickly. &amp;nbsp;We need their wisdom. &amp;nbsp;A great new president, may the lord watch over him.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753044</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:00:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753044</guid><dc:creator>MICHELE X</dc:creator><description>For those of you who would say nasty things about Sen. Kennedy, as if you were there when it happen. I feel sorry that you all have such a hateful heart! Only Yahweh knows what happen and only he can judge! &amp;nbsp;PLEASE REMEMBER THE SAME DITCH YOU DIG FOR SOMEONE ELSE....GET READY TO DIG ONE FOR YOURSELF</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753047</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:01:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753047</guid><dc:creator>agnes gray,nassau,bahamas</dc:creator><description>A new day has dawned in the history of america,this will be a day remembered for generations to come.of course president obama is not the saviour of america or the world,but i do believe that GOD has appointed him for such a time as this when americans need to work together for the good of their country,it should not matter if your are white,black or brown,rich or poor,there is only one america,the united states of america,so stand united!this is the second most historic day of my life,the first was the day my beloved bahamas became an independent country,president obama my prayers, my country&amp;quot;s prayers are with you,GOD bless you.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753085</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:10:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753085</guid><dc:creator>Don Murphy Srasota Fla.</dc:creator><description>God help those two guy's and all of us Americans. We are going to need him now more than ever.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753132</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:19:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753132</guid><dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator><description>My prayers are with Senators Kennedy and Byrd. &amp;nbsp;May they both fully recover. &amp;nbsp;That said, this is why we need both term limits and age limits on all of our national leaders. &amp;nbsp;Senator Byrd and Senator Kennedy should have been put out to pasture a long time ago!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753199</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:34:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753199</guid><dc:creator>steve etkin</dc:creator><description>I am appalled by the awful comments about Senators Kenenedy and Byrd regarding their age,health and past events. Both men are giants of the Senate, and of American congressional history. There are few individuals in our nation's history that have contributed so much, yet just missed the Presidency themselves. They are among the greatest along with Senator Bob Dole, and the late Senators Hubert Humphrey, and Mike Mansfield. Thank God for our senior statesman. They are there through all administrations.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753212</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:37:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753212</guid><dc:creator>Dave, Chicago, IL</dc:creator><description>&amp;quot;What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility -- a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is the price and the promise of citizenship.&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;- Barack H. Obama, 44th President of the United States, Inauguration Speech, 1/20/09&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Regardless of one's political views, it can be argued that truer words have not been spoken in a long time. &amp;nbsp;This isn't a re-kindling of JFK's 'Ask not...' speech, but a clearer indication that it will take the power of every American to work together and unite against the common cause that is what faces our country right now and in the present and to fix the course that has been set forth by any number of larger, macro decisions in Government or Monetary policy, the Market, etc.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is not a partisan issue and it's not a call to Socialism. &amp;nbsp;It's a call to the American people to put aside petty grievances and work together to rebuild and reinvent ourselves. &amp;nbsp;This is a call for the American people to reach into themselves, understand their own shortcomings, be respectful of those same shortcomings in others and take the initiative to reach out to idealogical foes in order to forge a new beginning. &amp;nbsp;There is nothing simple about that direction, and it will take time, dedication and commitment to that ideal for it to have any hope of succeeding. &amp;nbsp;From what I'm seeing in many cases in this blog, that initiative may take far longer than any sitting President will have to see it through.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As I read through many of the previous blog posts, I shudder in sorrow that many people simply don't get it. &amp;nbsp;They want to cling to positions of intolerance, hate, ignorance and blatent stupidity in order to foster some security that their views have been maligned, have been overlooked, or that they haven't received or wont receive their entitlement. &amp;nbsp;Apparently, those same people don't really understand the 'price' of Citizenship as defined in our new President's speech and can't see beyond themselves in order to help bring that Citizenship to reality.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I am equally horrified at the actions that took place during the Inauguration - the booing, name calling, etc. of a sitting US President and respected other Government officials. &amp;nbsp;While certainly not royalty, these people deserve our respect, as they work jobs that few of us have, and have responsibilities, in many cases, that few of us could possibly appreciate - let alone undertake. &amp;nbsp;The petulance and ignorance of many of my fellow Americans is astounding and as much as I was proud to be an American today (as I am at every Inauguration, not just 'historic' ones), I am equally appalled that many of them would, willingly and with intent, denigrate the nature of the highest office of the land. &amp;nbsp;Politics aside, no one deserves that lack of respect, regardless of whether they are a sitting President, a barista at Starbucks, or a volunteer at a soup kitchen. &amp;nbsp;This is part of the 'responsibility' of being an American and an American citizen.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Again, regarding the Kennedy and Byrd issues, many Americans clearly fail to have common decency and respect. &amp;nbsp;It is irrelevant about the Senators' pasts, and it irrelevant about their ages. &amp;nbsp;These individuals are elected representatives of the people - and serve the people. &amp;nbsp;Denigrating the Senators not only disrespects them, but it disrespects the people who voted for them and who put those Senators in office. &amp;nbsp;Who are we to judge our fellow Americans' decisions? &amp;nbsp;What right or entitlement do we have to disregard their views? &amp;nbsp;Yet, the ability to cast one's opinion freely and without remorse is now that sense of entitlement, when those exact same people would expect an outpouring of sentiment if they, themselves, took ill - especially in a public forum.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Responsibility. &amp;nbsp;Recognition. &amp;nbsp;Knowledge. Character. &amp;nbsp;These are terms that have been bandied about for years under the weight of political and ideological dogma. &amp;nbsp;I am hopeful that Americans will realize that we and no one else, have the responsibility to fix our own messes, and to educate ourselves with all of the tools at our disposals so that we can work and work hard to rebuild our Nation in our own eyes and the eyes of the world. &amp;nbsp;Nothing will come easy, and the sooner we accept that and get down to the task at hand, the sooner we will reap the rewards of that labor.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The person at the top of the heap is the least important - it's the ones underneath that are supporting them.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753257</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:48:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753257</guid><dc:creator>Paul, Flanders, NJ</dc:creator><description>Just like a Kennedy...can't let another have the spotlight. Ted, go retire and dissapear...please. And take Senator Byrd with you. The two of you could be the poster children for TERM LIMITS...</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753267</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:50:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753267</guid><dc:creator>Jan Buecker, Lancaster, PA</dc:creator><description>From a daughter of a family of Democrats and Republicans, I truly support J F Kennedy's attitude, &amp;quot;...right or wrong, my country.&amp;quot; Best wishes to you President Obama and much success! - God be with Byrd and Kennedy, our family wishes you well.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753292</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:57:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753292</guid><dc:creator>louis cruse flag, az.</dc:creator><description>Sen Kennedy live , die it really dont matter hope you dont suffer just get out of the senate , you sleep more than you work there and have done so ,for many years as for Obama Gods speed . i think we' ll find you fully gray in less than six months and then you will understand the magnatude of pressure that comes with being Commander in Chief , for those of you who booed Bush you may want to take a look at yourselves in the mirror , what have YOU done for your Country? </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753318</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:03:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753318</guid><dc:creator>bk nsl utah</dc:creator><description>I don't get the hatred in some of these email comments..as an independant, I listen to both sides and right now the poison from the opposition to Pres. Obama along with the &amp;quot;die&amp;quot; mentality towards the two ill Senators, makes me think twice about where we are as a people. Compassion, arbritation, understanding and civil discourse need to be employed and there is no room for &amp;quot;hatred&amp;quot; in our society! </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753330</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:05:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753330</guid><dc:creator>EVONNE KING  ANDROS,BAHAMAS</dc:creator><description>I'M SO PROUD TO BE A BLACK AMERICAN TODAY. I PRAY FOR THE TWO SENATORS, TYHAT GOD WILL KEEP THEM IN HIS GRACE. NOW FOR MY PRESIDENT OBAMA BIB UP TO YOU SIR I LOVE.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753334</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:06:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753334</guid><dc:creator>keith</dc:creator><description>a kennedy passing out at a martini lunch- now that's change</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753342</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:10:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753342</guid><dc:creator>Robert, Beaufort, S.C.</dc:creator><description>Good riddance to both of them. When it happens, no doubt Teddy boy will have a soleum requiem Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Boston. &amp;nbsp;Well, all of this is too late. &amp;nbsp;I only know he won't be celebrating old times with Mary Jo where he's going.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753357</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:13:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753357</guid><dc:creator>Marty, Tucson, AZ</dc:creator><description>Paul from MN. I am glad that at least one person thrived on the horror of the last 8 years. &amp;nbsp;Hoope you can apologize when things get better.&lt;br&gt;Blessing to the Kennedys and the Byrds. I agree on term limits but these men have given us a lot while in the Senate. I cant believe the hateful mail concerning these men.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753397</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:22:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753397</guid><dc:creator>m g</dc:creator><description>cancer has no age limits or restrictions. &amp;nbsp;Sen.Kennedy doesn't have brain cancer bcuz of his age or any wrongdoings in his life. &amp;nbsp;Just look how many innocent children are dying from this horrible disease!! NOONE deserves this terrible disease!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753403</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:23:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753403</guid><dc:creator>Pete in Missouri</dc:creator><description>I pray that Kennedy will make a quick trip to the pearly gates and get what's coming to him. He and his family are a joke. Ditto most of his Lib pals. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753414</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:26:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753414</guid><dc:creator>J.JOHNSON,PLYMOUTH, WI</dc:creator><description>I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW CALLUS AND MEAN IN SAYING THE THINGS THEY DO. &amp;nbsp;SENATORS BRYD AND KENNEDY DESIRE AND WARRANT OUR RESOECT. &amp;nbsp;KEEP YOUR OPINIONS TO YOURSELF. &amp;nbsp;&amp;quot;IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE, SAY NOTHING AT ALL&amp;quot;. &amp;nbsp;EVEN THUMPER KNEW THAT AND HES AN ANIMAL.&lt;br&gt;'</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753454</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:36:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753454</guid><dc:creator>Tom Porter</dc:creator><description>I wonder what Mary Jo would say about Teddy??? God bless the Kennedy's??? Yea people forget just what the Kennedys started like and are what they are now... crooked as s*** Take a hike Teddy and bring Hillery with you LMAO</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753473</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:41:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753473</guid><dc:creator>Sam in WV</dc:creator><description>Sad, sad people. &amp;nbsp;I did not vote for President Obama (and regardless of what you call him, you can't change that fact), I will stand behind, support and respect him as our Commander in Chief. &amp;nbsp;The negative comments about Senators Byrd and Kennedy are just hateful and mean spirited. &amp;nbsp;Makes me wonder what could have possibly happened to you in your childhood to make you say such hateful things? &amp;nbsp;May God judge each of you as you have judged others. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753501</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:49:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753501</guid><dc:creator>hudson in Ghana</dc:creator><description>My prayers go out to Senator Ted Kennedy and Byrd, a speedy recovery i wish them. God Bless the new President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Mr. President may you live long, God bless you, God bless me, God bless America and this World.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753532</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:00:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753532</guid><dc:creator>Pat</dc:creator><description>Best wished, Teddy. &amp;nbsp;My prayers are with you.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753546</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:02:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753546</guid><dc:creator>Dave San Francisco California</dc:creator><description>Well it is unfortunate that Teddy hasn't got pay back for what he did to Mary Jo letting her drown in his car sooner but oh well better late than never. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753555</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:04:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753555</guid><dc:creator>John Dangerfield</dc:creator><description>&amp;quot;Big Head Ted&amp;quot; Kennedy, as have all the Kennedy's, has absolutley outlived his usefulness. &amp;nbsp;Good riddance...not saying I want ill for him, but he needs to bow the hell out...</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753648</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:35:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753648</guid><dc:creator>Annie Elder</dc:creator><description>My prayers are with Senator Kennedy and his family please get well.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753662</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:42:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753662</guid><dc:creator>John CA</dc:creator><description>So what is the story on the 90 year old Senator being escorted by armed guards out of the luncheon? Did he say a no no or what?</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753665</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:43:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753665</guid><dc:creator>eagle1776</dc:creator><description>Take care Sen. Kennedy. We need you to fight for affordable healthcare. God bless you and keep you. Take it easy and do what you can. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753702</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:03:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753702</guid><dc:creator>Bruce K Glenn, Billings. Montana</dc:creator><description>Senators Byrd and Kennedy have both lived off of the government titty for way too long. &amp;nbsp;They both should have been thrown out of office years ago. &amp;nbsp;Term Limits? &amp;nbsp;I connot think of two better candidates for Term Limits!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753792</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:38:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753792</guid><dc:creator>Jim in  Katy, Texas</dc:creator><description>Poor Senator Kennedy.......Too bad Mary Jo isn't here to comfort you........I wish you well.&lt;br&gt;www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2006/11/scandal_bigger_than_iraq.html </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753820</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:53:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753820</guid><dc:creator>Holly Witt, Harmony, Maine</dc:creator><description>Mr Kennedy is a wonderful person and for him to be at the luncheon today took great strength. God Bless you all...and President Obama You gave us hope today, We are here for you us folk in Maine...</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753868</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:13:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753868</guid><dc:creator>Orville Weaver, Rhododendron, OR</dc:creator><description>May GOD bless &amp;nbsp;Teddy Kennedy and pray for a seedy recovery.&lt;br&gt; Just kidding.&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753954</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:54:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753954</guid><dc:creator>Larry     Monmouth, Illinois</dc:creator><description>We had 8 years of Bush and the United States is far worse off than it has been since WW2. May his pension run out soon.&lt;br&gt;Asd far as Ted Kennedy goes we have watched him rise and fall. Most of the falling is because of his drinking problen. Just like he was when Mary Jo drowned in his car.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753956</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:55:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753956</guid><dc:creator>Orville Weaver, Rhododendron, OR</dc:creator><description>May GOD bless &amp;nbsp;Teddy Kennedy and pray for a speedy recovery.&lt;br&gt; Just kidding.&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753969</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:01:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753969</guid><dc:creator>Laura, Gorham, ME</dc:creator><description>Speedy recovery to Kennedy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Good luck Obama.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;God bless you all.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753971</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:01:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753971</guid><dc:creator>Kevin Foster, Amarillo, Texas</dc:creator><description>Hey there AmericanMan09 are you a nut and fruit basket case from Chicago. I just read your comment, yuo need to re-evalaute yuor opipion on FOX news team. You must be the one who watches the NBCnews Networks. They have nothing but done a bad far rigth winged reproting all during the whole election year that they did their reporting wihtout reserch. Fox news always does theor reporting with research and yuo cannot face the facts that Foxnews was the number one news team all campaign season long. And you being from the state of our 44th President yuo should be ashamed of your self. Far as me and my wife we will praying for our President Obama to be guided by his hand to help guide our nation through our difficult times which includes our weak economy, our energy problems and the other probelms like having &amp;nbsp;Robert Gates to stay on and follow the present course that Bush layed out so we can be out of Iraq in 2011. Unfortunatly That &amp;nbsp;was just about the only thing Bush did right about the war, &amp;nbsp;was has finally coming up with the right exit plan to leave Iraq by 2011. And by then the war in Afghanistan will be over as well as we leave. &amp;nbsp;And lets us not forget to pray for Sen Ted Kennedy and Sen Byrd. Sen Kennedy is human and should be judged by what happened in his persoanl life years ago. That is not being good humans. He has done a lot more good for the country that bad things. So let's get behind &amp;nbsp;Our new presidient to help him get our country going strong again.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753973</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:02:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753973</guid><dc:creator>Liz Wilson, East Brunswick, NJ</dc:creator><description>Am I the only person on the face of the earth that remembers that Ted Kennedy killed a lovely young woman many years ago? What is wrong with everyone, that this horrendous act has been brushed under the carpet and the man is touted as a hero?</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1753998</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:07:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1753998</guid><dc:creator>s calua</dc:creator><description>Good luck Mr.President and God speed to Mr's Kennedy and Byrd</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754036</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:26:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754036</guid><dc:creator>Raoul Samson</dc:creator><description>Senator Kennedy is a remarkable man as well as a strong individual. At least, He live to see what his two brothers did not see &amp;quot; a dream that comes true &amp;quot; May the Good Lord be with him in his dark times and give him time to do what he did not finish. He is a bless man and should go easy with himself and live the rest of his life quietly leaving to others great memories and good deeds, an example to follow. May he get a fast recovery and go back to his home.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754064</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:42:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754064</guid><dc:creator>headhoncho</dc:creator><description>Hopefully this will mean retirement for Kennedy. &amp;nbsp;He has done our nation enough harm.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754066</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:43:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754066</guid><dc:creator>BJ, CV, CA</dc:creator><description>Teddy, may your soul rest next to the poor woman you let drown.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754077</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:49:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754077</guid><dc:creator>Perc - Oahu, Hawaii</dc:creator><description>I am proud to be an American! &amp;nbsp;My Payers and speedy recoverey goes to Sen. Kennedy. Duh..haven't you heard people are human, they fumbled and get right up, they've learned from their errs. &amp;nbsp;Show some humility folks, you'll never know the responsibility and burdens, this young President will encounter during his term, be it 4 years or more. &amp;nbsp;Everyone believes there is a change in Washington D.C, the world is watching, I'll do my part so do your part, but if you don't have anything nice to say, think again,it may come back an bite you one day. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;I concur with Daniel.. and well Dems or not, it's our America and we make it what it is, stop the hating save your energy, it's not healthy, live with it, it's a done deal! &amp;nbsp;May the Lord be with Barry and his Family.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Aloha to all!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754091</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:52:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754091</guid><dc:creator>Cecilia   Spanaway Wa</dc:creator><description>Hope that Sen. Ted Kennedy is doing ok, my prayers go out to him and his family. I hope that all of use prayer for all our soliders they are putting there lives on the line for are Freedom. My Husband is on his second time in Iraq. Hope that we are going to get better as we all need a job. Good Luck! President Obama and the First Lady...&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754094</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:54:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754094</guid><dc:creator>Carol, Tucson Ariz.</dc:creator><description>Chief Justice Roberts, God love him, clearly flubbed on the oath. &amp;nbsp;President Obama waited on him to correct the wording. &amp;nbsp;I think the chief was nervous being his first time swearing in a President.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754131</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:14:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754131</guid><dc:creator>Marty    Charlotte, NC</dc:creator><description>Great men? One killed a woman and one was a grand wizard in the KKK. Great men? Please.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754140</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:19:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754140</guid><dc:creator>A. King, Atlanta, GA</dc:creator><description>May God bless Byrd and Kennedy. I pray for a speedy recovery! Let us ALL remember, that EVERYTHING happens for a reason and within these years to come I believe a purpose will be revealed. It's up to us ALL individually to play our part. So, please don't complain because a change has come and wether you accept it or not, you're directly effected and will benefit from the choice OUR leader makes when it comes to this country. It's a New Year, New President, so get on board and get a new ATTITUDE. A CHANGE has come, Obama is HERE! God bless all who read this and I wish you well!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754143</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:22:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754143</guid><dc:creator>MBB, Martinsburg, WV</dc:creator><description>May God bless you and your family, Senator Kennedy. &amp;nbsp;I am so glad that you were able to see the historic events of the day. </description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754158</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:30:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754158</guid><dc:creator>Joyce, Kentucky</dc:creator><description>I wish Sen. Kennedy and Sen. Byrd full recovery. &amp;nbsp;President Obama isn't the first African-American President since his mother is white; this makes him multi-cultural. The only thing that matters is that he do his best to help get America out of our current problems.He definitely will have his hands full during America's difficult times. &amp;nbsp;I wish President Obama,First Lady Michelle Obama and their family the best during the next four years.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754175</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:39:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754175</guid><dc:creator>T.S,Doha,Qatar</dc:creator><description>I do appreciate Sen. Kennedy`s sincerity and I wissh him a speedy recovery.&lt;br&gt;Congratulation to my brother Mr.Barack Oseni Obama&lt;br&gt;America I love you.</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754248</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:56:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754248</guid><dc:creator>Prissy Maxwell,  Charleston, SC </dc:creator><description>Pray for Ted Kennedy...the Senator who has never proclaimed to be perfect, but, has certainly done a wonderful, action-packed, non self-serving, job for our country...IN SPITE OF TURBULENT, TRYING TIMES IN THIS COUNTRY'S, AND HIS PERSONAL LIFE OF MULTIPLE LOSSES......YOU, who criticize....Get a Life !! &amp;nbsp;I have Cancer and it was difficult for him to even attempt to enjoy the Inaugural events today...God Bless him, God Bless America, and Pray the our new President CAN/WILL help us all....with God's Blessings..........</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754304</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:28:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754304</guid><dc:creator>Bosco, Vancouver ,Canada</dc:creator><description>CONGRATULATION&lt;br&gt;My President, wish you all the best, remember &amp;nbsp;we will be with you till &amp;nbsp;end!&lt;br&gt;My prayers &amp;nbsp;go to you Sen.Ken and Bird!!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754415</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:03:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754415</guid><dc:creator>BYRD, Denver, CO</dc:creator><description>Our prayers are with Senators Kennedy and Byrd, Congrats too are new COMMANDER AND CHIEF. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA GOD SPEED EVERYONE !!!!</description></item><item><title>Kennedy collapses at Obama luncheon</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/01/20/1752193.aspx#1754428</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:12:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1754428</guid><dc:creator>DriverDon, Des Moines, Iowa</dc:creator><description>Whatever god there may be, may he or she bless Ted Kennedy. He has been just a man, with mistakes, but an extrodanary man who has done much, much good. May that same diety shower blessings on the new President, and extraordinary man with great abilities.&lt;br&gt;I reject the haters, namecallers and idiots, you know who you are....</description></item></channel></rss>