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Sigerson
01/01/09

In reply to Kennedy Coup Continues Collapse!
The candidate is unqualified and misty-brained and aloof and vague but now endorsed by Sheldon Silver, removing any roadblock from her appointment by the governor

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gladys_kravitz
12/31/08

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While Caroline has an incredibly annoying speech pattern I do think she's very bright and as qualified as anyone else based solely on intellect. It's the glad handing and schmoozing she needs help with. Oh, and the lack of dues paying and previous holding of elective office.

I know we're not supposed to comment on anyone's looks here or the Jezzies will get us, but my old Irish grandfather used to call her "beautiful in the cradle ugly at the table", which is some weird old timey saying in his arsenal. Personally, I think she's still cute.
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Cord
12/31/08

@gladys_kravitz: How do we know she's bright? We know she's well educated and we know that her family background gave her a legacy admission but she hasn't even spoken in remote detail on policy like her cousins (RFK Jr, Kerry, Patrick) have in the public.
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gladys_kravitz
12/31/08

@Cord: You're right about not knowing her feelings on policy but she has to have better than average smarts to pass the NYS bar exam on the first try. That's not something that one can get a pass on based on one's family name. How many times did the Post headline say The Hunk Flunks about her brother?
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Jamie Sommers
12/31/08

@gladys_kravitz: Not really. I've known some dumbass attorneys who managed to pass the NY bar on the first try. Test taking ability and a smart bar/bri buddy don't equal above average intelligence.
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lobstr
12/31/08

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Ebony and I'm-money
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AvisBabawaba
12/31/08

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I don't understand all the snark here. If your father had been murdered in public, and the film of that murder & your mother's traumatic reaction shown more than any other piece of film footage in the world .... [fill in lots of other uniquely unpleasant conditions of CK's early life] you would deserve a lot more respect and kindness than Gawker gives you here. Grow up guys, money isn't everything.
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allyzay
12/31/08

@AvisBabawaba: what the hell, shit that happens to you when you are about five, no matter how sad, does not excuse every other behavior you ever do the rest of your life and free you from criticism for your behaviors. just ask most drug dealers, gang members, etc! or does privlege and respect for your tragic circumstance in youth only extend to pretty white ladies?
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friend_of_a_friend
12/31/08

@AvisBabawaba: You're right -and while she was a private citizen most of us gave her the privacy she deserved. The minute she threw her hat into the ring she deserves the level of public scrutiny she's getting.
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lobstr
12/31/08

@friend_of_a_friend: exactly.. any refusal to put on display her finances for all to see is thumbing the nose at the regular folks who aren't entitled for a pass. That's the general impression she gave.
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The One
12/31/08

@AvisBabawaba: So that means she's entitled to an appointment to a vacant seat in the U.S. Senate, and we should just shut up and take it?
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Jamie Sommers
12/31/08

@AvisBabawaba: Congratulations. That may be the dumbest thing I've ever read on Gawker.
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Mediahohoho
12/31/08

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I'd like to nominate Pat Moynihan's skeletal remains, if I may.
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Scout 3.0
12/31/08

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Since her announcement, I've noticed that the most unflattering photos of CKS have emerged. I keep wondering if the author(s) HAVE to write about her because it's news, but they resent it, so they throw in the most hideous photo they can find.
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The One
12/31/08

@Scout 3.0: If you're referring to print publications, the people who write the articles generally don't choose the art that goes with them.
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SinisterRouge
12/31/08

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I don't want Mr Three Terms to decide who my Senator is. Asshole. You are in charge of the CITY and at that pretty bad at it since you only take care of the Island. Fucker. Good.
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If_I_Had_a_Poodle
12/31/08

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no can haz pony?
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OwenKlient
12/31/08

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"The candidate is unqualified and misty-brained and aloof and vague."

Pareene, how did you come to the conclusion that she is unqualified? What exactly are the requirements for being senator other than being over age 30, a citizen, and an inhabitant of the state?

She is a member of a powerful political family and a lawyer. Just like Hillary Clinton was before she became a NY senator. Do you also think Hillary was also unqualified for the position?
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allyzay
12/31/08

@OwenKlient: is this a trick question?
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The One
12/31/08

@OwenKlient: Hillary actually articulated her views and stands on issues, and won it in an election. I didn't vote her (and probably never will), but I do respect that she won her job, and didn't just have it handed to her by some starstruck politician.
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OwenKlient
12/31/08

@The One: Anyone who Paterson appoints will have the job handed to them. No one will actually have to campaign for the job, or rather, will only have to campaign to Paterson. If doddering old men and wives of dead senators can faithfully execute the responsibilities of the position, I'm sure Caroline can do just as well, or just as bad as they can, at least for the next 2 years.
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The One
12/31/08

@OwenKlient: Which doddering old men and wives of dead senators are expecting Paterson to appoint them to this seat?

To me, the difference between Caroline Kennedy and the others who want the appointment is that the others have all run for office, put their views out there and earned the offices they have now (or have had).

She's inarticulate and has yet to tell us where she stands on any issues, other than mumbling something about agreeing with Obama.
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OwenKlient
12/31/08

@The One: The wives and doddering olds are in other states; I didn't intend to imply any were vying for Hillary's seat.
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The One
01/01/09

@OwenKlient: Yes and this is New-fucking-York, not some gooberocracy.

We have so many experienced and savvy people right here in this state who deserve it more than some inarticulate dilettante who doesn't like being questioned about her ideas.
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Kid Twist
12/31/08

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So Basil Paterson's son will probably end up appointing Mario Cuomo's kid instead of Jack Kennedy's daughter to the Senate seat being vacated by Bill Clinton's wife, which was once held by Ted Kennedy's brother.

OK, got it.
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scarletmenace
12/31/08

@Kid_Twist: wow. that pretty much puts it right on context doesn't. nice work!
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scarletmenace
12/31/08

@scarletmenace: i can haz illiteracy. "that pretty much puts it right in context, doesn't it."
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spotted-dog
12/31/08

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get oprah to have a rally or something.
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Rumpelstilskin
12/31/08

@spotted-dog: And Gail could do a make-over on her! Good times.
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Rumpelstilskin
12/31/08

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I know, Oprah can fly in and fix this for her! And they'll be bff.
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scroll_lock
12/31/08

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Two Hag or Hag Not
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hollygirl
12/31/08

@scroll_lock: Oh, you want a hot senator. You are dumb.
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Uncle_Billy_Slumming
12/30/08

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Is it Gabriel Snyder, or is it Gavriel Shnydehr?
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ian spiegelman
12/30/08

In reply to One More For the "Get Fired in '09" List
Oh, Pareene, you are good at this. Really good. Which probably means you'll be fired. I mean, if Gabe can't edit your posts into boring nonsense, how can he prove he's even working?

And if you won't write items swearing that the British media model is what will save the American press (despite the fact the British press is a cowardly, little pussy operation that pays out every single time they are sued)Nick will surely off you because his main alliance is his British Gods for whom he wants to become the main contact here.

Please keep writing the truth as long as Nick and his pony let you.

I love your stuff, and wish you the best at this site that no longer values writing.

Ian
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Private Hangnail
12/30/08

@ian spiegelman: But those super-short hyper-edited boring nonsense posts are so easy to read. Because we all are stupid, is the feeling I get, and don't deserve better anyway.
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Pareene
12/31/08

@ian spiegelman: ian you're a sweetheart. thanks.
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