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W.G. Wheatley br> Worton, Maryland /p>

Historical consensus has it that FDR was so embarrassed by the antics (both political and sexual) of Joe (Kennedy) Sr. in Washington, D.C. that the President exiled him to the Court of Saint James. On his arrival in England -- Churchill looked him over and quipped, "I thought America was our ally."

Joe Senior enjoyed hobnobbing with the Nazi-loving English nobility -- giving his Boston Irish daughters a proper coming out in high society with his ambassadorial status. JFK wrote a best-selling book based on his observations of British unpreparedness for war and Chamberlain's dithering in the face of an obvious German militarization.

p>As for the youngest of Joe's kids, it seems Teddy's DNA got stretched mighty thin in certain areas -- but the genetics of appeasement, anti-Semitism, and treachery seem not the least diluted in the last progeny of his generation. br> -- Mike Horn br> Tracy, California /p> p> Ted Kennedy has every right to voice his opinion about whatever he choses to opine about, but his comments about our efforts in Iraq cross the line into giving aid and comfort to the enemy. Recently he said that Iraq is Bush's Vietnam and that same day that phrase was included in a speech given by Rev. Al-Sadr. If Ted experiences any lucid moments he might want to reflect on how what he said might have served to embolden the enemy and demoralize our own troops. br> -- Dick Melville br> Ozone Park, New York /p>

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