Ex. Sen. Stevens (R-AK) killed in plane crash

[Saxwsylvania]

Sorry to hear about Stevens, but he died doing something he wanted.

What?  Plummeting 5000 feet and crashing into the side of a mountain?

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Demond Lywellan (not sure of the spelling).

The usual spelling of that name is Llewellyn, fwiw.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Well, regardless of all political differences we may had with him as well as some controversies, we can't deny he was one of the most important Senators in U.S. history.

RIP (still hoping I may be wrong).

[LastMcGovernite]

As someone deeply interested in the 1960s and 1970s era of the Senate, its a sad day.  I share the reservations many of you have had with some of his ethical decisions, but today is a day to appreciate his manifold contributions to American political life.  We've lost an historical figure today.

[Joe Republic]

Demond Lywellan (not sure of the spelling).

The usual spelling of that name is Llewellyn, fwiw.

And the usual spelling of his first name is Desmond, too.

[minionofmidas]

Demond Lywellan (not sure of the spelling).

The usual spelling of that name is Llewellyn, fwiw.

Ah, but the man in question was spelled Llewelyn.

You're forgiven for misspelling his surname, Jay-Jay... but misspelling Desmond? How could you?

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Ah, but the man in question was spelled Llewelyn.

Heh. I did note 'usual'; I know very little about Bond films

[minionofmidas]

Ah, but the man in question was spelled Llewelyn.

Heh. I did note 'usual'; I know very little about Bond films

Yeah, me neither but I had wikipedia open in the other tab.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Is that Ted Stevens plane crash or how to spell "Llewelyn" thread?

[Saxwsylvania]

Demond Lywellan (not sure of the spelling).

The usual spelling of that name is Llewellyn, fwiw.

And the usual spelling of his first name is Desmond, too.

Can we get back on topic and lay off the J.J.-bashing, for a change?  He's in mensa for a reason.

[minionofmidas]

Heh, I totally overlooked Joe's post.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Heh, I totally overlooked Joe's post.

Freudian much?

[Phony Moderate]

Assuming it's true, RIP Ted Stevens, and all the others who were killed.

[Phony Moderate]

Wikipedia is remaining cautious, ftr.

[hawkeye59]

I hope he's okay.
If not, RIP

[Progressive]

CNN says he died

[hawkeye59]

RIP

[Progressive]

Yeah now MSNBC, Fox, CNN, etc. are saying that family have reported that Stevens is dead.

[Progressive]

Breaking news: Former Sen. Ted Stevens among dead in small plane crash in southwest Alaska

From Yahoo

[Marokai Backbeat]

With the deepest sadness for all those who died, and understanding that all deaths are terrible and it's a shame that anyone would have to die this way, I'm not sure I can really understand you guys' reaction here.

The man was no great American historical figure. It's not like he was some sort of hero or man with great accomplishment. I don't really get why you're all treating him as if he was one of the most important Senators ever to grace the Senate with his presence (changing avatars now to remember some incredibly unintelligent routinely misinformed criminal geezer from Alaska? He's no Kennedy or Byrd, people), because even though I hate death, I gotta be the one to say it; Senator Stevens wasn't really 'all that'.

RIP regardless of course, but.. come on.

[Sam Spade]

RIP.  Very interesting man, that's for sure.

[Phony Moderate]

Wikipedia still remains cautious, however.

[tmthforu94]

Rest in peace, Senator Stevens. Truly one of the greatest men to ever serve in the Senate. He will be missed.

[J. J.]

Demond Lywellan (not sure of the spelling).

The usual spelling of that name is Llewellyn, fwiw.

Ah, but the man in question was spelled Llewelyn.

You're forgiven for misspelling his surname, Jay-Jay... but misspelling Desmond? How could you?

Actually, I questioned the spelling of the name overall, which is why I indicated that I was not sure of the spelling.

[Obnoxiously Slutty Girly Girl]

With the deepest sadness for all those who died, and understanding that all deaths are terrible and it's a shame that anyone would have to die this way, I'm not sure I can really understand you guys' reaction here.

The man was no great American historical figure. It's not like he was some sort of hero or man with great accomplishment. I don't really get why you're all treating him as if he was one of the most important Senators ever to grace the Senate with his presence (changing avatars now to remember some incredibly unintelligent routinely misinformed criminal geezer from Alaska? He's no Kennedy or Byrd, people), because even though I hate death, I gotta be the one to say it; Senator Stevens wasn't really 'all that'.

RIP regardless of course, but.. come on.

For once I agree with Marokai (except for the implied partisanship).

Thousands of people have died and continue to die in the wars Stevens voted for. We don't know their names or anything about them; most of them never made it to 30. This old criminal made it to 86 and we should erect monuments and shed tears for him? I think not.

RIP, I'll pray for his soul.