Off-Topic: The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

I would not want his good reputation to be tarnished, LOL.

What goes around, comes around. Or, the sins of the father... At least there wasn't someone else involved.

Hi Nat!

Interesting that there has been no raid on his doctors offices for records that might show "doctor shopping" before they let the story out. (a la Rushbo)

I am aware that Ambien is addictive but I don't recall ever reading of someone od'ing on it and going to rehab.

His picture makes him look pretty "used up" to me for someone so young.

Ron

He's an elected official to boot. Rush L. was a private citizen hounded by a political vendetta. So where is the political backlash for Kennedy? This is saying, if you are a Kennedy and a democrat you can get away with anything. God, this stuff is getting so obvious it's a wonder that nobody picks it up. They all must be sleeping or turned the other way.

Or perhaps that behavior is SOP so it is OK...

Hey!

You can't raid doctor's offices, but you can scout pharmacies to see if they've been jumping around. I suppose a corrupt worker in the doc's office could leak a story, but that's SO risky for not only the person, but the doctor's license.

Ambien only puts you to sleep - as far as I know, it has no euphoric properties. Of course, if you take too much, maybe it does. I happen to use it sometimes myself, and all I do is pass out after just 10 mg.

Maybe he augments it with alcohol, or something else.

Natalie

Can Ambien be purchased over the counter in small quantities, small dose? Could it be displayed under another name?

No - it's a controlled substance

Natalie

Tnx Natalie. I was just curious about a sleep product. Sometimes I have trouble sleeping, but I can do without drugs I guess.

Just to keep it in theme, I lay awake dreaming about Toyota cars and trucks, LOL.

"The ambivalent dbu."...

If you can, that's best. They're usually more mentally addictive than physical (You simply get used to them). That's why I only use them sparingly, so that I don't train myself to rely on them.

You need better dreams...

Natalie

At least the time ain't wasted eh?... :)

That's for sure. Have a great weekend Natalie.

Backatcha!

Natalie

I could be wrong, but I don't think Michael Skakel, the convicted murderer, is a blood Kennedy. I think Skakel's only related to the Kennedys by marriage.

For those who may have forgotten this old story, Skakel was "convicted in the 1975 murder of a teenage neighbor," Martha Moxley. Skakel, who was fifteen at the time, used a golf club.

Skakel definitely is not a "blood Kennedy"--thank goodness! Just found the info below:

The "Skakel brothers are sons of Rushton Skakel, who is brother of Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F Kennedy." So I suppose Ethel's maiden name was Skakel. What a relief!

Oh I wasn't suggesting it was genetic. Maria Shriver and Caroline Kennedy are blood kin, and have managed to lead productive lives. No, I think it's environmental. They're a product of those around them, but some managed to rise above it.

Natalie

And let's not forget Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, "the oldest of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel's 11 children." She served Maryland for 8 years from