Comments on: A Match Made In Washington: An FDL Contest http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/ Firedoglake weblog Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:13:31 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: KnotIookin http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-349014 KnotIookin Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:06:02 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-349014 <p>The Iraqi regime . . . possesses and produces chemical and biological weapons. It is seeking nuclear weapons. We know that the regime has produced thousands of tons of chemical agents, including mustard gas, sarin nerve gas, VX nerve gas.”<br /> George W. Bush, Oct. 7, 2002</p> The Iraqi regime . . . possesses and produces chemical and biological weapons. It is seeking nuclear weapons. We know that the regime has produced thousands of tons of chemical agents, including mustard gas, sarin nerve gas, VX nerve gas.”
George W. Bush, Oct. 7, 2002

]]> By: KnotIookin http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-349005 KnotIookin Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:00:51 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-349005 <p>“After the chaos and carnage of September the 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers. The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States, and war is what they got. Some in this chamber, and in our country, did not support the liberation of Iraq. Objections to war often come from principled motives. But let us be candid about the consequences of leaving Saddam Hussein in power. We’re seeking all the facts. Already, the Kay Report identified dozens of weapons of mass destruction-related program activities and significant amounts of equipment that Iraq concealed from the United Nations.” — State of the Union Address (1/20/04)</p> “After the chaos and carnage of September the 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers. The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States, and war is what they got. Some in this chamber, and in our country, did not support the liberation of Iraq. Objections to war often come from principled motives. But let us be candid about the consequences of leaving Saddam Hussein in power. We’re seeking all the facts. Already, the Kay Report identified dozens of weapons of mass destruction-related program activities and significant amounts of equipment that Iraq concealed from the United Nations.” — State of the Union Address (1/20/04)

]]> By: Eureka Springs, AR http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348828 Eureka Springs, AR Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:35:00 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348828 <p>When I read the links posted by mui I am curious if Tipper Gore made Al choose Lieberman for his running mate. jeeesus</p> When I read the links posted by mui I am curious if Tipper Gore made Al choose Lieberman for his running mate. jeeesus

]]> By: mui http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348360 mui Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:06:49 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348360 <p>Letters to the Editor. Hartford Courant. Oct 13, 2005. pg. A10:<br /> Sen. Lieberman commented that Brown’s time as an assistant city manager in Edmond, Okla., was a “particularly useful experience” because he had responsibility for local emergency services. When officials in Edmund were contacted regarding Mr. Brown, they stated that as an assistant to the city manager, he did not supervise employees or have specific responsibilities for emergency services</p> Letters to the Editor. Hartford Courant. Oct 13, 2005. pg. A10:
Sen. Lieberman commented that Brown’s time as an assistant city manager in Edmond, Okla., was a “particularly useful experience” because he had responsibility for local emergency services. When officials in Edmund were contacted regarding Mr. Brown, they stated that as an assistant to the city manager, he did not supervise employees or have specific responsibilities for emergency services

]]> By: mui http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348347 mui Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:52:58 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348347 <p>HoJoe on the reasons for Abu Ghraib. “Let us have faith” by Joseph Lieberman. May 14, 2004. Wall street journal.<br /> HoJoe doing a gee whiz on Abu Ghraib:<br /> <i>Was it somehow also the cumulative effect on a generation raised in an entertainment and Internet culture that has grown increasingly violent and pornographic?</i><br /> And then argues that firing Rumsfled will only make the terrorists happy:<br /> <i>Many argue that we can only rectify the wrongs done in the Iraqi prisons if Secretary Rumsfeld resigns. I disagree. Unless there is clear evidence connecting him to the wrongdoing, it is neither sensible nor fair to force the resignation of the secretary of defense, who clearly retains the confidence of the Commander in Chief, in the midst of a war. I have yet to see such evidence. Donald Rumsfeld’s removal would delight foreign and domestic opponents of America’s presence in Iraq.</i></p> <p>“Our Resolution” by HoJoe. Wall Street Journal Oct 7, 2002. pg. A.26. HoJoe channeling Dick Cheney again:<br /> <i>So, my answer to “Why now?” is, “Why not earlier?” And, of course, that question has new urgency since Sept. 11, 2001.– Won’t a war against Iraq slow or stop our more urgent war against terrorism? To me, the two are inextricably linked.</i></p> <p>“We must help Iraq overcome terrorist” by Ho Joe. Hartford Courant. Dec. 4 2005. (This editorial could supply many nuggets.)HoJoe on progress in Iraq:<br /> <i>Progress is visible and practical . . . There are many more cars on the streets, satellite television dishes on the roofs, and literally millions more cellphones in Iraqi hands than before. All of that says the Iraqi economy is growing</i></p> HoJoe on the reasons for Abu Ghraib. “Let us have faith” by Joseph Lieberman. May 14, 2004. Wall street journal.
HoJoe doing a gee whiz on Abu Ghraib:
Was it somehow also the cumulative effect on a generation raised in an entertainment and Internet culture that has grown increasingly violent and pornographic?
And then argues that firing Rumsfled will only make the terrorists happy:
Many argue that we can only rectify the wrongs done in the Iraqi prisons if Secretary Rumsfeld resigns. I disagree. Unless there is clear evidence connecting him to the wrongdoing, it is neither sensible nor fair to force the resignation of the secretary of defense, who clearly retains the confidence of the Commander in Chief, in the midst of a war. I have yet to see such evidence. Donald Rumsfeld’s removal would delight foreign and domestic opponents of America’s presence in Iraq.

“Our Resolution” by HoJoe. Wall Street Journal Oct 7, 2002. pg. A.26. HoJoe channeling Dick Cheney again:
So, my answer to “Why now?” is, “Why not earlier?” And, of course, that question has new urgency since Sept. 11, 2001.– Won’t a war against Iraq slow or stop our more urgent war against terrorism? To me, the two are inextricably linked.

“We must help Iraq overcome terrorist” by Ho Joe. Hartford Courant. Dec. 4 2005. (This editorial could supply many nuggets.)HoJoe on progress in Iraq:
Progress is visible and practical . . . There are many more cars on the streets, satellite television dishes on the roofs, and literally millions more cellphones in Iraqi hands than before. All of that says the Iraqi economy is growing

]]> By: mui http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348313 mui Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:21:04 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348313 <p>From Joe himself, even though it sounds more like Dick Cheney:<br /> “After bin Laden, we must target Saddam” by Joseph Lieberman. Wall Street Journal. Oct. 29, 2001. pA22: <i>Did Saddam have a direct hand in the attacks on America that began on Sept. 11? The evidence at our disposal is circumstantial but suggestive. We do know that he has not just the motive and malevolence, but the means. And we also know that Iraqi intelligence officials have met at critical times with members of the al Qaeda network.</i></p> <p>AND for more fun I decided to dig up some comments from over the years:<br /> Floor Statement February 3, 2005. Lieberman defending the Abu Gonzales’ torture memo:<br /> “ I think, respectfully, Judge Gonzales was being restrained and diplomatic in using the word ‘quaint” (when describing the Geneva Conventions)”<br /> <a href="http://lieberman.senate.gov/newsroom/release.cfm?id=231560">http://lieberman.senate.gov/ne.....?id=231560</a></p> <p>HoJoe on Clarence Thomas. Hartford Courant, Jan. 19, 1992. “His entire life is an inspiring example of what an individual who has faith, ability, and a desire to work can achieve in this country.”</p> <p>Hartford Courant. Jan. 19 1992.<br /> “(The Democratic Party) wants to take money from people who work and give it to people who don’t.”</p> <p>Okay better stop.</p> From Joe himself, even though it sounds more like Dick Cheney:
“After bin Laden, we must target Saddam” by Joseph Lieberman. Wall Street Journal. Oct. 29, 2001. pA22: Did Saddam have a direct hand in the attacks on America that began on Sept. 11? The evidence at our disposal is circumstantial but suggestive. We do know that he has not just the motive and malevolence, but the means. And we also know that Iraqi intelligence officials have met at critical times with members of the al Qaeda network.

AND for more fun I decided to dig up some comments from over the years:
Floor Statement February 3, 2005. Lieberman defending the Abu Gonzales’ torture memo:
“ I think, respectfully, Judge Gonzales was being restrained and diplomatic in using the word ‘quaint” (when describing the Geneva Conventions)”
http://lieberman.senate.gov/ne…..?id=231560

HoJoe on Clarence Thomas. Hartford Courant, Jan. 19, 1992. “His entire life is an inspiring example of what an individual who has faith, ability, and a desire to work can achieve in this country.”

Hartford Courant. Jan. 19 1992.
“(The Democratic Party) wants to take money from people who work and give it to people who don’t.”

Okay better stop.

]]> By: ndenial http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348244 ndenial Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:36:02 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348244 <p>I believe this was from Aug 2003</p> <p>WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. Joe Lieberman attacked the left wing of his party Sunday, saying Democrats “don’t deserve to run the country” if they move left and embrace “the failed solutions of the past.”<br /> “If we’re for middle-class tax increases, if we send a message of weakness and ambivalence on defense, if we go back to big government spending, if we’re against trade [and] for protectionism — which never created a job — we don’t deserve to run the country,” Lieberman, a presidential candidate, said on “Fox News Sunday.”<br /> “We’re not going to be able to meet the challenges that America faces today.”</p> I believe this was from Aug 2003

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. Joe Lieberman attacked the left wing of his party Sunday, saying Democrats “don’t deserve to run the country” if they move left and embrace “the failed solutions of the past.”
“If we’re for middle-class tax increases, if we send a message of weakness and ambivalence on defense, if we go back to big government spending, if we’re against trade [and] for protectionism — which never created a job — we don’t deserve to run the country,” Lieberman, a presidential candidate, said on “Fox News Sunday.”
“We’re not going to be able to meet the challenges that America faces today.”

]]> By: KansasKowboy http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348211 KansasKowboy Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:21:40 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348211 <p>I think Joe can say some pretty stupid things. And the kiss is about the stupidist things two politicians have done in public in a long time. But since it is an election year. And since this has been the republican motto since 2003 and think I would vote for the most outragiuos lie from Bush as being on George Stephanopoulos show last Sunday and saying this;<br /> “We have never been stay the course.” see the video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZE20lzZZF0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZE20lzZZF0</a></p> I think Joe can say some pretty stupid things. And the kiss is about the stupidist things two politicians have done in public in a long time. But since it is an election year. And since this has been the republican motto since 2003 and think I would vote for the most outragiuos lie from Bush as being on George Stephanopoulos show last Sunday and saying this;
“We have never been stay the course.” see the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZE20lzZZF0

]]> By: wellstoner http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348042 wellstoner Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:43:37 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-348042 <p>…</p> <p>“Weapons of mass destruction program related activities”</p> <p>I would call Jomentum a:</p> <p>“Republican weapon of democratic program related activities”</p> <p>…</p> …

“Weapons of mass destruction program related activities”

I would call Jomentum a:

“Republican weapon of democratic program related activities”

…

]]> By: The Oracle http://firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-347334 The Oracle Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:34:25 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2006/10/23/a-match-made-in-washington-an-fdl-contest/#comment-347334 <p>“No, no, no Joe. I said READ MY LIPS, like my Daddy once said, not KISS MY LIPS!!! Okay, okay, (sigh), if we must. But give me some tongue this time, okay?”</p> “No, no, no Joe. I said READ MY LIPS, like my Daddy once said, not KISS MY LIPS!!! Okay, okay, (sigh), if we must. But give me some tongue this time, okay?”

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