zed

Ah.

These people are reprehensible. Really.

Jane!

Hi, Jane.

Hi, Elliott. Hi, Lindy.

Jane, You Rawk!!!

Oh, he’s a sleazy one, talking about how he has to vote one way during election years and then another in odd-numbered years. And how the leadership gives him permission to stray off the reservation, but sometimes he has to vote with them even when his constituents are opposed.

nonplussed @ 3

These people are reprehensible. Really.

Still going for the Minimalist Understatement of the Century award, are ya?

That Gary Ridgway reference is an absolute disgrace! and there’s laughter?!

appalling.
.
.

Go Darcy!

so this asshole just blithely admits that he’s a whore - but it’s ok - really, it’s ok, because he’s helping keep Republicans in power.

head -> meet desk.

Have Tweety and Pumpkinhead shown this clip?

Does anyone else smell a rat?

Donna Brazile, a member of the rules committee who argued for a swift and harsh punishment for Florida, said states’ desire to be more relevant in the nominating process does not excuse violations of rules intended to make the system fair for everyone.

“I understand how states crave to be first. I understand that they’re envious of the role that Iowa and New Hampshire have traditionally played,” said Brazile, who was Al Gore’s campaign manager in 2000. “The truth is, we had a process. . . . We’re going to back these rules.”

Forcing all the primaries to be on February Fifth doesn’t really make the system “fair for everyone,” does it? And the Rules Committee has had four years to get this right. And everyone seems to agree they got it wrong.

Defending your stupid rules, to the detriment of a state we really cannot afford to lose and which has a terrible property tax referendum on Primary Day, seems, well, sorta Vichy-like. She’s a CNN Democrat, and I don’t trust her.

I thought House and Senate members always said my dear friend when refering to each other do these rules only apply to Democrats or can we get an ethics charge on this guy. I want him to prove hat Democrats are serial killers or get kicked out of the House!
When are Democrats going to stand up for themselves?

Loo Hoo

If you’re around.

What I mean is this.

The U.S. is in a state of decay and has been, in my opinion, for 35 to 40 years.

Some day, I believe, it is going to collapse like the Roman Empire.

I believe that day is nearly upon us.

I want to be in a place apart from the collapse.

There comes a time when the 23%rs need a time out. I’ve come to the point where I’m very willing these days to put right wing bullsh!t in it’s place. I live on Staten Island and it is the only district in NYC with a Goper Representative.

The other day I got into a livery car and the driver had Sean Hannity on the radio. I told him, “Look, pal I’m an American and I don’t listen to Nazi propaganda, so please turn that shit off.”

His face was beet red for the next six miles, but the radio was turned off.

TeddySanFran @ 13

Does anyone else smell a rat?

Donna Brazile, a member of the rules committee who argued for a swift and harsh punishment for Florida, said states’ desire to be more relevant in the nominating process does not excuse violations of rules intended to make the system fair for everyone.

“I understand how states crave to be first. I understand that they’re envious of the role that Iowa and New Hampshire have traditionally played,” said Brazile, who was Al Gore’s campaign manager in 2000. “The truth is, we had a process. . . . We’re going to back these rules.”

Forcing all the primaries to be on February Fifth doesn’t really make the system “fair for everyone,” does it? And the Rules Committee has had four years to get this right. And everyone seems to agree they got it wrong.

Defending your stupid rules, to the detriment of a state we really cannot afford to lose and which has a terrible property tax referendum on Primary Day, seems, well, sorta Vichy-like. She’s a CNN Democrat, and I don’t trust her.

I don’t think it’s going to mean we risk losing Florida. The point is that if Florida goes early it gives a big advantage to the front runners (Clinton and Giulianni). That’s bad on two counts– Clinton is conservative and hard to elect, and Giulianni is a serial killer like Gary Ridgeway.

Astral Technician @ 16

There comes a time when the 23%rs need a time out. I’ve come to the point where I’m very willing these days to put right wing bullsh!t in it’s place. I live on Staten Island and it is the only district in NYC with a Goper Representative.

The other day I got into a livery car and the driver had Sean Hannity on the radio. I told him, “Look, pal I’m an American and I don’t listen to Nazi propaganda, so please turn that shit off.”

His face was beet red for the next six miles, but the radio was turned off.

oh yeah!

This is as damning a video montage as macaca-gate. Wow, did he just say all that aloud?

I gave yesterday before I even saw this. This IS the campaign ad. Just run it over and over again in the district.

TeddySanFran @ 13

Does anyone else smell a rat?

Donna Brazile, a member of the rules committee who argued for a swift and harsh punishment for Florida, said states’ desire to be more relevant in the nominating process does not excuse violations of rules intended to make the system fair for everyone.

“I understand how states crave to be first. I understand that they’re envious of the role that Iowa and New Hampshire have traditionally played,” said Brazile, who was Al Gore’s campaign manager in 2000. “The truth is, we had a process. . . . We’re going to back these rules.”

Forcing all the primaries to be on February Fifth doesn’t really make the system “fair for everyone,” does it? And the Rules Committee has had four years to get this right. And everyone seems to agree they got it wrong.

Defending your stupid rules, to the detriment of a state we really cannot afford to lose and which has a terrible property tax referendum on Primary Day, seems, well, sorta Vichy-like. She’s a CNN Democrat, and I don’t trust her.

For me and my house, I stand with Howard Dean.

That was revolting to watch.

Jonathan, gotcha. What do you have in mind?

As governor of Texas, George W. Bush commuted one death sentence, that of Henry Lee Lucas, a serial killer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07.....91684-m0R3 ePvWW1dnMbah7grtw

but mocked Carla Fay Tucker, born again christian.

put on yr tin foil hats and follow the google trail of Bush’s only such commutation as Gubner of Texas.

Is Dave the Third Reich-ert or is he of the Republican Fourth Reich-ert?

Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of all the Republican Reich-erts.

Loo Hoo. @ 21

That was revolting to watch.

Jonathan, gotcha. What do you have in mind?

Well, this is one entertaining but scary take on it.

A little background - catching Gary Ridgway AKA The Green River Killer), which he finally did after more than a decade of looking for him, was about the only useful thing Reichert’s ever done.

Loo Hoo. @ 21

That was revolting to watch.

Jonathan, gotcha. What do you have in mind?

I’ve got 5 years till retirement.

I’ve saved.

IN 2012, I’ll move to Cochise County Arizona.

A great place environmentally. Low cost. Osama would never think of bombing it. Lots of hummingbirds and orioles.

Great weather.

Desert and mountains.

My plan — well it’s like the movie “On the Beach.”

dclawyer06 says
August 25th, 2007 at 6:24 pm

This is as damning a video montage as macaca-gate. Wow, did he just say all that aloud?

Stunning, huh? Just standing there in front of god and everybody, saying that his vote is always available - to The Leadership.

“And I just want to say to you, my constituents, to please just shut the fuck up. I don’t care about you, have never and will never care about you. I look forward to your continued contributions and support - I mean it; contribute NOW, godammit.”

TeddySanFran @ 13

Does anyone else smell a rat?

Donna Brazile, a member of the rules committee who argued for a swift and harsh punishment for Florida, said states’ desire to be more relevant in the nominating process does not excuse violations of rules intended to make the system fair for everyone.

“I understand how states crave to be first. I understand that they’re envious of the role that Iowa and New Hampshire have traditionally played,” said Brazile, who was Al Gore’s campaign manager in 2000. “The truth is, we had a process. . . . We’re going to back these rules.”

Forcing all the primaries to be on February Fifth doesn’t really make the system “fair for everyone,” does it? And the Rules Committee has had four years to get this right. And everyone seems to agree they got it wrong.

Defending your stupid rules, to the detriment of a state we really cannot afford to lose and which has a terrible property tax referendum on Primary Day, seems, well, sorta Vichy-like. She’s a CNN Democrat, and I don’t trust her.

Honestly, I just don’t get the jockeying for first being all that detrimental, I actually think its necessary to thresh the grain… If Florida’s delegates are ceremonial, per se, I really don’t see it as a major downfall to the nomination process! Florida’s primary results will still influence the process, ceremonially or not… Denver will be a coronation process only…!!!

OT and this may have been on an earlier thread but I just got here. I just saw this headline at Raw Story: “DC whispers: Chertoff may replace Gonzales” and here’s the link to the original article. But I do have a question about a recess appointment, wouldn’t W have to do it today or tomorrow since the Senate comes back on 4 Sep? I thought there was some sort of 10-day rule.

rxbusa @ 29

OT and this may have been on an earlier thread but I just got here. I just saw this headline at Raw Story: “DC whispers: Chertoff may replace Gonzales” and here’s the link to the original article. But I do have a question about a recess appointment, wouldn’t W have to do it today or tomorrow since the Senate comes back on 4 Sep? I thought there was some sort of 10-day rule.

You’re right and wrong, congress must be in recess for at least ten days for recess appointments… Shrub could recess appoint on the 3rd of Sep….!!!

Jonathan @ 26

Loo Hoo. @ 21

That was revolting to watch.

Jonathan, gotcha. What do you have in mind?

I’ve got 5 years till retirement.

I’ve saved.

IN 2012, I’ll move to Cochise County Arizona.

A great place environmentally. Low cost. Osama would never think of bombing it. Lots of hummingbirds and orioles.

Great weather.

Desert and mountains.

My plan — well it’s like the movie “On the Beach.”

Good for you! This is a much better idea than your scary one! Brrrrr. I’m hoping to retire in four….

It’s not about being first!

Have we come this far to have the nominee decided by February? Gimmy a freakin break.

We elected Howard Dean to be the Chairman of the Party over the objections of the people who are running this Florida scam.

What the hell is the sense of a nominee chosen in February for a convention near the end of July?

This is getting really silly.

rxbusa @ 29

OT and this may have been on an earlier thread but I just got here. I just saw this headline at Raw Story: “DC whispers: Chertoff may replace Gonzales” and here’s the link to the original article. But I do have a question about a recess appointment, wouldn’t W have to do it today or tomorrow since the Senate comes back on 4 Sep? I thought there was some sort of 10-day rule.

nope - no such rule. 5-day recess appointments have been upheld (and possibly even 3 - can’t remember). I’ve never seen a case finding that the recess period was too short so as to invalidate a recess appointment.

I had heard, however, that Harry Reid and GWB had a truce for the August recess - no recess appointments by Bush, and Harry wouldn’t open the Senate for business so as to preclude it.

Hmmm, CT and I seem to disagree…

jayt @ 33

rxbusa @ 29

OT and this may have been on an earlier thread but I just got here. I just saw this headline at Raw Story: “DC whispers: Chertoff may replace Gonzales” and here’s the link to the original article. But I do have a question about a recess appointment, wouldn’t W have to do it today or tomorrow since the Senate comes back on 4 Sep? I thought there was some sort of 10-day rule.

nope - no such rule. 5-day recess appointments have been upheld (and possibly even 3 - can’t remember). I’ve never seen a case finding that the recess period was too short so as to invalidate a recess appointment.

I had heard, however, that Harry Reid and GWB had a truce for the August recess - no recess appointments by Bush, and Harry wouldn’t open the Senate for business so as to preclude it.

Hmmm, CT and I seem to disagree…

I’ll defer to you…!!! 8-)

Would Congress approve Chertoff?

You can let Reichert and his boss, George W. Bush, know how you feel about their continued stewardship of the nation by giving to Darcy here.

I let them know.

Loo Hoo. @ 35

Would Congress approve Chertoff?

why not? what do they care?

Loo Hoo. @ 35

Would Congress approve Chertoff?

A recess appt. would preclude the Senate’s ‘Advise and Consent’ role…

Jonathan,
I just got here, so may I ask a question?
If the US is going to collapse, how is going to Arizona going to help?
Okay, Osama’s not going to bomb it, but it’s still part of US.

Ridgeway is a piker compared to Bush who mass and serially murdered 3,700 of our American soldiers in Iraq, over a million innocent Iraqi civilians, about a 1,000 Americans in New Orleans, a couple hundred thousand Afghani civilians, several hundred of our own soldiers in Afghanistan, a couple hundred Texas death row prisoners, about 2,700 people on 9/11/01, and who knows how many others that are on his evil, rotten, vile, disgusting corrupt soul when he faces his final judgment.

Riesz Fischer @ 17

TeddySanFran @ 13

Does anyone else smell a rat?
Forcing all the primaries to be on February Fifth doesn’t really make the system “fair for everyone,” does it? And the Rules Committee has had four years to get this right. And everyone seems to agree they got it wrong.

Defending your stupid rules, to the detriment of a state we really cannot afford to lose and which has a terrible property tax referendum on Primary Day, seems, well, sorta Vichy-like. She’s a CNN Democrat, and I don’t trust her.

I don’t think it’s going to mean we risk losing Florida. The point is that if Florida goes early it gives a big advantage to the front runners (Clinton and Giulianni). That’s bad on two counts– Clinton is conservative and hard to elect, and Giulianni is a serial killer like Gary Ridgeway.

Donna Brazile is caught in her own web. She was one of the primary movers of the current Dem political schedule in a drive to get Iowa and NH OUT of positions of influence and it backfired on her by making them more influential.

There are no moderate Republicans, and Democrats like McEnerney who reach out to this non-existent group will be derided by history as latter-day Chamberlains, as fools.

demi: My plan has been to move to rural area where i can grow food and keep costs as low as possible and not rely on systems that might go broke…..

I’ll defer to you…!!! 8-)

well, I *know* I saw one which upheld a 5-day recess appointment…

And I’ve got something rattling around in the back of my head that Chertoff’s past might not be all that clean either. Maybe an interesting hearing to come?

And, Hi Loo Hoo.
Back in the land of news now.
Why do we think Gonzalez is going anywhere? Catch me up, please.
(and thanks for the linky. not only were we front-paged, but I missed a job opportunity. Go figure. Had a great trip, tho.)

jayt @ 44

I’ll defer to you…!!! 8-)

well, I *know* I saw one which upheld a 5-day recess appointment…

And I’ve got something rattling around in the back of my head that Chertoff’s past might not be all that clean either. Maybe an interesting hearing to come?

I’m jonesin’ for a good hearing

ruffian @ 43

demi: My plan has been to move to rural area where i can grow food and keep costs as low as possible and not rely on systems that might go broke…..

Ah, got it. Just this morning I talked to my hub about turning the backyard into a winter garden.

jayt @ 33

rxbusa @ 29

OT and this may have been on an earlier thread but I just got here. I just saw this headline at Raw Story: “DC whispers: Chertoff may replace Gonzales” and here’s the link to the original article. But I do have a question about a recess appointment, wouldn’t W have to do it today or tomorrow since the Senate comes back on 4 Sep? I thought there was some sort of 10-day rule.

nope - no such rule. 5-day recess appointments have been upheld (and possibly even 3 - can’t remember). I’ve never seen a case finding that the recess period was too short so as to invalidate a recess appointment.

I had heard, however, that Harry Reid and GWB had a truce for the August recess - no recess appointments by Bush, and Harry wouldn’t open the Senate for business so as to preclude it.

Hmmm, CT and I seem to disagree…

thanks for the clarification. About that truce, what on earth makes anyone think W would stick by an agreement with Reid?

rxbusa @ 29

OT and this may have been on an earlier thread but I just got here. I just saw this headline at Raw Story: “DC whispers: Chertoff may replace Gonzales” and here’s the link to the original article. But I do have a question about a recess appointment, wouldn’t W have to do it today or tomorrow since the Senate comes back on 4 Sep? I thought there was some sort of 10-day rule.

Chertoff as AG?

Now THAT’S some scary shit, yo. Importing our own Central American policy. We’d all be Contras.

CTuttle @ 7

Jane, You Rawk!!!

CTuttle,
I still can’t see your comment on Rep. Hirono on the PDH website. Are you sure you “saved” or submitted your comment?

Bob in HI

I’m jonesin’ for a good hearing

Gawd, so am I.

I’m starting to get on my own nerves.

demi @ 45

And, Hi Loo Hoo.
Back in the land of news now.
Why do we think Gonzalez is going anywhere? Catch me up, please.
(and thanks for the linky. not only were we front-paged, but I missed a job opportunity. Go figure. Had a great trip, tho.)

I swear you two are serious rabble-rousers, I had a one-on-one with my Rep today, a true progressive after my own heart! She’s already got my vote…!!! ;-)

demi @ 45

Why do we think Gonzalez is going anywhere?

Exactly. You go with the crook you have and not the crook you would like to have. Besides why change crooks in midstream?

rxbusa @ 48

jayt @ 33

nope - no such rule. 5-day recess appointments have been upheld (and possibly even 3 - can’t remember). I’ve never seen a case finding that the recess period was too short so as to invalidate a recess appointment.

I had heard, however, that Harry Reid and GWB had a truce for the August recess - no recess appointments by Bush, and Harry wouldn’t open the Senate for business so as to preclude it.

Hmmm, CT and I seem to disagree…

thanks for the clarification. About that truce, what on earth makes anyone think W would stick by an agreement with Reid?

I gotta agree, who could ever trust GWB?

bobschacht
I was on vacation, so I’ll tell you now…good on ya for your reporting of your meeting. you rawk, too!
Walkin’ the talk. It’s good.

bobschacht @ 50

CTuttle @ 7

Jane, You Rawk!!!

CTuttle,
I still can’t see your comment on Rep. Hirono on the PDH website. Are you sure you “saved” or submitted your comment?

Bob in HI

Uh, submitted…!!!

About that truce, what on earth makes anyone think W would stick by an agreement with Reid?

A year and a half of GWB’s other nominations never even getting a hearing?

Boy, is Reichert has it all wrong. We’re nothing like serial killers. We plan to “kill” a whole lot of Republican congressional careers all on one day in Nov 08.

Hey demi! Did you get my email, girlscout?

jayt @ 51

I’m jonesin’ for a good hearing

Gawd, so am I.

I’m starting to get on my own nerves.

707!

Hugh @ 53

demi @ 45

Why do we think Gonzalez is going anywhere?

Exactly. You go with the crook you have and not the crook you would like to have. Besides why change crooks in midstream?

707!!!

persiflage @ 58

Boy, is Reichert has it all wrong. We’re nothing like serial killers. We plan to “kill” a whole lot of Republican congressional careers all on one day in Nov 08.

a spree!

Hugh @ 53

demi @ 45

Why do we think Gonzalez is going anywhere?

Exactly. You go with the crook you have and not the crook you would like to have. Besides why change crooks in midstream?

Well I guess if they are going to switch, they have to pick another “made guy” who can be trusted to keep the skeletons hidden…and one who will make the nefarious decisions on who to spy on just the way Big Time wants.

persiflage @ 58

Boy, is Reichert has it all wrong. We’re nothing like serial killers. We plan to “kill” a whole lot of Republican congressional careers all on one day in Nov 08.

G’day, Sheila, how’s the weather Downunder?

demi @ 39

Jonathan,
I just got here, so may I ask a question?
If the US is going to collapse, how is going to Arizona going to help?
Okay, Osama’s not going to bomb it, but it’s still part of US.

Demi,

In my opinion, the U.S. is in the process of collapsing.

What has driven the U.S. is ideas and free resources, supported by the Constitution.

There are no longer any worthwhile ideas. Resources are no longer free. The Constitution has been abandoned, by both political parties.

We are in a me-first environment. Me-first lasts only so long.

The U.S., as a shell, will hang on for maybe a generation longer, because of its military might.

The big question for today is, what takes the place of the U.S.?

Oh, and do you hear this question being debated today?

No. The only sound is that of steps heading for the exit.

Riesz Fischer @ 12

Have Tweety and Pumpkinhead shown this clip?

What about Keith Olbermann? A whole new “Worse Person in the World” competition next week.

And Jon Stewart ought to be able to do good things with it as well. [Colbert is off for two weeks.]

rxbusa @ 63

Hugh @ 53

Exactly. You go with the crook you have and not the crook you would like to have. Besides why change crooks in midstream?

Well I guess if they are going to switch, they have to pick another “made guy” who can be trusted to keep the skeletons hidden…and one who will make the nefarious decisions on who to spy on just the way Big Time wants.

It really is like they are “made”

CTuttle @ 38

Loo Hoo. @ 35

Would Congress approve Chertoff?

A recess appt. would preclude the Senate’s ‘Advise and Consent’ role…

I thought Reid made a deal with Georgie precluding any recess appointments? Of course, he never should have expected such a deal to stick. . . .

Bob in HI

Loo Hoo. @ 31

Jonathan @ 26

I’ve got 5 years till retirement.

I’ve saved.

IN 2012, I’ll move to Cochise County Arizona.

A great place environmentally. Low cost. Osama would never think of bombing it. Lots of hummingbirds and orioles.

Great weather.

Desert and mountains.

My plan — well it’s like the movie “On the Beach.”

Good for you! This is a much better idea than your scary one! Brrrrr. I’m hoping to retire in four….

Is there much noise from the bombing range?

If Reichert was such a great cop (his first, chosen job), why did it take him 20 YEARS to catch Ridgeway? Just that, in itself, makes him stupid and lame — and hardly a great cop. Gee! A regular, average crook has more brains than you, dunderhead.

He is a typical Republican — a whiny baby, just follows Bush, jumps as high as Bush tells him to. No thought.

I’m going to have to go get me a big piece of chocolate to make me feel better after viewing Smooth Dave.

Cochise County, Arizona.

Looks interesting.

Loo Hoo. @ 59

Hey demi! Did you get my email, girlscout?

I did. At midnight last night. Well, kinda, almost famous, like the movie. ha.
I ran in the house and jumped on the ‘puter. Saw Suzanne yesterday and she told me. But, yeah, girl. I guess we do rablerouse, huh?

Reichert says, “And in America, how hard is it for me to put my arm around a Democrat, if I could put my arm around Gary Ridgway? Right Norm?” Or…like putting your arm around George W Bush … now there’s a guy that knows about killing. After all he is the “WAR” president.

Al the Spook de-lurking with the post that will break your heart.

Not content with just ignoring the allegations of illegal weapons sales made by two whistleblower civilian DOD employees in Iraq, the US military there declared them enemy combatants and imprisoned them in the same facility that held saddam hussein for 97 days and subjected them to various forms of torture to get them to recant their stories and reveal their informants.

Now they are suing. This is just peachy.

Astral Technician @ 16

There comes a time when the 23%rs need a time out. I’ve come to the point where I’m very willing these days to put right wing bullsh!t in it’s place. I live on Staten Island and it is the only district in NYC with a Goper Representative.

The other day I got into a livery car and the driver had Sean Hannity on the radio. I told him, “Look, pal I’m an American and I don’t listen to Nazi propaganda, so please turn that shit off.”

His face was beet red for the next six miles, but the radio was turned off.

Beautiful! Thank you!

demi @ 45

And, Hi Loo Hoo.
Back in the land of news now.
Why do we think Gonzalez is going anywhere? Catch me up, please.
(and thanks for the linky. not only were we front-paged, but I missed a job opportunity. Go figure. Had a great trip, tho.)

The conflict of his testimony with Mueller’s notes and Comey’s recollections spells P-E-R-J-U-R-Y so clearly that even Blue Dogs and Republicans can understand.

Bob in HI

Another OT comment—sorry, but I’ve been off for a few days and this has really been frosting my butt and I gotta get it out of my system. This whole business about W’s ridiculous analogies comparing Iraq and Vietnam. I am astonished that people bother responding as if he is serious. It is such an obvious Rovian tactic to distract people by inciting the old arguments.

One big history lesson from all that: when people react in anger and fear, they are more susceptible to despots. Recent historical examples: US bombing of Cambodia and Pol Pot, or September 11 and George W Bush.

Mauimom @ 66

Riesz Fischer @ 12

Have Tweety and Pumpkinhead shown this clip?

What about Keith Olbermann? A whole new “Worse Person in the World” competition next week.

And Jon Stewart ought to be able to do good things with it as well. [Colbert is off for two weeks.]

Thanks, Mauimom. I feel better already. Of course I was joking– there’s no way either Tweety or Pumpkinhead would touch it, unless it was to laugh with them about it.

CTuttle @ 64

persiflage @ 58

Boy, is Reichert has it all wrong. We’re nothing like serial killers. We plan to “kill” a whole lot of Republican congressional careers all on one day in Nov 08.

G’day, Sheila, how’s the weather Downunder?

Today, rainy but not too cold. There is torrential rain and flooding in Queensland (north east, long way from me). Reading about Christy suffering in the heat and humidity reminded me of what’s around the corner.

And, oh yeah, did you catch that at the end? He compares Democrats to Gary Ridgway. A serial killer who pled guilty to the murders of nearly 50 women over two decades. Wait for it, at the end, after the ‘Anything else to add?’ line flashes on the clip:

Reichert says, “And in America, how hard is it for me to put my arm around a Democrat, if I could put my arm around Gary Ridgway?

And they accuse Democrats of being haters? As if a person couldn’t object to tons and tons of lies if hate didn’t fill their hearts? Reichert’s moral equivalence is far more hateful than the Democrats’ not turning a blind eye to Bush’s dishonesty.

demi @ 55

bobschacht
I was on vacation, so I’ll tell you now…good on ya for your reporting of your meeting. you rawk, too!
Walkin’ the talk. It’s good.

Thanks! CTuttle today, too.

Bob in HI

Is there much noise from the bombing range?

No, very quiet for the last few weeks, Steve. Is that a good sign?

ctuttle
ya got me going. the mister just left for music rehearsal. i asked him if i could go out and rabble rouse. huh? i told him there’s no rabble out there i want to rouse tonight. :)

Loo Hoo. @ 72

Cochise County, Arizona.

Looks interesting.

Loo Hoo,

Don’t promote it. It’s a treasure.

persiflage - Of course, you mean “bring to a timely conclusion…” those careers, no?

Jonathan,
I spent the last two days starring at 2,000 year old redwood trees and have been in a longer view state of mind. Thanks for snapping me back to reality.

I thought Reid made a deal with Georgie precluding any recess appointments? Of course, he never should have expected such a deal to stick. . . .

Bush probably wrote a signing statement when he made that agrement.

althespook @ 75

Al the Spook de-lurking with the post that will break your heart.

Not content with just ignoring the allegations of illegal weapons sales made by two whistleblower civilian DOD employees in Iraq, the US military there declared them enemy combatants and imprisoned them in the same facility that held saddam hussein for 97 days and subjected them to various forms of torture to get them to recant their stories and reveal their informants.

Now they are suing. This is just peachy.

Heh, I was waiting for that shoe to drop… As soon as I had read about it… Dod employees interrogated, should be some interesting reads for a while yet…!!! ;-)

Ah, demi, it was fun. Pointless, but fun!

demi @ 87

Jonathan,
I spent the last two days starring at 2,000 year old redwood trees and have been in a longer view state of mind. Thanks for snapping me back to reality.

Demi,

You’re welcome.

I for one am not excited about our nominee trying to win Florida in November 2008 after the DNC sends home a bunch of demoralized, unseated-in-Denver delegates and superdelegates. What message does it send to Floridians to have a swath of empty seats at our summer convention?

Seems to me this needs to be fixed without fingerpointing, although I still point a finger at Ms Brazile.

demi @ 84

ctuttle
ya got me going. the mister just left for music rehearsal. i asked him if i could go out and rabble rouse. huh? i told him there’s no rabble out there i want to rouse tonight. :)

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CTuttle @ 89

althespook @ 75

Al the Spook de-lurking with the post that will break your heart.

Not content with just ignoring the allegations of illegal weapons sales made by two whistleblower civilian DOD employees in Iraq, the US military there declared them enemy combatants and imprisoned them in the same facility that held saddam hussein for 97 days and subjected them to various forms of torture to get them to recant their stories and reveal their informants.

Now they are suing. This is just peachy.

Heh, I was waiting for that shoe to drop… As soon as I had read about it… Dod employees interrogated, should be some interesting reads for a while yet…!!! ;-)

Who’s on this one? Is Waxman looking at it? Poor Waxman, overworked because his senate counterpart is worse than worthless.

Jonathan
I meant staring not starring. Some English major I am. Well, that was a long time ago.

GordonM @ 24

Loo Hoo. @ 21

That was revolting to watch.

Jonathan, gotcha. What do you have in mind?

Well, this is one entertaining but scary take on it.

And lest we not forget, The Doomsday Gap.

TeddySanFran @ 92

I for one am not excited about our nominee trying to win Florida in November 2008 after the DNC sends home a bunch of demoralized, unseated-in-Denver delegates and superdelegates. What message does it send to Floridians to have a swath of empty seats at our summer convention?

Seems to me this needs to be fixed without fingerpointing, although I still point a finger at Ms Brazile.

I agree. This whole mess is a republican dream come true. Why can’t we all just have our primary on the same date?

The Lurking Mod @ 86

persiflage - Of course, you mean “bring to a timely conclusion…” those careers, no?

Of course I do! That’s why I put it in inverted commas and referred to careers. Yes indeed, we wish, in a perfectly legal and acceptable way, bring many Republican congressional careers to a timely conclusion, in a manner which leaves said office-holders physically untouched. We want to see the effect said action has upon them. It’s more fun if they cry.

Judge Moonbox @ 88

I thought Reid made a deal with Georgie precluding any recess appointments? Of course, he never should have expected such a deal to stick. . . .

Bush probably wrote a signing statement when he made that agrement.

…or crossed his fingers behind his back!!!

TeddySanFran @ 92

I for one am not excited about our nominee trying to win Florida in November 2008 after the DNC sends home a bunch of demoralized, unseated-in-Denver delegates and superdelegates. What message does it send to Floridians to have a swath of empty seats at our summer c