Comments on: Ted Stevens Was Sharing His Bribes With Most Of The Republicans In The Senate And Most Of Them Are Refusing To Give The Tainted Money Back http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/ Firedoglake weblog Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:39:31 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: mui1 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562868 mui1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:36:04 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562868 <p>Susan Collins? Who woulda thunka it? She looks so innocent. Kinda like that sweet white-haired lady Nancy Johnson (<strike>CT.</strike>BigPharma-R) /snark.</p> Susan Collins? Who woulda thunka it? She looks so innocent. Kinda like that sweet white-haired lady Nancy Johnson (CT.BigPharma-R) /snark.

]]> By: mui1 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562865 mui1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:32:17 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562865 <p>So, is it true Diane Benson’s primary opponent Ethan Berkowitz takes money from Veco (as well as Fox News executives, Henry Kissinger’s business partner, and Rahm Emanuel?</p> So, is it true Diane Benson’s primary opponent Ethan Berkowitz takes money from Veco (as well as Fox News executives, Henry Kissinger’s business partner, and Rahm Emanuel?

]]> By: Sara http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562627 Sara Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:07:44 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562627 <p>Al Franken went up about noon today with a radio ad on Coleman’s take, which not only included 20 thousand (apparently $10,000 twice over) but Coleman also received three Fishing Trips in Alaska, valued at $6,000 each. Said Fishing Trips were with the top Oil and Gas Lobbyists. </p> <p>Coleman apparently cannot undo his Fishing, but has now announced a profound interest in Children’s Cancer Research, and they will be getting his Stevens cash. </p> <p>Since Minnesota has plenty of lakes, and most of them have assorted fish, one has to wonder why Coleman had to go to Alaska to do his fishing. I see many possibilities in following that line of investigation.</p> Al Franken went up about noon today with a radio ad on Coleman’s take, which not only included 20 thousand (apparently $10,000 twice over) but Coleman also received three Fishing Trips in Alaska, valued at $6,000 each. Said Fishing Trips were with the top Oil and Gas Lobbyists.

Coleman apparently cannot undo his Fishing, but has now announced a profound interest in Children’s Cancer Research, and they will be getting his Stevens cash.

Since Minnesota has plenty of lakes, and most of them have assorted fish, one has to wonder why Coleman had to go to Alaska to do his fishing. I see many possibilities in following that line of investigation.

]]> By: Mauimom http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562428 Mauimom Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:03:28 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562428 <p>What I want to know is how soon we can dump that crook [Inoye].</p> What I want to know is how soon we can dump that crook [Inoye].

]]> By: MarkH http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562360 MarkH Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:00:41 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562360 <p>It appeared to me the Senate Republicans were willing to negotiate with the Democrats, but then today they went haywire and said “NO” to everything, including the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Parity Act.</p> <p>KKKarl’s been recommended for a contempt charge.<br /> TTTed’s been indicted.<br /> Dubya signed the Mortgage Aid act in a closet, so nobody would notice.<br /> McCain has lied and even Ms. Woodruff of PBS news reported it.<br /> FDL now reports on the money-go-round in this post.</p> <p>They’ve gone off the rails. What should we do to help our dear ailing friends?</p> <p>I don’t know why they chose not to continue to compromise and pass legislation, but if they can’t find a way to straighten-up and fly right, then they oughta be booted from Congress altogether. They can’t be happy that ‘dear leader’ has (perhaps) pushed them into this group suicide position. But, if that’s what they want, then we should do our best to replace every one of ‘em with a Democrat who will legislate.</p> <p>I’m not really in favor of that kind of thing. I think American Republicans need Republican politicians to properly represent their interests and views. I also oppose the idea that “they” had complete control for a while and now it’s our “turn” to have complete power. That’s not what our system is about. I oppose that kind of manufactured outcome.</p> <p>We need to convince Congressional Republicans it’s in their best interest to do the right thing and not hang out with the Bushie gang. How can we do that if they now believe that even losing massively won’t bother them so much?</p> <p>I don’t see any choice. If they want to lose massively, then we should help them achieve their goal. Digg this post and let the world know the Republicans in Congress are just the employees of the oil companies and don’t give a hoot about Americans and our difficulties paying for $4/gallon gasoline and other things affected by oil prices. It’s the least we can do for our ‘dear dear friends’ in Congress.</p> It appeared to me the Senate Republicans were willing to negotiate with the Democrats, but then today they went haywire and said “NO” to everything, including the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Parity Act.

KKKarl’s been recommended for a contempt charge.
TTTed’s been indicted.
Dubya signed the Mortgage Aid act in a closet, so nobody would notice.
McCain has lied and even Ms. Woodruff of PBS news reported it.
FDL now reports on the money-go-round in this post.

They’ve gone off the rails. What should we do to help our dear ailing friends?

I don’t know why they chose not to continue to compromise and pass legislation, but if they can’t find a way to straighten-up and fly right, then they oughta be booted from Congress altogether. They can’t be happy that ‘dear leader’ has (perhaps) pushed them into this group suicide position. But, if that’s what they want, then we should do our best to replace every one of ‘em with a Democrat who will legislate.

I’m not really in favor of that kind of thing. I think American Republicans need Republican politicians to properly represent their interests and views. I also oppose the idea that “they” had complete control for a while and now it’s our “turn” to have complete power. That’s not what our system is about. I oppose that kind of manufactured outcome.

We need to convince Congressional Republicans it’s in their best interest to do the right thing and not hang out with the Bushie gang. How can we do that if they now believe that even losing massively won’t bother them so much?

I don’t see any choice. If they want to lose massively, then we should help them achieve their goal. Digg this post and let the world know the Republicans in Congress are just the employees of the oil companies and don’t give a hoot about Americans and our difficulties paying for $4/gallon gasoline and other things affected by oil prices. It’s the least we can do for our ‘dear dear friends’ in Congress.

]]> By: sarahlane http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562347 sarahlane Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:46:39 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562347 <p>Whoops…forgot my disclosure! I am the netroots director for Oregon Senate candidate Jeff Merkley.</p> Whoops…forgot my disclosure! I am the netroots director for Oregon Senate candidate Jeff Merkley.

]]> By: sarahlane http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562346 sarahlane Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:46:05 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562346 <p>Merkley released this statement today hitting Smith hard for his support of Stevens bridge to nowhere and drilling in ANWR:</p> <blockquote><p>“In Washington D.C., Gordon Smith has been doing what is best for Ted Stevens and George Bush, not what is best for Oregon,” said House Speaker Jeff Merkley. “Oregonians do not approve of the bridge to nowhere or drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Gordon Smith knows it. Smith talks a good game in Oregon, but he is part of the problem in Washington </p></blockquote> <p>It’s also worth noting that Smith’s PAC Impact America gave Stevens $10,000.</p> Merkley released this statement today hitting Smith hard for his support of Stevens bridge to nowhere and drilling in ANWR:

“In Washington D.C., Gordon Smith has been doing what is best for Ted Stevens and George Bush, not what is best for Oregon,” said House Speaker Jeff Merkley. “Oregonians do not approve of the bridge to nowhere or drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Gordon Smith knows it. Smith talks a good game in Oregon, but he is part of the problem in Washington

It’s also worth noting that Smith’s PAC Impact America gave Stevens $10,000.

]]> By: TomR http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562313 TomR Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:33:25 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562313 <p>This will impact Senate races:</p> <p><a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0708/Using_Stevens.html?showall" rel="nofollow">http://www.politico.com/blogs/.....ml?showall</a></p> <p>- Tom</p> This will impact Senate races:

http://www.politico.com/blogs/…..ml?showall

- Tom

]]> By: RevBev http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562279 RevBev Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:11:37 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562279 <p>And I heard the analysis this morning, because of the Stevens’ largess and big pockets, the people of Alaska enjoy per person the biggest % of federal $$ than any other of our states.</p> And I heard the analysis this morning, because of the Stevens’ largess and big pockets, the people of Alaska enjoy per person the biggest % of federal $$ than any other of our states.

]]> By: dakine01 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562213 dakine01 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:09:00 +0000 http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/ted-stevens-was-sharing-his-bribes-with-most-of-the-republicans-in-the-senate-and-most-of-them-are-refusing-to-give-the-tainted-money-back/#comment-1562213 <p>And <a href="http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/30/pop-yer-popcorn-ted-stevens-still-running-for-senate/" rel="nofollow">Christy upstairs with some more Ted-ness</a></p> And Christy upstairs with some more Ted-ness

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