A Republican?! Can Crist do that? I thought all Senate replacements had to be Democrats?

So, how are LeMieux's filibustering skills?

MSNBC showed a man at a town hall meeting (from the middle of the back down) carrying a rifle acrossed his back and a pistol on his hip ... one of many to carry weapons to these meetings. MSNBC raised the question about gun carrying white people.

When O'Reilly showed the rest of the video, we find that the man carrying the rifle and pistol was African-American.

So why does MSNBC try to portray this as a white issue only?

Moon Dawg

Come'on MD. Because they are BIASED.

The country is desperate to see competent people in charge again.
Amy B Portland, ME

Yeah, that will get mostly taken care of at next year's mid-term elections. Then again in 2012 when Obama is thrown out of office.

Other topic:
  What is this Save Our Economy  (.com) media bombardment. Can't find the source other than someone named Mark in Oregon?
  Suspend all mortgage foreclosures and morgage payments for a year?
  Hmmm. Who's behind it, I wonder. Anyone see it? Hear it?

Too bad it's another Republican fat cat.  We need health care passed now!  My wife works for minimum wage and we cannot afford her employer's health plan while supporting 5 kids.  I don't work because it would cost too much to hire a sitter than I would be making.
If it were up to the GOP fat cats, they would take away my food stamps, subsidized housing, and welfare check.  Give me health care!

This is a risk move by Crist. Putting in someone how is so blatantly a politically calculated appointment and not even pretending to base the decision on what would be best for the state of Florida will only drive down Crist's popularity, already dropping since he announced the Senate run, even further.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

Let's hope Mr LeMieux listens to the overwhelming sentiment of the public and rejects ObamaCare and is a voice for tort reform.  As Howard Dean, the DNC chair, admitted last night, there is no tort reform in the current bills because the left doesn't want to upset the very trial lawyers who basically own the Dem party.  This coming from a party lead by Pres Obama who has lectured the country hypocritically about the dangers of excessive special interest influence.  Such hypocrisy.

Kendrick Meek and Marco Rubio just sent thank-you cards to Charlie Crist for this pick.  

A Republican?! Can Crist do that? I thought all Senate replacements had to be Democrats?
Amy, New York (Sent Friday, August 28, 2009 11:29 AM)
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Are you being sarcastic?  State's write their own rules for this stuff...of course with this whole Ted Kennedy debacle I'm sure there will be a push for a national law regarding replacing Senators.
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FR Please post my final response.

Anita,

In address of my first two “Rants”

Obama represents expansive government.  It’s Unconstitutional.  Republicans and Democrats have been doing it since 1900 in all honesty (with only a few exceptions).  I don’t expect you to take my view of the Constitution to heart so I’ll spare you the essay on its proper interpretation (I do think it’s a shame that you have racially attacked Clarence Thomas in the past calling him “Uncle Tom” when he has been the strictest justice we have had in awhile, and takes his job very seriously despite the temptation to abuse the power).  I would simply challenge you read the Constitution and the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist papers and discover for yourself what the intentions of the Founders were before you cast judgment on the idea that the Constitution is meant to limit the power of government, and provides next to nothing in it is imploratory endowment of power but is quite definitively explicit in its restrictions of power.  Thomas Jefferson referred to it as the “Chains that Bind the Government.”  We would be a better country if we would heed that sentiment.

Everything Obama has pushed through (or is pushing through) is nothing short of typical establishment song and dance.  It’s nothing new or revolutionary.  It is most certainly not responsible although we are sold that it is because his initiatives look like those sacred Clinton years where somehow we had a balanced budget and an expanding debt all at the same time.  Gingrich and Clinton’s accounting tricks would land them in jail (or maybe they would get bailed out who knows anymore) if they worked in the private sector.  I don’t buy your argument that it’s only been seven months and he needs more time to prove himself.  If I were praising him you would jump on the bandwagon with me, and certainly not admonish me for being too hasty in my good judgment.  

Don’t fret I’m watching everything closely if he changes course and works toward government that exists within the legal confines of the Constitution my critical demeanor will fade away.  I just don’t see it happening anytime soon.  It wasn’t his election rhetoric, and that’s what got him all of those votes.  In the name of brevity I’ll again spare you the essay comparing Obama’s political directives to the many other destructive policies we have had in the past.  We don’t see eye to eye at all so it would only be for vanity at this point anyway.

Regarding Gitmo and torture:
Bush enacted all of these affronts to our legal system with an executive order.  It stands to reason that it would take only an executive order to end it; literally the stroke of the Presidential pen.  If you take time to read the order for the closure of GITMO (as opposed to letting to MSNBC interpret it for you) you would see everything in it is specific to the Guantanamo detention center.  It’s a classic bait and switch.  He gives us a partial version of what we asked for and hopes we don’t ask too many questions.  There has been no order for a total stoppage of torture at the hands of the U.S. Government.  Again the stroke of a pen is all it would take (not years as you imply).  What we do have is his word that we aren’t doing it anymore.  That and a $1.50 will get me a cup of coffee.  Now considering the word of the last administration wasn’t worth much wouldn’t it behoove our current president (who you say has precise leadership skills) to set the nation’s mind at ease?  As you well know he doesn’t possess the trust of everyone.  Look up the segment Rachel Maddow did criticizing the President’s plan for prolonged detention without trial.  I know you won’t listen to me, but perhaps you would listen to her.

Regarding TARP and Stimulus:
There is always a choice.  The Bush and now the Obama way of doing things is to throw money at our problems.  While its fun to quote a nice little folk saying you don’t “spend money to make money” but rather “you invest money to make money.”  I’m sure you would claim Obama is investing in the Country with the Stimulus, I would disagree.  I would ask that you look at some of the “great” nations/empires that have had (or currently have) centrally controlled economies and/or markets.  In that class you will find the worst polluters, those that disregarded the sovereignty of other nations, outlandish military spending, awful records of human rights, starvation, supply and resource shortages of every kind, and eventual collapse.  In the years since the Depression we have had nothing but expanded regulation and expanded control of the economy, and it’s no coincidence that many of the issues I’ve listed above have also grown in severity in our country.  The Mainstream Media has created this “The free Market ruined everything” story line and it’s false.  Our collapse has much more to do with entitlements granted through government regulation, cronyism/corporatism, and even more so the Fed.  I am not saying a free market and capitalism will provide us with utopia, but it will always be the best that we as humans can create in our imperfection.
This story is a perfect example of what happens when the market isn’t allowed to liquidate bad assets.  This will of course result in even more regulation and control from the Fed which will only further perpetuate the cycle of irresponsibility caused by government bailouts.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32591904/ns/business-washington_post//

Capitalism without the threat of bankruptcy is like Religion without the threat of hell.

THE USA PATRIOT ACT
Obama voted to renew it in 2005, and has said next to nothing about repealing it.  Just for your information if you make a phone call to someone that doesn’t live in America that is all the justification the FBI needs to tap your phone.   It is an affront to the 4th and 5th amendments.  If he doesn’t call for its repealing doesn’t he then share the guilt of it?

Iraq/Afghanistan:
“a). So are thousands of troops that are continuing to occupy other nations we have faught with in the past and some we haven’t faught at all. The war in Iraq is illegal. The war in Afghanistan was the war of necessity”  

Neither “War” was formally declared by Congress.  There is a very specific procedure for war that we no longer follow.  It angers me.  When Congress simply authorizes military action at the discretion of the Executive (or the U.N. and NATO as Clinton liked to do) it is because they want to be able to distance themselves from the decision (WIMPS!).  How can one be illegal and the other be legal when the congressional process of entering into the conflicts were the same for both?  Either they both are legal or illegal there is no compromise here.
I don’t think America was meant to have any occupying force, and just because the guy before you started it doesn’t excuse the guy after him for continuing the practice.  The cycle should be stopped, and Obama has shown very little courage or motivation to stop it.  He’s not removing troops from Iraq on principle, but rather because it’s an unpopular war (the shallowest of reasons).  Not only should we completely leave Iraq (not just the combat troops) but also Korea, Japan, Italy, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Israel…etc.  I don’t expect this overnight, but it shouldn’t be off of the table like it is and has been for years.  America did vote for change did it not?

“Prayfully we will be the victors. I do feel that when or IF (emphasis mine) it becomes necessary for withdwral that President Obama will do so in an orderly and safe manner.”

With this statement you are giving Obama carte blanche to do what he wishes in Afghanistan for as long as he sees fit.  That is hypocritical and naive.  He’s not perfect.  I assume you have no illusions about that, but then what do I know.  You initially surprised me by invoking race in a debate regarding our central bank because I mentioned Kool-Aid…

A note:  You want things brief, but to fully support my claims requires research, and that requires words for it to be articulated (as you saw with the Second Bernanke post).  I’m more than happy to share, but I’m not going to expend the effort since it will only discourage you from engaging in debate.  If this is the case I’d just rather not debate since you and I seem to function on separate levels mine being academic and yours being emotional (either by your lack of motivation, lack of interest, or worst case lack of intelligence).

I am quite annoyed that you won’t address the post regarding Bernanke since that was what started our exchange.  Those quotes were not from a website they are from house finance committee hearings I just typed them in which is why there is no link (I apologize for the formatting I didn’t realize it was spaced so poorly until I saw it after.  I can and will reformat it if you wish).

Also you rail against me for baseless claims against Obama, and then complain about a lack of brevity when I take the time to back them up.  In the meantime you have systematically done the exact same thing to Ron Paul minus any of the aforementioned research.  You have yet to prove anything in your favor.  So where is your proof that he is what you say he is (…isn’t worth two dead flies…a spoiler, a fence sitter, liar, ass kisser and a person that will promise you the moon until it’s time to deliver)?  

Finally, I don’t appreciate the personal attacks on me.  I have yet to do this to you.  I realize you feel you are much smarter than me, and that is fine if you want to believe that.  But the constant belittling only makes me think you have little in the way of finite information to back up your adoration of our current president or the feeling of utter necessity you have expressed in the retaining of the Fed Chairman.  

Hope you enjoyed my newest book.  It will be my final one.


P.S.
Your spelling and grammar are atrocious for a 54 year old.  


 

I hope Mr. Crist doesn't surprise us with the same headlines that we saw from Mark Foley & Larry Craig...rumour is that he's part of the same flock; it must be in the bronzer these guys use! I'll have to talk to one of the Log Cabin Republicans to get a pulse on this...

*** UPDATE *** Democrats are seizing on Crist's selection of LeMieux as an example of cronyism.


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Too funny! My gosh the Democrats are funny to watch. Lets see, of the Democrat replacements Senators from Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts, one Democratic governor sold the seat, another worked in the dark corners and tried to get yet another Kennedy into the Senate, and one state changes it's election laws at the drop of a hat to fit its needs to get another liberal Senator in place. And the Republicans, who seem to be following the laws, are being accused of cronyism?

Al in Boston (earleir post)

They taught you how to spell in school, didn't hey?
Well, you forgot.

But thanks for that great blog to me. Gee, you're the best.

And the GOP are getting all bent about allowing Massachusetts' governor to appoint a temporary (four months or so) replacement for Teddy Kennedy? Har.

What a weak response from the Democrats. They seem to have Kennedy-itis, the illness that makes you forget your own past crimes and to accuse your opponents of the same crimes.

The Dems: Today marked another Charlie Crist choice that significantly impacts the state of Florida but is ultimately about promoting himself."


Imagine that - politicians promoting themselves. What has the world come to?

Interesting to note that until LeMieux was assigned Democrats would actually still have had a filibuster proof majority.

You musth ave 60%, not 60 votes to get cloture. So until Lemieux is sworn in, there are 98 Senators with 59 required to break filibuster. Not altogether incredibly relevant, but it is kind of interesting.

You can see why the Democrats are so scared. They have 60 votes in the Senate, but so many of their Senators are older then dirt that they are quickly dying off. They could be down six or seven votes in a couple of days if the swine flu hits the Senate.

So I guess we'll have to credit Glenn Beck with the "Palin Bump".  I bet that isn't the only 'bump' Beck (and other angry White men) have in mind for Palin!  HA

Fox Freaks never seem to acknowledge that they have ONE singular source for their freakish idea of 'news' whereas all of the rest of us use SEVERAL sources and are diluted by a multitude of options.  Since Beck and Olbermann weren't 'head to head', it's a meaningless comparison.

I have to say, I do like Olbermann's 'Beck voice'.  very funny stuff!

Clara:  It looks like you and I are the targets for the day and I couldn’t ask for a better ally.

It is fascinating to me to see what rubs the scab off of right-wing nuts. Obviously, today they feel uncomfortable to being exposed by the light of truth.  They love Glen Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Michael Steele, and Lou Dobbs.  Likewise they do not have a clue that the further right they move, the fewer elections they will win.

It is also fascinating what they don’t like to talk about.  Torture, Bush 43/Cheney are just a few topics they seldom respond to.  I really appreciate your support.

Cronyism?

Anyone know the story of how JFK's senate seat was preserved so Teddy could run for it?

Anyone know the story of how Massachusetts' current little senatorial dilemma came about? (It involved a Kennedy).

I know it's politics as usual, but a Democrat's brazen faux astonishment at "cronyism" is genuinely astounding.

And so in character.

Just in case anyone wants to know .... the Post Office will not print a stamp of Ted Kennedy until he's deceased for at least 5 years.

You should see my filibustering skills!  I can move my lips nonstop for hours.

WHO CARES

cronyism?  eddie kennedy PUBLICLY told duval who was acceptable to fill his seat before he died!  relatives and sycophants.  the party of cronyism should avoid the very word.

welcome to changeville

Talk the talk, The only way there is a filibuster is if the dems can't get thier act together once they reverse the law in MA. to suit Kennedy's hypocracy. Somehow this simple fact is lost on the libs as they try to blame Republicans for their failures.

Looks like Charlie Rangle missed reporting to the House another million dollars of taxable income. Good think Charlie doesn't head up any important committees in congress, like say the Ways and Means committee. That would be bad.

All I have to say is "Kendrick Meek 2010!"

*** UPDATE *** Democrats are seizing on Crist's selection of LeMieux as an example of cronyism.
Lmao at the nazicrats "cronyism"  Ted Kennedy anyone?  changing the law? LMAO lmao at the nazicrats

The man can pick whoever TF he choose to. What is the problem....OHH I know....he was suppose to pick a Democrat.

Liberalism will Never Die, The Dream Lives On!
Rick,Ky (Sent Friday, August 28, 2009 11:18 AM)

Liberalsim is in fact dead, and has been for dedades. Where as it always sounds good when delivered in speeches, it practice liberalism is a failure. Carter tried in the late '70s, and we saw the results. Obama is trying it again today, and we are seeing the same if not worse results.

Liberalism has turned from idealism to nothing more then 51% of the people voting themselves a raise  with the money coming from the other 49% of the people. Liberalism is devoid of any new ideas and only relies on a central all-knowing government running the country into the ground. Every few decades a liberals like Carter/Obama get in office to show us in fact liberalism has died, then the country comes to it's senses and goes back to electing centrists and conservatives again.

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