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AL FRANKEN totally ROCKS!! He's a TRUE DEMOCRAT!! [View all] NurseJackie Mar 2017 OP

It's what true integrity Sculpin Beauregard Mar 2017 #1

Completely awesome! Nt Ninga Mar 2017 #2

I'm starting to think Al in 2020. Vinca Mar 2017 #3

I'd vote for him n/t Odoreida Mar 2017 #58

I hope I get the chance Runningdawg Mar 2017 #59

FRanken/Schiff or Schiff/FRanken 2020 Amaryllis Mar 2017 #79

Now THAT'S something I could definitely get behind. calimary Mar 2017 #151

Schiff for SCOTUS! ALthough I think i'd rather have him in Senate or Pres or VP. He would Amaryllis Mar 2017 #155

I'd vote for him, too. n/t MBS Mar 2017 #128

The Facial expression on Gorsuch's Wellstone ruled Mar 2017 #4

Al Franken sheshe2 Mar 2017 #5

Yep - he's the sharpest guy in the room Cosmocat Mar 2017 #6

Wish I could have seen it.. Cha Mar 2017 #7

Hey Cha it's all over YouTube SticksnStones Mar 2017 #12

Thank you! That's a great clip!! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #14

Witnesses and nominees routinely underestimate him. lapucelle Mar 2017 #81

"I had a career in identifying absurdity, and I know it when I see it"! That is ONE GREAT line!!!! George II Mar 2017 #132

Franken DELIVERS!! He knows how to land a punch!! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #133

❤ it's pretty cool knowing him since his SNL days. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2017 #145

Great! thank you, SticksnStones.. I've Cha Mar 2017 #15

Please don't think me rude for taking so long to say, you're welcome SticksnStones Mar 2017 #138

No, I don't think you're rude.. just the opposite! Cha Mar 2017 #139

Marking for later wryter2000 Mar 2017 #16

This is incredibly insightful questioning by a knowledgable & dedicated Senator! nt appal_jack Mar 2017 #62

Thanks S and S! bettyellen Mar 2017 #72

That man is brilliant. I just checked his biography, I see he doesn't have a law degree yet he's... George II Mar 2017 #131

Think of all the comedy and books we'd have missed! SticksnStones Mar 2017 #137

Thank you SticksnStones! BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2017 #146

A pleasure to be a part of this community SticksnStones Mar 2017 #147

I agree! BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2017 #168

Excellent clip. nt Lucky Luciano Mar 2017 #149

He got under Gorsuch's skin mcar Mar 2017 #8

Yes! He did rattle him. Gorsuch R B Garr Mar 2017 #28

He was excellent ismnotwasm Mar 2017 #9

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Franken is a breath of fresh air... he makes me proud to be a Democrat. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #13

I like Franken too. bunnies Mar 2017 #19

I'm singing the praises of a Al Franken (D) a Democratic Senator that I admire ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #23

how dare you praise a democrat! JHan Mar 2017 #24

I know, right? Weird, huh? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #25

lol JHan Mar 2017 #27

This is the kind of thing certain people do when they miss the point. bunnies Mar 2017 #36

that's what I type when I "lol". JHan Mar 2017 #39

You must have hit a nerve, JHan. lapucelle Mar 2017 #63

lol.. JHan Mar 2017 #68

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Obviously i'm missing a lot on this one...... 7962 Mar 2017 #40

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Oh please NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #46

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Did some research, eh? NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #53

I think this is hilarious. Al and Bernie are both WONDERFUL PROGRESSIVES. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #54

You desperately need some new material. R B Garr Mar 2017 #66

About the new material, that's for sure. betsuni Mar 2017 #129

Personally I love ALL of our liberal lions - Al, Bernie, Elizabeth - the louder the better. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #67

Wow, wrong again. This happens a lot. R B Garr Mar 2017 #69

The thing is that there is a VERY important hearing going on in the Senate Judiciary Committee.... George II Mar 2017 #134

+1000 LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #153

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Hillary Clinton was a most progressive candidate, R B Garr Mar 2017 #84

That's interesting BainsBane Mar 2017 #93

Ah, that's not what you said here: BainsBane Mar 2017 #103

Interesting! Looks like the reference to annoying R B Garr Mar 2017 #109

Ouch. George II Mar 2017 #123

Heh betsuni Mar 2017 #125

Oopsie! :D NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #154

Oops JustAnotherGen Mar 2017 #185

Yowser!!!!!! sheshe2 Mar 2017 #191

All I see from you are personal attacks and insults. If you think that Cha Mar 2017 #110

Everyone should support ALL of our progressives in the Senate - like AL and BERNIE. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #89

So back to reality..... R B Garr Mar 2017 #92

I don't know why you are seeing disagreement here. Let's support all our liberal heroes. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #96

Nothing you say matches what I wrote. R B Garr Mar 2017 #99

I saw it. I don't twitter or Facebook (until very recently) and have never seen Rt except the few .. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #104

Bernie should be pushing for ways to actually get elected. R B Garr Mar 2017 #122

I must say I have trouble understanding BainsBane Mar 2017 #165

I agree with you. I'm sure you have a problem understanding how a representative can... Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #176

You're talking about entertainment BainsBane Mar 2017 #189

True, and I don't get it Cary Mar 2017 #130

They said all that??? sheshe2 Mar 2017 #192

Three (3) edits to remove all that name calling, lol R B Garr Mar 2017 #95

That's removing the name calling? BainsBane Mar 2017 #100

Yeah, the original and second are true specimens. R B Garr Mar 2017 #102

Omg! ismnotwasm Mar 2017 #121

I support those who aren't divisive like Senators Warren, Franken, Cha Mar 2017 #111

All of those are GREAT Democrats. What sets them apart from other ORDINARY politicians is... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #120

"It perpetuates the myth that "both-parties-are-the-same", when anyone can see the obvious truth" Cha Mar 2017 #126

Thanks for posting that, Cha! We've got to ACCENTUATE the positive and ELIMINATE the negative! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #141

And, Don't Mess with Mr In-Between! Cha Mar 2017 #142

Seconded Lordquinton Mar 2017 #170

Are you seriously being criticized for praising a Democrat? mcar Mar 2017 #82

So we're not allowed to praise a good Democrat? NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #45

Another one misses the point. bunnies Mar 2017 #50

The POINT of the OP and this thread until you inserted your sad into it NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #56

I saw it: Noting that Franken doesn't shout... Beartracks Mar 2017 #85

Suddenly no Democrat can be praised here? NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #98

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I'm just observing. Of course people can praise Democrats here. Beartracks Mar 2017 #197

What's with calling Senator Al Franken "Frankenstein"? Cha Mar 2017 #75

That whole thing was strange. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #127

Touche... pangaia Mar 2017 #159

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No wagging fingers and no damn raised voice. bunnies Mar 2017 #38

I like Al and Bernie. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #43

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Self flagellation. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #49

Will a fiddle do? mountain grammy Mar 2017 #60

Why, that's kind of you, mountain grammy! It'll do just fine. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #61

No problem.. mountain grammy Mar 2017 #64

Back atcha! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #65

"Jack's place is a great refuge...just a positive place?" Hortensis Mar 2017 #164

WTF? trotsky Mar 2017 #166

one of the posts removed above BainsBane Mar 2017 #195

Wow! That's really something! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #167

Really? You use a post about deceased mothers to attack another poster? -.- LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #173

What. The. Actual. Fuck. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2017 #178

Look to the original version of BMUS' post BainsBane Mar 2017 #194

Stay classy, San Diego Goblinmonger Mar 2017 #179

I think that you just tripped on your shoelaces. Curmudgeoness Mar 2017 #183

Oh! You didn't know, but my own mother died Hortensis Mar 2017 #184

I am terribly sorry about your mother. Curmudgeoness Mar 2017 #186

Oh, you should know I was answering her EARLIER, Hortensis Mar 2017 #187

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That is absolutely and dreadfully disgusting EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2017 #190

You have it backwards. She used her deceased mother R B Garr Mar 2017 #199

Bull. The posts are there for all to read including the original versions. LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #200

Calling people "swinehunds" because it R B Garr Mar 2017 #201

Oh, I get it... I GET IT!! Editing and re-editing CIRCUMVENTS the LOCK-OUT penalty! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #202

Exactly! I thought editing was to correct spelling or R B Garr Mar 2017 #203

Since I'm not a mind-reader, I can't speak about this person's intent or motivations... HOWEVER... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #205

It happens all the time. It was well known that you R B Garr Mar 2017 #209

It's really a shame when people EXPLOIT weaknesses in the system to CIRCUMVENT rules. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #210

I'm surprised all the pearl-clutching responses aren't aware of this... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #211

Yes, I remember this from people with insult addictions. betsuni Mar 2017 #204

Please link to the post in the exchange about parents where she did that to call someone swine: LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #214

I made no such claim.* But out of curiosity, I searched for about 10 seconds and ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #215

No but in that post you replied to a person who made such a claim LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #217

It's probably in the deleted post. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #218

Then the person you replied to is the one working around the rules LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #221

I'm unaware of such a rule. I can't help ya there. You'll have to take your grievance to the admins. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #223

No rule about editing posts either LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #225

I suppose it depends... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #226

And if they wanted people to be able to respond to removed threads, we could. LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #227

Again, it's pretty clear that the issue you're having is with the admins. Good luck! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #230

Your the one who started complaining about peeps getting around the rules LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #231

I'm not buying it.... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #232

I don't care if you buy it LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #236

Fiddledeedee! I think you do care more than you're letting on. :-) NurseJackie Mar 2017 #240

This message was self-deleted by its author LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #243

Not worth responding to nt LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #249

Smart move. nt NurseJackie Mar 2017 #250

Circumvent rules and so much more! Then there R B Garr Mar 2017 #229

Still no links to support your claims. All Edits are at the post's bottom. Just give a link. nt LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #234

Just admit you came too late to the thread R B Garr Mar 2017 #235

The post I was discussing and the one prior to it are still there. How am I late? nt LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #237

If you even have to ask why you are late, R B Garr Mar 2017 #238

The edits are there for all to see. Link the offending edited post. LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #239

Again. R B Garr Mar 2017 #242

You are the one not being honest. LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #244

No, you are not being honest. You can't keep R B Garr Mar 2017 #251

So you don't have a single shred of evidence. Thought as much. nt LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #252

What is evident is that this is not an honest R B Garr Mar 2017 #255

Your the one not being honest, putting words I didn't say in my mouth, and still no links. nt LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #258

Your words are upthread where you admitted you R B Garr Mar 2017 #260

Never said I was speaking for her, I speak just for me, and still no links from You LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #262

You should talk to admin about the removed posts R B Garr Mar 2017 #263

Again putting words in my mouth I didn't say and no evidence LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #264

I can see what you wrote others about your R B Garr Mar 2017 #265

Other than the fact that she didn't call anyone that in those posts: LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #213

You wouldn't have any idea what was posted R B Garr Mar 2017 #228

The part about mothers is still right there for all to see. Not one word about swine. Try again NT LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #233

Swine comments are in the first edit of #89 betsuni Mar 2017 #241

This message was self-deleted by its author LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #245

Post 89 is not a part of this subthread nor the post that was replied to LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #246

Well, this is too long and complicated; I'll wait for the movie version to come out. betsuni Mar 2017 #247

Agree with that :) nt LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #248

So sorry about your mother kdmorris Mar 2017 #171

My Grandfather escaped Germany before the Nazis came to power LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #174

{{{BMUS}}} Curmudgeoness Mar 2017 #182

No one gives a shit who anyone supported in the primary BainsBane Mar 2017 #101

Senator Franken is an actual member of the Democratic Party and supports the party Gothmog Mar 2017 #52

ONE OF US! ONE OF US! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #55

I admire him because he's a brilliant fighter Cha Mar 2017 #73

It's nice to see criticism directed at the GOP BainsBane Mar 2017 #71

Senator Al Franken is a brilliant fighter who knows Cha Mar 2017 #76

Senator Al Franken knows who the real Cha Mar 2017 #83

He follows DU too. lpbk2713 Mar 2017 #11

He does?? ... In that case ... HI, SENATOR FRANKEN!! WE LOVE YOU!!! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #144

knr Hekate Mar 2017 #17

K&R! stonecutter357 Mar 2017 #18

Franken for Prez, 2020 (or as soon as possible before then). (nt) Paladin Mar 2017 #20

He is just AWWWSOME furtheradu Mar 2017 #21

Read his books RoccoRyg Mar 2017 #22

Senator Al Franken is wonderful! gademocrat7 Mar 2017 #26

absolutely gopiscrap Mar 2017 #29

He reminds me of Edward Kennedy. applegrove Mar 2017 #30

He commands respect because he gives respect. He attacks our FOES and he UNITES our party... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #32

Well said. applegrove Mar 2017 #33

I agree rock Mar 2017 #31

Bravo, Senator Franken superpatriotman Mar 2017 #37

Thank you. Kath2 Mar 2017 #41

I love him. nt Kahuna7 Mar 2017 #42

He IS a true Democrat NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #51

He's smart, funny and a strong Democratic voice DesertRat Mar 2017 #57

Agree! Al and Bernie are some of the best progressive voices we have!!! Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #70

They really really are. Al and Bernie are REAL and TRUE PROGRESSIVES! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #77

Not when they are attacking Democrats, though. R B Garr Mar 2017 #88

That's your definition though. Holding our own side accountable IS important. We should be doing it. JCanete Mar 2017 #113

No. That was most definitely Bernie's definition. That poster used R B Garr Mar 2017 #118

I'll just say, no it is not damaging and pointless. The public has to demand something different JCanete Mar 2017 #169

Sorry, but no. Just because a politician has a schtick doesn't mean everyone has R B Garr Mar 2017 #175

fuck that. It is the system we have because people are propping it up. Corporate interests love it JCanete Mar 2017 #177

Bullshit. Just because a politician has a schtick R B Garr Mar 2017 #180

So I'm not going to, but I could say the same about what you buy into. I could reduce it down to JCanete Mar 2017 #181

Lol, your observations about me personally R B Garr Mar 2017 #188

what are you talking about? I'm not vilifying you. I have no interest in doing so. I have plenty of JCanete Mar 2017 #196

Now you've gone fully personal. R B Garr Mar 2017 #198

If Bernie's style is good enough for Chuck Schumer to put him in Dem leadership riderinthestorm Mar 2017 #162

Kudos to Al and Elizabeth and Bernie for not being afraid to criticize those who feed at the trough. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #90

Falsely accusing Democrats of "feeding at the trough" R B Garr Mar 2017 #97

Well said. Hear, hear! KPN Mar 2017 #105

BS Not being able to "definitively say what Democrats stand for.. " Cha Mar 2017 #107

You know what ...at the moment...the most important thing any Democrat stands for Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #140

Agreed 100%. We need them all. Bernie's been on fire @ Trump Arazi Mar 2017 #158

Rockin Al...We thank you. Go get him. Alice11111 Mar 2017 #78

Yes, Senator Al Franken, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Cha Mar 2017 #80

I am in love smirkymonkey Mar 2017 #86

Whew Senator Franken bdamomma Mar 2017 #87

I remember his "Al Franken Decade" bit on SNL years ago, but this has been the REAL catbyte Mar 2017 #91

This is the Al Franken Millennium !!! MasonDreams Mar 2017 #106

K and r. cwydro Mar 2017 #94

K&R yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2017 #108

K&R betsuni Mar 2017 #112

K&R Starry Messenger Mar 2017 #114

K&R UCmeNdc Mar 2017 #115

He is wonderful dewsgirl Mar 2017 #116

Warren/Franken or Franken/Warren 2020 sellitman Mar 2017 #117

I would not want to face this guy in a debate. liquid diamond Mar 2017 #119

St. Louis Park, MN, representing! BainsBane Mar 2017 #124

He's way too 'establishment' for many. He's not shouting enough, ehrnst Mar 2017 #135

I just read Franken's novel "Why Not Me?" betsuni Mar 2017 #136

He is also very smart, he does his homework, and he has a wry sense of humor. Nitram Mar 2017 #143

And doggone it, I like him! WinkyDink Mar 2017 #148

I do too! I love that Franken doesn't shy-away from his comedic past... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #152

Kick for exposure NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #156

Al Franken is willing to work with anyone that helps in the fight LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #157

Great photos ... thanks for sharing them! :-D NurseJackie Mar 2017 #160

"Purists"? If the "D" is meaningless, why, then, does Bernie eschew it? Where's the harm, eh? WinkyDink Mar 2017 #161

... LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #172

It matters. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #206

A letter or symbol on a person is more important than who a person is or what they believe in? LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #212

Absolutely, a message is sent to others by the refusal to join the Democratic Party...it matters. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #216

You see, I think its more important to woo people into the party with new, better, policy LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #253

It's how we keep (or become) the majority party. I'd rather vote for a DEMOCRAT who I NurseJackie Mar 2017 #220

But no Republican would ever agree with 95% of what you believe in or vica versa LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #254

I'd rather have those "imperfect" Democrats you mentioned instead of a Republican. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #256

Put it this way Nurse Jackie LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #257

This is a very myopic view. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #259

You are reading into a lot of what I said LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #261

kick Angry Dragon Mar 2017 #163

Great post - and every word of it was original and from the heart, not "copied/pasted". George II Mar 2017 #207

Thanks! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #208

I made him laugh once! We were in an elevator with an actress who had been in All That Glitters.... bettyellen Mar 2017 #219

Okay... that reply is among my top-three favorites in this thread. LOVE IT!!! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #222

Do you remember that show- was a Norman Lear comedy where the women ran the world and their husbands bettyellen Mar 2017 #224