Frist said he's going to the tsunami area

[MaineDem]

He announced in ont he floor of the Senate. Sorry, I don't have a link.

Said he's going to Sri Lanka and I forget if he said Indonesia and/or Thailand.

I thought the UN and the countries invovled asked that governments NOT send people to "look".

[JI7]

1. maybe he is competing with Jeb already

[aquart]

5. Of course, he is. I knew he'd have a fit when he heard about Jeb.

Frist thinks he's got the inside track for 2008. This was the BFEE saying they've already anointed a successor. It just makes my heart go pitter patter to think this may cause just the teensiest bit of dissension in the ranks.

There's no good reason for Frist to go. There isn't even a good reason to send Jeb. It's photo op garbage.

Of course, if Frist could save a life or two...nah. Still doesn't make up for the cats.

[CatholicEdHead]

27. New Prereq for the 2007 primary

Have to get the footage for the feel-good ads in 2007.

[Ezlivin]

2. I hope he stays

The people need a "hands-on" kind of guy to help out.

It would be best for everyone if he just stayed.

I'll help him pack.

[goclark]

31. I pray that he will stay and save lives

They do not need "looky lous" they need physicians to go to work 24/7 and HELP!

Hopefully he can clear his busy schedule and leave on the first plane out.

[LearnedHand]

3. Heard this yesterday on NPR

He's going over because he's a physician and he wants to help.

Whatever. :eyes:

[oldtime dfl_er]

6. hope he gets diarrhea

[BrklynLiberal]

9. That was my first thought..A good case of dysentery would be good for him.

[TexasSissy]

4. Rather than "looking," anyone know how much $ he has contributed?

You know, $$$ is what REALLY counts. Anyone know how much money Frist has personally contributed? I'm sure it's something, but it would be interesting to know how much.

[BurtWorm]

7. How humanitarian of him.

:eyes:

I'm sure the Sri Lankans will feel ALL better just knowing Dr. Frist is on the way.

[babylonsister]

8. Another one who's a day late

and a dollar short. Where was he a week ago when his help really would have been desired?

[katinmn]

10. This is turning into a huge PR stunt to keep their names in the news

Since when does Frist care about the poor, those in need or suffering?

[Carni]

13. Yeah really -

As if they don't have enough problems...now they'll have to put up with every Tom Dick and Harry from DC posing for pictures.

[jjmalonejr]

11. He shouldn't go there

I hear there's lots of tears and sweat there.

Might not be safe.

[beam me up scottie]

15. "snort" n/t

[jjmalonejr]

17. Yeah, I thought of that joke and went to post it when I saw this post...

perfect opportunity for a little funny.

Okay, very little funny, but what do you want?

[beam me up scottie]

18. That's just the sound I make when I spit out my coffee when I

read a funny post.
Hmm, what I really want is for Cat-Killer to go on the Daily Show and try to tell Jon Stewart that you can get AIDS from sweat and tears!

[liberalitch]

19. I'm a bit slow on the "up take" but.... catkiller?

What gives?

[mcscajun]

25. Yup...he's a confessed cat killer.

From the TroyRecord website:

Frist acknowledged in a 1989 book that he routinely killed cats while an ambitious medical student at Harvard Medical School in the 1970s. His office said it had no record on how many cats died. Frist disclosed that he went to animal shelters and pretended to adopt the cats, telling shelter personnel he intended to keep them as pets. Instead he used them to sharpen his surgical skills, killing them in the process.

[beam me up scottie]

29. sorry, didn't see your post. Much more accurate than mine. Thanks.

[beam me up scottie]

28. When Frist was in med school he used to go to local humane

shelters and "adopt" cats and kittens. He would fill out the forms and listen to the instructions just like any eager owner-to-be. Then he took them to his lab, experimented on them and eventually killed them. Frist has admitted this, said he felt bad or something like that.
"Cat-killer" is too nice for him, IMO.
Sorry, rant over.

[Carni]

12. If another one hits he can use that hair helmet of his as a lifevest

In all seriousness what does that clown plan on contributing there?

[eleny]

14. Guess he doesn't know that the cats all ran away

[rednitej]

16. Can we leave him there?

Pretty please?

[liberalitch]

20. I would NEVER do that to the people

of south and south east asia.... they've been through enough

[snippy]

21. Probably wants to look for some abandoned pets to "adopt."

Or for an opportunity for the family business to defraud the US government out of a few billions of dollars again.

[Emboldened Chimp]

22. Hide your cats!

[kodi]

23. a real leader volunteers as a poll watcher in falluja during iraqi voting

frist is heading where there is no shooting.

photo-op phony and coward.

[leesa]

24. Hope he stays. They don't need your sleazy politics right now,

Kat Killer.

[susu369]

26. Maybe he will be scouting the area to build a new HCA hospital

since his family owns this country's largest for-profit hospital chain. Frist gives me the heebie jeebies - even his smile is eerie.

No doubt, he thinks he will be president some day.

[Gloria]

30. First stop is Pakistan....travelling with....Mary Landrieu (D) and

Norm Coleman. Mary seems to be traveling in a high circle....

4//The News International, Pakistan Wednesday January 05, 2005-- Ziq'a Qad 23, 1425 A.H.

http://www.jang.com.pk/thenews/jan2005-daily/05-01-2005/main/main13.htm



TWO US DELEGATIONS DUE THIS WEEK

By Muhammad Saleh Zaafir



ISLAMABAD: Amid growing interest in resolving disputes between Pakistan and India by the US administration, two high-stature US Congressional delegation visiting Pakistan this week.



Congressmen belonging to the Republican Party and considered to be very close to the US President George Bush are leading both the delegations. The visits are of conspicuous importance as they are taking place immediately after the Christmas vacations and two weeks ahead of the inauguration of President George Bush's second stint. One delegation will later visit to India and the other to Afghanistan immediately after completing their visits to Pakistan.



Well-placed diplomatic sources told The News on Tuesday that Republican Congressman Mark Kirk is reaching here on Friday next with his delegation. He has planned to proceed to Afghanistan after meetings and consultations in Islamabad.



The other delegation, led by Republican Senator Bill Frist will arrive here on Tuesday next. Senator Marry Landrieu, belonging to the Democratic Party, and Senator Norm Coleman of the Republican would be part of the delegation. The delegation will leave for New Delhi after staying here for four days, the sources said.

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[njdemocrat106]

32. Obvious photo-op for 2008

I think a more ethical doctor should visit the region, like a certain Dr. Dean...

[FrenchieCat]

33. Yuk!!!

We will start finding Dead Cats in the affected areas, after his visit....for Sho'!