What our Representatives are saying about Dick Cheney.

[Aunt Anti-bush]

In case you missed the coverage of The US House of Representatives' Special Order Speeches last night on CSpan, here is a link to a transcript. The only thing missing was an odd moment when some aide came in and told the speaker to tell the constituents NOT to make any remarks about Cheney being dishonest. It was eerie and I see it isn't included in the transcript. Regardless, Jim McDermott proceeded with his speech as if it never happened. (Go Jim!)

http://www.house.gov/mcdermott/sp040713b.shtml

A Critique of Vice President Cheney
House of Representatives - July 13, 2004

A House floor discussion with Representatives
McDermott, Pallone, Schakowsky and Strickland

Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, almost immediately after Senator Kerry chose Senator Edwards of North Carolina as his Democratic running mate, the Republican attack dogs were out in full force. The most popular Republican attack was that John Edwards does not have the experience to be vice president, and the second most popular, John Edwards represents the interests of the trial lawyers.

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[checks-n-balances]

1. I saw some of McDermott's speech yesterday, but wasn't watching during

that bizarre moment that you described. But I DO remember a similar interruption - had forgotten it until now - where the same kind of statement was made. It must not be a hard & fast rule yesterday, since the Senator, to his credit, ignored it.

I don't recall anything like that happening during the previous administration. Maybe it's some kind of "courtesy" rule they voted upon themselves when the rethugs took over Congress.

The hard rightwing is hopelessly thin-skinned.

[spooky3]

2. This is amazing. Thanks very much.