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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:50 PM Original message |
Reid's Statement on the Lieberman meeting. |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
1. I hope that means, "We'll announce new committee assignments when we know who the IL and DE senators |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:02 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. A more relevant Cancer is who will be the Senators from GA, MN, and AK |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
18. That and when the contested races are decided. Lieberman got his second warning though. |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. I Thought I read that President Obama didn't approve of Lieberman's behavior |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:24 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. Lieberman's own "I'm considering my options" says way more than Reid's statement. |
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jazzjunkysue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
2. And then issue a sternly worded letter, no doubt. |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Wishy Washy statement from Harry |
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RiverStone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:03 PM Response to Reply #4 |
17. I'm sick of Harry's wishy washy bullshit on this! |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. But surely leaving him out there twisting in the wind is so much more satisfying? |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:26 PM Response to Reply #20 |
35. For me it is. But lots of our fellow DUers want the deed done quickly |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:32 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. There is also a practical reason for not hurrying. Reid should know how many Democratic senators he |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:45 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Yup--I'm odd here in that I really respect and like Harry Reid. |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:48 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Harry Reid is a bare knuckle street fighter. Not above delivering a kick in the nuts. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #44 |
49. Bush, Cheney, Judge Alito, etc. certainly found that out the hard way. |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 05:04 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Yeah. I definitely want him on my side when the fisticuffs start. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 05:10 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. Bush, Cheney, Lieberman & Judge Alito are still nursing their multiple bruises & wounds. n/t |
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Geoff R. Casavant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
3. Translation: |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
5. Burtwom had a thread about what to with Lieberman yesterday and the more i think about it |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:02 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. Look who is in line for his chairmanship position |
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SuperTrouper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
6. Lieberman is such a treasonous whore snake. Heck, maybe I'll challenge him here in Connecticut |
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DeepBlueDem (433 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #6 |
23. Seriously? If yes, Ill have your back. |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
7. Reid is kind of like putting Alan Combes into leadership |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:02 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. That's exactly right |
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chitty (918 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
8. No Balls! |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. no. it's better to slowly suffocate him while smiling and humming |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:18 PM Response to Reply #10 |
30. So Harry is "keeping his powder dry." We have heard that one before. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
9. Can we please replace Droopy Harry with a vertebrate? |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
11. Did anyone seriously expect anything other than this? |
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speedoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
13. Listen to what Jane Hamsher says about this: |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
14. Noodleback Reid will cave. Bank on it. |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
19. Perhaps he will send Liebermann a strongly worded "don't do this again" letter. (eom) |
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danalytical (603 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
21. I like Harry Reid |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. No one asked him to be a wind bag, loud mouthed or fire breathing. |
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danalytical (603 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. I simply don't agree with your assesment |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:22 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. We agree that the DEM Senate needs moderate Republican support. |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 06:02 PM Response to Reply #28 |
55. Technically...it was 49/49 with 2 Independents..one of which is Lieberman.... |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. I expect him to dole out the punishment he promised before Lieberman gave a speech |
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danalytical (603 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:29 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. And the infighting begins |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:39 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. We dont have to support Lieberman (I-3rd Party) or any act that aids him in maintaining his power. |
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political_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
22. Mr. Reid has to make a choice. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
24. Before you judge Reid, this is early November. He has to drag this out until the end of January. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Harry also is waiting for outstanding Senate results. |
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Essene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:47 PM Response to Reply #24 |
43. yes & the dems dont want to start looking ultra-partisan right now |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:57 PM Response to Reply #43 |
48. Is Lieberman that popular with the public to get them to rally round him? I dont think so. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 05:23 PM Response to Reply #43 |
54. Also, what is more important- media perception or giving the best person the best positions? |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 06:04 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Lieberman refused to look into Homeland Security oversight |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 06:32 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Right- so a competent leader could easily frame this as an issue of QUALIFICATION- not partisanship |
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BigD_95 (728 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
31. If Reid cant dump Lieberman |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
32. Reid's statement and Lieberman's statements don't jibe. |
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tbredbeck (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
36. A little practicality please |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. I agree with that. But we already know Reid will cave. You seem to know it too. |
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Hieronymus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
38. Perhaps this is an occassion for Emanuel to put his skills to work. Dump |
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Alter Ego (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
45. GROW SOME GODDAMN BALLS, HARRY! THROW HIM OUT! |
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rufus dog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
46. I will actually defend Reid here |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 05:04 PM Response to Reply #46 |
51. Since Reid has proven he does not know how to control a strong DEM message, you might be right. |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
47. Kick him out! |
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budkin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
53. Reid needs to go too... NOW. |
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Two Sheds (419 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
58. Reid is in a quandary because... |
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