Michael Schiavo:Excuse me, Mr. Lieberman?

[cal04]

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Last Friday Ned Lamont and I stood between Connecticut's historic Capitol and Supreme Court speaking to reporters (video) about Joe Lieberman's disconnect from average Americans.

But it was Joe Lieberman's comment while I was in Connecticut with Ned Lamont that should show everyone Joe Lieberman still doesn't get it.

According to press reports, Lieberman said, "It's time for politicians to let Terri Schiavo rest in peace."

Really?

Mr. Lieberman, where was your sense of compassion for Terri last year when you went on "Meet the Press" to say politicians should get involved?

Mr. Lieberman, you, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Marilyn Musgrave and other right-wing politicians thought Terri was a prime political issue then.

Mr. Lieberman, I must have missed your passionate speech on the Senate floor about how this issue, this case, my family was not a cause for politicians. I missed it, Senator, because you never gave such a speech.

When it came time to count hands and be heard, Mr. Lieberman, you threw in with Bill Frist and George Bush.

And now that you're in a fight for your political future and down in the polls you want politicians to "let Terri rest in peace."

I'll bet you do, Mr. Lieberman.

I bet you want nothing more than for voters in Connecticut to forget what you did and what you said. But I went to Hartford this week to make sure they would not. And I hope they do not.

Ned Lamont, Mr. Lieberman, is everything you are not. He understands that our bedrooms, hospital rooms, hospices and churches are not where we want our government. Ned told me, and the voters of Connecticut, that this issue was one of the reasons he decided to run for Senate.

He's right. And I have a feeling that the voters of Connecticut know it.

more
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/7/30/22425/2508

highlights from Mr. Schiavo and Ned at the press conference (Michael Schiavo Endorses Ned Lamont)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orBHdJ5Icl8

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Wow. That pretty well sums it up.

Goodbye, Joe.

[CatWoman]

2. *snicker*

Poor Joe.

All the kings horses and all the kings men couldn't get joe's momentum up again :D

[TheCowsCameHome]

6. Maybe *W* will offer to campaign for him. (Adios, Mr. Dumpty)

[MadMaddie]

5. So long Joey...couldn't happen to a more deserving guy!!!

He's pathetic...as if there is no record of him supporting Frist and the neocons during the Terry Schiavo incident....

[Bluebear]

3. JoeByeBye!

[Bluebear]

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[Bluebear]

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[QuestionAll...]

4. yikes that's powerful stuff.

hope ole Joe's sorry ass is squinching from that one.

[Bucky]

7. Major spankage! Which, of course, Lieberman will never read.

Mike Schiavo came in for more than his share of abuse from the fundies. He's earned the right to be scornful. Instead he delivers a controlled and thoughtful smackdown.

[QuestionAll...]

12. you betcha. what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

and Michael is strong like bull compared to that sniveling bush kissie facer.

[Arugula Latte]

8. I just can't understand how Joe can be so frickin' clueless.

That dumbass has been nothing but disloyal to the base, and yet he expects the utmost loyalty from everyone else. Well, boo frickin' hoo, Traitor Joe. You had chance after chance to redeem yourself. You choose to lie down with the Bushco dogs. :nopity:

[berni_mccoy]

9. Remember: If Lieberman loses the primary, he loses support from Clinton.

[TrueFunkSoldier]

10. Sounds like great material...

for another Lamont ad. The press seems to want to make this a one-issue campaign. Yes, LIEberman's stance on Iraq is central, but it's not the only gripe, and Lamont needs to really focus on LIEberman's ENTIRE voting record and his entire behavior as Bush's and the Repuke's lapdog during his tenure. It's not just about Iraq. I'm afraid that Lamont won't succeed unless he broadens the debate...

[senseandsensibility]

11. You know, I think Joementum is really clueless.

I didn't think so before. But he just doesn't get it. He doesn't get it that his CONTINUED support of the Iraq invasion is not just a pet peeve of a few far left wing bloggers. He doesn't understand the numerous times he has sided with chimp have been recored and remembered. And it is this cluelessness that may cause him to lose, because I don't think he can buy a clue at this point.

[me b zola]

13. Ouch!

Mr Schiavo calls 'em like he sees 'em.

"Mr. Lieberman, you, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Marilyn Musgrave and other right-wing politicians thought Terri was a prime political issue then.

[ms liberty]

15. Smack!

Wow...Michael Schiavo's good, isn't he? He really fit the whole issue into a tight, snappy smackdown. It would do well in an ad - there's a lot of great lines in there!

Go Michael Schiavo! I hope he keeps it up!

[Mandate My Ass]

16. Wow. He really gave Holy Joe a smackdown.

WTG, Michael Schiavo. Don't let that pious hypocrite off the hook. :toast:

[AzDar]

17. Well-spoken. Good gawd, I hope the people of Connecticut

shake themselves loose of Joe-hole next week!

[gulfcoastliberal]

19. Awesome. But in fairness, a wholebunch of dems voted with the repugs

on that shameful day. :puke:

[mcscajun]

20. True...so we take 'em down one at a time.

As opportunities permit. :)

Not on that one issue alone, certainly, but those who deserve to be taken down for that And Other Reasons. DINOS should become an extinct political species.

[wryter2000]

25. I hope they're all watching

Even if Lieberman manages to pull out of this one, I hope the whole crew of them are watching and worrying about their next primary season.

:applause: Michael Schiavo

[stop the bleeding]

21. what did the five fingers say to the face?

SMACK - SMACK and more SMACK


:spank:

[spanone]

22. Good for Mr. Schiavo. Politicians think we're dumb as bricks.

Joe is about to be hit by one in the form of the electorate whooping his ass.

I hope. We need real democrats.

[Swamp Rat]

23. Lieberman's gamble that we have short term memories was a bad one.

[mopinko]

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[Felinity]

26. Accountability is a bitch, isn't it?

I guess Joe was thinking those cuddles from Bush transferred his accountability immunity to him. I think it is hysterically funny that Joe has a total disconnect with how he does his job affecting whether he keeps his job.

Welcome to reality, Joe.