Franken Denies Lieberman an 'Additional Moment' to Continue Speaking on the Senate Floor

[UrbScotty]

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[Mojambo]

1. Lieberman's dismal, "oh..." is so hilarious. n/t

[quark219]

27. Listen to the video clip again-- the "oh" isn't what's remarkable.

After Franken interrupts Lieberman and objects to allowing him additional time to conclude, Lieberman's response is:

"Realllllllly? Oh, okay--don't take it personally."

The "really" is filled with as much icy contempt as you could fit into two syllables. The "Oh, okay," is spoken quickly and unremarkable. The "don't take it personally," although a jibe directed at Franken, seems more a window into Lieberman's own thinking and colossal ego.

Having lived in Connecticut for much of my life, and having hated Joe Lieberman for about as long, I can assure you Joe Lieberman WILL "take it personally" and will fight tooth-and-nail against anything sponsored by or associated with Al Franken for years to come. You can bank on it.

[truthisfreedom]

49. I think that's what Franken is trying to do. He's trying to force Lieberman to caucus with the

rethugs by marginalizing him as an independent. Franken is sick of Lieberman being a disloyal, unfaithful, alienated, apostate, cheating, disaffected, double-crossing, estranged, faithless, false, perfidious, recreant, seditious, snaky, subversive, traitorous, treacherous, treasonable, two-faced, two-timing, unloyal, unpatriotic, untrue, untrustworthy and wormlike son of a bitch.

Once Lieberman openly moves over to the dark side, he can easily be defeated.

[moonbatmax]

52. Hey, are you done with the dictionary?

Or do you wanna look up a few more words yet? :evilgrin:
But seriously: :toast: Love it!

[Ken Burch]

60. He loathes Lieberman with alphabetical adjectives?

Will he serve him green eggs and ham?

[Enthusiast]

83. You forgot skunk-like and weaselly.

[Enthusiast]

82. Let's all hope to

support a strong opposition candidate to rid us of LIEberman once and for all.

[Hissyspit]

96. UPDATE: McCAIN REFUSED TO ALLOW 30 SECONDS IN 2002!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7264647

[Enthusiast]

100. Well there ya go.

Why doesn't this surprise me.

[polichick]

2. STFU Joe!!! nt

[Blue Owl]

3. Go to hell Joe Lieberman

Take your sold-out bill with you and don't bother coming back.

[bbgrunt]

4. boo fucking hoo, John.

[polpilot]

95. He's been there 20+ years and what mhas he done for healthcare reform? 0...0...0

[Cleita]

5. Get a Whaambulance for McCain.

He's never seen that happen before :wow:. Well, looks like times are a changing at least in part of the Senate.

[RoccoR5955]

15. Panama John has to get a grip.

All he was doing, and all ANY of the RepubliCONs are doing at this point is stalling.

[Roland99]

62. He's "never seen another member denied a minute or so"

Why do I think that is wholly untrue?

[Cleita]

68. It is. It happened a few years back when the Republicans

were in charge of both houses to Democrats, however, we know McCain is a liar.

[niyad]

6. k and r--good for you, Al--don't want to listen to this corrupt blowhard anyway

[Wetzelbill]

7. oh snap!

[tomm2thumbs]

8. god bless Al Franken - maybe your 'read the entire bill' games don't matter McCain douchebag

I loved McCain's reaction - he exploded inside, but tried to not show it bwahahahahah

[niyad]

13. I thought it was LIEberman he denied?

[tomm2thumbs]

24. McCain was implying 'they' have done nothing bad, yet they played the 'read the entire bill' game

just yesterday - completely disrespecting a member's offer of an amendment

McCain is the biggest, most useless tool in the box

[jgraz]

9. hee hee.

Welcome to the Franken Era in Washington. :rofl:

[Yuugal]

10. Was that a spine I just saw?

Go Franken!

[progressoid]

11. McCain can take a flying fuck at a rolling donut.

[RoccoR5955]

17. LMAO! And just how do you do that...

Personally, I'd like to see them publicly tarred and feathered.

[progressoid]

32. I dunno

But it was good enough for Vonnegut so... :shrug:

[libnnc]

12. Suck

IT

JOE



:hi:

[fascisthunter]

14. Good!

as if either elite scumbag cares about rules or consideration

[Britethorn]

16. YES!!!!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!! And he pissed off McCain at the same time!!! Extra Points!!!!

[mascarax]

45. I know! Double shot -- Holy Joe & McCain!

Thank you, Al.

Can that McCain whine...sheesh.

[quark219]

18. Go, AL!

And to John McCain: How is it helpful if legislation that is slowly-but-surely destroying this country is crafted in an air of "comity"? Put on your glasses, McCain, and wake the eff up. Not everyone wants to suck-up to traitors. (Okay, yeah, maybe our current president does... but I was referring to people that actually care about the middle class.)

[wuvuj]

85. comity? .... I thought he said COMEDY.

....

[Graybeard]

19. The Senator's time has expired.

That's what the voters in Conn. are going to say soon. If those bastards want to play hardball OK. We know how.

[wryter2000]

87. I can't wait to donate to his opponent

I'm going to start saving up now so that I have $$$$ to donate over and over. I hope whoever runs against him has more money than Bill Gates.

[asdjrocky]

20. Oh yeah McCain?

But making a clerk read an entire amendment, that's just fine and dandy. Those two are such fuck wads.

[Froward69]

21. "The comedy on the senate floor".

I am glad Mr Magoo finds humor in it.

[tomm2thumbs]

26. you know

that he meant comity - 'social harmony' - didn't see the sarc tag so wasn't sure

[Kahuna]

35. He said, "comity.."

com⋅i⋅ty  /ˈkɒmɪti/ Show Spelled Pronunciation Show IPA
Use comity in a Sentence
See web results for comity
See images of comity
–noun, plural -ties. 1. mutual courtesy; civility.
2. Also called comity of nations. courtesy between nations, as in respect shown by one country for the laws, judicial decisions, and institutions of another.

[tblue37]

55. His word was "comity." It means amicable relations. nt

[Historic NY]

57. the GOP circus....

[Renew Deal]

59. Comity not comedy

See images of comity
–noun, plural -ties. 1. mutual courtesy; civility.


;)

[Number23]

65. Sounded more like "karma-dy!" Is McCain worried about the Senate's karma now???

:crazy:

[mikelgb]

22. simple and sweet

[Puglover]

23. I love my Senator!

Mccain was probably napping earlier. Dottering old fool.

[billymayshere]

25. GOOOOO Al!

That was sweet! I think we need more of this! I'm tired of the cons slapping around our mealy mouthed liberals and it's about time one of ours punched these obstructionist cock suckers in the face. Good job Al and thank you very much, you just made my day a little better.

[wryter2000]

88. Welcome to DU

:hi:

[ejbr]

28. I LOVE Franken! He's like...

"I know how to be a dick too. If you bitches wanna play hardball with your incessant bullshit, I've got the bat."

[Angry Dragon]

29. Gotta love my Sen. Al once again

Now if only the rest of congress could grow a spine and actually do the work they were elected to do.

[Botany]

30. I loves me some Franken

"In my capacity as senator from Minnesota I object."

[ProgressOnTheMove]

31. Franken always had Lieberman in his sights on Air America one reason I fought like crazy to get him

up there. Glory days.

[ProgressOnTheMove]

33. Senator Franken long may he reign. hahahahhaa. =)

[Gregorian]

34. Muzzle it, Droopy! The Senate is about to enter the 21st century.

McCain acts surprised. Well, it's time for a Congressional upgrade.

[ProgressOnTheMove]

36. Yeah ain't it darn wrong McCain when the GOP make folks read a 700 page amendment.

[BeyondGeography]

37. And Schmoe just can't believe it...

K&R

[thereismore]

38. You are all mean. Don't you want to know what kind of amendment Sen. Lieberman is proposing?

:sarcasm:
Sorry.

[GoCubsGo]

78. Well...

If he couldn't explain his amendment in the 10 minutes he was already speaking, I don't give a shit what is in it. (Yes, I saw the "sarcasm" tag. :-) )

[TheEuclideanOne]

39. Get used to being denied, Fuckface!

STFU and sit down!

[EmeraldCityGrl]

40. THAT was worth every dime I donated to Franken's campaign

Money well spent.

[choie]

41. I really hope

that Franken doesn't end up apologizing to Lieberman.

[wryter2000]

89. I sincerely doubt it

Franken is a pugnacious character. He honestly believes he could take huge Bill O'Reilly in a wrestling match. He'll get up in any a-hole's face, even in situations where it isn't considered "polite." That's one of the reasons I donated to his campaign.

[newmac]

42. Al doesn't take it personally; just the people who r gonna die for lack of healthcare do

Its not personal...

[TatonkaJames]

43. Oh REALLY Mc Cain ?

You can't remember anything like that happening in the senate ? How about a month ago when the
republicans wouldn't allow any of the democrats to speak by shouting over and over, "I Object!"
each time one of them got up to speak.
People, we seriously need the progressive party to step up and take back this country. These fools
who have been there for decades are the reason we're in this mess and they act like they have all the answers.
They are nothing less than liars and criminals as we've seen by convictions and adulterous affairs over the yeas.
I guess it will come down to a revolt when we have more people living on the street than in homes they were duped
into buying.

[mstinamotorcity]

44. Who cares he ran

out of time. And you know his homie Big John had to come to his rescue.I mean didn't he run to the aid of Big John McCain when he was running for President. I don't care if that b---h don't have another minute to speak on the floor every time he does nothing but corporate rhetoric comes out. He practices off of written statements that have been developed by corporate troll enforcers.But seeing that smirk on Big Al's face was worth it.And all i can say is 2010.Lets clean up Capitol Hill.

[rasputin1952]

46. Two pompous asses, Lieberman and McCain...

fools rush in, where angels fear to tread you two.

Way to go Al!

[Writer]

47. As much as I enjoyed watching Franken kick Liberman's ass...

it was still a petty thing to do.

[wryter2000]

90. Actually, it wasn't

And I don't think he did it out of spite (although, I'm sure he enjoyed it out of spite). Harry Reid had told everyone that they had 10 minutes, period. Franken was just doing what he'd been told to do by the leader.

[SharksBreath]

48. Lieberman" "Don't take it perosonally." Franken: "I would."

Did you catch that.

[Divine Discontent]

77. Al said, "I bet!" listen a few more times.. I laughed out LOUD!

[suzanner]

50. We in Mn worked hard to get him elected and we're very pleased.

I hope he has time to write another book or two eventually. Great comments, too. This made my day.

[underpants]

51. Damn John you sure looked pissed. Too bad you are STILL IN THE SENATE huh?

:rofl:

[Plucketeer]

53. I wonder if Cindy ever gives John any?

He acts like a guy that's Looooooooooooooooooooooonnggg overdue for some release! :rofl:

[Ken Burch]

61. He's been sleeping on the couch since he called her a "c__t"

n/t.

[PSzymeczek]

67. You mean

he's not getting any from JoeMental?

[Plucketeer]

74. What a horrifying mental movie!

[Sunnyshine]

54. Hey Joe and John...stuff a sock in it! We don't need 30 more minutes of that bullsh@t.

HA! (as Tweety would say)

[Historic NY]

56. Liebertraitor isn't a Democrat so shut him down...thanks Al he can't have it both ways.

[Owl]

58. Love my Senator Al!

[waiting for hope]

63. Stick it too him Al ...

K&R

[Billsmile]

64. When McCain senses that something is going on.....

Yeah John, what you're sensing is that the people of your country are starting to take over! Get used to it.

Thanks Al Frankin for siding with us!

[donheld]

66. Please order crying towels for both Lieberman and McCain

[Hulk]

69. F*CK the old man!

Take his cane away, shove him back in his wheelchair and roll him away.

Who really cares what this twisted ass hole has to say about anything? Talk about spineless. This ancient relic of a playboy is the epitomy of worthless spit.

[omega minimo]

70. Joe, you're not GOOD ENOUGH, you're not SMART ENOUGH and goldarnit PEOPLE HATE YOU!!!

:kick:

[burning rain]

71. Aw, I'm sure Fox News will give Dweeberman some airtime to compensate.

McCain needed to yell, "Wait a minute! Wait a minute!" like Arlen Specter at his mad town hall encounter several months back. :fistbump: You're just so beast, Al! :yourock: Damn shame little moments like this are the greatest satisfaction lefties are getting these days, though. ;(

[Barbara2423]

72. Thank You Al

[AsahinaKimi]

73. waa waa waa...McCain.

[Eric Condon]

75. owned

owned

[Loudmxr]

76. Yeah and McCain didn't remember Obama voting for the censure of MoveOn.Org either.

In fact he doesn't remember a lot of things. Like HE LOST!!! But you can't tell that from the amount of times he has been fawned over on the Sunday talk shows. Oh... and John that's why Franken was elected. To bring comedy to the Senate and make fun of your sorry ass party.:smoke:

[Vermontgrown]

79. Just shut

up and sit down, would have sounded better to me. Lieberman's already said way more they he should be aloud.

[wryter2000]

91. Welcome to DU

:hi:

[penndragon69]

80. He was following reids orders.

He simply was told to keep ALL speeches to 10 minuets, period. He also shut down other speeches that tried to go
over their limit.

If they had not stuck to strict time limits, the rethugs would have talked until the second coming
to prevent anything from getting done.

The thugs are disgusting!

[Ganja Ninja]

81. HA HA! Sit down and shut up Senator Droopy!

They should just install a trap door under the podium that opens automatically when times up.

[wryter2000]

92. They could call it the Republican Portal to Heaven

They're stupid enough to fall for it.

[graywarrior]

84. Sounds like McCain "took it personal."

[TK421]

86. "I do think the same thing occurred earlier this afternoon"...

after McCain states that he has never witnessed that happening! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: OH GOD....pee is dripping down my leg!!!! C..can't breathe

[JSK]

93. Who remembers that in his book "Why Not Me?"

about his fictional run for President, Al picks Holy Joe as his running mate? True. (and that was before Gore/Lieberman)

[EnviroBat]

94. Good Job Franken!

Shut these feeble assholes DOWN!

[Tx4obama]

97. McCain DID IT in 2002 ... here's a link

McCain refused to grant extra time in 2002
http://tinyurl.com/yj79a4x

[Tx4obama]

99. C-Span archive video regarding McCain in 2002 is missing....

Maddow on MSNBC covered the Franken/Lieberman/McCain story tonight.
Mysteriously the clip of McCain objecting in 2002 on the C-Span archive tape is BLACK during the one minute that McCain objected.

[myrna minx]

98. I adore my Senator - Senator Franken. n/t

[Imagevision]

101. More of the pansies in government should take Al Franken's que....