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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:53 PM
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You know, of course, that Dennis is speaking to an empty podium in an empty chamber ......
..... and that the crack(head) media will ignore it completely and everlastingly.

When you go to work tomorrow, try, if possible, to keep your mouth shut about just listen. I will bet damned near anything you will not hear the word 'impeachment'.
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Crabby Appleton Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:55 PM
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1. I'm gonna have to agree with you.
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:55 PM
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2. Doesn't there have to be at least one person...
...the "acting speaker"?

Besides the clerks and staff and whatnot.
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Wizard777 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:02 PM
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11. No he's reading it into the record. This is sometimes done a 3:00 Am.
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:14 PM
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19. So, there are no clerks? No "acting speaker"? n/t
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Wizard777 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:27 PM
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22. Nope. Just Dennis, the record button, and a mic. Also no one to vote to shut him up.
Edited on Mon Jun-09-08 09:27 PM by Wizard777
The clerk and speaker will have to deal with it in the morning.
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:32 PM
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23. Thank you. n/t
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-10-08 01:07 AM
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35. Who was the Senior lady in the yellow/greenish dress?
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:56 PM
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3. Of course, and it is also time we PRESSURE our congress
to finally USE the Sherman Antitrust on the media
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:01 PM
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8. I've been saying since forever that the state of our media is the single biggest issue we face .....
..... bigger than **anything**.

Bigger than the war.

Bigger than the voting systems.

Bigger than anything Bush has done.

There is **no** single issue more critical to our survival than the restoration of an honest, concerned, impartial, watchdog media.
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:11 PM
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17. I am with you, have been since at least 2000
so tomorrow I will call and have the one sided discussion with the staffer of my DINO bluedog critter and kindly remind her why I will NOT vote for her.

Hey, we have been in that routine for seven months now

I voted for the challenger in the primary and sadly it was about 10% against her, so every time I hear the people moan... you had a chance...

(Oh and I know that my vote for a green will be a protest vote, her seat is so secure I am hoping she makes it by only 60% instead of her usual 80%)
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sammythecat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-10-08 12:02 AM
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33. You are absolutely right about that.
I agree with every word you said. It can't be emphasized enough.

I can't say it any better, so allow me to quote:

"There is **no** single issue more critical to our survival than the restoration of an honest, concerned, impartial, watchdog media."

I really can't think of a single thing to say that is more important than that. I don't think there IS anything more important than that.

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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:56 PM
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4. Someone behind him with blue on.
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:58 PM
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6. I think that's the carpet
I'm kidding ....... but I haven't seen anyone. That said, I'm working and not watching. Just listening.
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SpiralHawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 08:58 PM
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5. AP has already put the story out on the wire
And because people are really angry at Bush & republicon cronies now for gas and food prices, and the collapsing economy, this will have some legs...

The blogosphere will rage...people will find out.
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:13 PM
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18. How many people watch TV? how many read the AP wire?
Outside the news services that is.

That should tell you how many people will actually know that this was introduced.

ALL media channels should have broken programing with BREAKING News

Will give it to Goldwater, mission accomplished
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:00 PM
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7. it goes into the congressional record...one day they will applaud kucinich
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Individualist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:02 PM
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10. ...and vilify those who don't support him.
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:01 PM
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9. Special Orders
You should have seen B-1 Bob Dornan back in the old days. Railing to an empty chamber but it all goes in the Record.

This will be there for historians of the future. This is the stuff of Bush's legacy forever. And of this Congress, I might add.
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annabanana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:03 PM
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12. He didn't start out that way..
If you look at the beginning, the House was full, and Pelosi was chairing..
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:07 PM
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15. All of them were making dinner reservations and choosing their wines .......
They left long ago ....... probably all at Duke Ziebert's having a party.

(dating myself)
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Schema Thing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:05 PM
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13. You're just one more cynic who doesn't believe in fairies
Dennis knows. Oh, he knows.
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:09 PM
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16. Cynic?
Ha ...... I'm waaaaaaaaaay past that gentle stage.
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Wiley50 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:07 PM
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14. The Sound Of One Hand Clapping
I love Dennis and love him for doing this
He did a great job getting it all on record

BUT

The leadership won't follow up this close to an election

The CorpMed won't say a word about it

Only wonks like us will ever know about it

These are discouraging times
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:16 PM
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20. Don't care. At least it's being entered into the Congressional record.
And that's FOREVER.

It's not a story that can be "spiked" or a soundbite that can be quickly forgotten.

This is now a part of the history of the U.S.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 09:17 PM
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21. When he started Rethugs were booing him
I don't know if they've all gone. Bravo Dennis - put it on the record.
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 10:54 PM
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24. There are people there! Woo Hoo! n/t
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Mind_your_head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 10:57 PM
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25. There are LOTS of people listening/watching......think of, at least, ALL of us here
(and we're just one little 'pocket' of the world ~ internet and otherwise).

Peace,
M_Y_H
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 10:58 PM
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26. The saddest fucking moment in American history!
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 10:59 PM
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27. He wasn't alone n/t
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 11:04 PM
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31. Very much not alone. n/t
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Jack Rabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 11:00 PM
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28. This is true
When Senator Gravel read the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record, the chamber was virtually empty. It was also late at night.

Whatever one thinks of Gravel now, we owe him a debt of gratitude for that service.

And we owe Mr. Kucinich a debt of gratitude tonight.
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Mind_your_head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 11:06 PM
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32. AB-SO-LUTE-LY TRUE!!!!
There are a LOT of folks around here trying to "piss in the people's cornflakes"/naysayers ~ and it ain't working any more (FINALLY!!!!!)

Thank you Dennis for your LEADERSHIP and Courage to do this!

Peace,
M_Y_H
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Cleita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 11:01 PM
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29. Tells you how corrupt both sides of the aisle of our government is when
it has to be that way. Did you see what they did debate today and will tomorrow? Oink! Oink!
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-09-08 11:04 PM
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30. Results 1 - 10 of about 2,529 for Kucinich.... all about Impeachment tonight!!
Edited on Mon Jun-09-08 11:05 PM by Breeze54
« View all web results for Kucinich

PRESS TV
Rep. Kucinich calls for Bush impeachment

Reuters - 54 minutes ago
Dennis Kucinich defied his party leadership on Monday by calling for the impeachment of US President George W. Bush for launching the Iraq war -- but his ...

Kucinich: Impeach Bush Baltimore Sun
Rep. Kucinich introduces Bush impeachment resolution The Associated Press

Kucinich Reads Impeachment Articles Against Bush on House Floor Salem-News.Com
United Press International - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

all 2,172 news articles »



Kucinich Offers Impeachment Articles Against Bush
CBS News, NY - 31 minutes ago
Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) introduced 35 articles of impeachment against President Bush on Monday night, reading the resolution into the Congressional Record. ...

Dennis Kucinich Sums It Up
Huffington Post, NY - 2 hours ago
The breadth and length of Kucinich's articles are astonishing. They sum up Bush's evil reign succinctly and to hear them recited been said on the floor of ...

Bush Offers No Solution for Currently Soaring Gas Prices ToTheCenter.com

Bush Offers No Solution for Currently Soaring Gas Prices TheCelebrityCafe.com
all 3 news articles »

US Rep. Kucinich Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against ...
The Public Record, California - 10 minutes ago
By Jason Leopold Ohio Congressman and former Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich introduced 35 articles of impeachment against President ...

Kucinich presents Bush impeachment articles
Raw Story, MA - 3 hours ago
Thirty-five articles were presented by Kucinich to the House of Representatives late Monday evening. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, a 2004 and 2008 Democratic ...

Kucinich reads Articles Against Bush et al
OpEdNews, PA - 3 hours ago
Impeachable offense in going to war in Iraq without truthful reasons. Cheney and others mentioned. I'm watching live proceedings. ...

Impeachment Happening in Congress Right Now!
MWC News, Canada - 1 hour ago
Congressman Dennis Kucinich is on the floor of the House of Representatives right now introducing 35 articles of impeachment against President George W. ...

Laurie Dobson Fights in Bush Country for Right to be on Ballot
OpEdNews, PA - Jun 8, 2008
In attendance were some of those we associate with the drive to impeach the vice-president and president, Dennis Kucinich, who was engaged in his ...

Articles of Impeachment?
Shelbyville Times-Gazette, TN - 2 hours ago
At this moment (8:08pm) Dennis "Tiny" Kucinich is in front of the House of Representatives on C-SPAN introducing 35 Articles of Impeachment against ...

Impeachment Happening in Congress Right Now!
American Chronicle, CA - 4 hours ago
Congressman Dennis Kucinich is on the floor of the House of Representatives right now introducing 35 articles of impeachment against President George W. ...

MORE..... Just google his last name!


:toast:
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Mind_your_head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-10-08 12:37 AM
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34. kick
:kick:
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-10-08 01:12 AM
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36. They weren't in daily session in prime time.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-10-08 01:18 AM
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37. Except for the part where he was on cable and on the net. n/t
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