I don't get the whole Joe Lieberman thing?

[lib2DaBone]

Lieberman ADMITS that he is a Republican. He ADMITS that he hates Dems and he will do whatever he can to defeat Dems. He ADMITS that he is going to run as Repuke in the future.

Call me crazy (ok.. you are crazy) but why would Obama put him in a power seat?

I am beginning to think that this whole Tango/Kabuke dance is a well orchestrated Tango between the Dems, the Repukes and the Corporations.

Someone is going to get screwed... and I'm afraid I know who it will be...

[YOY]

1. You see...here is the crux of the situation: he is a well connected asshole.

n/t

[Individualist]

2. It's a dog and pony show conducted by DLC, republicans and corporations.

[Mike Nelson]

3. They need to cut Joe loose NOW

It's the law of diminishing returns. He will keep Democratic votes home in the coming Novembers. Joe Lieberman should be told to find a way to quietly toe the line, or lose his chair and committee by the end of the year. He no longer serves any positive purpose.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

4. Joe Lieberman was put in power by the people of Connecticut.

Ultimately, they're the ones to blame.

Same with the people who voted for the blue dogs. And more importantly, the people who vote Republican.

[treestar]

5. We have separation of powers

in this country :banghead: Obama doesn't do everything. Senators are chosen by their states. They get their positions in the Senate in the Senate.

Bush really convinced you with that Decider thing, didn't he?

[lib2DaBone]

6. OK. Agreed. I din't think of that.. so the question remains...

Why does the DEM SENATE allow him to chair any committee?

[L0oniX]

7. political terrorism...