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In reply to the discussion: Sen. Saxby Chambliss makes jaw-dropping accusation against Senator Ron Wyden [View all]Segami
(14,923 posts)3. Chambliss = Fuckturd!...eom.
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Sen. Saxby Chambliss makes jaw-dropping accusation against Senator Ron Wyden [View all]
kentuck
Aug 2013
OP
Freedom of inquiry, let alone speech, doesn't extend to Senators who step off the Reservation.
Octafish
Aug 2013
#1
Apart from Udall and a couple others, I can't imagine the weight the guy must be under...
Octafish
Aug 2013
#6
I fear for Sen Wyden. As I have said before, I believe this is where the ruling cabal will draw the
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#33
That's good to hear. Tell me this. Do you buy into the best of evils theory? Will you support
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#38
She was until Wall Street found someone even more eager to serve their interests
BrotherIvan
Aug 2013
#92
I am with you! Most of the Democrats in Washington answer to the same owners as the Republicans!
Dustlawyer
Aug 2013
#89
You're fucking kidding me... ? Seeing as how "fucktard" IS NOT an actual word...
cherokeeprogressive
Aug 2013
#41
"praying hard that something along the line of 9/11 happens"? It doesn't just HAPPEN.
chimpymustgo
Aug 2013
#82
yes, he is. Though he is at least pulling back the curtain on DC here a bit.
NoMoreWarNow
Aug 2013
#87
For the public hearings, questions are generally pre-approved for intel agencies
Recursion
Aug 2013
#56
"Any turd of mine or my dog's would be challenging you to a duel over that."
Hubert Flottz
Aug 2013
#94
Unfortunately I strongly believe very little gets through that's unscripted these days.
stillwaiting
Aug 2013
#31
Bravo for Wyden, his hands are tied, his mouth likewise, and yet he continues to try to get heard
Coyotl
Aug 2013
#32
I believe it was obvious that's what happened. Gen Clapper was caught off guard and had to
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#35
What I find interesting about this story is that meathead thinks he is exposing Wyden
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#51
Umm... how do people think the public hearings about classified programs work?
Recursion
Aug 2013
#55
And Wyden has immunity from prosecution because he was speaking in the Senate.
JDPriestly
Aug 2013
#71
How could Sen. Wyden had gone off script if he sent Clapper the questions beforehand?
AppleBottom
Aug 2013
#77
Then you would have only had another lobbyist toadie instead of Wyden who didn't ask the question...
cascadiance
Aug 2013
#91
Great assessment: "The Senate and the NSA both had the intent to deceive the public."
1-Old-Man
Aug 2013
#96