Senate Democrats give Lieberman standing ovation

[sabra]

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2006/11/senate-democrats-give-lieberman.html

Senate Democrats give Lieberman standing ovation

Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, who bolted the Democratic party after losing a primary election this year to run as an independent, won a standing ovation at a closed meeting of all Senate Democrats Tuesday.

Lieberman was introduced by Democratic Leader Harry Reid who, according to Lieberman, told his colleagues that, "families go through crisis but we survived and I just want to welcome back Joe Lieberman."

"It's been a helluva year," Lieberman told the group before imploring them to heed the lessons of the midterm election and "be willing to compromise" with Republicans.

...

"You have experiences that naturally affect you. This year in many ways did change me," he said. "But you know, we're all adults and I'll work with everyone in my caucus and the Republican caucus as well.

[rusty charly]

1. oy.

[virgdem]

35. Let me second that and add..

OY VEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wellst0nev0ter]

47. And for the finale

Oy vey iz mir!

[Katzenjammer]

74. Oy gevalt. Gornisht mein helfun.

It's a club. Only we pay them to join it.

[Avalux]

2. Let me be the first....

:puke:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

11. Dang. You beat me to it.

:puke: :puke: :puke: and I'll throw in a :nuke:

[Tanner_B.]

45. You like this one?

[Luna_Chick]

55. That pretty much sums up my sentiments at this moment

Even though my pizza suddenly doesn't look as appetizing as it did a few minutes earlier.

[undeterred]

46. How about a standing puke:

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

[readmoreoften]

50. I stand and puke

... :puke:
.. / | \
... / \

[goclark]

65. Second

:puke:

What a piece of slime he is and he keeps getting worse~

[Demeter]

3. Barf

I don't know how to use those little cartoons--can someone do it for me?

[tkmorris]

18. When writing a post or reply......

Just above the "subject" field should be "message options". There is a link there for the "smilies lookup table". If you open that window a list will appear, showing the text shortcuts for the cartoons, or "smilies" (sometimes called emoticons). You can either type the text shortcut or simply click on the emoticon you want and it will insert it for you.

It's easier than it sounds. :evilgrin:

[maryallen]

29. de barf, barf!!

Listen up, Senate:

We are NOT HAPPY with Joe Lieberman and we are NOT HAPPY with YOU -- Democratic leadership -- for failing to support the duly-elected Democratic candidate from Connecticut.

I don't know how Holy Joe got elected, but I promise you, that if it was shady, it will be uncovered and there will be hell to pay.

[wellst0nev0ter]

48. It's Easy How He Got Elected: Name Recognition And Attack Ads

He didn't have a ground game, but he got a ton of Republican money to finance round-the-clock teevee commercials. And apparently, according to the commercials, Lamont is a wild-eyed anti-capitalist leftist who wants us to fail in Eye-rack and destroy our military.

[CTLawGuy]

85. he was elected by the same people who put him in office the first time,

the Republicans. He got 70% of the Republican vote.

[robinlynne]

4. vomit.

[texpatriot2004]

5. Ack! He's disgusting and a traitor. nm

[Hav]

6. .

Yeah, just feed his ego :eyes:.

[zanne]

7. I think I know who we'll be talking about for the next two years. nt

[Vanje]

8. Did they pull down their trousers , and face the back of the room?

?

[nini]

9. they need him to stick with us

it's politics 101 kids.

[atreides1]

16. That's Good

Maybe we can put it on the headstones of the troops, after Joe decides it's better to "work" with the Republicans, when the discussion of withdrawal comes up and he votes against it!

[nini]

21. Since he's an independent now he choose which party to caucus with

We need him to caucus with us which is what he said he would do.

This goes beyond the war - as crappy as he was over that - we need him to stick with the Dems to get all those other things done we need to get done.

[FredScuttle]

57. He also said he was a Democrat up until 8/8/06

we can really trust him. :sarcasm:

[bdamomma]

44. please don't tell me they (dem senators) are kissing up

to Joe, if they don't Joe will switch parties?

[Casablanca]

51. How about Not Compromising On Your Principles 101, kid?

Or What Happens To People Who Sleep With The Enemy 101? Two far more important classes.

Why don't they just invite Zell back to the party? Haven't the Dems learned _anything_ from the Repubs in 15 years?

Only something as crazy as the game of tactical politics can make people treat enemies as friends, and call it "savvy".

[buddysmellgood]

10. Fucksticks applaud someone who is willing to do absolutely anything to stay in power. It's a club

them not for us.

[PsychoDad]

72. Yep....

My thoughts exactly.

More beholding to the majority of repugs that voted him back into power than the minority of Dem's that voted for him over the democratic candidate.

I'm sure Joe knows who to thank for remaining attached to his teat of privilege at the nation's capitol.

Even if we are quick to forgive and forget good ole Joe.

Peace.

[Pastiche423]

12. Gag me w/a spoon

[still_one]

13. The Democrats BETTER HEED THE LESSONS OF THE MIDTERM election

and that includes Lieberman

The American public WANT US OUT OF IRAQ. They DO NOT want us to send more troops to Iraq

If the Democrats or republicans DO NOT LISTEN to the people, they will BOTH pay the consequences in 2008

In the house a lot of the seats were won by people who had fought in Iraq

There was a time early in the war when the UN wanted to take over. The current administration along with the war lovers did NOT accept that offer

Now it is time for the people in the region to deal with the mess we created

We can NOT fix this mess because it is a civil war, and we are a catalyst for more violence

If people cannot see that let them be the first to send THEIR sons and daughters, or even themseleves to Iraq

[blm]

22. I'll send roses to those who didn't stand and cheer.

.

[davidwparker]

25. You've got that right. Is Reid up for election in 2008? There's a slew of

Democrats that need to be taken out in the primary. Joementum got lucky because he was a bottom b* for this administration and they obliged by funding him and getting him back in.

[krispos42]

71. Not even that lucky. Bad timing in Connecticut

I understand that they moved up the primary, so it was BEFORE the filing date. It had been AFTER the filing date.

In the old system, once Joe had lost to Lamont, it would be too late for him to file, and he's be lame-ducky.

But some idiot lawmakers in Hartford forgot to move the filing date up the same amount as the primary day. Hence, Joe could take his lumps and rebound as an independent.

At least that is how I understand the timing issue went.

You know, they've been legislating for nearly four hundred years there in the Nutmeg State. You'd think they'd be beyond this...

[Vinca]

14. Hold your nose - keep the numbers. nt

[Mugsy]

15. LET THE PANDERING BEGIN!

Had that 1/3 of Democrats that voted with the Republicans to elect Joe had voted for Lamont instead, Lamont would have won in a landslide 55% to 31%.

Instead, we now all have to kiss Joe's ass for the next two (or more) years to keep him from defecting to the other side and giving the senate back to the GOP.

:mad:

[Freddie Stubbs]

17. Did anyone really expect anything less?

The Seante Democratic Caucus needs Lieberman's vote. Not just for the control of committees, but also to pass bills. Otherwise Cheney get to break the ties.

[stepnw1f]

41. That's "IF" He Votes with The Dems

he already backstabbed once before.

[Freddie Stubbs]

73. He only voted with Republicans once?

That's far less than most Democrats in the Senate.

[depakid]

19. I reckon it's up to Pelosi and our members in the House

Because it doesn't look like the Senate is willing or able to carry out the voters' mandate.

I think she may just well be up to the historic task....

[katsy]

20. Yeah, okay I guess I'll just have to understand.

Having a Senate majority is vital. Does that snake really mean to hand us that victory?

No offense to reptiles... what makes anyone think that snake lieberman is to be trusted as chair of homeland security? He's on the same page as bushco*.

Secondly, how could they give him a standing ovation knowing that the Democratic voters chose Lamont in the primary????

That's insensitive. It's a slap in the face to Democratic voters everywhere.

Couldn't they have taken him to dinner or something.

:cry:

[ixion]

23. meet the new boss

same as the old boss. :cry:

[Tatiana]

24. I think we should take a Democratic delegation to tour Iraq.

I also think Lieberman should lead the team and bring back a report regarding how well the Iraq policies he voted for are going.

***Sigh*** I know, Reid is right. It's the sensible and practical thing to do. You can look at Lieberman as Judas or you can think of him as the prodigal son. As caring parents, the Senate Dems want to welcome him back home with open arms, hoping he's learned his lesson.

I'm not quite ready to be so magnanimous.

[lpbk2713]

26. Well and good.

But not for me.

[Malva Zebrina]

27. it's a great big beltway club--while we pay their salaries, they remain true to

the club. The man is disgusting, truly a man who does not know which way his soul is heading---except to advocate war on lies and our troops as well as hundreds of thousands of Irqi citizens murdered.

Well, go ahead Democrats, all ye members of that club to which we the people are not privvy to--kiss him on his ass, his cheek, his lips, anywhere. He loves it

Tommorrow he will go to the other side and he holds YOU hostage.

What a farce. Hey, give a standing ovation to a guy who advocates war on lies and supports those lies. WTF is going on in this congress anyhow?

Democrats won--and we still have this crap going on?

Yegghhh

[rodeodance]

28. He is blackmailing them --with his comments the other day--? does

not know if he will switch parties. and Dems are kissing face.

Terrible situation,

[Casablanca]

52. "A hungry bear will attack no matter how you treat him." - Mao Tsedung

And 'Ol Joe is hungry for power and revenge these days.

There are several moderate Republicans who aren't feeling the Party whip crack as hard on them who could be more reliable and effective allies than Lieberman, but it's obvious that for these Dems, personal affinities and membership mean far more than populist principles. That's why Howard Dean is still not part of the Dem "in crowd" and Benedict Lieberman is still coddled after he turned on his own party. _That's_ Politics 101, folks.

[fooj]

63. Tragic.

[Daphne08]

30. They have no other choice. n/t

[quiet.american]

31. I still predict Lieberman will in one way or the other self-destruct.

The hubris, sanctimoniousness and arrogance of the man ensure he will eventually find himself hoisted by his own petard.

[uppityperson]

32. Does "closed meeting" include reporters?

:shrug: If not, whose story is this? Who told this story I mean.

[bemildred]

33. It appears to me that Senator Lieberman himself is the source

for this story.

[uppityperson]

37. that was my thought also.

Closed door meeting means someone inside had to say what went on.

[bemildred]

39. I'm sure his report can be trusted.

He would not make things up, would he?
:think:

[Pithy Cherub]

34. Blech! Honestly have they no shame...

:puke:

[WindRavenX]

36. fuck him

He's an insufferable old douchebag.

[Raine]

38. It's best

to coddle the guy along, we can use him to make the majority. I don't like him but keeping him in the fold is the wise thing for the Democratic party to do at this time.

[Phoonzang]

40. Eh, feed his ego for now..

..We need him.

[ninkasi]

42. Message to Lieberman

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

[Hardrada]

43. Treat him like he's Kim Il-Sung, be nice to him so he won't

blow up stuff (or encourage same). Just to keep the peace until we get other priorities straightened out.

[readmoreoften]

49. Fucking disgusting. /nt

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

53. "It's been an helluva an asshole!"

[Cha]

61. rummy's

GONE! :)

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

77. Yep.

:woohoo:

Now for the other half of the Presidency. I want to change my name to CHENEYisFROSTED.


CiF? :freak:

Sounds awfully close to a disease. :(

[Cha]

82. Awww, just leave it. Remind us

of the good work we already did. And just cause rummy's gone, and his trail will not be missed.. it won't be forgotten, either. :(

[IndianaGreen]

54. CNN is quoting Lieberman and his version of events

Groveling at the feet of Lieberman in order to keep the Democratic control of the Senate is nothing more than a placebo. Before the end of 2007, Lieberman will betray the Democrats once again, to the surprise of those that deluded themselves into thinking that Judas Joe was still a Democrat. We told you so!

[Betty]

56. I hope that in 2008

we get even more Dem senators and a Dem President so that he can be treated like the irrelevant little turd that he is.

[MODemocrat]

58. Lieberman would be labeled an Extortionist in the real world

The democrats are kissing his rearend so he won't switch parties. He shouldn't be rewarded for being a
traitor to the democratic party. :mad: :grr: :thumbsdown: They need to remember who just put them in
their ivory towers.

[fooj]

64. Extortionist.

I believe you are absolutely CORRECT!

[leesa]

59. Shame on them. Well' we know it's going to be an uphill battle with corruption

and the endless homage to the war machine.

[Cha]

60. And I'm applauding Ned Lamont

who made ol' santimonious warmongering joe sweat for his goddamn seat and made the repukes throw lots of money ol' joe's way..haha.

[Canuckistanian]

62. Oh, great, feed his ego

Now, he'll become an even bigger insufferable jerk.

[Divine Discontent]

66. DID their event look something like this????

[StrictlyRockers]

67. The only thing in the middle of the road are white lines and road kill.

Lieberkook resembles the latter.

[PretzelzRule]

68. BLEAH!

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

[OneBlueSky]

69. no honor among thieves . . . n/t

.

[and-justice-for-all]

70. LAMOUNT, LAMOUNT, LAMOUNT!!!!nt

[OKthatsIT]

75. oh yuck

[Toots]

76. So the lesson Joe learned from the election was to compromise with the GOP

:crazy: Yep that was what the people wanted for sure....

[AzDar]

78. 'Be willing to compromise with Republicans'...doesn't Joe-hole

realize that's exactly the sort of thinking that got him beaten in the Primary to begin with?
It's simply nauseating that we must appease this asswipe...

[Blue_Tires]

79. puke

it's just business as usual for some people

[jpwhite]

80. I don't like what he did.

The bottom line is that Joe got 70% of the Republican vote. I don't like this at all. I am for working with people who disagree with me, but the guy lost his primary. I appreciate what he has done over his career as a senator but I think he should do the right thing and not run again in six years. Let's get some one in there like Lamont who has fresh ideas and who actually won his party's nomination.

James
[e-mail]

[geek tragedy]

81. Just think about Barbara Boxer chairing the Environment

Committee, Ted Kennedy chairing the Health Care Committee, Pat Leahy controlling whether Bush's judicial nominees come to the floor for a vote, Carl Levin chairing the Armed Services Committee.

[usregimechange]

83. Vomit.

[CTLawGuy]

84. face it

we are powerless in this party. The base exists for one purpose to these people, to keep Dem incumbents in power. This sickening display convinces me of that idea.

[MODemocrat]

86. Why Joe? Bribery comes to mind

I think Claire McCaskell from Missouri deserves a Standing Ovation, for knocking out an incumbent in a
key state. Oh, silly me, why would they do that? Senator McCaskill is a WOMAN. :think:

[LynneSin]

87. And why shouldn't they - I have three words for you

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITEE

And don't be the dimwit that posts that Lieberman would vote for Bush's judicial nominations

[TankLV]

88. Disgusting and shameless...

I am not surprised, however...

This really stinks...