Al Franken Erupts On Republicans And Calls Out Their Absurd Obama Obstruction Lies

[babylonsister]

http://www.politicususa.com/2016/03/17/al-franken-erupts-republicans-calls-absurd-obama-obstruction-lies.html


Al Franken Erupts On Republicans And Calls Out Their Absurd Obama Obstruction Lies

By Jason Easley on Thu, Mar 17th, 2016 at 6:05 pm


Sen. Al Franken (D-MA) looked Republicans in the eyes and called out the absurd lies that they are using to obstruct President Obama during a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sen. Franken (D-MN) said:

First, it was we should let the people decide. Well, we would argue the people decided. The President has a four-year term. Scientists tell us that there are approximately ten months left in his term. But then I hear, let the people decide, and the presidential election should decide, but then I hear colleagues from the other side saying well, you know what? If the election goes the wrong way, I’d be happy to consider this nomination during the lame duck.

How absurd is that?

So, it’s let the people decide unless they decide on Hillary Clinton, in which case let us decide.

Do you guys talk to each other?

That’s what I want to know. I just hear such contradictory stuff coming out from your side.

…..

Let’s at least be honest while we’re talking about this stuff. You can’t say I want the people to decide wait for the next president. Oh wait a minute, if we lose the election, then we’ll vote for this guy. Then we’ll have this. Will you at least admit to me that is contradictory?

Franken accused the Republicans of both double talk and misquoting Vice President Biden for their own obstruction. Sen. Franken added, “I used to make a living identifying absurdity. And I’m hearing a lot of it today.”

As Sen. Franken mentioned, Republicans are trying to have it both ways. Senate Republicans both want the voters to decide, but if the voters elect another Democrat to the White House, they also want to reserve the ability to confirm President Obama’s nominee.

The Republican argument for the obstruction of Merrick Garland is undercut by their own argument about confirming him in the lame duck session. What Republicans are arguing makes no sense. It is an absurd contradiction that only grows more absurd with each examination. Sen. Franken was shocked by the fact that the Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans played dumb, and ignored the obvious contradictions in their own arguments.

The consequences of the decision to obstruct President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee have gone from bad to worse. Democrats are teeing off on the flailing Senate Republicans who are desperately tossing any nonsense that they think of against the wall to save their declining Senate majority.

[sheshe2]

1. KnR

Thank you Al Franken.

Thanks Bsis~

[surrealAmerican]

2. "Do you guys talk to each other?"

I think he's on to something with that. Apparently they don't.

[Botany]

3. call your senators .... especially the republican ones .... and tell 'em to do their jobs or quit

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027691585

[elljay]

4. They didn't need to "play" dumb n/t

[Dont call me Shirley]

5. Franken needs to do an SNL style skit on the senate floor pointing out the R bullshit.

[Oak3Tree]

6. That would be great!

[Dont call me Shirley]

7. Maybe he could get together with Alan Grayson on it!

Welcome to DU, oak3tree!

[Oak3Tree]

13. They just might go for it!

You maybe could email them with the suggestion. It would be a refreshing email in their in box.

Thanks for the welcome!
Your screen name suggests you are a comedian.

[elmac]

14. I second that

[surrealAmerican]

8. The Senate floor is already dangerously close ...

... to looking like an SNL skit.

[Dont call me Shirley]

11. The sad part of that though is what they are doing is real. A SNL skit is only a fantastical parody.

[nolabear]

9. Saw him on CNN this morning take the host DOWN on that "Dems do it too" bs.

People have had it with the GOP. They don't know when to stop digging that grave.

It's delicious.

[Mnpaul]

10. The UpTake has the video

[Oak3Tree]

15. Thanks Al!

Thanks for posting this! It is great to see the work being done and exposing of the lies by repubs.

Check it out repubs... we can hear & SEE you.

[Volaris]

12. '...Senator Franken was shocked..'

Yeah, he shouldn't be.
No, he REALLY shouldn't be, at this point.

[pansypoo53219]

16. try the proper term. SEDION THEN, SEDITION NOW. 7 fucking years of sedition.

patriotic my ass.

[ashling]

17. scientists tell us

There are approxately ten opperational braincells at work on the GOPside

[mnhtnbb]

18. I sent this note to Sen Tillis (NC) tonight

I am writing to express my extreme displeasure at the continuing disrespect being shown by Republican Senators towards the duly elected President of the United States. It's time for Republican Senators to step up and do their jobs. Nowhere in the Constitution does it specify that Senators are to hold hearings to advise and consent on nominees to the Supreme Court--only if they feel like it--because, gee, sometime next year there will be another President. It is an unconscionably disrespectful attitude--not only towards the President--but also towards the Constitution which you swore an oath to uphold. And you know it. Do your job. Hold the hearings.

I restrained myself from adding, "you fu*king racist a$$hole".

[Blue Dalek]

19. I contacted my senator

I told him to do the job he was elected to do. I wanted to add you sack of shit repub but I refrained.

[Surya Gayatri]

20. K & R most enthusiastically.

[Takket]

21. Can Obama withdraw his nomination?

Suppose Hillary is elected and Dems win the Senate. The next day Ginsberg retires (you know she's going to) and she, Hillary, and Obama are sitting in a room. Hillary says. "Barack, I love what you did there. Nominating a middle of the road guy to make the GOP look absurd for not even having a meeting, and it sure worked. But now that they are facing me nominating two people, they are rushing to approve Garland while they still have the chance. Let's not let them get away with that. Pull Garland back, and when I'm sworn in, I'm going to nominate the two most liberal left wing judges I can find in this country."

Barack looks at Ginsberg who just nods in agreement, then he looks back at Hillary.

"Fuck 'em up Hill." He says. and they all burst out laughing.

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so... can he do that?

[Hekate]

22. Kicking. Loved his comment that his previous job was pointing out Absurdity. nt