Posted by billrosen on 30th of Jun 2009 at 05:25 pm
Another nice addition to the fine group of individuals in the
senate...
ST. PAUL, Minn. –
Republican
Norm Colemanconceded to
Democrat Al Frankenin
Minnesota's contested Senate race on Tuesday, hours after a
unanimous
state Supreme Courtruled the former "
Saturday Night
Live" comedian should be certified the winner.
Coleman announced his decision at a news conference in St. Paul,
bringing an end to a nearly eight-month recount and court fight
over an election decided by only a few hundred votes.
When Franken was a talk show host on Air America, he did
something utterly astonishing for someone in his line of work.
He actually let callers who disagreed with him talk, he
listened to what they had to say, and he argued politely, fairly,
and knowledgeably. Clearly, this is not the kind of individual we
want in public office.
Posted by billrosen on 30th of Jun 2009 at 07:23 pm
If you think Al Franken is polite, reserved and knowledgeable it
just shows you are obviously one of the people in this country that
helps keep these wonderful politicians we have in office where they
are. You obviously know nothing about Al Franken.
Posted by pthoreson on 30th of Jun 2009 at 11:30 pm
The great thing about this Country is that most people vote
for President the same way they shop for clothes, they want
comfort and fit. I never thought acting qualified anyone for
elected office, but I was out voted. So, why not a comedian who
happens to have graduated from Harvard, cum laude? I plan to give
Franken the chance he deserves. He has six years, and it would be
difficult for him to do as much damage as, say, Phil Gramm did
during his time in the Senate.
I especially enjoyed Franken's book, "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat
Idiot, and other observations".
An election is not finished when the vote is counted, only after
the lawyers are finished. Remember when 300 votes were found
in the trunk of a car and 100% were for Franken ? Amazing !
Aren't ballots put into a locked box and not the trunk of a
car ?
The same thing happened in the State of Washington in the
governor's race. The Demos recounted 3 times and kept finding votes
until they had enough to win.
First off my post about Al Franken was not directed at either
party, but rather to say we have another joker heading to
Washington and that goes for both parties...now, Pthoreson, it just
goes to show, with your statement, "I was out voted" with Reagan
being elected to office,
you have no clue
what was good for this country.You would think you
would at least have the common sense now to say, that while
you did not vote for him, he was a very strong President. By most
accounts, from BOTH the left and the right, Reagan was
a fantastic President, in my opinion one of the greatest ever.
Also note, unlike you, I am big enough to admit certain things that
go against my party. While I personally despise Bill
Clinton, I think he did a decent job as President and
conversly, I think Bush was NOT a good President, although
keeping us all safe from further terrorism was a great
accomplishment, in spite of the left and the
media wanting to see us lose in Iraq and to revoke the Patriot
Act. For you to compare Al Franken with Ronald
Reagan because they both had previous entertainment careers is
Pathetic. You might remember Reagan was a very popular and
successful two term governor of California before becoming a very
popular and successful two term President...oh, but I forgot you
loved Al Franken's book calling Rush Limbaugh a Fat Liar, so that
qualifies him to be a great Senator...sorry my mistake. You
are correct when you say he deserves his shot, because the people
of his state voted him in and they in turn will deserve what they
get from his service. Let's see how we do a few years from now with
your group in office. Lastly, since you obviously are on the
extreme left, I have a question for you...I had a tough week last
week and lost about $3000 trading, will you help me out and
send me $1500 so we can share in my losses...that would be the
noble, correct and socialistic thing to do, don't you think?
Another nice addition to the
Posted by billrosen on 30th of Jun 2009 at 05:25 pm
Another nice addition to the fine group of individuals in the senate...
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican Norm Colemanconceded to Democrat Al Frankenin Minnesota's contested Senate race on Tuesday, hours after a unanimous state Supreme Courtruled the former " Saturday Night Live" comedian should be certified the winner.
Coleman announced his decision at a news conference in St. Paul, bringing an end to a nearly eight-month recount and court fight over an election decided by only a few hundred votes.
When Franken was a talk
Posted by algyros on 30th of Jun 2009 at 05:42 pm
When Franken was a talk show host on Air America, he did something utterly astonishing for someone in his line of work. He actually let callers who disagreed with him talk, he listened to what they had to say, and he argued politely, fairly, and knowledgeably. Clearly, this is not the kind of individual we want in public office.
If you think Al Franken
Posted by billrosen on 30th of Jun 2009 at 07:23 pm
If you think Al Franken is polite, reserved and knowledgeable it just shows you are obviously one of the people in this country that helps keep these wonderful politicians we have in office where they are. You obviously know nothing about Al Franken.
Seriously, a comedian in the
Posted by pthoreson on 30th of Jun 2009 at 05:55 pm
Seriously, a comedian in the Senate? That would be like having an actor as President!
Is that some sort of
Posted by billrosen on 30th of Jun 2009 at 07:28 pm
Is that some sort of a shot at Reagan implying, like Al Franken, Reagan had no business being President? Just curious what you meant..
The great thing about this
Posted by pthoreson on 30th of Jun 2009 at 11:30 pm
The great thing about this Country is that most people vote for President the same way they shop for clothes, they want comfort and fit. I never thought acting qualified anyone for elected office, but I was out voted. So, why not a comedian who happens to have graduated from Harvard, cum laude? I plan to give Franken the chance he deserves. He has six years, and it would be difficult for him to do as much damage as, say, Phil Gramm did during his time in the Senate.
I especially enjoyed Franken's book, "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot, and other observations".
Franken
Posted by kpolzin on 1st of Jul 2009 at 12:09 pm
An election is not finished when the vote is counted, only after the lawyers are finished. Remember when 300 votes were found in the trunk of a car and 100% were for Franken ? Amazing ! Aren't ballots put into a locked box and not the trunk of a car ?
The same thing happened in the State of Washington in the governor's race. The Demos recounted 3 times and kept finding votes until they had enough to win.
Two elections stolen by the Demos.
Title: Al Franken First off my
Posted by billrosen on 1st of Jul 2009 at 12:25 am
First off my post about Al Franken was not directed at either party, but rather to say we have another joker heading to Washington and that goes for both parties...now, Pthoreson, it just goes to show, with your statement, "I was out voted" with Reagan being elected to office, you have no clue what was good for this country.You would think you would at least have the common sense now to say, that while you did not vote for him, he was a very strong President. By most accounts, from BOTH the left and the right, Reagan was a fantastic President, in my opinion one of the greatest ever. Also note, unlike you, I am big enough to admit certain things that go against my party. While I personally despise Bill Clinton, I think he did a decent job as President and conversly, I think Bush was NOT a good President, although keeping us all safe from further terrorism was a great accomplishment, in spite of the left and the media wanting to see us lose in Iraq and to revoke the Patriot Act. For you to compare Al Franken with Ronald Reagan because they both had previous entertainment careers is Pathetic. You might remember Reagan was a very popular and successful two term governor of California before becoming a very popular and successful two term President...oh, but I forgot you loved Al Franken's book calling Rush Limbaugh a Fat Liar, so that qualifies him to be a great Senator...sorry my mistake. You are correct when you say he deserves his shot, because the people of his state voted him in and they in turn will deserve what they get from his service. Let's see how we do a few years from now with your group in office. Lastly, since you obviously are on the extreme left, I have a question for you...I had a tough week last week and lost about $3000 trading, will you help me out and send me $1500 so we can share in my losses...that would be the noble, correct and socialistic thing to do, don't you think?
bRAVO!
Posted by brophy on 1st of Jul 2009 at 08:15 am
bRAVO!
Dang Bill, sounds like u
Posted by averageguy on 30th of Jun 2009 at 09:18 pm
Dang Bill, sounds like u r in an ornery mood . speaking of politicians what did u think of the Rolling Stone article ?
Nah not in a bad
Posted by billrosen on 30th of Jun 2009 at 11:18 pm
Nah not in a bad mood, just don't like people taking a shot at Reagan, if in fact that was the intention...ok, now what Rolling Stones article?
I enjoyed his books.....he seemed
Posted by averageguy on 30th of Jun 2009 at 07:11 pm
I enjoyed his books.....he seemed informed and intelligent