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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 05:21 PM) Because Lamont wasn't going to be able to win, and half a senator is better than no senator. Results of the 2006 CT Senate race Lieberman 564,095 Lamont (D) 450,844 Schlessinger ® 109,168 I really really doubt Lieberman peeled 350,000 more votes away from Schlessinger than he did from Lamont in that election. Joementum did some cold calculus that since the party establishment didn't support Lamont, and that since the Dem party had a shot at taking back the Senate in 2006, they weren't going to invest money in a race where the winner was voting with our caucus regardless. Schlessinger was always a non factor, that's why Lieberman became Sore Loserman and ran a second time when he didn't like the results the first time. Personally, I think that Lieberman could stay in the caucus for all I care, but if you specifically obstruct the main policy goals of your party consistently, you don't belong in any leadership position within the party. You become a leader in the party, by developing seniority in your chamber and also by being a good representative for your caucus. Given that Lieberman lied to his supporters about the kind of policies he supported in 2006, and given that Lieberman hasn't supported the party's goals nearly fully enough, the time has come to relegate him to the back bench that he deserves.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 02:02 PM) I understand it's ratings, but I just wanted to put Letterman, CBS, and [slurp][/slurp] in one sentance. So did a lot of his writers apparently.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 03:55 PM) Somone remind me why so many Dems backed the Independent Joe Liebermann vs the Democratic Challenger Ned Lamont. I bet Obama wondered the same thing last year. I believe he went to Connecticut to make some Joementum.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 01:39 PM) Oh hey joe, remember when you campaigned for the Republican candidate, and were still given all of your leadership positions...Oh, well we're stripping them. We'll see how his vote changes then. It really should happen to him at this point. If he wants to be a Republican, he should just be a Republican.

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QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 12:53 PM) I think it's no secret the Dems have been unable to hold their caucus, but that's what happens when you allow conservatives into your party, but it's better to have kay hagans/lincolns/nelsons than the opposite who most certainly would just be threatening filibuster. They have the ability to be whipped, but they clearly wanted a conservative bill. Larger parties tend not to be super rigid ideologically. It's what makes them a larger party.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 09:28 AM) It never takes long for things to balance out, does it? http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/200...ty-promo-msnbc- If I understand the article, Maddow and Olbermann, both commentators advocated a specific type of protest - but didn't do anything at all other than say its a good idea? How on earth is that equivalent to Fox News Tea Parties in April and Glenn Beck's 9/12 rally? I'm no fan of MSNBC (although I do like Rachel Maddow - and think she's actually a pretty entertaining host on TV and radio) but this is kind of a desperate ploy at saying "See, they all do it."

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 08:58 AM) I guess I need to be more specific. How does an unemployed person get insurance? Will they get the public option for free? I believe there will be some subsidies in place for low income/unemployed. It should make insurance outside of a job cheaper than COBRA, ideally.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 27, 2009 -> 07:33 AM) specifics of the pub. option aren't out, possiblly the medicare +5 or schumers negotiated rates, as it stands, a mandate for health insurance will probably pass and a public option will be instituted where states can opt-out if they don't want it. Those without insurance can get on the PO, and not sure about underinsured. It will probably be a negotiated rates, not a medicare +5 public option.

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Why did they think Tonya Harding would be a good ice skating coach for the bear?

Green equals sarcasm hogan.

It's behind a subscription wall but Roll Call has a story today that Texas Rep John Culberson lined up with his daughter over the weekend at an Arlington County public health clinic. Congressman Culberson voted against providing funding to purchase swine flu vaccination for public health facilities.

So I saw this video for "Bulletproof" by La Roux which I am kind of in love with. But she looks really weird in the video, like a tranny Conan O'Brien who's dead on the inside.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 23, 2009 -> 09:54 AM) The last of the kids teevee program pioneers. RIP. And give God a big pie in the face when you see him, he'll get a chuckle out of it. The ABC obit piece notes that his sons Hunt and Tony Sales are musicians and were 2/3 of Bowie's of Tin Machine. Leww well-known but more important (to me), they were the rhythm section on Todd Rundgren's debut album Runt and were part of Todd's touring band of the same name. IIRC, Hunt Sales was the drummer. And was amazing.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 23, 2009 -> 12:18 AM) That's all too hard. What ever happened to buying your way into heaven with good old-fashioned indulgences? Well, here's an interesting question. If you take out a loan to buy your indulgences - and then you default on your loan, are you back to square one?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 23, 2009 -> 12:03 AM) As for the other discussions taking place in this thread regarding the true motive behind the Vaticans welcoming Anglicans into the Catholic Church, isn't this a clear sign of where relgion has failed us, yet again, in the first place? That this is what things have come to? Political motivations, power plays, attempts to bring in more money? This isn't what faith and religion were ever meant to be about, and yet now, it is all it is about. I don't understand how anyone can put up with the Catholic Church, or any of organized religion for that matter. It's pretty simple. Having a community of faith can be a very positive force in one's life. Faith was never about politics and money, but religion always has been. The Christianity of today would be unrecognizable to the Christianity of the second and third century. The way their faith was practiced, they would probably be aghast at the idea of using a cross as a symbol, as that was seen as militaristic at the time. I think it is honorable and noble to seek out a personal spiritual journey. For some people, a community of faith isn't necessary. But for many, it's vital to give that person a sense of belonging and fulfillment that they can't get elsewhere. If we could all do it on our own, you'd see a lot more hermits and monks.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 04:27 PM) While I understand that...some people may not feel that way.... The constant uphill battle to try to figure out what you've done morally wrong and how to be better can be very taxing. Especially for someone who might be more weak-minded. Everyone needs a day to feel like they are ok...and Christianity doesn't allow for that, at least not without consequences. Many Christian faiths do, in fact, allow for that. Catholicism, for example, offers you the chance to confess and atone for your sins - literally giving you a clean slate. Others state that you can atone for your sins by accepting God into your heart.

Yeah, minus those two - its very Jack FM.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 03:41 PM) I don't know how anyone could WANT to be part of a faith that believes this...how depressing. Stop looking at the nurse with those bedroom eyes, newborn. Sinner! I think it's all a matter of perspective, actually. Why would you not want to be a part of a faith that allows you to reach a personal understanding with your flaws and your own lapses from an ethical code - be it your own or your faith's? There comes a point in many people's lives where they come up against their own demons, flaws and failures. As far as I'm concerned, this part of the Christian faith - which essentially draws a fat line under our imperfections - helps people come to terms and move beyond and past those imperfections with a degree of humility. Frankly, I think it's one of the most appealing parts of Christianity - the knowledge that we are all broken people and that our deeds are what helps us rise above our flaws.

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 02:34 PM) Which wpould have been a good thing. Bloated state and federal payrolls are a huge problem that will not go away. I still have not heard how these states are going to pay for the cadillac retirement plans they give their workers. Without cutting benefits I think they should mandate no benefits before age 65, at least.When more than 2/3 and sometimes 4/5 of your budget is consumed by payrolls and benefits, action is needed. But we don't want to offend the unions now do we?.... So when unemployment is within striking distance of 10%, the U6 number is around 17%, you are advocating more layoffs? You can make the case that federal payrolls and state payrolls should be tightened up... but it would probably make sense to address that issue when there are less than 6+ unemployed people for every current available job.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 12:07 PM) I'd say that's unlikely given that the apparent goal of this announcement is to peel away the most conservative disaffected Anglicans, which to me is not a show of any softening views of the Vatican on liberal catholicism. I don't know if its a show of any kind of softening, but possibly giving the Catholic Church some precedent to work with if they are suddenly faced with a loss of half of their North American congregation.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 12:04 PM) No one viably competes with the USPS, for many reasons. But if some private company wanted to give it a shot, then, great. Just not going to happen, though. And as far as I am concerned, the USPS' business model is nonsensical, but I've described that here before. Because, it should be pointed out, that mail communications should be considered a service provided by a functioning government and not a business model, IMHO.

Slow Thursday at the office mix 1. Electric Six - Infected Girls 2. Nouvelle Vague - In A Manner of Speaking 3. Stevie Wonder - Summer Soft 4. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - Where Are All My Friends 5. Dennis Wilson - Rainbows 6. Jay-Z - Show You How 7. The Cardigans - I Need Some Fine Wine and You 8. Billy Bragg - It Says Here 9. Prince - Batdance 10. Tricky - C'mon Baby And your baker's tenth. 11. The Clash - The Magnificent Dance

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 22, 2009 -> 12:00 PM) Read what I said again. I need glasses, apparently.