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Tell Us How You REALLY Feel
Author: Raine
Date: 04/16/2015 13:11:23
It's (sadly) amazing the things politics allows a person to say or not say.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is leaving office at the end of his term, and the gloves apparently are off. He gave an interview to CNBC, and had some colorful things to say… Perhaps the best part of the interview was this:
Another well-known politician, set to leave office at the end of his term, also has little f-cks to give:
It's clearly not just everyday-Americans getting fed up with the dysfunction of the GOP. People are killing themselves in plain sight, and people are flying gyrocopters to get the attention of these people.
Raine
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is leaving office at the end of his term, and the gloves apparently are off. He gave an interview to CNBC, and had some colorful things to say…
He rips the Koch brothers and other high-dollar donors for tilting the political process in the wake of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. He smacked Rush Limbaugh's credibility for the radio broadcaster's suggestion that Reid "may have been beaten up" instead of suffering injuries in an exercise accident. He continues to question why 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney never released years of income tax returns.
He calls the global warming views of Senate colleague James Inhofe "ridiculous," and describes Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell as "a lump of coal" for his views on energy and the environment. Asked to assess prospects for the 2016 Republican presidential field, Reid responded: "I don't really care. I think they're all losers."
Reid, who will retire at the end of this Congress, also accused Sen. John McCain of having a bad temper, though he said the Arizona Republican gets over it.
“It wasn’t long ago he came to me on the Senate floor, and he said, ‘What you just did, I’m going to come to the floor and kick the s--- out of you,’” Reid said.
“And I said to him, ‘John, if I were in your position I would do the same thing.’”
Another well-known politician, set to leave office at the end of his term, also has little f-cks to give:
“When I hear some, like Sen. McCain recently, suggest that our secretary of State, John Kerry, who served in the United States Senate, a Vietnam veteran, provided exemplary service to this nation is somehow less trustworthy in the interpretation of what’s in a political agreement than the Supreme Leader of Iran, that’s an indication of the degree to which partisanship has crossed all boundaries, and we’re seeing this again and again,” Obama told reporters at the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama. (snip)
After citing the open letter signed by 47 GOP senators led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and comments by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on the administration’s authority with respect to international agreements about climate change, Obama returned his attention to McCain and Kerry.
“Now we have a senator suggesting that our secretary of State is purposefully misinterpreting the deal and giving the Supreme Leader of Iran the benefit of the doubt in the interpretation,” Obama said. “That’s not how we’re supposed to run foreign policy, regardless of who’s president or secretary of State. We can have arguments, and there are legitimate arguments to be had.”
It's clearly not just everyday-Americans getting fed up with the dysfunction of the GOP. People are killing themselves in plain sight, and people are flying gyrocopters to get the attention of these people.
Raine
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Comment by 
TriSec on 04/16/2015 13:48:09
TriSec on 04/16/2015 13:48:09
Term limits. That is all.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/16/2015 13:59:01
wickedpam on 04/16/2015 13:59:01
Morning 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 14:02:20
It is called voting. That is all. Why yes, Mondo disagrees with the gentleman from the Bay State.
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 14:02:20
Quote by TriSec:
Term limits. That is all.
It is called voting. That is all. Why yes, Mondo disagrees with the gentleman from the Bay State.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 14:04:44
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 14:04:44
"Tiger Beat on the Potomac"
Comment by 
Scoopster on 04/16/2015 14:14:36
And yea Krugman made the same argument a couple days ago.
I've never hid my disdain for Hillary's brand of politics. It cost her my vote, and probably thousands of votes, in the 2008 primaries. But that's the primaries. It would take some truly egregious smirking chimp-level shit for me not to support her in the general election.
Scoopster on 04/16/2015 14:14:36
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!
I love me some Charlie Pierce.
And yea Krugman made the same argument a couple days ago.
I've never hid my disdain for Hillary's brand of politics. It cost her my vote, and probably thousands of votes, in the 2008 primaries. But that's the primaries. It would take some truly egregious smirking chimp-level shit for me not to support her in the general election.
Comment by 
Raine on 04/16/2015 14:23:28
I disagree. Look at the unabashed lack of experience from our tea party fresh people.
There sis something to be said about experience and mentoring younger elected officials.
Besides, At this point in Acitizens united world… with term limits, they have even less of an incentive to govern. Get elected, pass the corporate agenda, get out and makes millions of dollars.
Raine on 04/16/2015 14:23:28
Quote by TriSec:
Term limits. That is all.
I disagree. Look at the unabashed lack of experience from our tea party fresh people.
There sis something to be said about experience and mentoring younger elected officials.
Besides, At this point in Acitizens united world… with term limits, they have even less of an incentive to govern. Get elected, pass the corporate agenda, get out and makes millions of dollars.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 14:32:10
I live in state with term limits. What they have done has made legislators in both houses overly reliant on lobbyist to write legislation for them. Since there is a Republican super-majority can you say ALEC and NRA? The other problem I have with term limits is you lose institutional memory. There is nobody around who knows the nuts and bolts of legislating because by the time they get the hang of it they are term limited out of office.
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 14:32:10
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
Term limits. That is all.
I disagree. Look at the unabashed lack of experience from our tea party fresh people.
There sis something to be said about experience and mentoring younger elected officials.
Besides, At this point in Acitizens united world… with term limits, they have even less of an incentive to govern. Get elected, pass the corporate agenda, get out and makes millions of dollars.
I live in state with term limits. What they have done has made legislators in both houses overly reliant on lobbyist to write legislation for them. Since there is a Republican super-majority can you say ALEC and NRA? The other problem I have with term limits is you lose institutional memory. There is nobody around who knows the nuts and bolts of legislating because by the time they get the hang of it they are term limited out of office.
Comment by TriSec on 04/16/2015 14:45:17
TriSec on 04/16/2015 14:45:17
No , I must disagree. politicians, with few exceptions, only work to get re-elected. Removing that from the equation would be transformative. The sainted Senator Kennedy for one. Yes, we all loved him, but he held that seat for four decades. Warren only had a chance after he died. It's not supposed to work that way.
Presidents only get 8 years-if the lower houses can't figure out how to govern, or can't promote policy and create a legacy in that same timeframe, then it's time for somebody else.
That doesn't even begin to address the money side. Legislating was never intended to be a career. But the system is weighted so heavily in favor of the incumbent, there seems to be no way for 'ordinary' people to crack it. By the time somebody is important or influential enough to even consider an attempt..they're already latched on the corporate campaign money teat.
Presidents only get 8 years-if the lower houses can't figure out how to govern, or can't promote policy and create a legacy in that same timeframe, then it's time for somebody else.
That doesn't even begin to address the money side. Legislating was never intended to be a career. But the system is weighted so heavily in favor of the incumbent, there seems to be no way for 'ordinary' people to crack it. By the time somebody is important or influential enough to even consider an attempt..they're already latched on the corporate campaign money teat.
Comment by Raine on 04/16/2015 15:14:15
I think you and I agree 100% on this.
Raine on 04/16/2015 15:14:15
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
Term limits. That is all.
I disagree. Look at the unabashed lack of experience from our tea party fresh people.
There sis something to be said about experience and mentoring younger elected officials.
Besides, At this point in Acitizens united world… with term limits, they have even less of an incentive to govern. Get elected, pass the corporate agenda, get out and makes millions of dollars.
I live in state with term limits. What they have done has made legislators in both houses overly reliant on lobbyist to write legislation for them. Since there is a Republican super-majority can you say ALEC and NRA? The other problem I have with term limits is you lose institutional memory. There is nobody around who knows the nuts and bolts of legislating because by the time they get the hang of it they are term limited out of office.
I think you and I agree 100% on this.
Comment by Raine on 04/16/2015 15:18:29
Raine on 04/16/2015 15:18:29
Rand Paul is running from Libertarianism faster than Ayn Rand ran to the mailbox for her Social Security checks.
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) April 13, 2015
Comment by 
BobR on 04/16/2015 15:39:33
BobR on 04/16/2015 15:39:33
Quote by Raine:Rand Paul is running from Libertarianism faster than Ayn Rand ran to the mailbox for her Social Security checks.
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) April 13, 2015
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 15:57:36
The only reason there is a term limit for president is due to FDR.
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 15:57:36
Quote by TriSec:
No , I must disagree. politicians, with few exceptions, only work to get re-elected. Removing that from the equation would be transformative. The sainted Senator Kennedy for one. Yes, we all loved him, but he held that seat for four decades. Warren only had a chance after he died. It's not supposed to work that way.
Presidents only get 8 years-if the lower houses can't figure out how to govern, or can't promote policy and create a legacy in that same timeframe, then it's time for somebody else.
That doesn't even begin to address the money side. Legislating was never intended to be a career. But the system is weighted so heavily in favor of the incumbent, there seems to be no way for 'ordinary' people to crack it. By the time somebody is important or influential enough to even consider an attempt..they're already latched on the corporate campaign money teat.
The only reason there is a term limit for president is due to FDR.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 16:01:30
The quote about the size of the daughter's boyfriend's member is so not your typical mother-daughter talk is it?
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 16:01:30
Quote by Raine:
Oh Georgia Woman...
The quote about the size of the daughter's boyfriend's member is so not your typical mother-daughter talk is it?
Comment by Raine on 04/16/2015 16:16:31
that entire story was a hot mess.
Raine on 04/16/2015 16:16:31
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh Georgia Woman...
The quote about the size of the daughter's boyfriend's member is so not your typical mother-daughter talk is it?
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 17:54:27
It wasn't a hot mess, it was molten lava temperature hot mess.
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 17:54:27
Quote by Raine:that entire story was a hot mess.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh Georgia Woman...
The quote about the size of the daughter's boyfriend's member is so not your typical mother-daughter talk is it?
It wasn't a hot mess, it was molten lava temperature hot mess.
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/16/2015 18:17:14
I wonder if the Paulbots will stick around with his suck-ups to the religious right and the military-industrial complex that represents the GOP base.
livingonli on 04/16/2015 18:17:14
Quote by Raine:Rand Paul is running from Libertarianism faster than Ayn Rand ran to the mailbox for her Social Security checks.
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) April 13, 2015
I wonder if the Paulbots will stick around with his suck-ups to the religious right and the military-industrial complex that represents the GOP base.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 18:21:41
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 18:21:41
I, Mondo, will actually be giving blood on Monday. Normally this is an activity that, I, Mondo would not participate in. I have this thing about my precious bodily fluids staying in me. However, I am under doctor's orders to do this.
Comment by Scoopster on 04/16/2015 18:23:21
Don't they give you cookies afterwards? Sounds like a deal to me!
Scoopster on 04/16/2015 18:23:21
Quote by Mondobubba:
I, Mondo, will actually be giving blood on Monday. Normally this is an activity that, I, Mondo would not participate in. I have this thing about my precious bodily fluids staying in me. However, I am under doctor's orders to do this.
Don't they give you cookies afterwards? Sounds like a deal to me!
Comment by BobR on 04/16/2015 18:41:08
Doctor's orders to give blood? That seems unusual
BobR on 04/16/2015 18:41:08
Quote by Mondobubba:
I, Mondo, will actually be giving blood on Monday. Normally this is an activity that, I, Mondo would not participate in. I have this thing about my precious bodily fluids staying in me. However, I am under doctor's orders to do this.
Doctor's orders to give blood? That seems unusual
Comment by Scoopster on 04/16/2015 18:43:04
Scoopster on 04/16/2015 18:43:04
omgomgomgomgomgomg 
Comment by Raine on 04/16/2015 19:09:14
Ok, That gave ME a SQUEE!
Raine on 04/16/2015 19:09:14
Quote by Scoopster:
omgomgomgomgomgomg
Ok, That gave ME a SQUEE!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/16/2015 19:41:59
I admit it, got chills seeing Chewie but the rest of it,
. Just not a Star Wars girl. But hey Squee on for those who are 
wickedpam on 04/16/2015 19:41:59
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
omgomgomgomgomgomg
Ok, That gave ME a SQUEE!
I admit it, got chills seeing Chewie but the rest of it,
. Just not a Star Wars girl. But hey Squee on for those who are
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 19:45:18
I have an elevated red blood cell count. That is the way you fix it. Get rid of some.
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 19:45:18
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
I, Mondo, will actually be giving blood on Monday. Normally this is an activity that, I, Mondo would not participate in. I have this thing about my precious bodily fluids staying in me. However, I am under doctor's orders to do this.
Doctor's orders to give blood? That seems unusual
I have an elevated red blood cell count. That is the way you fix it. Get rid of some.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 19:48:25
Great, thanks Scoop. I am going to need to change my pants.
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 19:48:25
Quote by Scoopster:
omgomgomgomgomgomg
Great, thanks Scoop. I am going to need to change my pants.
Comment by Raine on 04/16/2015 20:54:05
It had to happen eventually…. 
Raine on 04/16/2015 20:54:05
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
omgomgomgomgomgomg
Great, thanks Scoop. I am going to need to change my pants.
It had to happen eventually….
Comment by Raine on 04/16/2015 20:55:06
I have never heard of that before.
It's a win/win. Even though I know you aren't looking forward to it.
Raine on 04/16/2015 20:55:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
I, Mondo, will actually be giving blood on Monday. Normally this is an activity that, I, Mondo would not participate in. I have this thing about my precious bodily fluids staying in me. However, I am under doctor's orders to do this.
Doctor's orders to give blood? That seems unusual
I have an elevated red blood cell count. That is the way you fix it. Get rid of some.
It's a win/win. Even though I know you aren't looking forward to it.
Comment by Raine on 04/16/2015 20:56:05
Raine on 04/16/2015 20:56:05
GA becomes first state in the nation to permit medical marijuana use to treat sickle cell anemia #gapol #gadems
— GA House Dem Caucus (@GAHouseDems) April 16, 2015
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 21:19:28
Neither had I.
Mondobubba on 04/16/2015 21:19:28
Quote by Raine:I have never heard of that before.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
I, Mondo, will actually be giving blood on Monday. Normally this is an activity that, I, Mondo would not participate in. I have this thing about my precious bodily fluids staying in me. However, I am under doctor's orders to do this.
Doctor's orders to give blood? That seems unusual
I have an elevated red blood cell count. That is the way you fix it. Get rid of some.
It's a win/win. Even though I know you aren't looking forward to it.
Neither had I.