|
|
|
|
|
Users viewing this topic:
none
|
|
Login  | |
|
MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 3:14:54 PM
|
|
|
todd_t
Posts: 1880
Joined: 6/21/2006
From: The North Woods
Status: offline
|
Hear that popping sound off in the distance? That's the sound of Bill O'Reilly's head finally exploding, and Norm Coleman's last desperate hope coming to an end.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/06/30/franken.ruling/index.html
_____________________________
Hail Cthulhu
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 3:23:00 PM
|
|
|
rcjames
Posts: 6721
Joined: 7/15/2005
From: Oklahoma
Status: offline
|
Really strange that they verified more votes than were cast; anyway a pox on thier house, eh.
I am sure the the liberals will be please with that idiot Franken represting them.
Thanks
RC
_____________________________
Just a country Preacher's humble opinion
Read the first chapter of my latest book here;
http://www.deliveranceofsara.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 3:25:39 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
Well, that's an unfortunate end to a long fought battle, but I think most around here were ready to be done.
The good news is, Franken, like other wealthy liberals who used their name recognition to gain office in Minnesota, will in all probability get bored after one term.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 3:32:06 PM
|
|
|
todd_t
Posts: 1880
Joined: 6/21/2006
From: The North Woods
Status: offline
|
quote:
Well, that's an unfortunate end to a long fought battle, but I think most around here were ready to be done.
Yes, I can imagine. This whole mess took (IMO) far, far too long to sort out.
But I still suspect that Coleman will try another last-ditch appeal or two at the Federal level. He's too stupid to quit.
_____________________________
Hail Cthulhu
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 3:47:37 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
Yes, I can imagine. This whole mess took (IMO) far, far too long to sort out.
But I still suspect that Coleman will try another last-ditch appeal or two at the Federal level. He's too stupid to quit.
Well, as somebody who is personally aquainted with Coleman, I can assure you he isn't stupid; and I also am fairly certain he is done.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 3:50:49 PM
|
|
|
cow451
Posts: 3741
Joined: 5/6/2005
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: Jhud
quote:
Yes, I can imagine. This whole mess took (IMO) far, far too long to sort out.
But I still suspect that Coleman will try another last-ditch appeal or two at the Federal level. He's too stupid to quit.
Well, as somebody who is personally aquainted with Coleman, I can assure you he isn't stupid; and I also am fairly certain he is done.
Done as in toast or just out of money?
_____________________________
"As Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where do they go? It's Alaska. It's just right over the border." Sarah Palin
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 3:55:49 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
Done as in toast or just out of money?
Done as in he has few hopeful options from here; he could appeal Federally, but I don't think even he wants to put his life on hold like that.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 4:27:48 PM
|
|
|
tacitus
Posts: 1307
Joined: 5/12/2005
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: rcjames
Really strange that they verified more votes than were cast; anyway a pox on thier house, eh.
Well, of course, that's entirely untrue -- and Coleman never brought that up in court since he knew that it wasn't true either.
You should really stop getting your "news" from WorldNutDaily.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 4:34:21 PM
|
|
|
tacitus
Posts: 1307
Joined: 5/12/2005
Status: offline
|
Coleman has conceded (only 6 1/2 months after he told Franken he should concede for the sake of unity...)
The unanimous court decision against him really left him with little option, and he knew that to continue the fight further was likely futile (I doubt the SCOTUS would have even considered an appeal) and damaging to any future political ambitions he might have.
So congratulations Senator-elect Franken. As I've said before, I strongly expect Senator Franken to disappoint the right-winger waiting for him to make some sort of irrational outburst. He knows he has all eyes on him, and I believe he is determined to prove everyone wrong. He will be a strong progressive voice in the Senate and will do a fine job representing Minnesota for the next 5 1/2 years, and likely beyond.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 4:50:38 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
Well, like Bill Clinton and Mark Sanford, (IMO) Coleman is living proof that one can be intelligent and stupid at the same time. Whereas, someone like Michelle Bachman is just stupid all-around.
Well, such perceptions would be a lack of familiarity with their accomplishments, not any lack on their part.
quote:
Time will tell what kind of senator Al Franken will turn out to be. I hope he does a good job for his constituency.
But you know as well as I that right-wing pundits like Bill-O will be all over Al like white on rice looking to scream about any mistake or verbal blunder (be it real or imagined).
He is just a rubber stamp for the current administration.
I personally don't mind having the Dems completely owning what they are doing (unlike the Republicans who never had these majorities, and had to concede much to Democrats); there will be no doubt in the end as who to blame. Of course, we may have to live with their half-considered measures for some years to come.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 4:52:51 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
Coleman has conceded (only 6 1/2 months after he told Franken he should concede for the sake of unity...)
The unanimous court decision against him really left him with little option, and he knew that to continue the fight further was likely futile (I doubt the SCOTUS would have even considered an appeal) and damaging to any future political ambitions he might have.
So congratulations Senator-elect Franken. As I've said before, I strongly expect Senator Franken to disappoint the right-winger waiting for him to make some sort of irrational outburst. He knows he has all eyes on him, and I believe he is determined to prove everyone wrong. He will be a strong progressive voice in the Senate and will do a fine job representing Minnesota for the next 5 1/2 years, and likely beyond.
No, he will be a rubber stamp and soon grow bored with the realities of producing legislation; and in five years he won't be nearly so novel.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 5:06:01 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
hey, then he can run for President
Oh good, I have always wanted to visit Australia.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 5:14:47 PM
|
|
|
ManimalX
Posts: 2558
Joined: 10/25/2005
Status: offline
|
I guess the old adage "Cheaters never win" is proven wrong for the time being.
For the sake of the people of Minnesota I hope Franken doesn't utterly decimate them. But, in exactly the same way as Rush said of Obama: I hope Franken fails (at advancing a damaging liberal agenda).
_____________________________
"And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth." - 2nd Timothy 2:24,25
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 5:15:57 PM
|
|
|
cow451
Posts: 3741
Joined: 5/6/2005
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: Jhud
quote:
hey, then he can run for President
Oh good, I have always wanted to visit Australia.
I had a friend that visited there last year. He said they hated Americans. Maybe you can tell them you're from Denmark.
_____________________________
"As Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where do they go? It's Alaska. It's just right over the border." Sarah Palin
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 5:20:26 PM
|
|
|
ManimalX
Posts: 2558
Joined: 10/25/2005
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: cow451
quote:
ORIGINAL: Jhud
quote:
hey, then he can run for President
Oh good, I have always wanted to visit Australia.
I had a friend that visited there last year. He said they hated Americans. Maybe you can tell them you're from Denmark.
I guess it depends where you go. I have always found Australians to be extremely welcoming and hospitable of Americans...
_____________________________
"And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth." - 2nd Timothy 2:24,25
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 5:30:13 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
I had a friend that visited there last year. He said they hated Americans. Maybe you can tell them you're from Denmark.
Well sure, considering we have given the world both Obama and Franklin; but I will make sure they realize I had nothing to do with that.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 5:34:50 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
A Freudian slip?
Just my secret desire that Franken would fly a kite during an electrical storm. I do have a darker side you know.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 6:00:30 PM
|
|
|
todd_t
Posts: 1880
Joined: 6/21/2006
From: The North Woods
Status: offline
|
quote:
Well, such perceptions would be a lack of familiarity with their accomplishments
You mean like Bachmann calling CO2 a "harmless gas" and not being able to discern the difference between the words "economics" and "economists" on the House floor?
Maybe one day, one of Bachmann's accomplishments will include basic literacy and second-grade science.
_____________________________
Hail Cthulhu
|
|
|
|
|
RE: MN Supreme Court Names Al Franken Senate Winner - 6/30/2009 6:12:08 PM
|
|
|
Jhud
Posts: 4481
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Lake Wobegon
Status: offline
|
quote:
You mean like Bachmann calling CO2 a "harmless gas" and not being able to discern the difference between the words "economics" and "economists" on the House floor?
Maybe one day, one of Bachmann's accomplishments will include basic literacy and second-grade science.
You know, she spent five years working as a successful federal tax attorney, and she is on the Financial Services Committee in the House; do you think anyone who has a clue believe mispronouncing a word constitutes a lack of knowledge? If that were true, our current President, and certainly our current Vice-President wouldn't even have been allowed into office.
The fact is todd, you don't like her politics, and so you are willing to hypocritically embarrass yourself to throw mud at her.
_____________________________
Jack
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
- C.S. Lewis
|
|
|
|
 New Messages |
 No New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/ New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/o New Messages |
 Locked w/ New Messages |
 Locked w/o New Messages |
|
 Post New Thread
Reply to Message
Post New Poll
Submit Vote
Delete My Own Post
Delete My Own Thread
Rate Posts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Tools
Printable Version
