Franken Shuts Down Lieberman On Senate Floor

[Truthmatters]

Franken is a disgraceful buffoon. He represents the worst U.S. Congress in History perfectly. His election was a complete fraud. He did not win. He should actually be arrested for fraud for stealing that election. How sad.

Make your case

 

[Truthmatters]

the republican party kept the lies for Bush and his wars built on LIES to the American people.

You will never see the democrats do that .

Oh crap, you were serious, weren't you? My advice: drink less koolaid.

did you see my post quoting him shortly after I gave him 20 examples of the dems peddling the same "lies" about Iraq

You gave the stock lie answer.

It was bullshit that has been repeted over and over again.

 

[saveliberty]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/30/washington/30defense.html?_r=1

I read that article. Absolutely no reference to cutting off a Senator from speaking. Ear marks are a universal currency of both parties. They both are wrong. I assume that since you can't find a real instance of this activity you will concede the point.

 

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

Oh crap, you were serious, weren't you? My advice: drink less koolaid.

did you see my post quoting him shortly after I gave him 20 examples of the dems peddling the same "lies" about Iraq

You gave the stock lie answer.

It was bullshit that has been repeted over and over again.

See when you beat them with facts they resort to calling you names such as "liar"

Gotta love an easy victory.

 

[Truthmatters]

the republican party kept the lies for Bush and his wars built on LIES to the American people.

You will never see the democrats do that .

Then why are they still supporting a health care bill that Obama lied to the american people about? He said it wont hurt medicare to cut 100's of billions of dollars from it even though medicare has a 38trillion dollar unfunded liablility in order to help pay for health care reform. he also said health care reform wont cost us any more money as a nation.

2 blatant lies yet the dems still support it. Looks like your claim about the dems is totally wrong.

Also, just so you know since the truth matters, the democrats were complicit in the lies about Iraq also....do you need examples?

"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs." -- From a letter signed by Joe Lieberman, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara A. Milulski, Tom Daschle, & John Kerry among others on October 9, 1998

"This December will mark three years since United Nations inspectors last visited Iraq. There is no doubt that since that time, Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to refine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer- range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies." -- From a December 6, 2001 letter signed by Bob Graham, Joe Lieberman, Harold Ford, & Tom Lantos among others

"Whereas Iraq has consistently breached its cease-fire agreement between Iraq and the United States, entered into on March 3, 1991, by failing to dismantle its weapons of mass destruction program, and refusing to permit monitoring and verification by United Nations inspections; Whereas Iraq has developed weapons of mass destruction, including chemical and biological capabilities, and has made positive progress toward developing nuclear weapons capabilities" -- From a joint resolution submitted by Tom Harkin and Arlen Specter on July 18, 2002

"Saddam's goal ... is to achieve the lifting of U.N. sanctions while retaining and enhancing Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs. We cannot, we must not and we will not let him succeed." -- Madeline Albright, 1998

"(Saddam) will rebuild his arsenal of weapons of mass destruction and some day, some way, I am certain he will use that arsenal again, as he has 10 times since 1983" -- National Security Adviser Sandy Berger, Feb 18, 1998

"Iraq made commitments after the Gulf War to completely dismantle all weapons of mass destruction, and unfortunately, Iraq has not lived up to its agreement." -- Barbara Boxer, November 8, 2002

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retained some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capability. Intelligence reports also indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons, but has not yet achieved nuclear capability." -- Robert Byrd, October 2002

"There's no question that Saddam Hussein is a threat... Yes, he has chemical and biological weapons. He's had those for a long time. But the United States right now is on a very much different defensive posture than we were before September 11th of 2001... He is, as far as we know, actively pursuing nuclear capabilities, though he doesn't have nuclear warheads yet. If he were to acquire nuclear weapons, I think our friends in the region would face greatly increased risks as would we." -- Wesley Clark on September 26, 2002

"What is at stake is how to answer the potential threat Iraq represents with the risk of proliferation of WMD. Baghdad's regime did use such weapons in the past. Today, a number of evidences may lead to think that, over the past four years, in the absence of international inspectors, this country has continued armament programs." -- Jacques Chirac, October 16, 2002

"The community of nations may see more and more of the very kind of threat Iraq poses now: a rogue state with weapons of mass destruction, ready to use them or provide them to terrorists. If we fail to respond today, Saddam and all those who would follow in his footsteps will be emboldened tomorrow." -- Bill Clinton in 1998

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including Al Qaeda members, though there is apparently no evidence of his involvement in the terrible events of September 11, 2001. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons. Should he succeed in that endeavor, he could alter the political and security landscape of the Middle East, which as we know all too well affects American security." -- Hillary Clinton, October 10, 2002

"I am absolutely convinced that there are weapons...I saw evidence back in 1998 when we would see the inspectors being barred from gaining entry into a warehouse for three hours with trucks rolling up and then moving those trucks out." -- Clinton's Secretary of Defense William Cohen in April of 2003

"Iraq is not the only nation in the world to possess weapons of mass destruction, but it is the only nation with a leader who has used them against his own people." -- Tom Daschle in 1998

"Saddam Hussein's regime represents a grave threat to America and our allies, including our vital ally, Israel. For more than two decades, Saddam Hussein has sought weapons of mass destruction through every available means. We know that he has chemical and biological weapons. He has already used them against his neighbors and his own people, and is trying to build more. We know that he is doing everything he can to build nuclear weapons, and we know that each day he gets closer to achieving that goal." -- John Edwards, Oct 10, 2002

"The debate over Iraq is not about politics. It is about national security. It should be clear that our national security requires Congress to send a clear message to Iraq and the world: America is united in its determination to eliminate forever the threat of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction." -- John Edwards, Oct 10, 2002

"I share the administration's goals in dealing with Iraq and its weapons of mass destruction." -- Dick Gephardt in September of 2002

"Iraq does pose a serious threat to the stability of the Persian Gulf and we should organize an international coalition to eliminate his access to weapons of mass destruction. Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to completely deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power." -- Al Gore, 2002

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction." -- Bob Graham, December 2002

"Saddam Hussein is not the only deranged dictator who is willing to deprive his people in order to acquire weapons of mass destruction." -- Jim Jeffords, October 8, 2002

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction." -- Ted Kennedy, September 27, 2002

"There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein's regime is a serious danger, that he is a tyrant, and that his pursuit of lethal weapons of mass destruction cannot be tolerated. He must be disarmed." -- Ted Kennedy, Sept 27, 2002

"I will be voting to give the president of the United States the authority to use force - if necessary - to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security." -- John F. Kerry, Oct 2002

"The threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real, but as I said, it is not new. It has been with us since the end of that war, and particularly in the last 4 years we know after Operation Desert Fox failed to force him to reaccept them, that he has continued to build those weapons. He has had a free hand for 4 years to reconstitute these weapons, allowing the world, during the interval, to lose the focus we had on weapons of mass destruction and the issue of proliferation." -- John Kerry, October 9, 2002

"(W)e need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime. We all know the litany of his offenses. He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation. ...And now he is miscalculating America’s response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction. That is why the world, through the United Nations Security Council, has spoken with one voice, demanding that Iraq disclose its weapons programs and disarm. So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real, but it is not new. It has been with us since the end of the Persian Gulf War." -- John Kerry, Jan 23, 2003

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandates of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them." -- Carl Levin, Sept 19, 2002

"Every day Saddam remains in power with chemical weapons, biological weapons, and the development of nuclear weapons is a day of danger for the United States." -- Joe Lieberman, August, 2002

"Over the years, Iraq has worked to develop nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. During 1991 - 1994, despite Iraq's denials, U.N. inspectors discovered and dismantled a large network of nuclear facilities that Iraq was using to develop nuclear weapons. Various reports indicate that Iraq is still actively pursuing nuclear weapons capability. There is no reason to think otherwise. Beyond nuclear weapons, Iraq has actively pursued biological and chemical weapons.U.N. inspectors have said that Iraq's claims about biological weapons is neither credible nor verifiable. In 1986, Iraq used chemical weapons against Iran, and later, against its own Kurdish population. While weapons inspections have been successful in the past, there have been no inspections since the end of 1998. There can be no doubt that Iraq has continued to pursue its goal of obtaining weapons of mass destruction." -- Patty Murray, October 9, 2002

"As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware that the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons is an issue of grave importance to all nations. Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." -- Nancy Pelosi, December 16, 1998

"Even today, Iraq is not nearly disarmed. Based on highly credible intelligence, UNSCOM [the U.N. weapons inspectors] suspects that Iraq still has biological agents like anthrax, botulinum toxin, and clostridium perfringens in sufficient quantity to fill several dozen bombs and ballistic missile warheads, as well as the means to continue manufacturing these deadly agents. Iraq probably retains several tons of the highly toxic VX substance, as well as sarin nerve gas and mustard gas. This agent is stored in artillery shells, bombs, and ballistic missile warheads. And Iraq retains significant dual-use industrial infrastructure that can be used to rapidly reconstitute large-scale chemical weapons production." -- Ex-Un Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter in 1998

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years. And that may happen sooner if he can obtain access to enriched uranium from foreign sources -- something that is not that difficult in the current world. We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction." -- John Rockefeller, Oct 10, 2002

"Saddam’s existing biological and chemical weapons capabilities pose a very real threat to America, now. Saddam has used chemical weapons before, both against Iraq’s enemies and against his own people. He is working to develop delivery systems like missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles that could bring these deadly weapons against U.S. forces and U.S. facilities in the Middle East." -- John Rockefeller, Oct 10, 2002

"Whether one agrees or disagrees with the Administration’s policy towards Iraq, I don’t think there can be any question about Saddam’s conduct. He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do. He lies and cheats; he snubs the mandate and authority of international weapons inspectors; and he games the system to keep buying time against enforcement of the just and legitimate demands of the United Nations, the Security Council, the United States and our allies. Those are simply the facts." -- Henry Waxman, Oct 10, 2002

Just what the fuck do you think these quotes proove?

How do they proove that Bush's lies did not exsit?


Bush lied about yellow cake and WMDs to the American people.

If you defend bush for this than you are a partisan hack of the greatest degree

 

[LibocalypseNow]

Franken is a childish amateur just like the President is. The childish amateurs are now running the country unfortunately. Gotta give them all the boot. Lets hope the adults take the country back beginning in 2010.

 

[California Girl]

the republican party kept the lies for Bush and his wars built on LIES to the American people.

You will never see the democrats do that .

Oh crap, you were serious, weren't you? My advice: drink less koolaid.

did you see my post quoting him shortly after I gave him 20 examples of the dems peddling the same "lies" about Iraq

When it comes to Iraq, I find the most credible sources - for me - are boots on the ground. I believe what they tell me over a biased media and a bunch of politicians.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

How do they proove that Bush's lies did not exsit?

Ok, let's simplify for you, you simpleton. What it PROVES is the Iraq/WMD notion was originaly peddled by the left... Bush ran with it, yes. But it wasn't his brainchild.

No go fuck yourself.

 

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

Just what the fuck do you think these quotes proove?

How do they proove that Bush's lies did not exsit?


Bush lied about yellow cake and WMDs to the American people.

If you defend bush for this than you are a partisan hack of the greatest degree

These quotes prove that you are a partisan hack who only sees the things the republicans did wrong in relation to Iraq/WMD.

Ok let me make it more simple for you since you can't wrap your head around the truth when it is right in front of you. Here are quotes from PRE-BUSH

"As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware that the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons is an issue of grave importance to all nations. Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." -- Nancy Pelosi, December 16, 1998

"Even today, Iraq is not nearly disarmed. Based on highly credible intelligence, UNSCOM [the U.N. weapons inspectors] suspects that Iraq still has biological agents like anthrax, botulinum toxin, and clostridium perfringens in sufficient quantity to fill several dozen bombs and ballistic missile warheads, as well as the means to continue manufacturing these deadly agents. Iraq probably retains several tons of the highly toxic VX substance, as well as sarin nerve gas and mustard gas. This agent is stored in artillery shells, bombs, and ballistic missile warheads. And Iraq retains significant dual-use industrial infrastructure that can be used to rapidly reconstitute large-scale chemical weapons production." -- Ex-Un Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter in 1998

"Iraq is not the only nation in the world to possess weapons of mass destruction, but it is the only nation with a leader who has used them against his own people." -- Tom Daschle in 1998

"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs." -- From a letter signed by Joe Lieberman, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara A. Milulski, Tom Daschle, & John Kerry among others on October 9, 1998

 

[Truthmatters]

Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

PP you are an idiot.

They prove nothing but you are a partisan hack.

Bush and team LIED to the American people and congress.

You still defend such behavior and thus prove you hold party over country evey time.

 

[Truthmatters]

How do they proove that Bush's lies did not exsit?

Ok, let's simplify for you, you simpleton. What it PROVES is the Iraq/WMD notion was originaly peddled by the left... Bush ran with it, yes. But it wasn't his brainchild.

No go fuck yourself.

Jesus you are stupid

 

[Truthmatters]

Oh crap, you were serious, weren't you? My advice: drink less koolaid.

did you see my post quoting him shortly after I gave him 20 examples of the dems peddling the same "lies" about Iraq

When it comes to Iraq, I find the most credible sources - for me - are boots on the ground. I believe what they tell me over a biased media and a bunch of politicians.

Only the boots you want to listen to huh?


http://www.ivaw.net/

 

[Meister]

I think what Al Franken did was correct. This Joe Lieberman is like a megalomainiac. And he tends to ramble on without end once he starts speaking. Look at how he wants to be at the center of attention
by blocking a vote on the health care bill. The man Lieberman is one of those Jews that loves to get
attention, and be at the center of attention. Franken did the right thing by shutting him down.

Thanks for the racist comment you moron. Are you really this stupid, the left had all of us conservatives believing that conservatives were the only ones that were racists. Wow you just blew them out of the water you baffoon.
He is a full fledged Senator that has as much right to speak as the next Senator. I think they were given 10 minutes to speak, and quite often asks for ONE more minute to finsih.
He isn't the one blocking healthcare, Nelson from Nebraska is.
Love the intelligence of morons.

It is not Sen. Nelson, it is this ZOG, Zionists Occupational Government Agent
Jew, Lieberman, that is delaying the vote. And he is a megalomainiac, who loves attention. And he should have written his speech withing the time constraints of the Senate floor.Ten minutes for each Senator, why should he be given special treatment.?

Special treatment? Requesting an aditional minute is not uncommon at all, and always given. Nelson is the lone holdout, Lieberman is on board with the bill. To the rest of your racist drivel...that's all it is...drivel.
Your an ignorant fuck aren't you??? How did you ever learn to breath on a regular basis with that single digit IQ of yours, you racist pig. Still have your aryan nation membership card? Did I forget anything?

 

[saveliberty]

I think what Al Franken did was correct. This Joe Lieberman is like a megalomainiac. And he tends to ramble on without end once he starts speaking. Look at how he wants to be at the center of attention
by blocking a vote on the health care bill. The man Lieberman is one of those Jews that loves to get
attention, and be at the center of attention. Franken did the right thing by shutting him down.

Thanks for the racist comment you moron. Are you really this stupid, the left had all of us conservatives believing that conservatives were the only ones that were racists. Wow you just blew them out of the water you baffoon.
He is a full fledged Senator that has as much right to speak as the next Senator. I think they were given 10 minutes to speak, and quite often asks for ONE more minute to finsih.
He isn't the one blocking healthcare, Nelson from Nebraska is.
Love the intelligence of morons.

It is not Sen. Nelson, it is this ZOG, Zionists Occupational Government Agent
Jew, Lieberman, that is delaying the vote. And he is a megalomainiac, who loves attention. And he should have written his speech withing the time constraints of the Senate floor.Ten minutes for each Senator, why should he be given special treatment.?

We got ourselves a hater here. Tell me sir, what label do you want to wear.

 

[Maple]

I think what Al Franken did was correct. This Joe Lieberman is like a megalomainiac. And he tends to ramble on without end once he starts speaking. Look at how he wants to be at the center of attention
by blocking a vote on the health care bill. The man Lieberman is one of those Jews that loves to get
attention, and be at the center of attention. Franken did the right thing by shutting him down.

Oooooooooooooooooooooooh now, and I thought you libs prided yourself in NOT being racists or bigots.

 

[Maple]

I think what Al Franken did was correct. This Joe Lieberman is like a megalomainiac. And he tends to ramble on without end once he starts speaking. Look at how he wants to be at the center of attention
by blocking a vote on the health care bill. The man Lieberman is one of those Jews that loves to get
attention, and be at the center of attention. Franken did the right thing by shutting him down.

Oooooooooooooooooooooooh now, and I thought you libs prided yourself in NOT being racists or bigots.

The shut down was unprecedented, but since it's your party it's just okaykadokay with you.

Watch: Franken smacks down Lieberman on Senate floor | Raw Story

Sen. McCain, who spoke immediately after Lieberman, appeared outraged at Franken's move.

"I've been around here twenty-some years, first time I've seen a member denied a minute or two to finish his remarks. And I must say that I don't know what's happening here in this body, but I think it's wrong."

At that moment Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) interjected, saying: "I think that the same thing did occur earlier this afternoon, for reasons which have to do with trying to get this bill going."

"Well I just haven't seen it before myself and I don't like it," McCain said. "And I think it harms the comity of the Senate not to allow one of our members at least a minute."

 

[Oddball]

Wait a minute...Isn't smilin' Al Frankenstein a J-O-O, too?

 

[Meister]

McCain is full of shit.

Go back and study the shit the Rs did to the Dems in recent history while in power

Link?

Heres one where they shut down an investigation Conyers started by not allowing him to have a room to do it in.

They did this on election fraud too.

They had the least amount of investigation as any other congress

Daily Kos: Sensenbrenner Pulls Plug on Conyers

dailykos, huh?

 

[Meister]

Wait a minute...Isn't smilin' Al Frankenstein a J-O-O, too?

What I find interesting is that not one liberal in this thread even had the balls to call 52st out on his racists remarks.

You know that if Dude, or myself had stated the exact same wording of 52st. they would have been on us like white on rice. Just an observation....

 

[Maple]

Wait a minute...Isn't smilin' Al Frankenstein a J-O-O, too?

I think he is.