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ThinkProgress live-blogging the filibuster.

ThinkProgress will be publishing live from the Senate throughout the night, with video, exclusive interviews, and much more. Set up a cot, grab some coffee, and join us.

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548 Responses to “ThinkProgress live-blogging the filibuster.”

  1. RUCerious says:

    Got popcorn? Phone Book?


  2. SKdeA says:

    Love that subtitle. Are the Dems the ones being obstructionist here?


  3. anuj says:

  4. ForTruth says:

    So they are moving beds in there? Foley must be bummed he’s missing this. Bummed…..


  5. Ringo says:

  6. grrtigger says:

    Love it! Can’t wait to follow along through the evening and see what kind of “debate” comes from the right side of the aisle.

    ( ba ha )


  7. Jackie says:

    Sweet I live in California so the three hours helps. I do the best I can but I don’t normally stay up late. This is great as I never thought the three hour diffence would be so great. See this evening California time.


  8. Candyce says:

    I’ve got it on now. McCain is just pathetic. He knows more about war than anyone in human history, yanno.


  9. BARTLEBEE says:

    Cool.

    A pajama party.

    Of course, I’m not looking forward to the panty raid.


  10. CD says:

    They’re actualy doing it?

    does this require all the senators from bothparties to be present?


  11. BARTLEBEE says:

    Finally the dems are doing something that shows some committment.

    I like it.


  12. BARTLEBEE says:

    does this require all the senators from bothparties to be present?

    Comment by CD — July 17, 2007 @ 4:55 pm

    Let the republicans leave.

    It’ll go to a vote and the bill will pass.


  13. Candyce says:

    So, doing the will of the people is an anti-war spectacle, eh, CNN?


  14. Mr. President says:

  15. nym@alias.net says:

    hahaha

    those rubberstamp republicans have to work.

    about time, they’ve been sending the soldiers to die for a war built on thier lies.


  16. Republicans Can't Govern. says:

    Good for the Dems! However, I’m dozing off already.


  17. Fan_of_Man says:

    I LOVE THIS:

    Senators even left open the possibility of dispatching the sergeant at arms to summon colleagues from their homes to the floor if lawmakers ignored the debate.

    The threat was reminiscent of a 1988 debate on campaign finance reform in which Capitol police carried Oregon Republican Sen. Robert Packwood into the Senate feet first shortly after 1 a.m.

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070717/ap_on_go_co/us_iraq


  18. mike says:

    “Stage”? “Spectacle”?

    Yeah, CNN. This is all just political theater, courtesy of the democrats. Sheesh.


  19. nym@alias.net says:

    Who cares?

    Comment by Mr. President

    you do, otherwise you wouldn’t post


  20. hellinabucket says:

    The American public cares Mr. President. something you haven’t noticed for some time Mr. President.


  21. CD says:

    “political theater”?

    thank you for repeating to us the republican talking points.


  22. Ret. Col. Jack Ripper says:

    When Democrats attempted it, CNN called it obstruction. Now that Republicans are doing it, CNN doesn’t call it obstruction, but it calls Democratic attempts to fight it as a “stunt” and “political theater.”

    Do they think we don’t notice?


  23. Vice President Bush says:

    I am so staying up late for this baby


  24. Egreggious says:

    Isn’t it a little too hot to do this in the summer?

    Let’s take a break and come back in the fall.


  25. Zooey says:

    I’ve been watching it for a couple hours.

    McCain and Lott are a couple of damn whiners.


  26. muzz says:

    #22 – they don’t care. They are freaked out that something is FINALLY being done, and they are trying to spin it anyway they can.


  27. Zooey says:

    Robert Byrd is up…


  28. Ret. Col. Jack Ripper says:

    muzz: “they don’t care.”

    You’re so right, muzz. They’re paid well and they don’t embarass easily.



  29. Fan_of_Man says:

    yeah, bird is a trip to watch, he makes sense but im waiting for him to just fall over….


  30. BARTLEBEE says:

    Robert Byrd is up…

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 5:18 pm

    He has to get to bed early.


  31. Aural Elixir Girl says:

    Do they get paid extra for an overnight?

    Those wacky politicians.


  32. b40 says:

    Byrd is going to struggle staying up that late. I checked his bio, and he will turn 90 in November. Now that is a true definition of commitment to your country. It makes me wonder why someone his age wouldn’t just walk away from the whole deal and enjoy their elder years.

    Maybe he doesn’t get along with his wife!


  33. Zooey says:

    He has to get to bed early.
    Comment by BARTLEBEE

    Yes, I can see why….


  34. Mr. President says:

    The American public cares Mr. President. something you haven’t noticed for some time Mr. President.

    Comment by hellinabucket — July 17, 2007 @ 5:07 pm
    ————————————————————

    Oh right! How insensitive of me, the American public cares that TP is pullin’ an all-nighter!!!


  35. JACK says:

    It is about time Harry Reid and the Demos showed some cojones and make the Republicans show their deceit publicly.


  36. EmilyD says:

    FINALLY!!! The Dems have found their spine. I know I’m not the only one who has been waiting way too long for this. It’s our job to make sure the Dems keep listening to the majority of Americans and stop this heinous, illegal, failure of a war in Iraq. Keep the pressure on everyone! Call your Senators right now and support those who are standing up, berate those who are threatening to filibuster:

    http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/



  37. Candyce says:

    Here’s Hagel now.


  38. Maeven says:

    The American public cares Mr. President. something you haven’t noticed for some time Mr. President.

    He’s noticed, thus the reason for the release the sharing with us this week of the state of Chertoff’s ‘gut,’ and the video with old images of Osama Bin Laden, and the release of a carefully edited NIE, titled, “Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid|Don’t Make Us Have To Stage Another 9/11!”

    The media has sucked all of the oxygen out of the Senate’s filibuster, putting the NIE front and center, and sandwiching it between the all-vital to our lives’ stories of: The hunt for the sharpshooter; Heavy rains in midwest, Record heat, severe winds fueling dangerous dust storms; Competency hearing for child killer; Toxicology test results on pro wrestler who killed his wife and son; Obama girl sings for Hillary; a Clinton-Obama ticket?; Town government considers banning public nudity. And nothing in the news portions of their programs on the filibuster.

    I would have thought Bush-Cheney would have commissioned new videotape of black-swathed and hooded terrorists climbing monkey bars with knives in their teeth at Afghanistan training camps. After seeing it over and over and over and over again each time Bush threatens that they’re going to “follow us over here” should we leave “there,” it’s lost it’s subliminal punch. But now that I’ve commented on it, I’m sure that one of the ‘Rove Trollians’ will pass it along, and Hill & Knowlton will get right on it.


  39. Frank N. Furter says:

    May I put on the floor show?


  40. nym@alias.net says:

    the republicans are filibustering.

    those f*cking obstructionist! They wont fund the troops!


  41. Perry Logan says:

    The Republicans haven’t recovered from being forced to start working regular hours. I’m sure this filibuster will kill many of them. Not to mention time lost when they could be buggering pages.


  42. The NUB says:

    I don’t understand what “live blogging” is.
    Could someone explain to me?


  43. BARTLEBEE says:

    FINALLY!!! The Dems have found their spine.

    Comment by EmilyD — July 17, 2007 @ 5:38 pm

    Well, not really. This is a good start, but if Reid was smart he pull the nuclear option and set the vote at 50.

    The repuggies would be screwed then.


  44. Cpt. Crepitus says:

    Not to mention time lost when they could be buggering pages.
    Comment by Perry Logan

    Or hooking hookers…


  45. WaltTheMan says:

    You can see it now on CSPAN2.


  46. trippin says:

    Popcorn? Check. Coffee? Check. CSPAN? Check. TP? Check. Ooooh, how sweet it is….


  47. BARTLEBEE says:

    Not to mention time lost when they could be buggering pages.

    Comment by Perry Logan

    I don’t know. Considering all those beds they’re setting up in the halls I wouldn’t rule anything out.


  48. crimedog says:

    maybe you can bring your liberal friends milk and cookies


  49. Zooey says:

    Ewwwww, Kay Bailey Hutchison.

    Fear-mongering b*tch!


  50. RUCerious says:

    That’s pretty funny Kay Hutch, invoking U. Grant, when you don’t even know who’s buried in his tomb!


  51. Candyce says:

    Zooey, unfortunately, she’s mine. And we’ll never get rid of her, no matter how vacuous and stupid she is. Now Cornyn is another matter…

    This speech of hers is just shameful. Cut and run. Retreat. Blah blah.


  52. Candyce says:

    Hah! Boxer just offered the amendment up for a vote and Kay did her filibuster objection.

    Now Boxer can take Kay to task for her stupid remarks.


  53. Eric says:

  54. Zooey says:

    Barbara Boxer. I love her!!


  55. Zooey says:

    This speech of hers is just shameful. Cut and run. Retreat. Blah blah.
    Comment by Candyce

    Mine is Larry Craig. Oh god, I hope he doesn’t speak. The shame….


  56. WaltTheMan says:

    Currently, the Senate is out to lunch. In other words, business as usual.


  57. Candyce says:

    Boxer is on fire! I love how she just admonished them for blocking the Webb amendment.


  58. Amy says:

    I wonder if Vitter will be wearing diapers?


  59. trueblue says:

    Wait,

    I thought TP was blogging live.

    When FDL blogged live, it was LIVE. I don’t see any transcripts coming up.


  60. Zooey says:

    Barbara Boxer for President!


  61. Zooey says:

    I don’t see any transcripts coming up.
    Comment by trueblue

    They have to make sure they get in all their typos. :D


  62. ccokz says:

    http://ccoaler.blogspot.com/2007/07/boxer-on-betrayus.html

    Repugs filibustered 4 times now; last to be filibustered was Boxer


  63. trueblue says:

    They have to make sure they get in all their typos. :D

    Comment by Zooey

    My absolute Favorite was one in a Think Fast thread.

    Judd asked us to “bare” with them,
    and you typed something like ‘OK. I’m sitting here naked, but it’s not getting any better.’

    Then when people signed on you told them to strip.

    It was one for the books. So incredibly funny.


  64. Grace says:

    Kit Bond–even his head tilts to the right.


  65. Candyce says:

    How dare Kit Bond say this is all about getting votes in 2008. Apparently we don’t even exist for him.


  66. Zooey says:

    It was one for the books. So incredibly funny.
    Comment by trueblue

    I forgot about that! Oh, the good olds days….. :D


  67. Candyce says:

    Kit Bond–even his head tilts to the right.

    Comment by Grace

    Thanks a lot, Grace. Now I can’t stop staring at the tilt.


  68. Zooey says:

    Bond is talking about “leaving the mission unfufilled.”

    What the hell is the mission!

    Where is Osama bin Laden!?


  69. Zooey says:

    How dare Kit Bond say this is all about getting votes in 2008. Apparently we don’t even exist for him.
    Comment by Candyce

    It’s the only honest thing he’s said….


  70. Amy says:

    Anybody else here Kit refer to “Iran” instead of “Iraq”??


  71. Jeremy says:

    Leave Iran before the job is done? Did anyone else hear that? Did I imagine that? Oh, god, did he do a major Freudian slip?!


  72. trueblue says:

    It was a riot, Zooey.

    I swear I didn’t stop laughing for a solid five minutes.

    Unfortunately, since the TV is in one room and my computer in another – and TP not actually Live Blogging – I’m going to have to leave to see what’s going on.

    I’ll be popping back and forth.


  73. Jeremy says:

    Trueblue, you can go to cspan.org and stream it to your laptop. However I have a final exam.


  74. Candyce says:

    Bond: “If we pull out chaos will ensue.”

    Hundres of thousands slaughtered and 2 million+ have left the country and 2 million+ have been displaced inside the country.

    I’d love to know his definition of chaos!

    “Al Qaeda will follow us home.”

    Fearmongering old poot.


  75. Pete Bogs says:

    let’s order our fine Democrats some pizzas as thanks, and to keep them awake… the Republicants can eat crow…


  76. Toes says:

    OMG, Kit Bond is three sheets to the wind.

    Way to represent the folks back home, jerkoff.


  77. Zooey says:

    Bond, Dumb Ass Bond, has left the building…..


  78. Egreggious says:

    OMG, Kit Bond is three sheets to the wind.

    Comment by Toes — July 17, 2007 @ 6:57 pm

    I envy him.


  79. Zooey says:

    I’ll be popping back and forth.
    Comment by trueblue

    True,

    Just open another tab and watch it online!


  80. Zooey says:

    I envy him.
    Comment by Egreggious

    It’s 5 o’clock somewhere….


  81. Egreggious says:

    Idaho, here I come!


  82. WaltTheMan says:

    Zooey,
    Back when I was knee high to a grasshopper, these filibusters were like six day sessions without respite. The spelling has changed, the enunciation remains the same – now it is called a Filly Buster – breaking a tame horse. Gavel to gavel has lost its meaning along with the majority vote in today’s Senate. Perhaps, w should reenact the manly duel – the Democrats should be better shots if deadeye Cheney exemplifies the GOP standard.


  83. trueblue says:

    Just came back online.

    Thank you to Jeremy and Zooey for the info.

    :)))

    Jeremy,
    Final Exam?
    Isn’t summer session brutal?

    Good luck.


  84. Zooey says:

    Idaho, here I come!
    Comment by Egreggious

    Dude, I’m still in Portland. Wanna carpool?


  85. Egreggious says:

    Dude, I’m still in Portland. Wanna carpool?

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 7:08 pm

    I could use a designated driver.


  86. Zooey says:

    Walt,

    We should go back to the old days. Filibuster needs to mean something — not we’ll pretend to filibuster and take a vote.

    I love this. :)


  87. trueblue says:

    Zooey,

    Face it.

    You are the TP Goddess.

    —-Can I be your hand maiden and get your rejects?

    :D


  88. Zooey says:

    I could use a designated driver.
    Comment by Egreggious

    I’m leaving on Thursday. Can ya hang on? :)


  89. Egreggious says:

    Can I be your hand maiden and get your rejects?

    Comment by trueblue — July 17, 2007 @ 7:10 pm

    Are you flirting with me?


  90. Raven says:

    Barbara Boxer for President!

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007

    I’m on that wagon for sure, Zooey.
    I have watched her in discussions, and I see a highly intelligent, pragmatic, and advanced soul……….

    !!!!!!!!
    Oh my God, she’s on NPR All Things Considered as I type…
    Cosmic………….


  91. Tim says:

    Evening folks from Dallas, Tx. burb.


  92. Zooey says:

    —-Can I be your hand maiden and get your rejects?
    :D
    Comment by trueblue

    Don’t be silly. There are no rejects!!

    You can have CT. He says I’m not a proper woman. No pearls….


  93. St. Augustine says:

    With all the cots that have been set up I was just thinking of all the money the DC madam’s gals could have made tonight!


  94. Zooey says:

    Oh my God, she’s on NPR All Things Considered as I type…
    Cosmic………….
    Comment by Raven

    Tell us everything! She is a fantastic woman.


  95. Zooey says:

    Are you flirting with me?
    Comment by Egreggious

    Yes, she is. he wants to move to Portland and needs a friend!


  96. trueblue says:

    Egreggious,

    …Are you saying Zooey is going to reject you?….

    ;)

    Zooey,

    I thought you liked me.
    CT??
    (and don’t mention “pearls” again, or I might not be able to hold back the disgusting comment that’s running thru’ my dirty mind at the moment…)


  97. Zooey says:

    DeMint is such a whiny dingleberry!


  98. Egreggious says:

    Yes, she is. he wants to move to Portland and needs a friend!

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 7:14 pm

    Gender flip-flopper?

    Bing him/her on! :D


  99. Zooey says:

    DeMint only likes “stunts” when Repubs pull them. Waaaaaahhh!!


  100. trueblue says:

    he wants to move to Portland and needs a friend!

    Comment by Zooey

    (S)he!…


  101. Egreggious says:

    Egreggious,

    …Are you saying Zooey is going to reject you?….

    Ony if she’s a proper woman.


  102. Zooey says:

    Bing him/her on! :D
    Comment by Egreggious

    No! My son’s keyboard is full of Mountain Dew. I swear!


  103. Raven says:

    I think I’ll wear a pearl necklace to the party on the patio….
    …..if I was a woman… what the heck, I’ll wear it anyways……………


  104. Zooey says:

    Comment by trueblue — July 17, 2007 @ 7:16 pm

    Pearls? Why shouldn’t I mention pearls….? :)


  105. Egreggious says:

    Apparently my keyboard is too! Bing?


  106. Zooey says:

    Ony if she’s a proper woman.
    Comment by Egreggious

    Sadly, in CT’s opinion I am “foul-mouthed and screechy.”

    I’m devastated….


  107. trueblue says:

    Comment by trueblue — July 17, 2007 @ 7:16 pm

    Pearls? Why shouldn’t I mention pearls….? :)

    Comment by Zooey —

    —holding—-back—

    must–not–destroy—nice–reputation– on–TP–


  108. Zooey says:

    I think I’ll wear a pearl necklace to the party on the patio….
    …..if I was a woman… what the heck, I’ll wear it anyways……………
    Comment by Raven

    Express yourself, Raven!


  109. Egreggious says:

    I think I better take a break. Too many typos.


  110. Zooey says:

    must–not–destroy—nice–reputation– on–TP–
    Comment by trueblue

    Awww, go on! Reputation, schmeputation!


  111. Zooey says:

    DeMint is really concerned about being there “through the night.”

    I think maybe he’s a bedwetter.


  112. Zooey says:

    I think I better take a break. Too many typos.
    Comment by Egreggious

    Just keep the Mountain Dew away from the keyboard…..


  113. trueblue says:

    He also called the Dems the “Minority” and had to be corrected.


  114. Raven says:

    Express yourself, Raven!

    Comment by Zooey

    Thanks Zooey!
    ( I don’t need much encouragement……………;)


  115. trueblue says:

    Did he really spill Mountain Dew on your keyboard?

    And he’s still alive?


  116. calguy says:

    CNN Radio news, at 3 PM PDT, gave a report on the all nighter, after first reporting on Michael Vick (indicted for charges relating to dog fighting) and the drugs found in the dead wrestler. They led with a comment from Susan Collins to the effect that this was just a political stunt. This is what we are up against from the corporate media.


  117. trueblue says:

    Barbara Miluski talks like she’s got a mouth full of spit.
    :P


  118. Zooey says:

    Did he really spill Mountain Dew on your keyboard?
    And he’s still alive?
    Comment by trueblue

    It’s his keyboard! If it was mine, he would be “missing.”

    Idaho, pickup, shovel — easy!


  119. Tim says:

    It’s the content, trueblue..hehe


  120. Zooey says:

    Barbara Miluski talks like she’s got a mouth full of spit.
    :P
    Comment by trueblue

    She’s a tough old broad!


  121. Zooey says:

    He also called the Dems the “Minority” and had to be corrected.
    Comment by trueblue

    Yeah, and then he continued to be a pompous ass!


  122. Tim says:

    She sounds like she’s got a mouth full of venom…as well she should. Tell it like it is, Miluski


  123. St. Augustine says:

    I wonder if Senator Vitter will talk tonight?


  124. trueblue says:

    Tim,

    Maybe if she got a thesaurus and adjusted the “swiftly and safely” phrase, it wouldn’t be so bad.


  125. Zooey says:

    Comment by calguy — July 17, 2007 @ 7:26 pm

    I saw an earlier inteview about the filibuster on MSNBC of some newspaper bimbo, where she was rolling her eyes and dismissing the whole thing.


  126. Tim says:

    Vitter is laying on his cot with cell phone in hand. Guess who he’s gonna call?


  127. Raven says:

    I wonder if Senator Vitter will talk tonight?

    Comment by St. Augustine

    Perhaps after midnight……………….


  128. trueblue says:

    Idaho, pickup, shovel –easy!

    reminder: Don’t piss Zooey off.


  129. Tim says:

    trueblue, I’m thinking it’s the audio more than it’s her. But I could be wrong.


  130. Buch Fush says:

    110 posts and nothing from that little dick CT_V1? His RNC intern shift must be over.
    The weather is nice here in Seattle for this…but have to take the Jack Russel Terrier for a little walk.


  131. Zooey says:

    trueblue, I’m thinking it’s the audio more than it’s her. But I could be wrong.
    Comment by Tim

    She was holding the mic too close.


  132. Tim says:

    I got here late..what amendment is Warner talking about?


  133. Tim says:

    She was holding the mic too close.

    I believe you’re right, Zooey!


  134. Tim says:

    Scratch my question. I see now that’s he’s talking about the Levin/Reed amendment.


  135. trueblue says:

    Oh, alright.

    I withdraw my complaint. I suppose her vigor got her a bit too excited.


  136. Zooey says:

    John Warner…..holding the party line.


  137. Tim says:

    I’m sick of cons calling redeployment a precipitous pullout. Luckilly, the American people have finally caught on.


  138. trueblue says:

    OK, Warner,

    If the Bush Admin had listened to Clinton, or the PDF, or any of the other warnings, this whole tragedy could have been avoided.

    And it’s Bush’s ineptness that has given AQ the opportunity to regain strength.


  139. Zooey says:

    Holy hell, is Warne calling his “good friend” Levin a liar?


  140. trueblue says:

    Tim,

    Now we need the MSM to actually report on it.


  141. Zooey says:

    I’m sick of cons calling redeployment a precipitous pullout. Luckilly, the American people have finally caught on.
    Comment by Tim

    “Precipitous pullout” sounds like a swift end to a sweaty prom night.


  142. trueblue says:

    Ahhhh, Zooooooey!

    ick.


  143. Tim says:

    And it’s Bush’s ineptness that has given AQ the opportunity to regain strength.

    Bush has given al Qaeda exactly what they wanted.

    Stealing al Qaeda’s Playbook PDF

    HTML


  144. Zooey says:

    Ahhhh, Zooooooey!
    ick.
    Comment by trueblue

    Heh. Tim started it. :)


  145. Tim says:

    Sorry, I tried to link both pdf and html, but they both ended up pdf. But it’s great reading.


  146. Tim says:

    Funny stuff, Zooey! Thanks


  147. trueblue says:

    Thanks for the link, Tim.

    Saved it and will read later.


  148. Zooey says:

    Funny stuff, Zooey! Thanks
    Comment by Tim

    Sorry, you’ll find that I can never resist throwing my fellow commenters uder the nearest bus. :)


  149. Tim says:

    I knew Warner would pull out the “we can’t let our troops die in vain” bs. He has a better idea: Let’s let MORE of our troops die in vain.


  150. Zooey says:

    I thought Levin shamed Warner.


  151. trueblue says:

    Warner,
    Most serious in your lifetime?

    Ummmm, WWII?
    (and by the look of you, perhaps WWI as well.)


  152. Tim says:

    I was all too happy to get ran over. But please, next time, make it a Winnebago, eh?


  153. trueblue says:

    Sorry, you’ll find that I can never resist throwing my fellow commenters uder the nearest bus. :)

    Comment by Zooey

    I have so many tire tracks across my back I can hardly walk!

    :P


  154. Tim says:

    I have so many tire tracks across my back I can hardly walk!

    :P

    LMAO1


  155. trueblue says:

    OK,

    Now Schmer sounds the same as the last Dem.

    I think they messsed with the Dems mic’s.

    (how’s that for a conspiracy theory?)


  156. Tim says:

    What’s up with the ‘blockquote’?


  157. Zooey says:

    I was all too happy to get ran over. But please, next time, make it a Winnebago, eh?
    Comment by Tim

    I’m here to serve…. :)


  158. Tim says:

    The big dogs are out.


  159. Zooey says:

    I have so many tire tracks across my back I can hardly walk!
    :P
    Comment by trueblue

    Stop setting yourself up!

    Ok, that was rude. Blaming the victim.

    Heh.


  160. trueblue says:

    Thanks, Tim.

    It’s a rare thing when I can get a zing on Zooey.

    I’m pretty proud of myself.

    Granted, she’s going to bide her time and get me, but it was worth it.

    :)

    I think Shumer is doing a great job because he’s speaking much softer ans slower. One needs to listen closer, and that’s the key.


  161. Zooey says:

    Yay, Schumer!!

    “What we’re doing in Iraq has very little to do with protecting us.”


  162. Tim says:

    You betcha, true. Am I the only one that thinks Schumer is very much serene tonight?


  163. Zooey says:

    Hell, Schumer is mezmerizing tonight.


  164. Zooey says:

    Bunning.

    Waaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!

    MoveOn, yada yada….


  165. trueblue says:

    And then followed by an IDIOT from Kentucky, who immediately attacked bloggers and had the nerve to say Dems have a script!


  166. Tim says:

    You’ll be joining us sooner or later…it’s just a matter of time.

    Perfect, Senator Schumer!


  167. trueblue says:

    Secong time he’s pointed out Move On.

    Scared much?


  168. Zooey says:

    Bunning is reading 100% of his comments. Geez….

    How lame. I wonder who wrote it?


  169. trueblue says:

  170. Grace says:

    Did it ever occur to Bunning that not providing the troops with proper equipment was harming them more than forcing a filibuster? I am soooo tired of the “political theater” b.s. They really think they’re special for coming up with that. That’s what the American people are starting to see through–their ridiculous rhetoric (read “lies”).


  171. Zooey says:

    Well said, Grace.


  172. Tim says:

    “Cut and run”….”Defeatists”..blah, blah..

    Hey Bunning, it’s apparent that you’ve already forgot last Nov. and talk like that is what sent you to the minority.

    Please, keep it up!


  173. Raven says:

    “We get up early and we work all day
    We put our time in ’cause we like to stay up
    All night long

    We keep on grinnin’ till the weekend comes
    Just a pinch between your cheek and gum
    All night long, all night long

    Start in the morning and get the job done
    Take care of bus’ness and we have some fun
    All night long, all night long

    We like a long neck and a good old song
    Turn it up and then we sing along
    Sing along
    We’re all stayin’ up all night long

    All night long
    All night long
    All night long
    All night long ”

    (The Eagles, “All Night Long”, Joe Walsh lead vocal)


  174. Zooey says:

    Bunning is working hard to send the terrorists a different message — Carry On.


  175. Grace says:

    I’d like to see him literally “stand behind our troops”.


  176. Zooey says:

  177. Badger says:

    Bunning is worried about a FAILED STATE in Iraq. It already is , except for a tiny green dot in downtown Baghdad.


  178. Tim says:

    OK…the Grand Marshall is on..shhhhh

    Go Senator Reid!


  179. trueblue says:

    C’mon, Harry.

    Have some gonads!

    Slam them!


  180. Zooey says:

    Intractable civil war.

    Absolutely!

    Iraqis want us gone.

    Let’s go!


  181. Tim says:

    Break out the handcuffs…it’s quorum call.


  182. trueblue says:

    What did I miss?

    Some lady is reading off names like she’s on “Romper Room” looking through her magic mirror.

    (she **never** saw me. sniff)


  183. Zooey says:

    Sargetn at Arms – round ‘em up!


  184. Tim says:

    Sargetn at Arms – round ‘em up!

    Beat ya to it, Zooey. hehe


  185. Zooey says:

    Tim, you even managed decent typing, unlike me. :D


  186. Zooey says:

    (she **never** saw me. sniff)
    Comment by trueblue

    Promise me, when you get to the Senate — never wear red. EVER.


  187. captjashook says:

    Where are all of our elected Senators? This is so not like Mr. Smith goes to Washington……


  188. Tim says:

    Wouldn’t it be poetic justice if Vitter wasn’t there?


  189. Zooey says:

    Wouldn’t it be poetic justice if Vitter wasn’t there?
    Comment by Tim

    I think he’s still grounded in Louisiana. :D


  190. trueblue says:

    Dr. Howard.
    Dr. Fine.
    Dr. Howard.


  191. Zooey says:

    Lordy, I hate my senators.


  192. Chris L says:

    I think he’s still grounded in Louisiana. :D

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 8:40 pm
    #

    “grounded”. That’s what they”re calling it now.


  193. trueblue says:

    Is it me, or does the Senate floor look a little sparse?


  194. captjashook says:

    Does anyone have a tally of Ayes vs. Nayes yet? They need one of those big Football score boards.


  195. Badger says:

    grounded is what you get, for acting like a misbehaving teenager.


  196. Egreggious says:

    Is it me, or does the Senate floor look a little sparse?

    Comment by trueblue — July 17, 2007 @ 8:43 pm

    Cocktails are being served in the Rotunda.


  197. trueblue says:

    Ted Stevens isn’t there?
    No Way! I’m shocked.


  198. Tim says:

    I think he’s still grounded in Louisiana. :D

    Hmm. I hope so. Being grounded won’t keep him out of the pokey. haha


  199. trueblue says:

    Cocktails are being served in the Rotunda.

    Comment by Egreggious

    LOL.
    Guess they have to ‘fortify’ themselves for the long night.

    :)


  200. Candyce says:

    Oh, he’s grounded all right. Did you see Wendy’s crazy eyes? No wonder he wears diapers. She scares the crap out of him.


  201. Grace says:

  202. Candyce says:

    Mr. Vitter is there! Sporting a lovely lavender shirt.


  203. Badger says:

    Vitter is there…he just voted NO.. Any breaks from straight party line voting????


  204. trueblue says:

    Vitter isn’t there!

    Too funny!


  205. Egreggious says:

    Guess they have to ‘fortify’ themselves for the long night.

    Comment by trueblue — July 17, 2007 @ 8:46 pm

    I’m imagining them trying to push their way past Teddy Kennedy to get to the punchbowl.


  206. trueblue says:

  207. captjashook says:

    Stevens is busy drilling the tundra to fuel his plane. He’ll be here as soon as he changes his Depends.


  208. Raven says:

  209. Zooey says:

    Oh, he’s grounded all right. Did you see Wendy’s crazy eyes? No wonder he wears diapers. She scares the crap out of him.
    Comment by Candyce

    He hid all the kitchen knives.


  210. Tim says:

    Oh, he’s grounded all right. Did you see Wendy’s crazy eyes? No wonder he wears diapers. She scares the crap out of him.

    Yeah, I saw her. That diaper won’t stop Wendy ‘Lorena Bobbet” Vitter from making her mark.


  211. Zooey says:

    Mr. Vitter is there! Sporting a lovely lavender shirt.
    Comment by Candyce

    It goes nicely with his blue balls.


  212. trueblue says:

    My feed keeps breaking up.

    Anyone else having that problem?


  213. Badger says:

    Hegel just voted NO!!!!


  214. Egreggious says:

    It goes nicely with his blue balls.

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 8:49 pm

    Zooey!!!!


  215. Grace says:

    I spy LIEberman on the floor


  216. tduren says:

    I’ve already Sent Corker (my senator) a reminder that he barely won the election and that we won’t soon forget this wait and see attitude. We want change NOW!


  217. Grace says:

    Blue balls? Diaper must be too tight.


  218. Egreggious says:

    I spy LIEberman on the floor

    Comment by Grace — July 17, 2007 @ 8:50 pm

    Is he the one giving free BJs to the Republicans?


  219. trueblue says:

    C’mon, Egreggious,

    That’s mild on the Zoeey Meter!

    ;)


  220. Tim says:

    “Blue Balls Vitter”, I like that Zooey.


  221. captjashook says:

    Snowe voted no…..noooooooo


  222. trueblue says:

  223. Raven says:

    Not having the video for this, I am completely dependant on your (marvelous) descriptions, as the tunes of the “floor show” scene from “Rocky Horror Picture Show” run thru my head…….;)


  224. Tim says:

    I’ve already Sent Corker (my senator) a reminder that he barely won the election and that we won’t soon forget this wait and see attitude. We want change NOW!

    tduren, True Patriot!


  225. Zooey says:

    Zooey!!!!
    Comment by Egreggious

    You don’t think so? :)


  226. Candyce says:

    I saw Domenici slithering around giving his little groups of people the thumbs up and they’d all snicker, like they’ve got something planned.


  227. Zooey says:

    “Blue Balls Vitter”, I like that Zooey.
    Comment by Tim

    At least you and true appreciate my stunning wit….


  228. Egreggious says:

    You don’t think so? :)

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 8:58 pm

    I’m just sayin’ CT may have been right about you after all.


  229. Zooey says:

    I’m just sayin’ CT may have been right about you after all.
    Comment by Egreggious

    Well, I’m not screechy. :)


  230. Egreggious says:

    I saw Domenici slithering around giving his little groups of people the thumbs up and they’d all snicker, like they’ve got something planned.

    Comment by Candyce — July 17, 2007 @ 8:59 pm

    Nah, he just got blown by LIEberman.


  231. captjashook says:

    Can anyone give me some help trying to enlarge this video feed?


  232. trueblue says:

    Egreggious,

    Zooey simply speaks the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.

    ;)


  233. Grace says:

    God, I hate McConnell.


  234. captjashook says:

    What the hell just happened?


  235. Badger says:

    What the republicans have planned is a “defectionless” evening.


  236. Zooey says:

    Nah, he just got blown by LIEberman.
    Comment by Egreggious

    Egreggious!


  237. trueblue says:

    I’m sick of losing to these slimeballs.


  238. Zooey says:

    Zooey simply speaks the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. ;)
    Comment by trueblue

    **sniff**


  239. Tim says:

    McConnell, you fool no one. Those votes that called for 60 were on amendments, not bills.

    I’ll bet Durbin will come up next to stratighten him out.


  240. Zooey says:

    B*itch McConnell

    SSDD


  241. trueblue says:

    Isn’t it B*stard McConnell?

    F*cking B*stard is my personal favorite.


  242. GaleS66 says:

    Score another fascist victory. King George the W wins again.


  243. Mugsy says:

    I’m listening to McConnel right now allowing OBL to define “victory“.


  244. Zooey says:

    Feinstein.

    See what I mean about the red, true?


  245. trueblue says:

  246. Mugsy says:

    I think the analogy DiFi is looking for is:

    If the milk from the fridge has gone bad, you don’t put it back thinking, “Mmm, maybe it’ll be better tomorrow.”


  247. trueblue says:

    Didn’t Snow and Voinovich go against this?


  248. Badger says:

    King George the W wins again.

    All Bush has one is more rope to hang himself with… And a recorded Senate vote to identify his enablers in the Senate.


  249. Zooey says:

    Take the yapping out to the hall! Or, better yet — LISTEN!


  250. oldtree says:

    I hope this is the grand first act, let the pubs make fools of themselves telling the world why they wanna kill kill kill.
    but I agree with the above, Reid needs to use the nuclear option. But I think he should do that when it is the first bill to end this war that they pass and throw back to the idiot to ignore.
    perhaps that will convince these snails that impeachchimp.


  251. Tim says:

    Score another fascist victory. King George the W wins again.

    GaleS66..Bush nor Republicans have won ANYTHING. We already know that 70% of America wants our troops out of Iraq. They will see this as the Republicans being obstructionists when it comes to Democrats trying to save our troops lives.

    Government is slow but we know that the American people are far ahead of the curve and see Republicans for what they are.

    If you want to see any good in this, it’s there. A Democratic majority in Congress and 8 yrs, at the very least, of an Democratic president.


  252. Tim says:

    ooops..that should have been “Bush and Republicans HAVEN’T wond ANYTHING.’


  253. Egreggious says:

    ooops..that should have been “Bush and Republicans HAVEN’T wond ANYTHING.’

    Comment by Tim — July 17, 2007 @ 9:22 pm

    Closer anyway.


  254. captjashook says:

    So I hope that we are not done for the night.

    For all of you Senate experts, what comes next?


  255. Zooey says:

    Feinstein is boring me with her suckig up.


  256. Zooey says:

    sucking up.

    Geez! Stupid Mountain Dew keyboard!


  257. howzit says:

    Tuned in late…..What was that last vote on? If the republiucans won why are they still debating?


  258. Grace says:

    I’ve fallen too far down the rabbit hole to see any good in this. Just read that the Secretary of Labor said not so many jobs would be sent overseas if Americans practiced better personal hygiene!
    I need a drink. Should have started at least by 5:00 so I have some catching up to do.


  259. howzit says:

    Was it a aloture vote?


  260. scscomp says:

  261. howzit says:

    excuse me CLOTURE


  262. Egreggious says:

    We all have Mountain Dew keyboards.


  263. Egreggious says:

    Or maybe it’s just Feinstein talking.


  264. Zooey says:

    We all have Mountain Dew keyboards.
    Comment by Egreggious

    Solidarity, man!


  265. captjashook says:

    That vote was to have the Sargeant at Arms handcuff all the Senators to their seats. The Nayes had it, so no Senate bondage tonight:-( Though Vitter is there so that may change…


  266. Zooey says:

    I used to like Feinstein so much, when she was a City Council woman in SF, but she’s just like the rest of them now.


  267. Zooey says:

    Lamar Alexander — Show the proper respect for our troops by letting more of them die.

    Next!


  268. Egreggious says:

    I used to like Feinstein so much, when she was a City Council woman in SF, but she’s just like the rest of them now.

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 9:31 pm

    I used to really admire her too.


  269. Tim says:

    Closer anyway.

    LOL. I knew I’d get razzed for my inability to correct my typos the second time around. But you have to know, I blame Jack for this; Jack Daniels.

    And I’m sure Gale got my meaning..at least the second time around. (;


  270. Zooey says:

    I used to really admire her too.
    Comment by Egreggious

    I lived in the Bay Area at the time of the murders of the SF Mayor and City Councilman Milk — and during the Jim Jones mass suicide. She was absolutely fantastic in her leadership at that time. Now, she just loves her job too much.


  271. howzit says:

    Thats always a good one. “Honor the dead troops by killing and wounding some more”


  272. trueblue says:

    I lived in the Bay Area at the time of the murders of the SF Mayor and City Councilman Milk — and during the Jim Jones mass suicide. She was absolutely fantastic in her leadership at that time. Now, she just loves her job too much.

    Comment by Zooey

    WOW!

    THAT long ago?

    :D
    :D
    :D

    (Man, am I gonna pay…)


  273. Egreggious says:

    New filibuster thread available!


  274. Tim says:

    Don’t freak out people! Nothing that has happened is something that was not expected. What do you think they brought those cots in for.

    This is what the American people wanted. Let the Republicans dig themselves deeper into their holes.


  275. Zooey says:

    But you have to know, I blame Jack for this; Jack Daniels.
    Comment by Tim

    Clearly you need to drink more.


  276. Zooey says:

    (Man, am I gonna pay…)
    Comment by trueblue

    Yes, you will. :)

    I’ll bide my time…..


  277. howzit says:

    How do some of these people (repub) sleep at night?
    In a cave upside down? Creeps…


  278. trueblue says:

    See, Tim?

    More tire tracks.

    Gonna need a walker, soon.


  279. Tim says:

    Clearly you need to drink more.

    Good idea, Zooey. Drink more, hands calm, typos disappear!

    Brilliant!


  280. Zooey says:

    Gonna need a walker, soon.
    Comment by trueblue

    You’ve gotta come up with DIFFERENT zings! You can’t keep working the same one!

    Are we hanging here, or moving up to to the new thread?


  281. Grace says:

    Mr. President is on the new thread.


  282. Tim says:

    See, Tim?

    More tire tracks.

    Gonna need a walker, soon.

    Ahh, but don’t ya know, blue….Zooey and I are a team? We feed off each other.


  283. Zooey says:

    In a cave upside down? Creeps…
    Comment by howzit

    Do not insult bats!! They are beautiful creatures, with no resemblance to these bloodsuckers.


  284. Egreggious says:

    Mr. President is on the new thread.

    Comment by Grace — July 17, 2007 @ 9:43 pm

    Then we stay!


  285. Zooey says:

    Good idea, Zooey. Drink more, hands calm, typos disappear!
    Brilliant!
    Comment by Tim

    Hey, that’s what my grandpa used to say — when he came out of the DTs. :D


  286. Mugsy says:

    Am I the only one that can’t tell what side Alexander is defending? He’s make plenty of really good arguments for voting to pull out.

    Now he’s criticizing “deadlines“. I’m lost.


  287. Zooey says:

    Then we stay!
    Comment by Egreggious

    Yeah, let’s stay here. I’m tired of his whining.


  288. Zooey says:

    Now he’s criticizing “deadlines“. I’m lost.
    Comment by Mugsy

    I always feel that way when Lamar speaks.


  289. Zooey says:

    See? Lamar’s getting tiny little slams in on the King — for the record — but we all know how he’ll vote. What a whore.


  290. Mugsy says:

    Lamar! keeps quoting/praising the “Iraq Study Group”, and then turns around and calls tonights vote “a stunt“.

    He’s all over the place.


  291. trueblue says:

    I don’t feel like dealing with ANY troll.

    And Zooey,

    I thought that was a fresh zing.
    But then again, I gotta get them wherever I can.

    :)


  292. Zooey says:

    I see, true. :)


  293. Zooey says:

    Oh wow. Lamar’s grandpa drove the choo choos.


  294. Grace says:

    Impeaching would put us on a different track, Lamar.


  295. Mugsy says:

    Seriously, is Alexander FOR or Against the bill? I can’t tell from what he’s saying!


  296. Egreggious says:

    He was for it before he was against it before he was for it ….


  297. willyloman says:

    No fountains and glitter on the floor of the senate? they need better writers.


  298. Zooey says:

    Landrieu is slamming the King, but she’ll vote against the amendment.


  299. Zooey says:

    Seriously, is Alexander FOR or Against the bill? I can’t tell from what he’s saying!
    Comment by Mugsy

    He’s against it. He’s just getting his crap on the record.


  300. Tim says:

    Seriously, is Alexander FOR or Against the bill? I can’t tell from what he’s saying!

    mugsy, without looking it up, it appears Alexander is up for re-election in ‘08, eh?


  301. Zooey says:

    Heh. I love the picture of OBL — reminding the King what he looks like.


  302. Tim says:

    Listen to Landreaux. Still kissing Bush’s ass!


  303. Tim says:

    ..and I misspelled Landrieu’s last name…as in faux.


  304. Zooey says:

    LIEberman!!

    Blech!


  305. Grace says:

    Oh…it’s the guy with the jowls–what’s his name?


  306. Grace says:

    LIEberman!!! That’s it. Thanks Zooey. I drew a blank when I saw his smug mug.


  307. Zooey says:

    LIEberman!!! That’s it. Thanks Zooey. I drew a blank when I saw his smug mug.
    Comment by Grace

    Anytime, Grace. I hope someday to forget who he is….


  308. Egreggious says:

    “…profoundly negative effect on our country [Israel]…”


  309. Zooey says:

    Egregg,

    Droopy Dog is talking about his own effect on this country….


  310. Mugsy says:

    Elmer Fudd is spending all his time decrying “partisanship” and nothing about the vote at hand???


  311. Grace says:

    How about occupations, LIEberman? Are they always controversial too?


  312. Mugsy says:

    Listening to Fudd lecture people of Partisanship is like listening to Hannity lecture Democrats on “civility”.


  313. Zooey says:

    Ohhhh, the scary brown people chant, “Death to America!”


  314. Egreggious says:

    “Listening to Fudd lecture people of Partisanship is like listening to Hannity lecture Democrats on “civility”.

    Comment by Mugsy — July 17, 2007 @ 10:20 pm”

    Or Vitter lecturing Clinton.


  315. Grace says:

    He looks a little sweaty. Is he afraid that if he doesn’t get his talking points right, he won’t get his hug and kiss from the prez?


  316. Zooey says:

    Grace,

    He’s swating in anticipation of those firm, but oh so soft lips….


  317. Zooey says:

    sweating…

    Way to bomb a sick joke, Zooey!


  318. Egreggious says:

    Mountain Dew defense!


  319. Tim says:

    “..they don’t distinguish between Democrats and Republicans..”

    The hell they don’t! They were hoping America would attack Afghanistan. Invading Iraq was icing on the cake for them. They were hoping for exactly what’s happening now. Draw America into a war far from home so that it would drain us financially and cause the strife that is between the American people now.


  320. Grace says:

  321. Grace says:

    Well, something bites and it may be you, LIEberman.


  322. Tim says:

    addendum to my above statement…

    “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED”


  323. Zooey says:

    Mountain Dew defense!
    Comment by Egreggious

    Damn right!


  324. Zooey says:

    Firm? Lips?
    Comment by Grace

    The King is quite commanding with his kisses, it keeps the guys coming back for more and more…..


  325. Zooey says:

    Comment by Tim — July 17, 2007 @ 10:25 pm

    OBL succeeded beyond his wildest dreams!


  326. Zooey says:

    You’re dangerous, LIEberman!


  327. Jeremy says:

    I’m back. That exam is HISTORY. Problem Solving in Information Systems? ACED…. (*sees it Final Fantasy XII style in his mind’s eye*)

    And…what’s the news now?


  328. willyloman says:

    funny thing he should mention a straight jacket


  329. Zooey says:

    I’m back. That exam is HISTORY. Problem Solving in Information Systems? ACED…. (*sees it Final Fantasy XII style in his mind’s eye*)

    Excellent!

    And…what’s the news now?
    Comment by Jeremy

    LIEberman. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


  330. Zooey says:

    Now he’s trotting out the “World War” talking point.


  331. Jeremy says:

    Oh, so I didn’t miss much. Well, every party’s got to have its fools, and Lieberman’s definitely a fool. So, he a Republican yet?


  332. Zooey says:

    Not a Republican (in name) yet. Still a prick.


  333. Zooey says:

    He’s quoting the NEI, and he clearly has not previously read it.


  334. Jeremy says:

    That may actually be a compliment for him. ;) Time to replug in here in a bit to Cspan


  335. Tim says:

    OBL succeeded beyond his wildest dreams!

    Zooey…he sure did. The link I put up when I first came on was fascinating. It was written by two men from West Point that had interpreted al Qaeda documents that was found in Afghanistan early in the war.

    After explaining the objections of al Qaeda, the first recommendation they had for the best way to fight terrorism was:

    1. Thus far, direct engagement with the United States has been good for the
    jihadi movement. As Naji argues, it rallies the locals behind the movement,
    drains the United States of resources, and puts pressure on the regimes that
    are allied with the U.S. Conversely, it is bad for the jihadi movement when
    the United States operates clandestinely or through proxies, whether they
    be local regimes, tribes, or ethnic minorities—jihadis have nothing to rally
    the public against and will be seen as fighting their own people.
    The United States should avoid direct, large‐scale military action in the
    Middle East. If such fighting is necessary, it must be done through proxies
    whenever possible. Buying off tribal leaders, as Naji advocates, may be
    effective in some regions.


    Their findings
    and conclusions are amazing. Directly opposite of what the neocon handlers of Bush proposed.


  336. Mugsy says:

    Listening to Fudd, it becomes more and more apparent that “Conservativism” is a mental illness.


  337. Zooey says:

    LIEberman,

    YOu cn sleep when you’re dead. The Senate has a job to do!

    A train went by, and I can see I didn’t miss a damn thing….


  338. Grace says:

    They never want to acknowledge the disconnect. Let’s see Al Qaeda now in Iraq is most likely to attack us here. Let’s not talk about the failed policies of who(????) that brought this about.


  339. Zooey says:

    Their findings and conclusions are amazing. Directly opposite of what the neocon handlers of Bush proposed.
    Comment by Tim

    I’ve got that bookmarked. I’ll read it when the Senate stops making me laugh and cry.


  340. Tim says:

    I’m all for diplomacy with Iran

    He’s a freaking LIAR!


  341. Grace says:

    A new method of torture–send Lieberman to talk at them.


  342. Tim says:

    I’ll read it when the Senate stops making me laugh and cry.

    Gotcha, Zooey.


  343. Zooey says:

    Arrrrggghh!! Shut up, LIEberman!


  344. Zooey says:

    Sherrod Brown! What does that sign say….?

    Heh.


  345. Tim says:

    The intensity of Brown is beautiful!


  346. Egreggious says:

    The intensity of Brown is beautiful!

    Comment by Tim — July 17, 2007 @ 10:56 pm

    I’m a Purple man myself.


  347. Tim says:

    They never want to acknowledge the disconnect. Let’s see Al Qaeda now in Iraq is most likely to attack us here. Let’s not talk about the failed policies of who(????) that brought this about.

    Excellent point, Grace. To sum it up in one word: ‘Emboldened’


  348. Zooey says:

    I’m a Purple man myself.
    Comment by Egreggious

    You should start your own group — The Purple Man Group. :D


  349. Tim says:

    I’m a Purple man myself.

    Egreggious, by “purple”, do you mean ‘moderate’? I just want clarification. ;)


  350. Zooey says:

    Brown has done a lot of research. I wish he’d read his notes before his speech.

    Oh god, I’m hooked on this thing. I’ll be up all night….


  351. Mugsy says:

    I would’ve liked to have heard Brown respond to some of the false assumptions Fudd made.


  352. Egreggious says:

    Egreggious, by “purple”, do you mean ‘moderate’?

    Comment by Tim — July 17, 2007 @ 11:05 pm

    Moderate?

    I do nothing in moderation.

    *Hic!*


  353. willyloman says:

    I think she’s had one or two too many.


  354. Mugsy says:

    Was Collins present when Alexander wasted 20 minutes praising the ISG Report???


  355. Grace says:

    What is this “yananomous” thing Collins speaks of?


  356. willyloman says:

    I think Collins is a bit tipsy.


  357. Zooey says:

    I’m having a craving for banana cream pie…..


  358. Zooey says:

    Or a banana daquiri….


  359. willyloman says:

    It reminds me of an old Beatles video with a submarine.


  360. Tim says:

    Moderate?

    I do nothing in moderation.

    *Hic!*

    LOL


  361. Zooey says:

    I wonder how many banana slugs she slaughtered for that suit?


  362. Egreggious says:

    Yellow! I thought that was the Dem’s color! :D


  363. Tim says:

    Uh oh, Bush. Sounds like Collins finally pulled her head out of your ass.


  364. willyloman says:

    oh…my…god….she’s…one…..of………the……!!


  365. willyloman says:

    ………………….BEE PEOPLE!!!!!!!…………..


  366. Zooey says:

    Moderate?
    I do nothing in moderation.
    *Hic!*
    Comment by Egreggious

    What are we drinking this evening? :D


  367. Grace says:

    And they keep saying the Dems are yellow…


  368. Zooey says:

    I’m sorry, I can’t concentrate on anything she’s saying….


  369. Zooey says:

    She’s offering to “do it?”


  370. willyloman says:

    That pants suit makes me want to pollenate her.


  371. Mugsy says:

    Oh goodie, time to vote! You heard her! The Republicans are NOT blocking the vote!


  372. Tim says:

    Sounds like Collins finally pulled her head out of your ass.

    My bad. She’s up for re-election–which explains her speaking out of both sides of her mouth.


  373. Grace says:

    I think she used to be my Sunday School teacher.


  374. willyloman says:

    She sounds like that guy at the end of the Matrix in the room with all the tvs


  375. willyloman says:

    Her sing-song cadence and her suit are hypnotizing me.


  376. Egreggious says:

    What are we drinking this evening? :D

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 11:14 pm

    I can no longer make out the label on the bottle.


  377. Grace says:

    “The dawn of a new approach”–is that like getting ready to get ready?


  378. Tim says:

    What is it with these Republicans holding up the ISG?


  379. Egreggious says:

    What if she puts all the Republicans to sleep? Will the filibuster be over?


  380. Zooey says:

    I can no longer make out the label on the bottle.
    Comment by Egreggious

    I’d let you borrow my glasses, but then my typing would get worse.


  381. Egreggious says:

    I’d let you borrow my glasses, but then my typing would get worse.

    Comment by Zooey — July 17, 2007 @ 11:23 pm

    I’m way beyond glasses at this point (in two senses).


  382. Tim says:

    Hey Zooey, you already know that when I drink alone, I drink all by myself.


  383. Tim says:

    Hey Menendez, let’s lose the verbal punctuation, k?


  384. Zooey says:

    I like Menendez using the Repukes own term “up or down vote.”


  385. Mugsy says:

    They need a guy in the back of the room flipping numbers on a post like they do on football sidelines, only this count goes up every hour counting another caulty in Iraq while this debate goes on.


  386. Zooey says:

    Hey Zooey, you already know that when I drink alone, I drink all by myself.
    Comment by Tim

    I know that?

    It does make sense….


  387. Grace says:

    That’s a great idea, Mugsy. Perfect visual aid for this.

    I keep wondering where Cheney might be hiding out for this. Behind a potted plant in the cloakroom?


  388. Pat Sharp says:

    Hey! I got fed up with all the early election crap, & Paris Hilton! & put Drect TV on pause till fall…….now I can’ t watch cspan!
    Forgetabout the pants suit. ( DId I guess right she’s wearing a yellow pants suit?) Did Collins actually go over with Snowe?
    Yes she is up for election again against tough opposition, Tom Allen; very popular Congressman, who keeps a low profile but casts the right ( correct ) votes! I’ve been calling her office and screaming IMPEACH for 4 years now!
    R U Cognizant


  389. Tim says:

    I know that?

    It does make sense….

    Comment by Zooey

    Of course you do. Remember friend Jack? I’m thinking of introducing him to George…Thorogood.


  390. Egreggious says:

    Remember friend Jack? I’m thinking of introducing him to George…Thorogood.

    Comment by Tim — July 17, 2007 @ 11:48 pm

    Three’s company.


  391. Zooey says:

    Heh. George Thorogood!

    My best friend went to see a Throgood concert in Idaho recently, and and home with a t-shirt depicting a dog doing something very rude to a cat. :D


  392. Tim says:

    Break out the handcuffs..quorum call!


  393. Zooey says:

    Git yer asses in here, ya punks!


  394. Tim says:

  395. Zooey says:

    When do they put on their jammies?


  396. Tim says:

    Git yer asses in here, ya punks!

    Comment by Zooey

    Where’s Vitter?…it’s getting late and the ladies of the night are on the prowl.


  397. Egreggious says:

    Just before the pillow fight!


  398. Mugsy says:

    I stepped away for a moment. What are they voting on?


  399. Jeremy says:

    Who should be drug back into the senate in cuffs and leg irons, I think. ;)


  400. Tim says:

    Vitter’s is there. Did I just hear him voting ‘Yeah’?


  401. willyloman says:

    Vitter’s is there. Did I just hear him voting ‘Yeah’?

    Comment by Tim — July 18, 2007

    He thought they were asking if anyone wanted an escort service.


  402. Tim says:

    He thought they were asking if anyone wanted an escort service.

    Comment by willyloman

    LOL. That’s an affirmative.


  403. Zooey says:

    Vitter: Hey y’all, let’s vote on the amendment, but first THE WHORES!

    Apologies to The Kids in the Hall


  404. Tim says:

    Notice how they’re all bunching up. We’re about to see the Senate version of UFC 75.


  405. Zooey says:

    Just before the pillow fight!
    Comment by Egreggious

    I’ll slip a brick into the pillows before they head over to my Senators.


  406. Zooey says:

    Notice how they’re all bunching up. We’re about to see the Senate version of UFC 75.
    Comment by Tim

    Norm Coleman’s dad would whup ‘em all….


  407. Grace says:

    What’re they doing? Trying to buy time for their sleeping buddies? Haven’t they ever pulled an all-nighter before? Wimps.


  408. Tim says:

    While the Republican senators continue with their heads up Bush’s ass..let’s reminisce about days gone by…when you couldn’t even see their shoulders.


  409. Zooey says:

    Arrrggghhh!! Katrina!


  410. Tim says:

  411. Zooey says:

    Harry Reid! Keeping them up all night! Woo hoo!


  412. Tim says:

    YES!!! Listen to Reid.


  413. Zooey says:

    Wimps!

    No more procedural votes before 5 am.


  414. Zooey says:

    A grown man named Johnny….

    Oy.


  415. Zooey says:

    Beanie Baby soldier.

    Good god. We don’t want him to have died in vain…….so make sure more troops die!!


  416. Grace says:

    I’m afraid Lucy’s still in shock from her son’s death. I hate that reasoning. Let’s have more deaths so the ones so far haven’t been in vain. When is the limit reached? 10,000 deaths? 100,000? 1,000,000? More?


  417. Zooey says:

    We owe it Lucy Harris to make sure thousands more troops die.


  418. Tim says:

    Wimps!

    No more procedural votes before 5 am.

    Comment by Zooey

    Calm down, Zooey. This is exactly what the Democrats want.


  419. Zooey says:

    Calm down, Zooey. This is exactly what the Democrats want.
    Comment by Tim

    Ok. Taking a break. Be back in a bit. :)


  420. Tim says:

    What do Republicans not understand? They want to conflate WWII with the war in Iraq. They would have the America people believe that we’re fighting the same type of enemy that we did in Germany. They think that we can kick down doors and the enemy will be there, easily killed, and we move on to the next Iraqi home, eliminating our problems..door by door…disgarding the fact that we’re fighting an enemy that are trained in guerrilla warfare. And what about those homes that that we kick down that don’t have insurgents inside? Well, those people become the very insurgent that we’re fighting against.

    It’s obvious that that the al Quada, and insurgents, have the upper hand.

    Insane!


  421. Zooey says:

    Coburn is a moron!

    It’s the same crap!!


  422. Grace says:

    Well put, Tim. They totally gut Intelligence and don’t put the Homeland Security dollars where they should go, all the while they try to convince us all that brute force is the only way to go. Pathetic. They’re not interested in protecting anyone but themselves.


  423. Tim says:

    Hell yeah! Senator Harkin. Make these POS Republicans relive the nighmare that they started…and then continued.


  424. Zooey says:

    Oy, my son wants to watch Doctor Who. Keep me posted!


  425. Tim says:

    Enjoy that 12 yrs. of majority you had, cons. You were given the chance to prove that you’re better at defending America.

    And while you’re at it…think about the 40 yrs. that Democrats had control of Congress before 1994 and the very possiblity that America will see it again.

    Good riddance, plutocratic warmongerers!


  426. Grace says:

    Apparently both Diane Sawyer and Fred Barnes told their viewers today that it was the Dems who were filibustering. Classic! Dear ol’ Barnes said Reid was filibustering his own bill!


  427. Zooey says:

    Dear ol’ Barnes said Reid was filibustering his own bill!
    Comment by Grace

    The sad thing is, there will be some idiot saying that here tomorrow.


  428. Zooey says:

    And while you’re at it…think about the 40 yrs. that Democrats had control of Congress before 1994 and the very possiblity that America will see it again.
    Good riddance, plutocratic warmongerers!
    Comment by Tim

    It might take that long to fix all the damage they did…


  429. Tim says:

    As I listen to Senator Harkin read letters from the heartland, I see the opposite effect of the “anti-war” crowd as it was during the Vietnam war.

    This war-and the people against it- are the same as those of the Vietnam era. We’ve just became more progressive.


  430. Egreggious says:

    Apparently both Diane Sawyer and Fred Barnes told their viewers today that it was the Dems who were filibustering. Classic! Dear ol’ Barnes said Reid was filibustering his own bill!

    Comment by Grace — July 18, 2007 @ 1:21 am

    And there will be no retraction or correction, of course.


  431. Zooey says:

    We need to get our asses out on the streets on a more consistent basis — like those during the VeitNam War.


  432. Zooey says:

    And there will be no retraction or correction, of course.
    Comment by Egreggious

    They’ll probably repeat it!


  433. Tim says:

    After reading what I posted, it looks like I contradicted myself.

    If anyone sees the same, or want clarification, let me know…

    …afterall, I drink all by myself..eh, Zooey?


  434. Tim says:

    Ohhh, it’s Fright Night..with your host tonight…Senator Thune.


  435. Grace says:

    They’ll probably repeat it!

    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007 @ 1:35 am

    They probably don’t need to repeat. I don’t think their listeners like to use their brain power more than once on a subject.


  436. Grace says:

    Does it cross Thune’s “mind” that they might not be “once again debating” if they were doing the right thing in the first place?


  437. Zooey says:

    …afterall, I drink all by myself..eh, Zooey?
    Comment by Tim

    Pickled Egg is drinking by himself as well. You’re drinking alone together!

    Don’t think about that too much…..you might barf.


  438. Tim says:

    Does it cross Thune’s “mind” that they might not be “once again debating” if they were doing the right thing in the first place?

    Grace, it’s all about Republicans scrambling in their attempt to ‘right’ what they knew was ‘rubberstamped’ as wrong.

    And I know you know that.


  439. Tim says:

    Pickled Egg is drinking by himself as well. You’re drinking alone together!

    Which was Thorogood’s meaning.

    Hey, we may be drunks(not really), but at least we’re able to admit it…unlike some dry drunk that I know of.


  440. Tim says:

    Yeah McCain, they might be secure today, but what about the rest of Iraq?

    How stupid does he think the American people are?


  441. Zooey says:

    Hey, tonight’s a good night for a little bit of a buzz….


  442. Zooey says:

    Pretty stupid! Like him!


  443. Tim says:

    Listen to Thune and McCain having a conversation!

    Put an end to it!


  444. Grace says:

    Grace, it’s all about Republicans scrambling in their attempt to ‘right’ what they knew was ‘rubberstamped’ as wrong.

    And I know you know that.

    Comment by Tim

    I know–I keep hoping they’ll give up on being creeps.


  445. Tim says:

    Senator Webb!!!!!

    YESS!!!!!!!


  446. Grace says:

    Daily Show’s on–let me know if anything exciting starts happening on the Senate floor.


  447. Egreggious says:

    Pickled Egg. Filibuster. Pickled Egg. Filibuster. Pickled Egg.


  448. Zooey says:

    Pickled Egg. Filibuster. Pickled Egg. Filibuster. Pickled Egg.
    Comment by Egreggious

    Heh. You’ll make yourself dizzy….

    What’s happening with Webb? My son hijacked the tee vee.


  449. Tim says:

    Senator Webb made his poiint. We need to watch this brave and smart man. He’s not about to take the bs from Republicans who even try to bring the militrary into the debate as a prop for their failed rubberstamp of Bush doing the same.


  450. Zooey says:

    I thought Webb had so much class the other day when he was cleaning Graham’s clock. Didn’t once mention that his own son is in Iraq right now.


  451. Tim says:

    Listen to Senator Cantwell. She’s exposing the real reason we’re in Iraq.

    Damn!


  452. Tim says:

    Didn’t once mention that his own son is in Iraq right now.

    Excellent point, Zooey. The fact that he didn’t have to says much.


  453. Grace says:

    Cantwell needs to be redeeming herself. You never know where she’s gonna land with her votes. She’s on pretty shaky ground with her constituents.


  454. Tim says:

    Listen to our Democratkc senators. They’re exposing every point, even though subtlely, of how the war in Iraq was not what Bush and his handlers claimed.

    I’m feeling proud about now. How ’bout you?


  455. Tim says:

    Slow down, Senator Snowe.


  456. Zooey says:

    Very proud of the Dems! They need to keep up the good work!


  457. Grace says:

    I’m feeling proud about now. How ’bout you?

    Comment by Tim — July 18, 2007 @ 2:21 am

    Definitely. There doesn’t seem to be quite the sleaze factor–the “I’m smarter than you and I’ll decide” attitude.


  458. Tim says:

    Tonight has made apparent that we cannot allow Republicans to ‘own’ America’s security.


  459. Zooey says:

    This thread is nice. The other filibuster thread is hip deep in troll poop.


  460. Tim says:

    The other filibuster thread is hip deep in troll poop.

    Where? Let me at ‘em!


  461. Grace says:

    I’m so glad Gordon Smith has seen the light!


  462. Egreggious says:

    I’m so glad Gordon Smith has seen the light!

    Comment by Grace — July 18, 2007 @ 2:36 am

    Did I miss him?


  463. seek a 12 step program. says:

    Is that Zooey poster a drunk or what?
    Is he/she here all the time, or does he/she have some other interests?


  464. Tim says:

    Senator Snowe is finally melting into what she wants to say….without the drama.


  465. Egreggious says:

    I can drink Zooey under the table anytime.

    As a matter of fact, we’re under the table now.


  466. Egreggious says:

  467. Grace says:

    No, you didn’t miss him, Egreggious. I just saw that he’s gonna vote with us.
    How do the repubs look when you’re pickled? Any better? I doubt that they sound any better.


  468. Tim says:

    Is that Zooey poster a drunk or what?
    Is he/she here all the time, or does he/she have some other interests?

    Comment by seek a 12 step program.

    Why do you ask..or for that matter, care? Looking for clients? Or are you a troll?


  469. Zooey says:

    Where? Let me at ‘em!
    Comment by Tim

    Top thread. Get ‘em!


  470. Zooey says:

    I can drink Zooey under the table anytime.
    As a matter of fact, we’re under the table now.
    Comment by Egreggious

    Nice under the table, Egg. Wanna tic tac?


  471. Tim says:

    Before this gets out of hand…PLEASE…ignore 12 step. He/she/it is trying to throw us off.

    Don’t be fooled.


  472. Zooey says:

    Comment by seek a 12 step program. — July 18, 2007 @ 2:37 am

    Piss off, Flaco, you pathetic limpdick.


  473. Tim says:

    Zooey…don’t be pulled into the troll trap.


  474. Zooey says:

    Zooey…don’t be pulled into the troll trap.
    Comment by Tim

    No worries, Tim. Flaco couldn’t pull me anywhere. :)


  475. Tim says:

    Zooey, read what I said above…Don’t be pulled into the troll trap.


  476. Tim says:

    Sorry for the repeat post, Zooey. It didn’t look like my first one went through so I repeated.


  477. Egreggious says:

    Nice under the table, Egg. Wanna tic tac?

    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007 @ 2:43 am

    I just wanna know what that is on top of the table.

    Oh. I see.

    It’s impeachment!


  478. Tim says:

    Where were we..ah yes..Snowe is speaking..and laying it down to the rubberstampers..


  479. Egreggious says:

    I need some pet names for McCain.


  480. Grace says:

    McCain seems lost. How did that happen?
    Oops. he just had a burst of energy. Dexedrine suddenly kicked in.


  481. Tim says:

    McCain is feeling his oats tonight. Well, I guess I would to if all I had was 700k in the bank- compared to 34 million of Giuliani.

    Get your rocks off, McCain.


  482. Zooey says:

    It’s impeachment!
    Comment by Egreggious

    Call Nancy!


  483. Zooey says:

    I need some pet names for McCain.
    Comment by Egreggious

    McCranky
    McJowly
    McWhore
    McButtonYourJacket


  484. Tim says:

    I know of an expert that does!!!! Actually, two.


  485. Tim says:

    McCain is desperate. I almost feel sorry for him………….

    ……….NOT!


  486. seek a 12 step program. says:

    This place is full of no life drunks.
    You’re sick.


  487. Egreggious says:

    I know of an expert that does!!!! Actually, two.

    Comment by Tim — July 18, 2007 @ 2:57 am

    Why didn’ you tell me that link ws a PDF?

    Damn computer!


  488. Tim says:

    Please, DON’T REPLY to 12 step.


  489. Egreggious says:

    Drinking is the only way I can make it through the Bush years.

    It’s impeachmet or my liver!


  490. Egreggious says:

    Sorry, Tim. I’ll stop.


  491. Tim says:

    Why didn’ you tell me that link ws a PDF?

    Damn computer!

    Comment by Egreggious

    Egreggious, I posted the same link before and warned people here that it was PDF. As a matter fact, I apologized that the other link I posted with it, which was supposed to be in HTML, but it didn’t take. I tried.

    I’m sorry that your puter doesn’t have ADOBE reader, or is incapable of handling a PDF, but your predicament was unintentional on my part.

    If you want to read it in HTML, be assured that you can here.


  492. Zooey says:

    It’s impeachmet or my liver!
    Comment by Egreggious

    I’m hoping for impeachment. I hate liver.


  493. Egreggious says:

    All is forgiven, Tim.

    Filibusters make me feel generous.


  494. Tim says:

    Egreggious, did the link work for you?


  495. Grace says:

    Someone’s thinking about what the people want? Way to go Stabenow! I didn’t think they knew we were out here anymore. Oh wait…it’s getting closer to election time. We’re becoming visible again!?


  496. Zooey says:

    Let’s get busy people!!

    The other filibuster thread just made it to 1000 comments!


  497. Zooey says:

  498. Egreggious says:

    The other thread had trolls!

    No fair!


  499. Grace says:

    The other filibuster thread just made it to 1000 comments!
    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007

    What a difference trolls make!


  500. Egreggious says:

    Tim, it worked!

    I bookmarked it and will read it tomorrow.

    I can’t deal with three syllable words right now.

    Thanks!


  501. Tim says:

    …it’s getting closer to election time. We’re becoming visible again!?

    Grace, let’s hope that those on Capitol Hill have finally realized that there are more to America than corporations that donate to campaigns…

    Thank you internet….and more importantly, the blogosphere, such as Think Progress!


  502. Tim says:

    Oh wait…it’s getting closer to election time. We’re becoming visible again!?

    We can thank the blogosphere for that, Grace…in particular, Think Progress!


  503. Grace says:

    Damn right, Tim. Finding out like-minded people exist makes one stronger. What’s the opposite of kryptonite?


  504. Tim says:

    Sorry again. It looked like my reply wasn’t going to go through. I need to be more patient. I want the software that’s used here to work faster.

    I know..I’ll lay off with my replies and listen more.(gonna be hard for me to do)


  505. Grace says:

    Uhhh, I think Sessions is “overlooking” that several generals have spoken but were urged to resign when they didn’t speak “rightly”. Petraus may be about to go the way of those before him too. Choose a general to listen to and stick with him, for heaven’s sake.


  506. Tim says:

    What’s the opposite of kryptonite?

    Easy, Progressivism!

    But you knew that, didn’t you, Grace? ;)


  507. Zooey says:

    The other thread had trolls!
    No fair!
    Comment by Egreggious

    That’s a poor excuse.


  508. Zooey says:

    Thank you internet….and more importantly, the blogosphere, such as Think Progress!
    Comment by Tim

    It’s a big mistake for anyone to dismiss the blogosphere.


  509. Zooey says:

    Somebody stick an icepick in my ear — Sessions!! Arrggghhhh!!


  510. Egreggious says:

    It’s a big mistake for anyone to dismiss the blogosphere.

    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007 @ 3:44 am

    I wish a few trolls would dismiss the blogosphere.


  511. Egreggious says:

    Condi, I need an icepick!


  512. Tim says:

    Read you lines, Senator Sessions, just like the good robot that you are.


  513. Tim says:

    I wish a few trolls would dismiss the blogosphere.

    Ignore them, Egreggious. To do otherwise, enables them.


  514. Grace says:

    Durbin had to wake himself up after Sessions was finished!


  515. Zooey says:

    Durbin had to wake himself up after Sessions was finished!
    Comment by Grace

    I had to call 911….


  516. Grace says:

    I had to call 911….

    Comment by Zooey

    You remembered there was such a thing as a phone after listening to that!? You’re waaay ahead of me.


  517. Tim says:

    Durbin had to wake himself up after Sessions was finished!

    Comment by Grace

    LMAO. I love the sense of humor that my fellow progressives have.


  518. Zooey says:

    Egg, I found out what happened last night that caused all the cop cars to show up around here.

    Stupid white boy got himself threatened by some gangbangers he was hanging with, so he called the cops to cover him while he moved out. Unbe-frickin’-lievable.

    Iwonder if they would have been willing to give such cover to one of my son’s brown neighbors?


  519. Zooey says:

    Why are these two whiny Rs blabbing back and forth?

    Who is the next Dem?


  520. Tim says:

    Senator Sessions(said with reservance), although I support the Marines, it wasn’t them that calmed the an Albar province. It was the Iraqi’s that did it- which gives credence to what Democrats want…..get the hell out and force the Iraqi people to fight AND die for their own country!


  521. Egreggious says:

    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007 @ 3:54 am

    Sorry you had to experence that while you were here.

    Life in the BIG city, I guess.


  522. Egreggious says:

    Why are these two whiny Rs blabbing back and forth?

    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007 @ 3:55 am

    But one of them is a Maverick!


  523. Grace says:

    Was this dance they’re doing now orchestrated beforehand? It seems like they must have agreed McCain would bring out his visual aids and they would interrupt him with questions that exhibit their personal experiences in Iraq.


  524. Tim says:

    Ah shit, Senator Coleman, go to the cloakroom and smoke another doob, k?


  525. Egreggious says:

    … McCain would bring out his visual aids …

    Comment by Grace — July 18, 2007 @ 4:00 am

    I thought that was a goiter.


  526. Grace says:

    Oh, I almost forgot all about Coleman’s high school picture. Thanks for the reminder, Tim. I needed a good laugh in the midst of McCainspeak.


  527. Tim says:

    But, but Grace..McCain was forced to bring his dog and pony show to the floor of the Senate because of that mean ol Reid. Besides, filights to and from the Green Zone have been delayed. They were short of kevlar vests.


  528. Zooey says:

    Sorry you had to experence that while you were here.
    Life in the BIG city, I guess.
    Comment by Egreggious

    You should have seen me downtown on Saturday. I’m craning my neck around looking at all the tall buildings like a dang goob. Heh.


  529. Grace says:

    I thought that was a goiter.

    Comment by Egreggious — July 18, 2007

    Oh God. I’m sitting here trying not to laugh so hard that I’ll wake my husband. Not really succeeding though.


  530. Zooey says:

    I thought that was a goiter.
    Comment by Egreggious

    He’s getting an early start on storing nuts for winter.


  531. Zooey says:

    His head is already full….


  532. Grace says:

    That is serious, Tim. A shortage of kevlar vests! What will he do?
    When he was in Iraq, how did he get any info thru that thick…helmet?


  533. Egreggious says:

    You should have seen me downtown on Saturday. I’m craning my neck around looking at all the tall buildings like a dang goob. Heh.

    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007 @ 4:07 am

    I do the same thing anytime I visit another city. Some of the buildings are quite awesome.


  534. Egreggious says:

  535. Egreggious says:

    His head is already full….

    Comment by Zooey — July 18, 2007 @ 4:09 am

    No need to finish that sentence.

    [Kind of like Scooter]


  536. Tim says:

    OK, Senator Clinton..this is your shot. Are you a hawk?


  537. Grace says:

    Are those Hillary’s jammies? She seems to be talking in her sleep.


  538. Zooey says:

    No need to finish that sentence.
    [Kind of like Scooter]
    Comment by Egreggious

    Ok. McCain’s head is already full of nuts, and now he’s working on his cheeks. :)


  539. Zooey says:

    Oy….goodnight all. It was fun!


  540. Egreggious says:

    Goodnight, Zooey & Condi.

    I’m out of here too!


  541. Tim says:

    Senator Clinton, what was the answer you got from the Joint Chief?

    Give it up! You don’t get a slide for just asking. The American people want to know what you’re going to do after consulting with them.

    Sorry, I believe Senator Clinton is no better than Bush with her unasnwered questions that she has to know that the American people are asking!!!!

    She’s a hawk. Beware.


  542. Grace says:

    I’m getting real pleasure out of seeing our elected officials looking genuinely tired.


  543. Tim says:

    Night Zooey. I hope to cross paths with you another time.

    Take care, brother.


  544. Grace says:

    Tim–I agree about Clinton. She made me very nervous when she kept talking about Iran causing the biggest problem in Iraq.


  545. Tim says:

    Grace, I understand that Bush put anyone that replaces him in a difficult situation, but she can’t think that she should be allowed to dismiss the very poeple that are in tune with what’s going on in Iraq .

    She needs, along with any other candidate, Dem or Rep, to try and erase the the coverup that the people of America see, or connects to, the highest office of our government.

    This isn’t the time to give us the same political bs speeches that we’ve seen for the past 6 yrs.

    It’s time for change!


  546. Grace says:

    I definitely agree it’s time for a change–past time! I was in shock back in 2000 and now I don’t even have a good word for what I’m feeling. Trouble is, which of them has the guts to level? Hillary’s too firmly ensconced in corporate politics and I’m not sure any of them truely wants to be a public servant. That’s just thought of as being naive these days.



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