Comments on: Sen. Domenici expected to retire. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:57:17 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: judyinnm http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-2/#comment-4106630 judyinnm Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:23:31 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4106630 It's time to announce, but it sounds like he's going to spend the entire time congratulating himself for all his "accomplishments". Maybe he'll shut up by this time, next year... It’s time to announce, but it sounds like he’s going to spend the entire time congratulating himself for all his “accomplishments”. Maybe he’ll shut up by this time, next year…

]]> By: judyinnm http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-2/#comment-4106332 judyinnm Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:10:27 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4106332 #42 & 43 - You don't see Bingaman in the "Yea" column for Feingold-Reid, today... #42 & 43 – You don’t see Bingaman in the “Yea” column for Feingold-Reid, today…

]]> By: makuyk00 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-2/#comment-4105848 makuyk00 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:46:10 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105848 With Senator Domenici set to describe how a <a href="http://indigentahole.blogspot.com/2007/10/domenici-cites-disease-as-reason-for.html" rel="nofollow">serious disease</a> contributed to his pending retirement, I think it will get much more difficult for folks to bash on the guy. Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration causes, "...emotional blunting and loss of insight. Other common features are disinhibition, neglect of personal hygiene, mental rigidity, perseverative behaviors, voracious appetite and hyperorality." This may explain his recent odd pajama-wearing behavior. Hell, the loss of insight and mental rigidity may account for his unyielding stance that global warming is a hoax. Either that, or he's a right-wing lunatic. It's debatable how much of his egregious partisanship was due to that, or the disease. With Senator Domenici set to describe how a serious disease contributed to his pending retirement, I think it will get much more difficult for folks to bash on the guy.

Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration causes, “…emotional blunting and loss of insight. Other common features are disinhibition, neglect of personal hygiene, mental rigidity, perseverative behaviors, voracious appetite and hyperorality.”

This may explain his recent odd pajama-wearing behavior. Hell, the loss of insight and mental rigidity may account for his unyielding stance that global warming is a hoax.

Either that, or he’s a right-wing lunatic. It’s debatable how much of his egregious partisanship was due to that, or the disease.

]]> By: Nevar http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-2/#comment-4105459 Nevar Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:45:41 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105459 Joy joy happy happy joy joy. I see a Senator Udall in the future. The sun is starting to come out again all over the land. Glynda is encouraging the munchkins, come out come out wherever you are. This could even be a two-fer if Leather, I mean Heather Wilson tries to run for the seat. She loses her congressional seat and the state joins the 21st century. Comment by misswildthing wildthing, I think I love you..... Joy joy happy happy joy joy. I see a Senator Udall in the future. The sun is starting to come out again all over the land. Glynda is encouraging the munchkins, come out come out wherever you are.

This could even be a two-fer if Leather, I mean Heather Wilson tries to run for the seat. She loses her congressional seat and the state joins the 21st century.

Comment by misswildthing

wildthing, I think I love you…..

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-2/#comment-4105372 missmolly Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:43:50 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105372 And the list gets updated: SENATORS UP IN 2008 Alexander, (R-TN) Allard, (R-CO) – not running Barrasso, (R-WY) Baucus, (D-MT) Biden, (D-DE) Chambliss, (R-GA) Cochran, (R-MS) Coleman, (R-MN) Collins, (R-ME) Cornyn, (R-TX) Craig, (R-ID) – not running Dole, (R-NC) Domenici, (R-NM) -- NOT RUNNING Durbin, (D-IL) Enzi, (R-WY) Graham, (R-SC) Hagel, (R-NE) – not running Harkin, (D-IA) Inhofe, (R-OK) Johnson, (D-SD) Kerry, (D-MA) Landrieu, (D-LA) Lautenberg, (D-NJ) Levin, (D-MI) McConnell, (R-KY) Pryor, (D-AR) Reed, (D-RI) Roberts, (R-KS) Rockefeller, (D-WV) Sessions, (R-AL) Smith, (R-OR) Stevens, (R-AK) Sununu, (R-NH) Warner, (R-VA) – not running And the list gets updated:

SENATORS UP IN 2008
Alexander, (R-TN)
Allard, (R-CO) – not running
Barrasso, (R-WY)
Baucus, (D-MT)
Biden, (D-DE)
Chambliss, (R-GA)
Cochran, (R-MS)
Coleman, (R-MN)
Collins, (R-ME)
Cornyn, (R-TX)
Craig, (R-ID) – not running
Dole, (R-NC)
Domenici, (R-NM) — NOT RUNNING
Durbin, (D-IL)
Enzi, (R-WY)
Graham, (R-SC)
Hagel, (R-NE) – not running
Harkin, (D-IA)
Inhofe, (R-OK)
Johnson, (D-SD)
Kerry, (D-MA)
Landrieu, (D-LA)
Lautenberg, (D-NJ)
Levin, (D-MI)
McConnell, (R-KY)
Pryor, (D-AR)
Reed, (D-RI)
Roberts, (R-KS)
Rockefeller, (D-WV)
Sessions, (R-AL)
Smith, (R-OR)
Stevens, (R-AK)
Sununu, (R-NH)
Warner, (R-VA) – not running

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-2/#comment-4105371 missmolly Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:41:50 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105371 Ten bucks says, the minute Bush’s term as president ends, the ranch in texas gets sold. Comment by Krazny — October 3, 2007 @ 5:19 pm Along with Fred Thompson's red pickup truck. Ten bucks says, the minute Bush’s term as president ends, the ranch in texas gets sold.

Comment by Krazny — October 3, 2007 @ 5:19 pm

Along with Fred Thompson’s red pickup truck.

]]> By: Beyonce Welch http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4105346 Beyonce Welch Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:05:23 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105346 Hooray ! I hope that his Senate seat is won in 2008 by a Liberal Demcrat with courage. Hooray ! I hope that his Senate seat is won in 2008 by a Liberal Demcrat with courage.

]]> By: Jim http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4105321 Jim Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:05:38 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105321 This means we'll be rid of one of the most senile and corrupt members of the Senate. This is great news, no matter how you slice it. It's kind of sad, though, that Senator Domenici will no longing be walking the halls of the Senate in his jammies. That was kind of endearing, in the same way that my crazy uncle Frank is endearing. This means we’ll be rid of one of the most senile and corrupt members of the Senate. This is great news, no matter how you slice it. It’s kind of sad, though, that Senator Domenici will no longing be walking the halls of the Senate in his jammies. That was kind of endearing, in the same way that my crazy uncle Frank is endearing.

]]> By: misswildthing http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4105316 misswildthing Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:57:48 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105316 Joy joy happy happy joy joy. I see a Senator Udall in the future. The sun is starting to come out again all over the land. Glynda is encouraging the munchkins, come out come out wherever you are. This could even be a two-fer if Leather, I mean Heather Wilson tries to run for the seat. She loses her congressional seat and the state joins the 21st century. Joy joy happy happy joy joy. I see a Senator Udall in the future. The sun is starting to come out again all over the land. Glynda is encouraging the munchkins, come out come out wherever you are.

This could even be a two-fer if Leather, I mean Heather Wilson tries to run for the seat. She loses her congressional seat and the state joins the 21st century.

]]> By: tomazulob http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4105169 tomazulob Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:17:13 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105169 This is an important fall. This criminal was allowed the arrogance of absolute power by the Republican crime family until they got sloppy. Granted, he wasn't convicted like he should have been, but he will leave in disgrace. That's about as good as we can hope for with the political climate we have now. This is an important fall. This criminal was allowed the arrogance of absolute power by the Republican crime family until they got sloppy. Granted, he wasn’t convicted like he should have been, but he will leave in disgrace. That’s about as good as we can hope for with the political climate we have now.

]]> By: TRDaggett http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4105156 TRDaggett Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:41:31 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105156 ...rats jumping off a sinking ship. …rats jumping off a sinking ship.

]]> By: bilbobaggins http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4105066 bilbobaggins Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:35:51 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105066 I suspect that Ted Stevens is going to find a need to retire soon. They all think if they retire, maybe no one will care about all their misdeeds. Besides, all these creeps know there is no way they will ever be reelected. I suspect that Ted Stevens is going to find a need to retire soon. They all think if they retire, maybe no one will care about all their misdeeds. Besides, all these creeps know there is no way they will ever be reelected.

]]> By: Nevar http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4105014 Nevar Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:00:32 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4105014 Senator Jeff Bingaman has consistently cast intelligent votes. While sometimes appearing to take one side or the other, he tends to remain above the partisan fray. He is a sensible and compassionate legislator. As far as Valerie Wilson goes, it would be very helpful to have a savvy and stalwart figure such as she in the Senate. Senator Jeff Bingaman has consistently cast intelligent votes.
While sometimes appearing to take one side or the other, he tends to remain above the partisan fray.
He is a sensible and compassionate legislator.
As far as Valerie Wilson goes, it would be very helpful to have a savvy and stalwart figure such as she in the Senate.

]]> By: hterrya http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4104833 hterrya Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:42:36 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4104833 In defense of Bingaman: He voted AGAINST the invasion of Iraq. Granted, a vote FOR Roberts is not a good sign, but he didn't vote for the MoveOn.org fiasco nor for the LIEberman-Kyle ammendment, so far as I remember. In defense of Bingaman: He voted AGAINST the invasion of Iraq. Granted, a vote FOR Roberts is not a good sign, but he didn’t vote for the MoveOn.org fiasco nor for the LIEberman-Kyle ammendment, so far as I remember.

]]> By: dixie blood http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4104820 dixie blood Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:39:14 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4104820 <b>Don't let the hit you where good Lord split you!!! Now, get!! Never come back except in a box!!!</b> Don’t let the hit you where good Lord split you!!!

Now, get!! Never come back except in a box!!!

]]> By: Lear http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4104809 Lear Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:35:52 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4104809 <em>#37 Heather Wilson, anyone?</em> What about <strong>Valarie Plame Wilson</strong>? Didn't she just move to New Mexico? What is the residency requirement to run for the senate from that state? #37 Heather Wilson, anyone?

What about Valarie Plame Wilson? Didn’t she just move to New Mexico? What is the residency requirement to run for the senate from that state?

]]> By: APEC not OPEC http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4104713 APEC not OPEC Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:00:15 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4104713 "Uh, Uh, Uh, Another one bites the dust. And another ones gone. And another ones gone. Another one bites the dust." “Uh, Uh, Uh, Another one bites the dust. And another ones gone. And another ones gone. Another one bites the dust.”

]]> By: Nevar http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4104638 Nevar Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:36:51 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4104638 Heather Wilson, anyone? Comment by judyinnm — October 3, 2007 @ 6:34 pm Ha hahahahahahahahahaha!! In your shallow little dreams, she will go down the same drain as Domenici when this is all said and done. ha hahahahahahahahah Heather Wilson, anyone?

Comment by judyinnm — October 3, 2007 @ 6:34 pm

Ha hahahahahahahahahaha!!
In your shallow little dreams, she will go down the same drain as Domenici when this is all said and done.

ha hahahahahahahahah

]]> By: judyinnm http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4104632 judyinnm Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:34:34 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4104632 Heather Wilson, anyone? Heather Wilson, anyone?

]]> By: Ret. Col. Jack Ripper http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/comment-page-1/#comment-4104619 Ret. Col. Jack Ripper Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:29:06 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/10/03/sen-domenici-expected-to-retire/#comment-4104619 I don't think there is any quid pro quo going on here. I think it's much more simple than that. Repubs can see the writing on the wall. They're through. They won't wield power in congress for a generation. Their movement is through. All periods of rampant unregulated capitalism lead to economic chaos and misery for the middle classes and these periods are ALWAYS followed by extended periods of progressive, liberal policy. They can't stop it, so they're just quitting now. Cowards. I don’t think there is any quid pro quo going on here. I think it’s much more simple than that. Repubs can see the writing on the wall. They’re through. They won’t wield power in congress for a generation. Their movement is through. All periods of rampant unregulated capitalism lead to economic chaos and misery for the middle classes and these periods are ALWAYS followed by extended periods of progressive, liberal policy. They can’t stop it, so they’re just quitting now. Cowards.

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