Burr drops his still-unexplained opposition to Duckworth nomination.
Burr drops his still-unexplained opposition to Duckworth nomination.
Last week, Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) announced that he was delaying the “nomination of Tammy Duckworth, an injured Iraq war helicopter pilot, to be an assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs.” Burr’s office claimed that the senator was simply “doing some due diligence…to ensure veterans have the best representation,” but would not disclose what that “due diligence” was. Now, however, Burr is ready to let Duckworth’s nomination go forward. MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reported last night:
MADDOW: Today, the senator’s office relented. Still not clear on what the “due diligence” was on a decorated helicopter pilot, double amputee, experienced veterans advocate, supported by all the veterans service organizations, and nationally known for her work. But it is done. At last.
Maddow noted, however, that this does not seem to signal “smoother sailing for the rest of the high-level nominations that are still stuck in the senate.” Watch it:
Contacted by ThinkProgress, Burr’s press secretary, David Ward, said that the senator was satisfied with Duckworth’s responses to a number of last-minute questions. Ward added that the senator is “looking forward to moving forward with [Duckworth's] nomination.”
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The Grand Old Party of NOpe.
Ms Duckworth is beyond qualified for this position.
Mr. Burr, not so much.
The Republic Party didn’t just get their hand in the cookie jar;
they took the whole damn bakery!
April 8th, 2009 at 9:54 amAs a member of the party of NO he was following party edict because he hasn`t an ounce of courage caompared what Ms. Duckworth and our other veterans and those who lost their lives in battle have to tell his RE-PUKE buddies to go to HELL.
April 8th, 2009 at 9:58 amI guess Burr had a moment of clarity and decided he’d better do the right thing! It must be hard being a part of the the Grand Old Party of No Nothing, Nonsense Politicking!
April 8th, 2009 at 9:59 amGOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! THEY DESERVE ALL OF OUR RESPECT!
April 8th, 2009 at 9:59 amStupid fcuking old white men.
Go into a closet and suck eggs.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:02 amWell, it is mighty nice of Senator Burr to allow this decorated, severely injured, intelligent, X-helicopter pilot to continue to serve the country she loves. Just mighty fine!
April 8th, 2009 at 10:05 amSnark.
Getting shot down in Iraq is not a qualification for any position.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:08 amHow convenient – now that he has waited until the two week recess – so his unnecessary stalling tactic gained an additional two weeks delay.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:08 amGen.Ripper,
April 8th, 2009 at 10:08 amIf you look at her resume` she has much more in qualifications than being a pilot in Iraq. Burr was being obstructionist for no reason other than party politics.
I guess the Fedealists, I mean Whigs, or rather, the Republicans pulled tehir heads out of tehir hinneys long enough to understand that voting against a wounded war hero probably wasn’t a good idea…
April 8th, 2009 at 10:11 amNo offense to Ms. Duckworth, but the fact that anyone would give enough of a crap who was appointed “assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs” just shows the out and out obstructionism of the red team of late.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:12 amWell the President of the United States nominated her. That is the ONLY actual qualification for the position.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:12 amThese guys are so much better at slowing down the wheels of government than they are at actually driving the thing. Permanent minority really suits them.
http://www.pufferfishblog.com/
April 8th, 2009 at 10:14 amBurr drops his still-unexplained opposition to Duckworth nomination.
– - Burr got confused, imagined his first name was Raymond, and figured Duckworth and her prosthetic legs were trying to horn in on his Ironsides persona.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:15 amMarie,
I’m sure that’s true. If you didn’t pick up what I was laying down, the whole “getting shot down in not a qualification” criticism was used against McCain by Obama’s crew during election season.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:18 amBurr’s office claimed that the senator was simply “doing some due diligence…to ensure veterans have the best representation,” but would not disclose what that “due diligence” was.
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Translation: Burr realized he’d picked the wrong target to wage his portion of the GOP war against President Obama. He needed to find somebody to block that would inspire others to get behind his opposition. Tammy Duckworth isn’t a person who would inspire a whole lot of opposition against her.
All we’re seeing now is Burr trying to backpedal as quietly and inconspicuously as he can.
BTW — Burr is up for re-election in 2010. If this is how he gets into the news, it’s going to be an uphill battle for him.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:18 amGetting shot down in Iraq is not a qualification for any position.
Funny, it didn’t seem to inhibit McCain, in fact, it’s all the Reichtwing bragged about for months.
Got stupid, or just “head-up-the-ass” syndrome, which makes it difficult to recall simple facts?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:19 amPresident Obama seems on the surface to be enjoying many of the “Presidential powers” that his predecessor relished in. May I suggest one of Bush’s favorite tools to President Obama, one that is legal and not un-Constitutional and quite effective…RECESS APPOINTMENTS! Is there an Easter recess coming up?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:20 amWhy do nutt-huggin, piss-sipping trolls hate the troops?
Why do nutt-huggin, piss-sipping trolls hate the troops?
Why do nutt-huggin, piss-sipping trolls hate the troops?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:21 amThose pesky qualification things. Sort of like running a horse farm or owning a baseball team. Now those are qualifications for high government posts. /snark
April 8th, 2009 at 10:21 amDNFP,
A little slow today, eh?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:21 amDanny Noonan Says:
Permanent minority really suits them.
Or – and I am just thinking out loud here – we could aim for extinction…
April 8th, 2009 at 10:22 amGen. Jack “P” Ripper Says:
If you didn’t pick up what I was laying down, the whole “getting shot down in not a qualification” criticism was used against McCain by Obama’s crew during election season.
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I’m sure everyone here picked it up. It was pointless when you made the comment and it’s pointless now. You’re not doing too well here are this morning, are you?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:22 am#&
Tammy Duckworth has done more than getting “shot down”. She was active in helping Illinois veterans. BTW, she is only going for assistant to the Director. I believe the Republicans touted the war record of one John McCain as a qualification for president.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:23 amUh oh…
Time to start flagging.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:23 amIn fact, McCain was such a dumba$$, not only was he shot down, taken hostage, and violated military code of conduct by singing like a little song-bird b*tch to his captors, he also crashed a trainer while in flight school.
If McCain was an independent or Democrat, the trolls would vilify him like no other.
FCUK OFF INBRED DIPSHIT TROLLS.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:24 amMommy needs her d o u c h e b a g back now that you’ve drank the contents…
Gen. Jack “P” Ripper Says
April 8th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Getting shot down in Iraq is not a qualification for any position.
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Nor is getting shot down or wounded in battle anywhere. That, all by itself, didn’t qualify John F. Kennedy, George H.W. Bush, John McCain, Max Cleland, Bob Dole, or Bob Kerrey for their positions in government.
Fortunately, Tammy Duckworth, like many of the gentlemen mentioned above, has plenty of other qualifications.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:25 amGen. Jack “P” Ripper Says:
The death of the GOP seems to have caused many piss-drinking trolls to go ballistic.
DELICIOUS.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:25 amoops My comment at #25 was directed to #7 General Ripper and not Marie. Sorry.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:25 amGen. Jack “P” Ripper Says:
If you didn’t pick up what I was laying down
Why would anyone want to pick up something a troll drops? Yick.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:25 amMr. P,
I repeat for your edification:
Stupid fcuking old white men.
Go into a closet and suck eggs.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:27 amDuck Hunter Says
April 8th, 2009 at 10:19 am
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Is this just a troll turd you dropped in this morning, or would you like to explain in a rational, adult manner why Ms. Duckworth is unqualified for the position she has been appointed to?
What you posted is pure drivel. Our regular trolls can do better than that.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:28 amDuck Kunter and General Jack Pricklicker: Ms. Duckworth has sacrificed more for her Country than either of you two idiots. Her experience more than qualifies her for the position in Veteran’s Affairs. You both seem very bitter that Senator Johnny McNeocon wasn’t elected POTUS. Is this the basis for your inanity or is there another reason why you both came here today to belittle this woman?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:31 ammisscoleopteramolly Says:
What you posted is pure drivel. Our regular trolls can do better than that.
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It must be spring… the permafrost melts and lord knows what will come boiling to the surface and take flight.
Then, there always is that ever-so-convenient “Flag for Abuse” tab, isn’t there?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:31 amGood Morning Duck Hunter:
Did you come by to play?
Duck Hunters aren’t afraid of dragonflies are they?
There might be some left over crow for you later.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:35 amFor Jack
April 8th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Baffling how a senator from North Carolina can be so out of touch with his constituents who I am guessing may be part military. It’s obvious to most the the Carolinas have the fair share of military personel. But numb nuts Burr walked right into their sights and they must have let him know how much of an ass…. he was. Bet this kills his reelection plans. Nd well it should.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:37 amI don’t recall anyone ever saying that it was.
She is qualified for other reasons.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:51 amEvidence suggests that, to a troll’s physiology, urine acts as an intoxicant.
More research is needed. Any volunteers?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:52 amSorry ralph. I lack the brain imaging equipment and beside I have too many project on myplate already…
April 8th, 2009 at 10:54 amEver get the feeling the Republicans held a closed door meeting and everyone had to draw a name from a hat as their target to block? And, just possibly, Burr really didn’t like his short straw?
Just a second…the feeling passed.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:55 amSee, folks, the key to dealing with a troll like this is to keep in mind what its purpose is.
It’s here simply to provoke, and its simplistic brain is capable of no more complex plan than to say the most outrageous things it can imagine.
It doesn’t believe what it’s posting; it simply wants to get progressives mad and see their faces turn red. Most of us outgrew that kind of amusement around age seven, but I don’t judge.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:56 amDuck Hunter Says:
Tammy gets no respect from Military people. She wasnt a good soldier anyway. Hence her missing legs. She’s nothing but an Islamist supporter.
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you’re an islamist supporter?
a terrorist jock strap?
well if you say so.
:)
April 8th, 2009 at 10:56 amDuck Hunter Says:
If your objective was to show what a classless punk and ignorant moron you are then GOOD JOB
April 8th, 2009 at 10:57 amI won’t even waste time with Duck Hunter, I just flagged him.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:57 amSorry, but I already know more than enough about trolls and their drinking habits.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:58 amGen. Jack “P” Ripper Says:
I’m sure that’s true. If you didn’t pick up what I was laying down, the whole “getting shot down in not a qualification” criticism was used against McCain by Obama’s crew during election season.
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Sure MORON but that was in an interview where the context made it relevant. YOU are just being a jerk and a troll.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:59 amDuck Hunter:
April 8th, 2009 at 11:00 amYou aren’t supposed to suck on the lead shot…
Gen. Jack “P” Ripper Says:
DNFP,
A little slow today, eh?
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A little stupid everyday arent ya ripper?
April 8th, 2009 at 11:00 amDuck Hunter Says:
YOU are a liar and a fool and nothing but an ignorant brainwashed troll. I lint out of my bellybutton smarter than you will ever be MORON
April 8th, 2009 at 11:02 amDD214?
April 8th, 2009 at 11:03 amBurr dropping his stupid objections may have something to due with the fact that he is up for re-election in ‘10 in a state with six military bases. These bases support one hell of a lot of civilian businesses wherever they are located. i would imagine that he was receiving unbearable pressure from his constituants over his piss ant delaying tactics. It’s possible that this idiocy will cost him dearly nex year.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:03 am…dearly next year.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:04 amflagged offensive troll with offensive screen name.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:05 am***
so the trolls are here.
but they have no love
for rush.
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rush is dying.
:|
April 8th, 2009 at 11:05 amSpare the flag and spoil the troll…
A flag in time saves nine…
April 8th, 2009 at 11:05 amThe Republic of Hymenoptera Stupidity Says:
Spare the flag and spoil the troll…
A flag in time saves nine…
(Homer Simpson voice) “Sweeeeeeeet.”
April 8th, 2009 at 11:07 amHi Trajan!
April 8th, 2009 at 11:09 am***
is this guy major ripper
or the other troll?
can’t make up my mind.
they’re both wingnuts.
:|
April 8th, 2009 at 11:11 amBurr and others (i.e. Chambliss) treat veterans who sacrificed like garbage, then expect to ride on the coat tails of their fake support for the military back into office.
The time for that is over. I suspect Burr may have gotten an earful from his constituents over this one.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:14 amralph the wonder locust Says:
See, folks, the key to dealing with a troll like this is to keep in mind what its purpose is.
It’s here simply to provoke, and its simplistic brain is capable of no more complex plan than to say the most outrageous things it can imagine.
It doesn’t believe what it’s posting; it simply wants to get progressives mad and see their faces turn red. Most of us outgrew that kind of amusement around age seven, but I don’t judge.
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You are probably right. Then again it is hard to overestimate the inate stupidity of trolls.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:23 amI smell bullshit. it smells like burr.
Somebody shoot this loony burr with a shit gun and arrest him for stinkin up the place.
burr’ blue ass felt the cold chill of boos from his constituents.
he’s still a first class jerk.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:40 amugene, i have a confession to make; I wasn’t being entirely honest when I said “I don’t judge”.
Sometimes I DO judge.
Sometimes you hafta, right?
April 8th, 2009 at 11:44 amGen. Jack “P” Ripper Says Stupid Shit:
Getting shot down in Iraq is not a qualification for any position.
It sure isn’t
Being a member of PTA is qualification for mooseyak being vp or even president.
Right ON!
Viewing Russia from mooseyak’s backyard is qualification for being a foreign policy leader.
Right ON!
Spilling his guts to our enemy is qualification for being president.
RIGHT ON!
GTFOOH TEABAGGER.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:53 amGee… the duck droppings have already been removed…
See? Flagging WORKS!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:01 pmTo insure that veterans have the best representation ?
Look what that got them in the Bush years with the candidates that he rubber stamped.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:10 pmpastcaring ceratopogonidae Says:
Burr and others (i.e. Chambliss) treat veterans who sacrificed like garbage, then expect to ride on the coat tails of their fake support for the military back into office.
The time for that is over. I suspect Burr may have gotten an earful from his constituents over this one.
I guess repugs don’t understand we meant business, we showed them in 2006 and 2008. Ok, the show must go on. repugs will understand in 2010
repugs don’t want to understand that the world is shifting to a better place, their useless era is gone. repug policies don’t work. their lies seems old, dated, silly and dangerous.
repugs will be akin to the kkk. Pucker up can’tor (thanks tp for his nic :)) and grand dragon. y’all are precious.
Just like the age of slavery had a very long ending, so will this racist club full of NOthing, zer0, igNOrant, bl00d and shame.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:21 pmI just heard a military wife call in to the Ed Schultz show and she said that the broadcasts over there are all Fox Noise.
We already know Lintball is on the radio there as well.
Can’t we mount some kind of campaign to tell the military to balance their programming now that the repugs are out of power?
April 8th, 2009 at 2:32 pmShe sacrificed far more for her country than Burr ever did.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:37 pmI hope that the voters remember what a dick this guy is come election time.
“Contacted by ThinkProgress, Burr’s press secretary, David Ward, said that the senator was satisfied with Duckworth’s responses to a number of last-minute questions.”
Last-minute questions? What were they? Let’s hear ‘em.
April 8th, 2009 at 7:00 pmGen. Jack “P” Ripper Says:
Getting shot down in Iraq is not a qualification for any position.
April 8th, 2009 at 8:24 pm——————————————————–
nope, but getting shot down in Vietnam seems to qualify for congress members. . .
of course, I’m sure if we’d been discussing TIM Duckworth then Burr or “Gen.” Ripper wouldn’t have objected.
Burr got called on his BS with a sh!tload of angry emails through his congressional inbox. I’m sure he liked the one I sent (probably did not, but I don’t care.) I reminded him of why he’s in Congress, and I’m pretty sure he didn’t like it. Pressure seems to work, and the ‘net makes it so easy to blister butts in just a few minutes.
For sale at bargain basement prices: blistered rethuglican butts.
April 9th, 2009 at 12:49 amIt might just be time for President Obama to make recess appointments to fill these vacancies obstructed by the party of NO………
April 9th, 2009 at 4:30 amThank you very much.
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