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calimary

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124. Well, I guess we should focus on "he's gone. RIP" aspect.

Thu Mar 28, 2024, 05:56 PM

Mar 2024

In the latter part of his life, he did tremendous damage to our party and our politics and our democracy.

He’s done his service. That’s over. Now he’s at rest.

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Lieberman tried to defeat Obama in 08, single handedly cut the public option & was CURRENTLY working to elect trump. [View all] themaguffin Mar 2024 OP

He was a registered independent. No tears Emile Mar 2024 #1

I can't help but think about how we'd be reacting senseandsensibility Mar 2024 #2

Same here Rebl2 Mar 2024 #10

Lieberman flipped because he lost the 2006 Democratic primary agingdem Mar 2024 #19

Manchin at least has the excuse of representing a conservative state DBoon Mar 2024 #58

Manchin was like that when Dukakis carried WV. carpetbagger Mar 2024 #97

A Democrat could well win his seat if they ran on abortion rights and republicans taking away people's rights BComplex Mar 2024 #109

I'm skeptical. carpetbagger Mar 2024 #130

I still have my campaign button from that election. I thought Lieberman was just OK and of course he was running CTyankee Mar 2024 #65

Did Gore no favor Newkophile65 Mar 2024 #92

Welcome to DU, Newkophile65! calimary Mar 2024 #100

He lost the South for Gore Captain Zero Mar 2024 #102

Well, I guess we should focus on "he's gone. RIP" aspect. calimary Mar 2024 #124

TBH, I had just moved on and found him quite forgettable. Obama was my main concern and I loved him (still do).... CTyankee Mar 2024 #112

I always felt that he cost Gore the election. colorado_ufo Mar 2024 #99

This Right Here Nutty Putty Mar 2024 #104

Ditto elleng Mar 2024 #21

Yeah, me too PatSeg Mar 2024 #60

He was mad because he considered himself NanaCat Mar 2024 #95

His last political act was attacking Schumer last week malaise Mar 2024 #3

Ah! I knew I'd read about something he'd said recently, tanyev Mar 2024 #7

Here malaise Mar 2024 #8

Thank you. I had forgotten much of his despicable history. niyad Mar 2024 #93

I missed Rebl2 Mar 2024 #11

From the Politico obit: tanyev Mar 2024 #13

My SIL BonnieJW Mar 2024 #69

For Schumer's speech condemning Bibi malaise Mar 2024 #14

A pretty rough attack as I recall. marble falls Mar 2024 #27

Such a shame. dem4decades Mar 2024 #59

RIP to a true POS, I guess. Sky Jewels Mar 2024 #4

You shouldn't say anything about the dead unless it's good. TheBlackAdder Mar 2024 #75

Beat me to it. Ray Bruns Mar 2024 #106

Not to forget he came to Miami in 2000 to cozy up to the most extreme RW "exiles" who will never vote Dem. Marcus IM Mar 2024 #5

You nailed it as always malaise Mar 2024 #9

He also was leading the charge for moving on after the SC decision FHRRK Mar 2024 #17

I guess I don't hate him, but I don't love him either. RIP nt Wounded Bear Mar 2024 #6

K&R UTUSN Mar 2024 #12

Putting what I wrote on another thread here about Joe... Raftergirl Mar 2024 #15

That was my guess about him FHRRK Mar 2024 #46

Yep. He didn't change. Raftergirl Mar 2024 #55

gotta give him credit for dying today... its National Joe Day... bsiebs Mar 2024 #16

Joe Lieberman was a good friend... appmanga Mar 2024 #18

Also to the defense contractors mvd Mar 2024 #25

I'll say something nice: Sky Jewels Mar 2024 #20

As I said before ColinC Mar 2024 #22

In the same sense that the bubonic plague left a legacy. Sky Jewels Mar 2024 #24

That's harsh ColinC Mar 2024 #28

... Sky Jewels Mar 2024 #72

Joe Lieberman? paleotn Mar 2024 #23

That was my original thought FHRRK Mar 2024 #48

There was never a majority (absent Lieberman) for a public option... brooklynite Mar 2024 #26

and after all that conservative Joe flipped to Independent. Emile Mar 2024 #32

And we don't like Independents? brooklynite Mar 2024 #117

We like some independents. I didn't Emile Mar 2024 #118

I'm not a fan of any politician. I support those who need support and work with the Democratic Caucus. brooklynite Mar 2024 #119

We don't like the rat fuckers. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #126

At the end of the day, Joe Lieberman's last act was actively working to defeat Joe Biden. All Mixed Up Mar 2024 #37

Key words: "absent Joe Lieberman". Lipstick on a pig. KPN Mar 2024 #115

Ummm ... from an Obama stsffer ... KPN Mar 2024 #120

Thanks, all, for posting such 'interesting' bits about former senator lieberman. elleng Mar 2024 #29

Lost all respect 20 years ago. Gore made a poor choice for VP IMHO Evolve Dammit Mar 2024 #30

I won't forget Jarqui Mar 2024 #31

If you can't say something good about the dead... Mr.Bill Mar 2024 #33

No tears for him, but I HAVE LOTS OF LABELS !! nt TeamProg Mar 2024 #34

I mean did Al eve ask Lawton Chiles or Evan Bayh? LuvLoogie Mar 2024 #35

After 2000, I never paid much attention to him I never got why Gore chose him in the 1st place. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2024 #36

It was thought Cha Mar 2024 #45

OK ... I never realized that, but it makes sense when you say it FakeNoose Mar 2024 #71

Yeah, but Al Gore miscalculated Cha Mar 2024 #77

I'm pretty sure the main calculus was that Lieberman Sky Jewels Mar 2024 #74

Thank you for posting this. kairos12 Mar 2024 #38

He was a mixed bag bucolic_frolic Mar 2024 #39

As a nation, we're better off without him Pototan Mar 2024 #40

Don't forget his lobbying to be the FBI director under Trump. All Mixed Up Mar 2024 #41

Oh! Didn't know that. Yuck electric_blue68 Mar 2024 #90

Agreed samsingh Mar 2024 #42

Yeah.. and Cha Mar 2024 #43

No tears here KT2000 Mar 2024 #44

As ascribed to the venerable Bette Davis: no_hypocrisy Mar 2024 #47

Two words... Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2024 #49

Don't worry... dchill Mar 2024 #50

I just told my wife he died, and she said "who"? D23MIURG23 Mar 2024 #51

Can't figure him out. AverageOldGuy Mar 2024 #52

Sarah Palin has spoken. All Mixed Up Mar 2024 #53

Sarah Who? NonPC Mar 2024 #78

ROFLMAO! FHRRK Mar 2024 #84

One less vote for the asshole mountain grammy Mar 2024 #54

So long Joementum Loserman Hassler Mar 2024 #56

He was an obvious opportunist and MOMFUDSKI Mar 2024 #57

Working to elect Traitor Trump? RussBLib Mar 2024 #61

yeah fuck that bastard gopiscrap Mar 2024 #62

When I heard he died I was thinking good ! kimbutgar Mar 2024 #63

Max Baucus didn't have a hand in the Public Option cut? maxsolomon Mar 2024 #64

The only thing I will miss about Joe Lieberman is Jon Stewart's "Droopy Dog as Joe" impression/voice steelyboo Mar 2024 #66

The Democratic Party was such a f'n mess d_b Mar 2024 #67

I personally feel that Lieberman betrayed America ffr Mar 2024 #68

he sold out his country for money SouthernDem4ever Mar 2024 #70

Something I cannot forgive! grockri Mar 2024 #73

Not to mention, it would have saved lives. Sky Jewels Mar 2024 #80

i have to bury lieberfuckenputz now. darn. pansypoo53219 Mar 2024 #76

AND he did not thank me and my husband for our hospitality. barbaraann Mar 2024 #79

Public Option and Medicare Age to 55 bmichaelh Mar 2024 #81

Honestly, There Are Only One or Maybe Two Politicians I Would Prefer to Have Dead The Roux Comes First Mar 2024 #82

so he's dead? oh no! orleans Mar 2024 #83

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2024 #85

His first Senate campaign was sponsored by conservative The Wizard Mar 2024 #86

Yes. Democrats won the seat but replaced Lowell with a far more conservative senator. All Mixed Up Mar 2024 #87

On balance, he did not make the world a better place. We are all supposed to do that. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #88

Lieberman also stoped Medicare age reduction to 55 airplaneman Mar 2024 #89

And it made a difference in my life savings MurrayDelph Mar 2024 #121

I feel for you - I was well aware that this was going to affect a lot of people in a very negative way. airplaneman Mar 2024 #125

Joe Lieberman was a greedy, corrupt, selfish, sadistic, amoral piece of shit. dalton99a Mar 2024 #91

Honestly? Until I read about him and "no labels" here recently, if I gave niyad Mar 2024 #94

Couldn't Stand Him HandmaidsTaleUntold Mar 2024 #96

I remember him and they aren't good memories. GoodRaisin Mar 2024 #98

Such a sad loserman. Joined those who mocked him. Supports worst loserman evah! GreenWave Mar 2024 #101

finding the vitriol for old Joe a bit amusing considering KG Mar 2024 #103

Zero respect for Liarman! lark Mar 2024 #105

Yep, he was a piece of shit Mysterian Mar 2024 #107

NO respect for this POS BlueMTexpat Mar 2024 #108

Sorry, but I'm all out of shits to give about that guy. MadMike47 Mar 2024 #110

Maybe so, but if I ever find myself at his grave MurrayDelph Mar 2024 #122

Lieberman was a traitor to the Democratic Party, and all Democratic voters. Martin68 Mar 2024 #111

Lieberman was Mat Gaetz before mat Gaetz. Anything for relevancy. lindysalsagal Mar 2024 #113

Lieberman tried to defeat Al Gore in 2000. LisaM Mar 2024 #114

Hope he rots tbh budkin Mar 2024 #116

it goes way back with Lieberman. Let's talk Cuba. Hamlette Mar 2024 #123

to paraphrase Bette Davis when she learned of Joan Crawford's death... agingdem Mar 2024 #127

I'm not respectful CanonRay Mar 2024 #128

Probably Al Gore's Biggest Mistake in 2000 Seasider Mar 2024 #129