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155. The Senate is not the Presidency

Fri Jan 2, 2015, 04:47 PM

Jan 2015

which is what we were discussing in this sub-thread. Not remotely close. I have voted for older people for the Senate. If you think I am the only person you must avoid alot of threads on DU. Or you willfully forget them for the purposes of this thread. How about all the Grandpa McCain threads which have attacked McCain running for president purely on age. An assessment I agree with btw.

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Harry Reid Breaks Ribs, Bones In His Face While Exercising At Home [View all] Little Star Jan 2015 OP

Oh, no--poor Harry! MADem Jan 2015 #1

ooh. painful... hlthe2b Jan 2015 #2

Treadmills are dangerous... PoliticAverse Jan 2015 #132

Oh, my... That's some bad placement hlthe2b Jan 2015 #133

I believe in his younger days he was an amateur boxer. nt Fla Dem Jan 2015 #12

He was! nt MADem Jan 2015 #14

Actually another report said it was an elastic band that snapped and hit Cleita Jan 2015 #177

Yes, this initial discussion took place before details were known. nt MADem Jan 2015 #180

Time to Retire, Harry Demeter Jan 2015 #3

Why? George II Jan 2015 #4

Because he sucks. The Stranger Jan 2015 #107

Because he is physically active to work out at such a level that an equipment malfunction hlthe2b Jan 2015 #5

Because he is a failure and Democrats need new blood in his position of power Demeter Jan 2015 #16

Oh, please. Learn how the Senate works, why don't you? MADem Jan 2015 #21

Bernie Sanders in not a failure in anyone's books Demeter Jan 2015 #95

So why are you insinuating that he might be? You were the one making the ageist comments, and he's MADem Jan 2015 #106

"Republicans have 9 lives while Democrats bury the living" = too true GreatGazoo Jan 2015 #43

You're ready to give republicans another Senate seat? FBaggins Jan 2015 #89

Maybe Elizabeth could help him out WhiteTara Jan 2015 #104

I think Elizabeth's strength will be as the Outsider, forcing the conversation towards reform Demeter Jan 2015 #105

I think she has leadership abilities. WhiteTara Jan 2015 #108

Yes! Elizabeth HAS Leadership Abilities in Spades! Demeter Jan 2015 #109

You start where you are. WhiteTara Jan 2015 #128

There has NEVER been a Top-Down Revolution Demeter Jan 2015 #150

you want Harry Reid to retire so a Republican governor can replace him? CreekDog Jan 2015 #170

Where does it say there was an equipment malfunction? former9thward Jan 2015 #19

Right there in the piece--doesn't ANYONE ever click on the link, ever...????? MADem Jan 2015 #23

I clicked the link. former9thward Jan 2015 #25

"Nobody is going to check it." Really? How do you know this? MADem Jan 2015 #28

Who? former9thward Jan 2015 #33

Of course they are--you think Reid is going to just leave that piece of equipment in the corner? MADem Jan 2015 #42

Yes, and I sure all of this will be reported. former9thward Jan 2015 #50

Reid's office issued a statement. You've done nothing but cast aspersions with no evidence MADem Jan 2015 #103

WHO CARES???? Now we're assuming people are lying about the exercise equipment they use? George II Jan 2015 #115

I very happy. former9thward Jan 2015 #118

HAH....WTF? George II Jan 2015 #121

That is the flag of Canada is it not? former9thward Jan 2015 #125

I too enjoyed the irony of watching you assume something, then tsk Demit Jan 2015 #127

On the one hand you make an assumtion (which, incidentally is false!) and then you proceed..... George II Jan 2015 #129

When other posters who have that flag former9thward Jan 2015 #136

Yes, you're correct. George II Jan 2015 #140

Are you a yellow lab or a golden retriever? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2015 #169

LMAO CreekDog Jul 2015 #191

You DO know that some DUers live abroad? davidpdx Jan 2015 #172

It is a conspiracy so he can meet privately in the hospital with some oil execs snooper2 Jan 2015 #187

Whatever helps you get though the day. former9thward Jan 2015 #188

It's almost starting to look like a "goading and baiting" exercise.. MADem Jan 2015 #153

It's been very strange around here the last few days: George II Jan 2015 #154

I wonder what the admins think of some of this stuff? MADem Jan 2015 #156

You tried to bait me for being "anti-woman" former9thward Jan 2015 #173

When did I try to "bait" you? If I remember (that was yesterday), I merely showed.... George II Jan 2015 #174

"How do you feel about a woman running for president"? former9thward Jan 2015 #178

In the context there was nothing wrong with it, especially since you previously declared... George II Jan 2015 #179

You said it was "determined decades ago former9thward Jan 2015 #181

It DID happen, so it still will be reported on today, tomorrow, and for years to come. George II Jan 2015 #182

"Remember, this is a discussion of Harry Reid, not Mario Cuomo." former9thward Jan 2015 #183

Ay yay yay alcibiades_mystery Jan 2015 #39

It's just so ridiculous!!!!!!! MADem Jan 2015 #44

It's pretty easy for a poster to say that if an elderly man fell, it's his fault CreekDog Jan 2015 #61

And the reverse is true also. former9thward Jan 2015 #62

but only in the former case is anyone being accused of lying CreekDog Jan 2015 #69

Clever. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #63

Would you have jumped in with insinuations if Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #72

Of course. former9thward Jan 2015 #112

the statement was in the story CreekDog Jan 2015 #171

He DID fall, after the equipment broke. Says it right in the statement from his office. Thor_MN Jan 2015 #41

"I got called out on not seeing obvious information and am digging in my heels in response." Posteritatis Jan 2015 #45

I don't know if it is false or not. former9thward Jan 2015 #52

So in other words, you have no information, yet decided to call them liars. Thor_MN Jan 2015 #66

What "claim" did I make? former9thward Jan 2015 #68

OK. Thor_MN Jan 2015 #71

I replied to that in post #25. former9thward Jan 2015 #76

Your reply says you didn't read everything, then doubled down on calling them liars. Thor_MN Jan 2015 #82

Please do a cut and paste to where I called anyone a Liar. former9thward Jan 2015 #86

What do you think questioning if a statement is true amounts to? Thor_MN Jan 2015 #90

"if someone has an accident it is easy to blame the equipment. Nobody is going to check it." George II Jan 2015 #116

That is a factual statement. former9thward Jan 2015 #123

Not only calling Reid a liar... see his post down below hlthe2b Jan 2015 #73

Do a cut and paste of that BS former9thward Jan 2015 #113

I have yet to see a post from 9ward that is not annoying, irritating, or disagreeable NBachers Jan 2015 #142

Thank you! former9thward Jan 2015 #185

Had you read the piece linked, the entire statement is highlighted there & below hlthe2b Jan 2015 #53

I already posted about that. former9thward Jan 2015 #60

And you, have what evidence to call out Reid as a liar in his OFFICIAL statement? None, obviously hlthe2b Jan 2015 #64

Republicans put out OFFICIAL statements all the time. former9thward Jan 2015 #67

So Reid is now a "REPUBLICAN"--really? You want to say THAT instead of acknowledging your mistake? hlthe2b Jan 2015 #70

Please do a cut and paste where I said Reid is a Republican. former9thward Jan 2015 #74

I already did so... Your statement is included in my post. I guess you don't read ANYTHING, do you? hlthe2b Jan 2015 #75

So you accept all statements from Ds without thinking? former9thward Jan 2015 #77

I think you are clearly in the wrong place if you intend to call out Dems as Liars with NO PROOF hlthe2b Jan 2015 #78

Please do a cut and paste to where I called anyone a Liar. former9thward Jan 2015 #85

You have already proven yourself unwilling to take responsibility for your mistakes and lacking hlthe2b Jan 2015 #91

Thank you. former9thward Jan 2015 #92

Much as many half-wits blame attribute their own idiocy to skepticism... LanternWaste Jan 2015 #186

Confirmation for me. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #87

Thank you. former9thward Jan 2015 #94

Results of your Jury Service DeadLetterOffice Jan 2015 #99

It figures ... hlthe2b Jan 2015 #100

I take it you were on this jury? Demeter Jan 2015 #110

Yup DeadLetterOffice Jan 2015 #143

Even though the poster was attacking me former9thward Jan 2015 #114

No, SOME "older people" blame the equipment, so you're assuming that just because he's "older"... George II Jan 2015 #117

Please do a cut and paste to where I called anyone a Liar. former9thward Jan 2015 #119

When you imply that someone isn't telling the truth about something.... George II Jan 2015 #124

Indications are he wants to run again. earthside Jan 2015 #8

If Brian Sandoval, the hugely popular Gov. of NV. decides to run against Sen. Reid, GGJohn Jan 2015 #17

Check your "hugely popular" at the door, please. enlightenment Jan 2015 #49

Sorry, but you're wrong. GGJohn Jan 2015 #51

I live in Clark County. enlightenment Jan 2015 #54

I used to live in Clark County before I moved to Flagstaff, GGJohn Jan 2015 #56

Tell you what. enlightenment Jan 2015 #58

You have a nice day also. GGJohn Jan 2015 #59

Those "old fogies" failed to form a coalition with "the kids". jeff47 Jan 2015 #40

Bernie Sanders, Liz Warren, Al Franken....yeah, a bunch of "old fogies." Ageist much? nt MADem Jan 2015 #48

'Old fogey' is a state of mind. earthside Jan 2015 #79

Oh, I think "Old Fogey" is code around these parts for "People who are disliked" by some posters. MADem Jan 2015 #111

And I think "ageist" is code for "don't criticize Hillary". earthside Jan 2015 #161

It could also be code for "Don't criticize Bernie" or "Don't criticize Elizabeth" in actual fact. MADem Jan 2015 #162

People running for President should not be SS eligible when they run. former9thward Jan 2015 #88

Talk about discriminatory! Can't believe you said that! MADem Jan 2015 #96

Be careful what you ask for Demeter Jan 2015 #97

Try rereading the post again. MADem Jan 2015 #98

"Wingnut Underground" - HAH, good one. The Sci-Fi channel was running a "Twilight Zone" marathon... George II Jan 2015 #139

Discrimintory? former9thward Jan 2015 #144

Oh please--don't be coy or cute. MADem Jan 2015 #147

I am one of those voters. former9thward Jan 2015 #151

You are one single, solitary person who (proudly, apparently) discriminates based on age. MADem Jan 2015 #152

The Senate is not the Presidency former9thward Jan 2015 #155

You joined this thread to shit on Harry Reid. MADem Jan 2015 #158

I see you too. former9thward Jan 2015 #160

You need to start seeing yourself. I always have a nice day! nt MADem Jan 2015 #163

HOLY CRAP! I can't believe I just read that! George II Jan 2015 #126

How do you feel about women running for president? George II Jan 2015 #130

I voted for one in 2008. former9thward Jan 2015 #138

You voted for a woman for President in 2008? Write-in? I'll be supporting Clinton next year, but.. George II Jan 2015 #141

No write in. former9thward Jan 2015 #145

There hasn't been a woman on the ballot that I can recall. I also haven't.... George II Jan 2015 #146

You are throwing out the charges, not I. former9thward Jan 2015 #148

You don't get how it works. MADem Jan 2015 #15

Well, I'm so glad the Millionaire Class likes him Demeter Jan 2015 #20

Not buying your drama. "Betray the nation?" Well, gee, blame every Democratic senator for voting MADem Jan 2015 #24

I find it hard to think that seat wouldn't go red. Exultant Democracy Jan 2015 #122

I had a cable driven weight machine pretty much explode on me once. onehandle Jan 2015 #6

Is he accident prone? MyNameGoesHere Jan 2015 #7

No. What other accidents are you refering to? Cha Jan 2015 #9

From memory then I googles it MyNameGoesHere Jan 2015 #10

Did he choke on a pretzel yet? Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2015 #13

Gee--can't help but notice you aren't listing them. You need to do that. nt MADem Jan 2015 #27

If my memory serves me right he was in an auto accident not too long ago madokie Jan 2015 #34

That's his fault? He was a PASSENGER--he wasn't driving!!! MADem Jan 2015 #37

I wasn't implying fault by anyone madokie Jan 2015 #38

Two injuries in six years is "accident prone" now? (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2015 #46

Yeah, everyone loves getting on a treadmill after a few martinis. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2015 #11

That's a spurious accusation for which you have ZERO evidence. MADem Jan 2015 #30

I was responding sarcastically to this post Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2015 #164

Probably a good idea to acquaint yourself with smilies... MADem Jan 2015 #165

I used one I thought was signifying the same thing Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2015 #166

My fault, then--I missed that! MADem Jan 2015 #167

Yeah, I just turn 60. I'm falling apart. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2015 #168

Yeah, please list all these "accidents" he's "prone" to.... MADem Jan 2015 #18

Is he an active Mormon? former9thward Jan 2015 #22

Active enough that the Mormon leadership told him what was on Mitt Romney's tax returns, I suspect. MADem Jan 2015 #26

You don't know what "most of DU" means? former9thward Jan 2015 #31

Those people weren't griping about private affiliations with religious groups--they were griping MADem Jan 2015 #36

I am well aware of the tax controversy. former9thward Jan 2015 #57

Who do you think Gregory Prince is? MADem Jan 2015 #102

Nothing there about your claim the Mormon church gave Reid Romney's tax returns. former9thward Jan 2015 #137

You can read the links, or not. And that hole is the one you're digging. nt MADem Jan 2015 #149

I don't drink, still manage to bang myself up sometimes. TwilightGardener Jan 2015 #29

He's not a klutz--the EQUIPMENT broke. It's right there in the article. nt MADem Jan 2015 #32

Or that too. Shit happens. TwilightGardener Jan 2015 #35

HARRY REID DOES NOT DRINK, NEVER HAS!!!! George II Jan 2015 #131

In any other context that sounds like someone who got a good beating. Jesus Malverde Jan 2015 #47

He's around my age. procon Jan 2015 #55

i am 60. had several broken ribs this last year. mopinko Jan 2015 #84

See? Exercise will kill you if you're not careful. James48 Jan 2015 #65

i had a friend that slipped at the gym. mopinko Jan 2015 #83

I like your reason. Jamastiene Jan 2015 #190

Beat me to it. I just saw this at the BBC.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2015 #80

Many stress osteoporosis in females, but it affects males as well. Beloved males, speak to your merrily Jan 2015 #81

This will be a laugh riot over at Fox KinMd Jan 2015 #93

Seems like he and Bono have something in common d_legendary1 Jan 2015 #101

Well, at least there was no danger of him breaking his spine. hughee99 Jan 2015 #120

To your speedy recovery Senator Reid! Thank you for your service. ffr Jan 2015 #134

The pretzel bandit strikes again! Calista241 Jan 2015 #135

Well at least he's still alive. DeSwiss Jan 2015 #157

Oh no, this is awful news. jdenver_2624 Jan 2015 #159

Ouch. Hope he's better soon! LeftishBrit Jan 2015 #175

Oh noes! Le ouch shenmue Jan 2015 #176

turned on the fan? n/t librechik Jan 2015 #184

I am pretty sure he is doing it wrong. Jamastiene Jan 2015 #189