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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 12:54 PM Original message |
Why did every Dem Senator on the SFRC praise Petraeus and Crocker? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. Manners, I'm thinking, nothing more or less. nt |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
19. It's just the way they always have treated people... |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
2. Because they're holding Bush responsible for the report |
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ginnyinWI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:05 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. agree--the buck stops at the Oval Office. n/t |
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jmp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. The traitor with the chest full of ribbons ... |
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FormerDittoHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:08 PM Response to Reply #11 |
26. Exactly. As long as he's stepping up to provide the flack, there's no reason to kiss his ass. |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
3. The Senate Dems are obsequious, completely cowed after |
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jmp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
4. Political cowardice. (nm) |
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obama_girl (52 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:12 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. amen |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:27 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Obama's was the most full of praise and thanks, followed only |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #13 |
21. I used to work in Protocol for a Brigade Sized unit. As such, I've met dozens of General Officers. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:07 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. That's some generalization. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:46 PM Response to Reply #25 |
37. That's my personal experience. Yes, I've always resented unbridled authority. |
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obama_girl (52 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 04:04 PM Response to Reply #13 |
38. damn |
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Totally Committed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
5. Why start doing anything even remotely courageous now? |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
6. They're playing by the rules... |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
7. It's the United States Senate, not a dogfight |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:46 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. Hello! There are many examples of fisticuffs in the early days of our Country. |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #17 |
23. I can't think of a single example other than Charles Sumner getting beat down... |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:10 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Then it's time to check US Congressional History: Here's a start - |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
9. You are either a terrorist or a good German |
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GeorgeGist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
12. I guess they still believe ... |
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kenny blankenship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
14. They don't want to be portrayed as sabotaging the General's effort, hostile to him |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
15. focus on Bush's Endless War |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
16. IMO, they praised General Peaches because the Senate has morphed into a Fraternity. |
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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:49 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. How will that change behavior? |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:28 PM Response to Reply #18 |
34. Then we are going to have to clean house. I have faith that Webb will catch on. |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
20. Um, I don't think the general attitude is that Petraeus and Crocker |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 01:59 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. The Repugnants have nevef backed off from any of their crap... |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. Petraeus and Crocker do not represent Republicans, at least not in their professional |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:13 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. No these two stooges represent their masters within The Military Industrial Complex. |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:21 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Perhaps, but you surely understand that the Senate Democrats |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:26 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. True, but they don't need to slobber all over them - they need to realize that The People ... |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:31 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. My teeth do hurt when I hear the sugar being poured on, but in a way |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:36 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. No, with respect, it's not necessary. We have no support - no forth estate. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:02 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Then, with respect, The Senate needs to WTF up to REALITY - these are Con-Men. |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:11 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Aside from basic courtesy and gratitude for their service (which IS |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-11-07 02:20 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. Oh Stop, General Peaches didn't see any combat action until 2003. |
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