"Lieberman only seems to object to partisanship...by Democrats"

[ProSense]

Lieberman's Loser 'Bipartisanship'

By Robert Parry
August 9, 2006

Sen. Joe Lieberman lost the Democratic primary in Connecticut not only because of his undying support for the disastrous Iraq War – and not just because of his hostility toward Democrats who object to George W. Bush’s heavy-handed policies in the Middle East.

Lieberman lost to political newcomer Ned Lamont because Lieberman has become an extreme example of a Democrat who puts getting respect from Washington’s pundit class over everything, even over principles and causes that most Democrats hold dear – from a functioning democracy to the environment.

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Yet, Lieberman only seems to object to partisanship when it is displayed by Democrats.

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However, when Democrats have tried to fight back – even on issues of principle like the Iraq War and Bush’s expansive assertion of executive powers – Lieberman is energized to denounce this political activism in the harshest terms.

Suddenly, Lieberman is deeply distressed by “the old politics of partisan polarization,” so much so that he feels compelled to reject the judgment of the Democratic voters of Connecticut and run against the party’s nominee.

http://www.consortiumnews.com/2006/080906.html

[Tom Joad]

1. Sadly, there is too much "bipartisanship" on issues that matter, and too

little real dissent. Where is the dissent on the support for the US/Israel war on Lebanon and Gaza? There is next to nothing. It's pathetic.

[lyonn]

3. Dissent - Joe has taken bi-partisan to the extreme

He failed to stand up for the Democratic ideals and now whines about how the people voted. Dissent is what is missing in Congress, Dems go along to get along - what bs.

[Metta]

2. Really good point. He really is a sheep in wolf's clothing.

"Don't just talk about your wailin'. Do your thing and let me see. 'Cause you may just be fairy-taling. So, do your thing and let me see." John Hendricks, Little Pony.