Do you expect more of Senators?

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I've grown accustomed to blustering loudmouth members of the House, but I've, with a couple notable exceptions, always expected our Senators to at least outwardly show some respect for each other and the seats they occupy. With regard to today's closed session called by Reid, Senator Frist said

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"The United States Senate has been hijacked by the Democratic leadership," said Majority Leader Bill Frist. "They have no convictions, they have no principles, they have no ideas," the Republican leader said.

Doesn't that seem a bit childish for the Senate majority leader? Per this article, former majority leader Lott said "Reid's move violated the Senate's tradition of courtesy and consent.", at least acknowledging such a tradition exists.

I'm thinking Frist could have found better role models than Feinstein and Kennedy.

Blues,
Dave

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[billvon 3,120]

>"They have no convictions, they have no principles . . ."
>Doesn't that seem a bit childish for the Senate majority leader?

Especially one being investigated by the SEC for insider trading. People who throw stones and all that.

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Frist has been a horrid majority leader. The republican congress has been an abyssmal disappointment to me. No SS reform, little tax reform, nothing really major has come out of them. I'm disappointed. Not that I think a Dem congress would have done any better - they probably would have enraged me many times over.

Sad.

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Frist has been a horrid majority leader. The republican congress has been an abyssmal disappointment to me. No SS reform, little tax reform, nothing really major has come out of them. I'm disappointed.

Sad.

Really? This Congress has not disappointed me at all. I expected piss-poor performance.

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Not that I think a Dem congress would have done any better - they probably would have enraged me many times over.

I'm certain a dem congress would have enraged me exactly the same (so SS reform, little tax reform, nothing major) Once we realize there is no difference between the two parties, then we can start making real decisions. Or just accept the status quo and start wearing towels more often.

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Not that I think a Dem congress would have done any better - they probably would have enraged me many times over.

I'm certain a dem congress would have enraged me exactly the same (so SS reform, little tax reform, nothing major) Once we realize there is no difference between the two parties, then we can start making real decisions. Or just accept the status quo and start wearing towels more often.

exactly. especially the towel part.

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I'm certain a dem congress would have enraged me exactly the same (so SS reform, little tax reform, nothing major) Once we realize there is no difference between the two parties, then we can start making real decisions.

What he said. The minor differences of allegiance between the dominant parties are PR'd into major differences in hopes that such a sleight of hand will prevent us from realizing they're cookie-cutter copies of each other.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

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PR'd into major differences in hopes that such a sleight of hand will prevent us from realizing they're cookie-cutter copies of each other.

despite the fact that I totally agree, that's very cynical. You should buy a kitten and spin it on a smooth floor (linoleum or hardwood) until it's dizzy and then document which way it veers when running away.

it's very theraputic and the kitten doesn't mind after about the 74th time

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[lawrocket 3]

How can I expect more? They're 8-2 this year so far.

Considering Ottawa's past history, they're doign pretty damned well. Especially with Hasek in the net. And heatley and Spezza are just going nuts so far.

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