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Thu Nov-09-06 02:39 PM
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| 81. Is Lieberman really being offered a cabinet post? |
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Sometimes, I never know if what I read here is true. I can tell y"all this.... Watch the repugs. Especially now since we won..... watch 'em close because they play dirty and I just know that they're gathering dirt on us for '08.
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| -DEMS LIKELY TO GET ONE MORE SENATE SEAT to 52 majority (sad news actually) |
berni_mccoy |
Nov-09-06 01:12 PM |
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I sure as hell don't want the seat because of that... |
Cooley Hurd |
Nov-09-06 01:14 PM |
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same here. Great strides in treatment thess days-- |
elehhhhna |
Nov-09-06 02:43 PM |
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Sorry about the Senator. Question: Would that make Lieberman null? |
wholetruth00 |
Nov-09-06 03:11 PM |
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absolutely! |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:03 PM |
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My sentiments exactly! |
harlinchi |
Nov-10-06 09:22 AM |
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That's sad. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-09-06 01:14 PM |
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Ironic seems more applicable |
JNelson6563 |
Nov-09-06 01:15 PM |
#4 |
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What's the term? |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-09-06 01:17 PM |
#10 |
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Yeah, I think that's it!! |
JNelson6563 |
Nov-09-06 03:15 PM |
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That is sad for Thomas and his family.... |
Virginia Dare |
Nov-09-06 01:15 PM |
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52 means we don't have to deal with Lieberman |
LynneSin |
Nov-09-06 01:30 PM |
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A speedy recovery to those who are sick. |
icymist |
Nov-09-06 02:48 PM |
#87 |
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The Governor could appoint himself |
louis c |
Nov-09-06 01:33 PM |
#47 |
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Is Lieberman really being offered a cabinet post? |
icymist |
Nov-09-06 02:39 PM |
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Lieberman said he will NOT accept a cabinet position. eom |
madinmaryland |
Nov-09-06 02:50 PM |
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Irony |
Xeric |
Nov-09-06 01:16 PM |
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But we don't do that sort of thing do we or we'd |
jannyk |
Nov-09-06 01:19 PM |
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Nobody here prayed for this. And it ain't over, either. |
aquart |
Nov-09-06 03:20 PM |
#102 |
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What a horrible way for us to gain a seat |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Nov-09-06 01:16 PM |
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Agreed. n/t |
Nickster |
Nov-09-06 02:28 PM |
#76 |
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I echo Cooley's sentiment |
Lefta Dissenter |
Nov-09-06 01:16 PM |
#7 |
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He Voted Against Stem Cell Research |
Beetwasher |
Nov-09-06 01:16 PM |
#8 |
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The Family has my prayers. |
wake.up.america |
Nov-09-06 01:18 PM |
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Sad for him and his family, but on our side remember that Byrd |
WI_DEM |
Nov-09-06 01:17 PM |
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Yes, but thankfully West Virginia has |
oktoberain |
Nov-09-06 04:54 PM |
#133 |
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Thank for the info |
NEDem |
Nov-09-06 08:05 PM |
#154 |
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Boy am I glad we didn't tie the Senate. |
Chichiri |
Nov-09-06 01:17 PM |
#9 |
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Ironically, if this information involved a Dem, would we see |
Not Me |
Nov-09-06 01:17 PM |
#11 |
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Was the Dem who died in a mysterious air crash a Senator? |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Nov-09-06 01:19 PM |
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Mel Carnahan |
KansDem |
Nov-09-06 01:25 PM |
#34 |
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Paul Wellstone was the man I was thinking of. |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Nov-09-06 04:21 PM |
#124 |
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No way. On the other hand, I expect some troll to come here and gloat so they can |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag |
Nov-09-06 01:21 PM |
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He resigns, Dems get 52-48, he gets treated, and beats the disease. |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag |
Nov-09-06 01:22 PM |
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I hope he's OK. My B-I-L had Leukemia |
in_cog_ni_to |
Nov-09-06 01:17 PM |
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It took 14 months for my B-I-L to die from Leukemia. |
displacedtexan |
Nov-09-06 01:29 PM |
#39 |
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would the appointee stay the entire six years of his term? or would |
WI_DEM |
Nov-09-06 01:18 PM |
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No, only 2 years. |
AllegroRondo |
Nov-09-06 01:33 PM |
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There is a special election the next upcoming election cycle |
LynneSin |
Nov-09-06 01:34 PM |
#48 |
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After reading some of his floor statements |
William769 |
Nov-09-06 01:18 PM |
#14 |
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If he has to resign, then Gov. Freudenthal should appoint a Republican |
bluestateguy |
Nov-09-06 01:19 PM |
#15 |
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Those are the perks of electing a Democratic Governor |
Horse with no Name |
Nov-09-06 01:21 PM |
#25 |
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And folks in the office were just wondering... |
beezdotcom |
Nov-09-06 03:15 PM |
#101 |
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Every real Democrat in Senate improves chances of action that improves the health of millions |
O.M.B.inOhio |
Nov-09-06 01:22 PM |
#27 |
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exactly! |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:50 PM |
#132 |
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The people also elected a Democratic governor |
BrotherBuzz |
Nov-09-06 01:24 PM |
#32 |
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maybe so, but that's not the way it works and you can bet that |
WI_DEM |
Nov-09-06 01:26 PM |
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I agree. That would be the right thing to do. |
Zynx |
Nov-09-06 01:30 PM |
#41 |
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Remember Wellstone? |
ps1074 |
Nov-09-06 01:39 PM |
#55 |
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I would like to think we are better than Jesse Ventura. |
Zynx |
Nov-09-06 01:41 PM |
#56 |
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we are better than jesse.... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:36 PM |
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That's who I thought of when I saw this thread n/t |
malaise |
Nov-09-06 01:44 PM |
#59 |
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Remember Paul Coverdell? |
jocal |
Nov-09-06 02:00 PM |
#65 |
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Zell Miller used to be a Democrat? How 'bout that! nt |
mycritters2 |
Nov-09-06 04:30 PM |
#126 |
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I'd like to see a Dem appointed |
fujiyama |
Nov-09-06 05:41 PM |
#143 |
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I agree |
Zodiak Ironfist |
Nov-09-06 01:30 PM |
#43 |
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give me that cubin woman nt |
msongs |
Nov-09-06 01:47 PM |
#62 |
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Ain't gonna happen |
LynneSin |
Nov-09-06 01:32 PM |
#45 |
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Do you really think a CON would do the same? |
48percenter |
Nov-09-06 01:39 PM |
#54 |
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He could appoint Barbara Cubin... |
paulk |
Nov-09-06 01:52 PM |
#63 |
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Governors get to appoint senators but house seats |
NoPasaran |
Nov-09-06 05:14 PM |
#139 |
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darn. |
paulk |
Nov-09-06 05:33 PM |
#142 |
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ABSOLUTELY NOT |
Stephanie |
Nov-09-06 03:12 PM |
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no WAY |
gollygee |
Nov-09-06 03:32 PM |
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I agree with you. |
Marr |
Nov-10-06 09:49 AM |
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Are there any other viable parties in Wyoming? |
theHandpuppet |
Nov-09-06 04:07 PM |
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They would never have done that for us. |
Cobalt Violet |
Nov-09-06 09:45 PM |
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Sad news . |
bowens43 |
Nov-09-06 01:19 PM |
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That's terrible, and it shouldn't have to be this way. |
Heaven and Earth |
Nov-09-06 01:19 PM |
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Some forms of leukemia are highly treatable & good prognosis |
hlthe2b |
Nov-09-06 01:19 PM |
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Good for him and his family. We can hope his is treatable. |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Nov-09-06 01:21 PM |
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Best wishes to him and his family. nt |
deadparrot |
Nov-09-06 01:20 PM |
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Get well Senator |
ItsTheMediaStupid |
Nov-09-06 01:21 PM |
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Oh no! |
wicket |
Nov-09-06 01:23 PM |
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If it comes to this, the governor should appoint a Republican. |
longship |
Nov-09-06 01:23 PM |
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Dick Cheney? n/t |
ddbaj |
Nov-09-06 01:29 PM |
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Not going to happen |
LynneSin |
Nov-09-06 01:36 PM |
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When Harrison Williams was expelled from the Senate |
pabsungenis |
Nov-09-06 03:09 PM |
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why? Would any GOoPer appoint a dem to a dem held seat? |
antifaschits |
Nov-09-06 02:53 PM |
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Quality of life? |
bleedinglib |
Nov-09-06 01:24 PM |
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Dang. That's really too bad for ole Joe Lieberman, too. |
BullGooseLoony |
Nov-09-06 01:24 PM |
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Sad way to gain a seat, if it happens. That said, it depends |
kestrel91316 |
Nov-09-06 01:25 PM |
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It's AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia) |
KamaAina |
Nov-09-06 05:09 PM |
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I had a client succesfully fight this a few years ago, but it was |
kestrel91316 |
Nov-09-06 07:11 PM |
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Prayers for Senator Thomas |
Jack Rabbit |
Nov-09-06 01:27 PM |
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prayers for the dead or suffering men women and children because of his support.... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:54 PM |
#134 |
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Dont forget ed bradley |
BlueEyedSon |
Nov-09-06 01:28 PM |
#37 |
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me too |
upi402 |
Nov-09-06 09:30 PM |
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Let's hope he's morally consistent and refuses any tx. from stem cells |
NoodleyAppendage |
Nov-09-06 01:29 PM |
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I don't agree with that. People change and it's life changing moments |
berni_mccoy |
Nov-09-06 01:33 PM |
#46 |
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drug addiction and treatment didn't change limbaugh..... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 02:36 PM |
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Best wishes to Sen. Thomas and his family. |
Birthmark |
Nov-09-06 01:31 PM |
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That poor poor man... |
originalpckelly |
Nov-09-06 01:35 PM |
#49 |
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that poor poor man? |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 02:45 PM |
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Sad and tragic news for him and his family, one bright spot |
zreosumgame |
Nov-09-06 01:37 PM |
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Not a good way to get a seat |
warrens |
Nov-09-06 01:37 PM |
#52 |
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I don't think so |
slestak |
Nov-09-06 02:05 PM |
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I wish him well and an saddened by this bad news. |
Ferret Mike |
Nov-09-06 01:38 PM |
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Best wishes for the Senator and his family. |
T Town Jake |
Nov-09-06 01:41 PM |
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It is sad that this man that is supporting genocide in Iraq is now himself ill. |
Tom Joad |
Nov-09-06 01:43 PM |
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roll him out of the senate quick....and let's end the war |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:49 PM |
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Best wishes to the Senator and his family. n/t |
Greybnk48 |
Nov-09-06 01:45 PM |
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He may not have to step down, depending on his treatment protocol |
noonwitch |
Nov-09-06 01:46 PM |
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How awful to hear this on the same day we hear about Ed Bradley dying of leukemia |
Husb2Sparkly |
Nov-09-06 01:54 PM |
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Best wishes to Senator Thomas. |
pabsungenis |
Nov-09-06 02:11 PM |
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Do you know who else has cancer? |
IronLionZion |
Nov-09-06 02:14 PM |
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It's official. Allen concedes. |
Chichiri |
Nov-09-06 02:15 PM |
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That is sad |
SouthernBelle82 |
Nov-09-06 02:16 PM |
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A seat is a seat |
boolean |
Nov-09-06 02:16 PM |
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Well let's just hope the same doesn't happen to you. |
gatorboy |
Nov-09-06 02:48 PM |
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Sad. Can't change things..so, better us than them. |
Xenotime |
Nov-09-06 02:17 PM |
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In memory of Alarcojon |
lukasahero |
Nov-09-06 02:25 PM |
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Sad news. Best wishes to Senator Thomas. n/t |
Wheezy |
Nov-09-06 02:26 PM |
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I'd rather win it through the voters instead of getting it through such |
Kerrytravelers |
Nov-09-06 02:27 PM |
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so would i but too many lives in the world depend upon our.... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 03:58 PM |
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With no malice towards Thomas, the people voted for their governor... |
BlooInBloo |
Nov-09-06 02:31 PM |
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My personal and sincere best wishes to Sen. Thomas. |
Texas Explorer |
Nov-09-06 02:32 PM |
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that's exactly why a dem needs to go there..... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 02:41 PM |
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That's sad news. I wish the senator and his family the best. |
youthere |
Nov-09-06 02:37 PM |
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Very sad. My dad died of Leukemia, I agree |
indie_voter |
Nov-09-06 02:42 PM |
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Leukemia is treatable nowadays - and sometimes curable |
derby378 |
Nov-09-06 02:46 PM |
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I think that's what Spector had, and he recovered.. |
SoCalDem |
Nov-09-06 02:51 PM |
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Sorry, I have to say this...... |
tpsbmam |
Nov-09-06 02:57 PM |
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Good Post |
incapsulated |
Nov-09-06 02:59 PM |
#93 |
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great post! |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 03:12 PM |
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Wow! Who knew? |
qanda |
Nov-09-06 03:24 PM |
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No, they don't..... |
tpsbmam |
Nov-09-06 07:28 PM |
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Thank you for your compassion |
qanda |
Nov-09-06 07:52 PM |
#153 |
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You are absolutely correct |
OzarkDem |
Nov-09-06 05:26 PM |
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Neo-cons don't care that the one thing worse than having cancer is to have cancer & no insurance |
FreeStateDemocrat |
Nov-10-06 09:49 AM |
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and we still might gain seats because of repub indictments |
grizmaster |
Nov-09-06 03:03 PM |
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we'll take all we can get! |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 03:54 PM |
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I agreed with Craig on almost nothing but |
TransitJohn |
Nov-09-06 03:11 PM |
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yes a damn good american that..... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:02 PM |
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WTF |
TransitJohn |
Nov-09-06 04:26 PM |
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was anything i said untrue? |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:33 PM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Nov-09-06 06:01 PM |
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Hi TransitJohn |
sgcase |
Nov-09-06 05:03 PM |
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It wouldn't fly I don't think |
TransitJohn |
Nov-09-06 05:57 PM |
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Right on the heels of losing Ed Bradley |
whereismyparty |
Nov-09-06 03:14 PM |
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I don't like when a gov replaces a senator of a party different from what was elected |
DinoBoy |
Nov-09-06 03:26 PM |
#104 |
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Good point |
sgcase |
Nov-09-06 05:11 PM |
#138 |
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Please send our well wishes from DU |
itsmesgd |
Nov-09-06 03:28 PM |
#105 |
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That is very sad. I don't want to gain a seat that way. |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Nov-09-06 03:30 PM |
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if it means stopping the war, ending the ridiculous ban on embryonic.... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 03:51 PM |
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I'll take it. 52 and no Leiberman. Maybe a bigger majority will save lives |
bobbie |
Nov-09-06 03:34 PM |
#108 |
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With no Lieberman, it will be 51. |
William769 |
Nov-09-06 03:47 PM |
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Ah, must get that thru my head. Thanks. Guess I can't say the words... |
bobbie |
Nov-09-06 04:12 PM |
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exactly |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 03:55 PM |
#113 |
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This would make lieberman irrelevant... |
Zhade |
Nov-09-06 03:48 PM |
#110 |
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sure....i hope the guy's ok....i just want him outta the senate |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 03:56 PM |
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I hope his leukemia is quickly in remission and am pleased at the empathy ... |
understandinglife |
Nov-09-06 03:56 PM |
#114 |
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My sympathies to his family |
theHandpuppet |
Nov-09-06 04:05 PM |
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I'm sorry for Thomas but a two seat majority takes Joe out of |
endarkenment |
Nov-09-06 04:16 PM |
#122 |
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well, I hope Craig Thomas gets well soon... |
NorthernSpy |
Nov-09-06 04:21 PM |
#123 |
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give the seat to a dem..... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:32 PM |
#127 |
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Most states only allow Senate appointments to last until a special election. |
Bucky |
Nov-09-06 04:36 PM |
#129 |
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the stakes are too high..... |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 04:59 PM |
#135 |
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Except that |
TransitJohn |
Nov-09-06 06:06 PM |
#148 |
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yes, i never said he wouldn't |
Gato Moteado |
Nov-09-06 06:18 PM |
#150 |
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I Wish Senator Thomas Well ... |
USA_1 |
Nov-09-06 05:22 PM |
#140 |
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Not the way you want to gain a seat. I hope Mr. Thomas beats this |
tom_paine |
Nov-09-06 05:46 PM |
#144 |
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I wish him well. |
Vidar |
Nov-09-06 05:47 PM |
#145 |
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I live in Wyoming |
DarleenMB |
Nov-09-06 06:12 PM |
#149 |
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If he resigns, the Dem gov should appoint a Dem Senator. That's how it works |
williesgirl |
Nov-09-06 08:48 PM |
#155 |
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Wow, you guys are a lot nicer than I am |
jgraz |
Nov-09-06 09:28 PM |
#156 |
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I lost my mother to a form of leukemia |
LibertyLover |
Nov-10-06 09:39 AM |
#160 |
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I feel compassion |
H2O Man |
Nov-10-06 09:41 AM |
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I hope that his health improves as much as is possible for him. |
Akoto |
Nov-10-06 09:45 AM |
#162 |
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Sen. Craig Thomas stood up in congress and lied like a dog... |
Hubert Flottz |
Nov-10-06 09:54 AM |
#165 |
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K&R... What's in my head is just too evil for EVEN ME to say, so I'll just hush n/t |
Jeffersons Ghost |
Nov-10-06 10:01 AM |
#166 |
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