JesterCS
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Thu Feb-23-06 12:10 PM
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like he was gonna piss himself right there hehe
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| -thread # 2 on Senate Hearing of port issue |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 11:55 AM |
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eating my popcorn |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 11:56 AM |
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Thanks! |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Feb-23-06 11:57 AM |
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thank YEW for number two! |
TexasLady |
Feb-23-06 11:58 AM |
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well, i had lunch no popcorn drats. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 11:58 AM |
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Levin is trying to impress on the bums that they should have done a |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:00 PM |
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ah ha-Levin--If you or Exc. branch does NOT like the law-come to us |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:01 PM |
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Levin wants Sen. Legal consil to address the law also as he does not trust |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:02 PM |
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Woo hoo! Thanks Rodeodance! |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 11:59 AM |
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"if you want the law changed, come to Congress to CHANGE it" |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:00 PM |
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WOW |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:00 PM |
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Kimmett: We didn't ignore the law; we might interpret it differently |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:00 PM |
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I Was Just Going To Post The Same Thing! |
ChiciB1 |
Feb-23-06 12:03 PM |
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surreal |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:05 PM |
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Isn't it ODD how no laws are ever ignored, they're just "interpreted |
in_cog_ni_to |
Feb-23-06 12:05 PM |
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"might" interpret it differently |
rman |
Feb-23-06 12:24 PM |
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it is SO obvious this could affect national security |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:00 PM |
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"that has been one of the tough questions" |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:02 PM |
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but but...Haven't you been listening to Bush? |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:25 PM |
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Unreal- Warner- let's get you to write down your INTERPRETATION of the law |
liveoaktx |
Feb-23-06 12:01 PM |
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gawd-this has a de ju vu of the WH and NSA--make up laws as you go. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:03 PM |
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OK. I was on the phone and missed whether anyone was sworn in. |
in_cog_ni_to |
Feb-23-06 12:02 PM |
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No |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:03 PM |
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NOPE!!!!!!! Apparently, this is a "briefing" rather than a "hearing" |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:03 PM |
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Those assholes! |
in_cog_ni_to |
Feb-23-06 12:07 PM |
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Ha! They're probably watching Rove stroking Hannity |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:17 PM |
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yes. it seems the WH sent down their Secretaries to get the 'facts" to all |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:31 PM |
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gonzales is going to save the day again with his "interpretation" |
Sydnie |
Feb-23-06 12:02 PM |
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te he but Levin asked to have Senate lawyers also look at the law!! |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:04 PM |
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War is Peace n/t |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:06 PM |
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Levin keeps throwing in pat UAE -1/3 countries that recognized Taliban. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:06 PM |
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Lawery--there was only one official meeting then they looks at documents. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:07 PM |
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whow--they do not minutes or any documenations of these meetings yet |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:08 PM |
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Someone needs to make the executive branch take a basic course |
pdxmom |
Feb-23-06 12:06 PM |
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When law are "interpreted" by judges, they're called 'activist' n/t |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:08 PM |
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Clinton Up Again |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:07 PM |
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Q: How many times did CFIUS meet? A: Once |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:09 PM |
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Clinton: "are there proxy rules for CFIUS?" |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:07 PM |
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How Casually our National Security is taken-ONE OFFICIAL MEETING of CFIUS |
liveoaktx |
Feb-23-06 12:07 PM |
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the Secretaries are getting a little tense. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:09 PM |
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Clay was looking |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:10 PM |
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did you hear that. A secretary said he thought the company would keep |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:10 PM |
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whow. questions from the press. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:11 PM |
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Warner says it is unwise to say what Congress/WH will do in the future |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:12 PM |
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Hillary telling the press there WILL be legislation introduced. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:12 PM |
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Amazing doesn't describe that statement! |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:12 PM |
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yes, and Clinton keeps reminding them--but......(they are a bit slow) |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:15 PM |
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"I guess I would have thought they would have contacted the states" |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:10 PM |
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I have a question? |
Jeanette in FL |
Feb-23-06 12:10 PM |
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They've probably been threatened by the WH. |
in_cog_ni_to |
Feb-23-06 12:12 PM |
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Don't know why they aren't there-but they aren't-ONLY Dems |
liveoaktx |
Feb-23-06 12:12 PM |
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It IS odd--maybe they are out fund raising? |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:30 PM |
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they all had "previous commitments" |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Feb-23-06 12:24 PM |
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"I would have thought that the companies would have consulted |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:11 PM |
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Clinton's point about having to include the states in what happens |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:11 PM |
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And the Secretary says, "Oh good one! I though it was 'the company's |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:14 PM |
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Oh, I am so sick of the Long War. |
The Witch |
Feb-23-06 12:12 PM |
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I heard Kimmitt (the other one) last night say that people who think |
liveoaktx |
Feb-23-06 12:13 PM |
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He is right. This WH wants to spread democracy--troops are just one |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:32 PM |
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yes, rather sick that the reporter would assume a "long war"!! |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:14 PM |
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Well, it's time for us to start calling it the "endless war" n/t |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:16 PM |
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Clinton "there WILL be legislation introduced" |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:13 PM |
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Is this the Joseph that got us into Iraq |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:14 PM |
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CBS question - "only one port in question is equipped with a working |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:15 PM |
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Are these reporters being allowed to ask questions |
Sydnie |
Feb-23-06 12:15 PM |
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Reuters: After this today, do any of you now believe that there should |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:18 PM |
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that was funny. eom. |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:18 PM |
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only 1 of the 6 ports has radiation scanner n/t |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:15 PM |
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Reuters--asking if 45 day invest. will be a good idea. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:17 PM |
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te he--one Sec is saying it would be up to Adm. to determine if 45 day |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:18 PM |
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boy--look at all the press in the room. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:18 PM |
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Good question-how many 45 day investigations have there been? |
liveoaktx |
Feb-23-06 12:18 PM |
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Interesting he doesn't have the details under this administration |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:21 PM |
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Non answer. I can't do anything without Bush holding my hand. |
FormerRepublican |
Feb-23-06 12:18 PM |
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oh OH--Warner said as of now he has not found a breach in procedures |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:20 PM |
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wonder if he got any phone calls |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:20 PM |
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my wonder is---Did he have coffee with Bush last night? |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:22 PM |
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DAM--Imo--this means he will not rec. the 45 day to Bush !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:20 PM |
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It will then get kicked to the states and the courts where the |
Skidmore |
Feb-23-06 12:25 PM |
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Well, Hell! Let's just open it all up!!! |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:23 PM |
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"I just can't imagine" |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:26 PM |
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One must remember that Warner is a Moonie. He is the one who set up |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Feb-23-06 12:24 PM |
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stats on investigations from 2005 |
mainah |
Feb-23-06 12:35 PM |
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Thanks, mainah. Welcome to DU |
Rose Siding |
Feb-23-06 12:37 PM |
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Thanks! |
mainah |
Feb-23-06 12:39 PM |
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UAE company are here now--saying at the embassy in DC--cnn was |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:23 PM |
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is there any doubt when they stay at the embassy that it is state-owned |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:24 PM |
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They won't interview with them because "Lou Dobbs won't shut up" |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:24 PM |
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yes, i recall that statement now. te he. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:25 PM |
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I saw that - it was great - he was pissed. |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:28 PM |
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yuk fox |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:25 PM |
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Clinton: "Definition of National Security is a moving target" |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:25 PM |
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I snorted when I heard that! |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:26 PM |
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yes. good one. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:37 PM |
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There you have it! Warner just said no problem |
Norquist Nemesis |
Feb-23-06 12:28 PM |
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He calls that a "full disclosure"? |
Skidmore |
Feb-23-06 12:28 PM |
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lets have few nominations for the last afternoon people. I have to leave |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:28 PM |
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GOOD finally someone asks about the public |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:29 PM |
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Pacifica radio:Hillary answered great |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:36 PM |
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a press person is asking for documents and Warner seems to say yes. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:34 PM |
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Whow==Hil--this in not about race--but the track record of UAE/company |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:35 PM |
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And she completely confronted and turned the whole |
suffragette |
Feb-23-06 12:37 PM |
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I raise a glass to HIL. She done good today. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:38 PM |
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And a glass to you, too, for this thread |
suffragette |
Feb-23-06 12:41 PM |
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Warner--we need to look at the 'ambuity of the law"---GEECH--so now |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:36 PM |
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a Dem is first caller to cspan Call in now. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:39 PM |
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Screw Warner. Time to pack your bags, you rat bastard. |
fooj |
Feb-23-06 12:41 PM |
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hey was that a Repug saying that America needs a fresh breath of air after |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:41 PM |
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Independant |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:41 PM |
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I missed it - what was the context? |
FLDem5 |
Feb-23-06 12:42 PM |
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Basically |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:43 PM |
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Clinton talking to press so csapn is letting us listen. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:42 PM |
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she is explaining the 45 day bill that is being proposed says it has |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:43 PM |
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Hil:--she is amazed that no one in Adm. thinks this could affect nat. se |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:44 PM |
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says, not one person raised one red flag!!!!!!! |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:45 PM |
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bill should be out by next week |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:44 PM |
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"on the face of it, it could affect national security" |
suffragette |
Feb-23-06 12:45 PM |
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but she also said 'unless the WH makes a move" |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:46 PM |
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meaning the WH could (if use brains)-call for the 45 day review. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:47 PM |
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I'll be surprised if they get more than one call |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:46 PM |
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Current caller |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:47 PM |
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republican appalled and about to change parties |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:47 PM |
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lol repub is about to swith to dem |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:48 PM |
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Independent from FLa |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:50 PM |
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excellent question |
gkhouston |
Feb-23-06 12:52 PM |
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two callers saying they are scared by what they heard (not heard) today. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:48 PM |
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and one was a Repug saying he was ready to switch to Dem. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:48 PM |
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he basically said that the Adm panal was incompetant!!!! whow. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:49 PM |
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the one Indenpendant |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:50 PM |
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Indep. caller asking why we have to outsource everything. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:50 PM |
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caller--appalled that people on panal think nat. secur. NOT affected. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:51 PM |
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gee, i do not think the Repug callers are agreeing with the Dems. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:52 PM |
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Indep caller wants American conpanies to bid on these sales. |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:53 PM |
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he also said that we need to consider if these are kickbacks to Bush |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:53 PM |
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Okay, which one of you is calling the Independent line? |
gkhouston |
Feb-23-06 12:54 PM |
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Bingo All about money |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:52 PM |
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Folks, I don't think this little charade Warner put on helped one |
Skidmore |
Feb-23-06 12:52 PM |
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expect WH backpedaling to begin shortly. |
gkhouston |
Feb-23-06 12:53 PM |
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Cheney? during a bout of PTSD resulting from the trauma he |
Skidmore |
Feb-23-06 12:54 PM |
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Independant |
JesterCS |
Feb-23-06 12:53 PM |
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well, Warner just lost! (he and the WH panal) |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:54 PM |
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Dems one; WH/Warner ZIPPO |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 12:55 PM |
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I think you're right, even the repubs don't want |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 12:55 PM |
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i am hoping this is the straw that breaks the camels back! |
rodeodance |
Feb-23-06 01:03 PM |
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we still have work to do on those |
cal04 |
Feb-23-06 01:11 PM |
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