Smart Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Because your good enough, you're smart enough and gosh darn it, people like you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statrick Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 he better keep it cool or they'll shoot him out the sky like they did Paul wellstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELDUST Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Didnt he write that book rush limbaugh is a big fat idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 and Lies and the Lying Liars who tell them. and a few others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 People say I look like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 People on Fox News whining & crying about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ggSrx31YjI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once upon a crime Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 fuck this guy, he is a communist..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Æ° Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I was happy to see Norm Coleman lose, they've been grooming him to be president for years now. I think that's why he was putting up such a fight. I knew something was up when the papers were making an obvious effort to tie his identity to JFK in various ways, that's a classic way to prime someone for prez. And then when he was a speaker at the Republican convention in St. Paul, I knew that there were plans. I wonder if he'll still try even though his record is flawed. Go to hell Norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Æ° Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Al Franken Related... Military burial that cut corners riles Franken Cpl. Ben Kopp's family had the option of waiting two months for full military honors or going without them. By Eric Roper, Star Tribune Last update: August 14, 2009 - 11:17 PM WASHINGTON - Sen. Al Franken squared off with Arlington National Cemetery officials this week after a Minnesota soldier killed in Afghanistan failed to receive all the trappings of a full military funeral because of limited resources. Minnesota's newest senator attended the burial last week of Rosemount native Cpl. Ben Kopp, 21, who died in mid-July after he was wounded by Taliban insurgents. Before the funeral service, officials at the cemetery in Arlington, Va., informed Kopp's mother that her son's coffin would not be escorted by a horse-drawn caisson -- a traditional carriage used in military ceremonies -- because none was available until October. Although his family had the right to a caisson, Kopp's body was transported in a hearse because his mother, Jill Stephenson, did not want to wait two months. "To say to a parent, 'There's such a backlog on these requests that you're going to have to wait two or three months to bury your son or your daughter' is cruel," Franken said in an interview. "If the family wants [a caisson], they should be able to have it." Earlier this week, Franken sent a searing letter to the cemetery's superintendent, John Metzler, demanding that steps be taken to expedite full-honor military burials. Franken and Stephenson would like to see more caissons made available. "This is an intolerable and undue burden on a family that is already mourning the loss of a loved one, and the perception left by this incident is unbecoming and unacceptable," the senator wrote. Franken noted that the family's grief was amplified when they saw what appeared to be an empty caisson unit practicing near Kopp's burial plot, which Stephenson said felt like "a slap in the face." Arlington officials have since said the unit was not practicing, but returning from another procession. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote a similar letter to Arlington after being contacted by a friend of the family. "In the midst of what I have going on in my life -- you know, losing my only child -- I need somebody to advocate for me," Stephenson said. "And I'm very grateful that they're doing that." Col. Dan Baggio, a spokesman for the Military District of Washington, which oversees the units responsible for the caissons, said families wait an average of two months to use one of Arlington's two caissons. In 2009, a new policy extended full-honor burials to all soldiers killed in action, and Arlington officials added more time slots to keep the same average wait time. Baggio said that they are now discussing ways to improve those wait times. "We're going to take a close look at it," Baggio said. As of Friday, Franken's office had not heard back from Arlington about whether any action will be taken. Kopp's funeral was also attended by Defense Secretary Robert Gates, marking the second time the military commander has done so in his current position. Given the atmosphere and nature of the event, however, neither Stephenson nor Franken approached Gates about the caissons. The Rosemount High School graduate's death was widely publicized, because Kopp was an organ donor. His heart was transplanted into Judy Meikle, an ailing woman from Chicago. Stephenson said she now communicates with Meikle almost every day via e-mail. "It really is an amazing thing to be involved in," Stephenson said, referring to the heart transplant. "It honors Ben's memory and gives me an opportunity to honor his memory and for him to go on living." link here: http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/53260872.html?elr=KArks:DCiUocOaL_nDaycUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Al Franken Reads the 4th Amendment to Justice Department Official By Daphne Eviatar Just in case he wasn’t familiar with it, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) decided to read the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution to David Kris, assistant attorney general of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, who was testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee today to urge reauthorization of expiring provisions of the USA Patriot Act. Franken, who opened by acknowledging that unlike most of his colleagues in the Senate, he’s not a lawyer, but according to his research “most Americans aren’t lawyers” either, said he’d also done research4 on the Patriot Act and in particular, the “roving wiretap” provision that allows the FBI to get a warrant to wiretap a an unnamed target and his or her various and changing cell phones, computers and other communication devices. Noting that he received a copy of the Constitution when he was sworn in as a senator, he proceeded to read it to Kris, emphasizing this part: “no Warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” “That’s pretty explicit language,” noted Franken, asking Kris how the “roving wiretap” provision of the Patriot Act can meet that requirement if it doesn’t require the government to name its target. Kris looked flustered and mumbled that “this is surreal,” apparently referring to having to respond to Franken’s question. “I would defer to the other branch of government,” he said, referring to the courts, prompting Franken to interject: “I know what that is.” Kris explained that the courts have held that the law’s requirements that the person be described, though not named, is sufficient to meet the demands of the Constitution. That did not appear to completely satisfy Franken’s concerns. Today’s Judiciary Committee hearing has so far proceeded much the way yesterday’s House Judiciary Committee subcommittee hearing did, with Democrats (except the Justice Department witness) expressing skepticism that the current law adequately protects Americans’ civil liberties and Republicans emphasizing the need to have all possible tools for law enforcement available because another major terrorist attack could occur at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Franken has been top notch since he got in office. Cheers Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 fuck this guy, he is a communist..... This is one salty cracker. Franken stuck it out the same way Bush did (and won) and now people are crying because he's doing the right thing? Get the fuck outta here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x5v1s Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Al Franken is a joke ...give me a break ...All this was for was to feed his large ego ..nothing will ever get done .... america is freakin doomed cause of communist like him and pelosi .... ehhhhhhhhh .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 How is he a communist? Explain in your own words and not simply repeating rhetoric you heard from some talking head. Do you know what the Fourth Amendment is? Here, I'll post it here- "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." It would seem to me that most communists would SUPPORT the spirit and terms of the PATRIOT Act and be against the Fourth Amendment....remember, the Soviets were really big on internal security and secrecy. So what exactly is the difference between the PATRIOT Act and the KGB? Again, in your own words and try to keep the use of the word "terrorist" to a minimum, please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 he's a total policy wonk. always has been. I'm fucking thrilled he's won. did you see him draw a map of the US from memory at the state fair? it was fucking dead on, thats impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 can i get a ban on "x5v1s?" that person fucking blows. i've been becoming less and less intolerant of complete and utter morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmno164 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 stars The stars are not afraid to appear like fireflies. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x5v1s Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 fuck al franken can i get a ban on "x5v1s?" that person fucking blows. i've been becoming less and less intolerant of complete and utter morons. dude i have mad train flicks i contribute ......and at least i try .... pussy liberal ...oh please ban him hE DISAGREES WITH MY OPINION ....what a clown ...grow a sack lets debate the downfall of america and why franken is a joke ...you watch he'll grandstand on the senate floor and act a fool ..real bad before too long ..he's a joke you'll see:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 You never answered my questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 He probably never will... he speculates about other guy's testicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x5v1s Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 welcome to 1984 are you ready for the 3rd world war you too will meet the secret police..they'll draft you and they'll jail your niece ... the patriot act is unconstitutional.period......... . and in soviet controlled Russia they never had a voice for opposition the used their hammer to crush there voices .... i oppose the patriot act .. I'm afraid of big brother but he,s already here ... ..... ..anyway im well versed in politics ..maybe im wrong but your still a leftest ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftwinghack Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 fuck al franken .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 the patriot act is unconstitutional.period......... . and in soviet controlled Russia they never had a voice for opposition the used their hammer to crush there voices .... i oppose the patriot act .. I'm afraid of big brother but he,s already here ... ..... ..anyway im well versed in politics ..maybe im wrong but your still a leftest ... Franken used the Constitution (specifically the Fourth Amendment) to point out the hypocrisy of the PATRIOT Act to one of its supporters...you know, that same document they were both sworn to uphold when they took public office? Except your boy from the attorney general's office couldn't do much better than say "LOLWUT" and lamely pass the buck to the courts (who, BTW, he works for in some capacity). I'm not a Democrat nor am I as far left as you probably assume everyone on here is (besides you, of course). I probably wouldn't agree with a lot of things Franken supports, but he's making some damn good points and I believe he's a lot more principled than most of the people in the Senate...and he's willing to take a chance and speak out against the status quo. That deserves respect. Also, I'm not sure if you're aware of it but...as a Linux user you're supporting some rather collectivist ideals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x5v1s Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 ..having a computer is support ?... ? you think that really ? not knowing anything but seeing my screen shot ... pretty judgmental of ya ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEVEL 75 PALADIN Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Someone ban this dipshit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 ..having a computer is support ?... ? you think that really ? not knowing anything but seeing my screen shot ... pretty judgmental of ya ? Based on what I know about Linux (a bit), it's centered around cooperative/collectivist ideals in that it's a group effort that's free to use, distribute and modify by design- read the GPL sometime. Also, I believe it's a damn sight less judgmental than saying "So and so is a communist and a fraud and a joke and a bad dresser, secret police, America is doomed, blah blah blah" when the guy was in fact ATTACKING the "secret police" with the Constitution. So how is Franken worse than, say, Joe Wilson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x5v1s Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 keep drinking the kool aid ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Well, then I guess I win this round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 There's kool-aid? I have vodka... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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