OK, Who is running against that THAT MASSIVE TOOL, "NO SHOW JOE" Lieberman? I want to help that person.
Within seconds of Obama finishing his speech to the AMA this tool Lieberman is on MSNBC saying he is not for a public option.
It is time to take away his committee assignments and start concentrating on passing Health Care Reform via reconcilliation.
I truly do not understand why these MORONS believe the insurance comapnies. We voted for better and it is now time to DEMAND BETTER!
If you know the guy that is gonna run against "NO SHOW JOE" please tell me!! I want to help and I will have my voice back for any needed voice-over work, which I will do for free. Once upon a time I got good money for the voice work, you might have even heard me before.
From now on I will never call him Joe Lieberman it will always be "No Show Joe" because he never shows up to help the party he caucuses with, Well when he isn't partying or caucusing with himself!
I am with you on this. He was teaming up with Lindsay Graham to get legislation attached to whatever they could attach it to that would prevent the additional photos of torture from being released. Congress should not be getting involved in that.
I decided today that I am going to start lobbying my representatives for more face to face time with constituents... i.e. townhall meetings throughout the year, 'every' year. The lobbyists in WA have too much access and the people being represented, not enough.
June 15, 2009 2:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
This is what I wrote today for starters...
Dear Senator Udall,
I am writing today because I have come to the conclusion that our representatives are too vulnerable to powerful lobbies and outside voices in Washington and because I feel that we, the constituents deserve regular face-time with and to offer more significant feedback and input to our representatives.
I am requesting that you hold townhall meetings quarterly, or more often if that is workable, but at least quarterly throughout the state so that citizens can meet with you, hold you accountable for your votes, and so that you, our representative, can hear our views.
I know that I can call and write but in that way I am faceless and easy to ignore. If this is done regularly and consistently so that they are well established it will be easier for citizens to be informed about them and allow them the greatest opportunity to attend.
I am requesting this of all of my representatives. I believe this would be a wise addition for all representatives across the country. We have a lot of work to do and we as citizens need to be much more involved in the discourse.
I would appreciate a response to my request.
June 15, 2009 3:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
S,
Can I use that?
I have a few I want tot send it to. ALSO, I would urge you to send it to your State people too.
Reconcilation!!!!!!!!! (if I spelled that right).
Someone please tell me how to turn on the spell checker here. A line used to appear under all the words I mispelled then I could right click and pick the correct spelling, God I miss and really need that so I don't look as stupid as I really am.
June 15, 2009 3:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
Of course,
I shared this so that anyone could use it, or elaborate on it,etc. For spell check the only thing I know how to do is paste it into Word first and use spell check there.
Good point on sending it to state reps as well.
June 15, 2009 4:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
S,
Be afraid, be very afraid I am now "stalking" you, you might also call it "following"
THANKS!
June 15, 2009 4:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
LOL,
The more the merrier... swim with the dolphin:)
June 15, 2009 11:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
I sent a similar note to my senators Udall and Bingaman (different Udall!) Friday. Bingaman's already replied too (he's on the health committee):
Dear ****:
Thank you for contacting me regarding a single payer health care system. I appreciate your taking the time to write.
As you may know, S. 703, the American Health Security Act of 2009, was introduced by Senator Bernard Sanders on March 25, 2009, and was referred to the Committee on Finance. I understand your views regarding a single payer health care system. I agree that we are at a critical point when it comes to our health care system, and that we need to implement major changes. We are finally getting a consensus that this is no longer an issue that can be ignored. Health care should be affordable and accessible to all Americans and this is an area in which Congress can and should do a better job of meeting the needs of the American public. I look forward to working with Congress and President Obama to provide access to quality affordable health care. As a member of both the Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committees, please be assured I will keep your comments in mind as the Senate debates comprehensive health care reform.
Again, thank you for writing. I hope you will continue to keep me informed of issues of importance to you and your community.
Sincerely,
JEFF BINGAMAN
United States Senator
Phone: (202) 224-5521
Toll-free in NM: 1-800-443-8658
Website: http://bingaman.senate.gov
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Look for me on Facebook and YouTube.
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Well, it's something, at least.
June 15, 2009 6:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
I saw him just now on MSNBC too. If you're offering to do voice over work for a candidate that runs against Joe, I'll offer to help create the script.
June 15, 2009 2:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
tpmg,
That's exactly what I am doing. I'll do it for anyone that supports a public option or better yet single payer.
Let me know what you need.
June 15, 2009 2:42 PM | Reply | Permalink
tpmg,
stalking you too now.... or just "following" whichever you prefer
June 15, 2009 4:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
S,
Agreed, I will do the same with mine.
June 15, 2009 2:37 PM | Reply | Permalink
I nominate Bwak to run against Lieberman in Connecticut in 2012. Bwak is the perfect candidate to run as Lieberman's polar opposite; a) she is, for example, a practicing member of the Democratic party; b) she is pro-peace, c) she is pro-single payer healthcare; d) she would show up for work everyday; and, e) she has the well-being of everyone, of whatever demographic, at heart.
I think the Cafe has enough talent to run a successful campaign, don't you? As I recall, there are a few people around here who actually have some experience running campaigns. Plus, we have Orlando as an indefatigable GOTV organizer. OG does video work; OO does voice-overs. There are enough writers in general and journalists in particular around here to paper Connecticut with press releases, and position papers. Money managers, too. And lawyers. What are we waiting for?
What do you say, Bwak?
June 15, 2009 2:42 PM | Reply | Permalink
2012 seems so far away, now that you mention it.
Joe's top five corporate contributors include:
Purdue Pharma, which admitted guilt to misbranding felony, and was fined $634 million for OxyContin deaths.
Sempra Energy, known for exporting pollution to Mexico. (Sempra Energy had initially decided to build a new natural gas-fired power plant in southern California, but state and local authorities would have required the company to comply with stringent air quality regulations. Company officials would also have had to complete detailed environmental impact statements. So Sempra decided to build the plant just over the border in Mexico instead.)
UBS AB, accused of massive fraud and corruption for helping high net worth clients to evade hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
Now these are just a few examples of the current relationships Joe maintains, but doesn't really talk about that much.
June 15, 2009 3:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
tpmg,
Sooner we start to knock him down the further we can make him fall. I say we start tomorrow.
Send me your writings and I will send them out every day.
June 15, 2009 4:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Whose pocket is Joe Lieberman in today?
Is it the banking industry? They've given him over 2 million.
Is it the pro-Israel lobby? They've given him over 1.5 million.
Or maybe Joe is tucked safe inside one of the pockets of his top five corporate campaign contributors.
Like Purdue Pharma, the company that was fined 634 million for their complicity in Oxycotin deaths.
Or Sempra Energy, the company that exports pollution to Mexico.
Or is he in the pocket of UBS, the company accused of massive fraud and corruption for helping high net worth individuals evade paying hundreds of millions of taxes?
Joe sure has a lot of interesting relationships.
Makes you wonder.
When a politician is in this many corporate pockets, how independent can he really be?
June 15, 2009 5:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
Above, a sample script for you to read, O
June 15, 2009 6:04 PM | Reply | Permalink
tpmg,
OH... I love it. keep em coming we have YEARS to take him down.
June 15, 2009 6:07 PM | Reply | Permalink
People without health care don't have years for us to take him down. We really have to start influencing how Joe Lieberman votes right now.
Best way to do that is to raise awareness of some of his cozy relationships.
Just like what happened with Max Baucus, and all the recent articles about how his top corporate donors include Blue Cross.
Made him change his blanket opposition to single payer or a public option.
Maybe just for show, but it did get Baucus to step back a little.
June 15, 2009 6:16 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, if he is getting his funds directly from the corporations, he is not beholden to the DNC. He made his reputation as a Dem and he carries this reputation/image with him until it is dismantled. At any rate, that is hw he gets to be independent. He is independent of the Donkey and the Elephant. Kinda disturbing he is less independent of Israel though.
June 16, 2009 2:15 AM | Reply | Permalink
Well, if he is getting his funds directly from the corporations, he is not beholden to the DNC. He made his reputation as a Dem and he carries this reputation/image with him until it is dismantled. At any rate, that is hw he gets to be independent. He is independent of the Donkey and the Elephant. Kinda disturbing he is less then independent of Israel, though.
June 16, 2009 2:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
WOT?!?
June 16, 2009 2:55 AM | Reply | Permalink
you rawk.
I'll look to see if Ned is running again. I sure hope so.
June 15, 2009 8:12 PM | Reply | Permalink
wws,
Ooo.... chills...! Come on Bwak let us do this.
June 15, 2009 3:07 PM | Reply | Permalink
Er
How 'bout we just call Ned Lamont? I mean, I'm not even sure chickens can legally run...
=D
I am soooooooo flattered though, and, totally unworthy.
June 15, 2009 8:06 PM | Reply | Permalink
I don't think that 'unworthy' is a disqualification.
June 16, 2009 1:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
Shuster is about to put No Show Joe on hypocrisy watch?
June 15, 2009 3:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
As of now, no one's running against Joe. But Ned Lamont has not said, definitively, that he won't run again.
Richard Blumenthal will probably flirt publicly with a run for Senate, and then back away, as usual.
Maybe Jodi Rell might run, but I really doubt it.
Maybe if Rob Simmons doesn't beat Dodd, he'll run. Too soon to tell.
Joe's a jerk, that's for sure.
June 15, 2009 3:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
Is there anyone that you think should run that may not be considering it? Is there someone that might be encouraged to run that you feel would make an excellent senator?
June 15, 2009 4:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
Rosa DeLauro (see below--loosey). I can't, off the top of my head, think of another person.
And I don't ever see Rosa giving up her House seat.
June 16, 2009 11:37 AM | Reply | Permalink
CTV,
Can you tell me how to get in touch with Ned Lamont or any of those other folks you mention?
I'll even consider helping Simmons against Dodd if I like his positions on those banks Dodd loves so much!
June 15, 2009 4:37 PM | Reply | Permalink
Hey, I love Ned Lamont! But if not Ned, how about tapping Rosa on the shoulder? I thought she'd surely take Dodd's seat in the Senate if (don't laugh, it was way, way early in the primaries) he was nominated as the Dem candidate and then ran and won. Don't forget that Jodi, though a stupendous improvement over her predecessor in the office is a Republican governor. Maybe the only Republican in CT worthy of holding office. But I think Joe needs to be replaced by an honest Democratic Party member.
June 15, 2009 10:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
As you have already seen, I'm sure, Stewart uses that 'hang dog' cartoon character to depict Lieberman. It cracks me up everytime.
But now, like today when I saw him, I cannot help to laugh.
This is no laughing matter of course. It is just that he is so ridiculous.
The dems will get him sometimes, on their side. Once in awhile he will 'leap across the aisle'.
We just have to keep looking at his ugly face for four more years.
June 15, 2009 4:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
We ran some one against Traitor Joe. We primaried him and won. Obama didn't do a lot to help Ned Lamont seal the deal though. Lieberman isn't just Obama's problem, he's one of Obama's mistakes -- we should have put him away when we had the chance. There's no reconciliation now.
June 15, 2009 5:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
Lieberman and his fellow traveling Benedict Arnoldcrats do more harm to the party than Republicans. They only vote with Democrats on issues that don't matter or that we shouldn't be supporting anyway. They help pass a Defense (War) bill. Well, whoop de do.
They crowd out all progressive voices as they appear on the MSM posing as Democrats so that we have one conservative "debating" another conservative - see Conrad and Collins yesterday.
We're totally being played for fools. I keep saying and I'm going to keep saying that until the petrified base stands up, draws a line in the sand and fights back, we might as well coronate Rush Divine Emperor and go to the beach because the only thing progressive about the Democratic Party's agenda is it's progress towards the right.
June 15, 2009 5:58 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well said, 'Bell.
June 15, 2009 6:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, I don't know why I bother picking on Joe. I was out reading Senator Amy again and Senator Amy wants "more" Minnesotans to have access to heathcare. "More" like maybe one more?
How would I be able to tell Senator Amy of Minnesota from say Senator Chuck of Iowa? I'll bet even Senator Chuck would like "more" Iowans to have access to healthcare. I mean even Chuck wouldn't go on record supporting "fewer" Iowans with access to healthcare.
The Blue Dogs go on the record bragging how conservative they are and the rest of the Democrats hide. At least you can oppose a conservative with an argument but what do you do about the ones who are so amoral and unprincipled that they refuse to take a stand at all and dance all over the issue and have attorneys fine tune their language so they can be totally sure that they are never at any time on the record standing for anything but their own reelection.
June 15, 2009 9:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well said. Without writing it, you somehow have subliminally put forward the question, How about ALL people get access to healthcare, in another venue then the ER, that is.
June 16, 2009 3:00 AM | Reply | Permalink
what do you do about the ones who are so amoral and unprincipled
What you DO is what you have done. Point it out, loudly and publicly. What you DON'T DO is vote for them next time.
June 16, 2009 6:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
2b,
Pitch perfect! Continue to give'em hell. One day soon!
June 15, 2009 7:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
This guy is such a weasel. Forget about the next election, he needs to be recalled from office now!
June 15, 2009 7:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
Anybody know what Lieberman's standing currently is in Connecticut? The way to change who is Senator is to start grooming a likely prospect -- usually in State government or Congress -- see that that person gets publicity and funding -- send checks and invite that person to small coffees and fundraisers around the state.
Keep up a steady drumbeat of exposure of Joe in terms of where he stands on issues. Progressivepunch.org is always a good place to start looking:
ALL ISSUE CATEGORIES Lieberman, Joseph
(Sen - I)
Lifetime Progressive Score
(%) Rank
All issues 78.99 51/99
Aid to Less Advantaged People, at Home & Abroad (17 subcategories)
92.27 36/99
Corporate Subsidies (14 categories) c 72.73 32/85
Education, Humanities, & the Arts (3 subcategories) 96.00 31/98T
Environment (15 subcategories) 83.91 41/99
Fair Taxation (6 subcategories) 90.97 46/99
Family Planning (2 subcategories) 92.86 36/99T
Government Checks on Corporate Power (31 subcategories)
84.21 43/99
Health Care (15 subcategories) 91.75 47/98
Housing (2 subcategories) 100.00 1/86T
Human Rights & Civil Liberties (10 subcategories)
68.00 55/99
Justice for All: Civil and Criminal (7 subcategories)
80.49 46/99
Labor Rights (8 subcategories) 66.20 54/98
Making Government Work for Everyone, Not Just the Rich or Powerful (17 subcategories) 81.52 50/99
War & Peace (18 subcategories) 42.22 58/98
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June 15, 2009 9:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
What a deplorable record. I mean, Lieberman gets over the halfway mark twice, and overall scores 51st?!? Connecticut sure can do better then Joe. I think Ned would be an excellent candidate because he has already shown he can take Lieberman. Lamont barely lost to Lieberman and I believe that was because of a percentage of voters who gave Lieberman the benefit of the doubt, but once in office, Lieberman removed all doubt. Next time, Ned wins. I think there will be enough people who will turn to Ned rather then get fooled again.
June 16, 2009 3:05 AM | Reply | Permalink
Frightening, to think that he ran as the Democratic Party's VP!
June 15, 2009 10:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
The fact is, we're only a 'blue' state at the national level. At the state and local levels, CT is pretty conservative. CT is one of the country's largest consumers of defense contract dollars. The Dem bench is not deep. They had to go to an outsider (Lamont) to get after Lieberman in the last primary.
Nor should it be forgotten that the CT Dem party machinery was solidly behind Lieberman, even though he was not on the Dem ticket. Enough time has passed that I do not think he can "return to the fold," but it's a fact that most of the people running the party in this state are his long-time buds. So, one of my concerns is that he will have a sudden "change of heart" in 2010 or 2011 and there will be plenty of backers in the party machinery to do some jiggery-pokery to make it happen.
mp
June 16, 2009 7:30 AM | Reply | Permalink