MSNBC Jeb is threatening to take Terri into custody charging abuse

I kid you not, just heard it and link hunting.

Jeb is saying that whoops we just discovered Terri has been abused and he could take her into custody. GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY HAVE THESE PEOPLE NO SHAME?

misdiagnosed (though the doctor only "observed her" -- as well as her medical records and videos -- did not personally examine her).

http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/03/23/schiavo/index.html

is standing up for the legal ramifications of this apparent display to ignore the courts, to try to introduce 'new" evidence that would overthrow the evidence of fifteen years of testimony, of diagnosis by many doctors.

I wish we did have a voice in it, because I think lying back and waiting for the outcome,ie letting others frame the issue as a "clever" strategy, is wrong and is weak especially when there are constitutional issues to be debated.

... or it might be due to a lack of access to media.

Lose Lose situation.

I think either way unless the democrat is siding with the republican they'd be called names etc. So it's best they stay out and let them do their own b.s. They're already calling us killers.

when the Senators want to get into the headlines. Such as Hillary or Kerry. I have seen their names often in reports in the news but there is silence on this issue and I think it is wrong and I think it is weak, and I think that the issue is being controlled by the Repubs
again !

Think that they will not force it to come out in their favor? Think that the polls mean anything to them? Or cling to the belief that Democrats are really speaking out on this important issue but no one is reporting it?

They believe they can force it--again as in the 2000 coup. If no one can present a cogent argument against this atrocity, thuis attack on the constitution, the sleezy methods, it makes it easier for them.

The polls are on the side of the Democrats on this and they need to take it and run with it.

The silence is deafening.

... or even if they actually have one.

Since the Repubs are taking so much flak for grandstanding on this issue, I wonder if the Dems are trying to do the opposite of grandstand.







I've said my peace on the subject (here and elsewhere), all while trying to strike the best balance with my other duties.

I'll ask no more than that from my senators and reps.

but it seems to me a golden opportunity at this point that is being wasted.

But then, I am only one of many of the common man (men?) (Women?)and not a sophisticated belt way chess player

Let's see where it goes from here. After all, there is really little any of us can do about it.

I tell them what outcome I want to see, and I leave the "how" to them. They're competent professionals, and I treat them that way by default.


If they want my input or help on the "how", they can ask for it.

but let's see the outcome of this debacle and the results of the silence.

I am patient enough in my impotence to effect an outcome.

Want to make a bet or something? :-)

And they don't have to. But my life is balanced, and my people seem happy (though I admit I cannot ever know for sure).




I'll politely decline any political wagering. Knowing how corrupt some sports betting can be, imagine how politicians would behave knowing there was side money riding on their actions.




Pass the popcorn. :)

I know, I know, but it's a pretty thought, isn't it? :eyes:

Keep hope alive. :)

by Deborah Wasserman Schultz and the 1999 Texas law signed by then-Governor George Bush. Should they be talking more about the hypocrisy? Perhaps. But -- if dems believe this is an issue that is personal, they may decide not to "grandstand" too much. I think the "frame" then becomes this is NOT an issue for last-minute congressional bills, that it's a personal matter between closest kin and doctors.

DCF and FDLE were on the way to pick her up. Greer issued an order restraining them and anyone assisting them from violating the final order. So now the DCF folks can either be in contempt or lose their jobs, nice choices.

These people are crazy and will stop at nothing.

civil service protections for all his managers and supervisors in the departments. so you either do what he says, get fired or quit.

quit. I was not going to break state law or ask my line staff to break the law because he wanted something done that wasn't right.

So, 2 years ago I up and resigned from a job that I loved. I worked with the elderly and disabled citizens of florida to help them get medicaid, get into nursing homes etc. I was really good at my job. I loved helping the elderly and I went way over and above helping them solve problems with Social Security, etc.

I loved my job but I quit before I was compelled to break the law by Mr. Bush.

of the constant uncertainty and the Department's horrible image. Still feeding at the public trough though.

it was making headway and improvements under Lawton. But the republican legislature and jeb pretty much killed it. I have had a lot of friends who really cared and wanted to do a good job leave because their hands were tied.

or had him jailed.

- or is this a second effort?

He doesnt respect the law, in case you hadn't noticed.

Where's the popcorn? ;)

Drop one MOAB on that place, and it would all be over.

Wait a minute...Er...I mean...

:crazy:

She's still in Florida, isn't she? They should give her a call. :eyes: I can see it now. The swat teams, the tanks, the guns....

or for refusing to answer their questions...use that as an excuse for taking her into customer.

onenote

So funny, yet so sad.

What a freakin' tyrant!!!!

Heh heh,...however, try as he may, he simply cannot betray the democratic structure of this country.

I hope that asshole finally gets the whole lot of extremists handed their hats.

as are the schools, the media, etc. etc. etc.

Honestly, is there an institution they AREN'T trying to tear down?

might have made her a healthier human being. these people have their priorites so screwed!

shoot her to keep her from being abused

with the guys running into her room with their guns drawn.

can claim being abused in this country? We don't want any discrimination on this issue.

And would someone please explain to me why, if this woman has been in this condition for approximately 16 years, this is such a gut-wrenching crisis now? What am I missing here? Why all this ado right now?