why the hell are we on Def-Con 3 at DU?

Nothing big is going on...

It's this:

AP-Senate-Iraq

Senate goes into closed session

CAPITOL HILL (AP) - Democrats have forced the Senate to go into
closed session.
They're demanding answers about intelligence that led to the
Iraq war.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid says the nation deserves to
know the details of how the U-S became engaged in the war,
especially following last week's indictment of Vice President
Cheney's chief of staff.
Reid and other Democrats said Senate Intelligence Committee
Chairman Pat Roberts reneged on a promise to fully investigate
whether the administration exaggerated and manipulated intelligence
leading up to the war.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said he was blindsided by the
move. He called it a "stunt" and charged Democrats "hijacked"
the Senate.
While he admitted it was within the rules, he called it a slap
in the face to normal procedures.

While he admitted it was within the rules, he called it a slap
in the face to normal procedures

You mean kind of like when you guys threatened to eliminate the filibuster?

These guys can't go two minutes without hypocrisy.

I keep waiting for the bolt of lightning the next time one of them does something like that.

Now, not all rich guys are. Some are quite nice and are even progressive in their politics. That wouldn't include Frist, of course. He is a dork. And a dork, as I was informed on DU sometime back, most shockingly, is a penis. So, I guess, that makes Frist a big penis head.

:rofl:

I really have to go to bed now. Good night. I'll be embarrassed about that in the morning. But I won't take it back.

bout time someone slapped back

politely and firmly holding their feet to the fire! You go Harry!

Same guy that loved Harriet Meirs? puuuhleeeeze

sometimes it pays to be diplomatic, despite what the right is throwing at you.

when rudeness will do?

If you look at the latest Min Dem. leaders, they have been perhaps overly diplomatic. Senators do need to work with each other, not just blast away. Give me some actual examples of why you don't see Reid as a good Min leader, whom you would prefer, and effective past Min leaders or even, good Dem Majority leaders?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5231177

Reid KICKS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

People flock when there's a hint of Democratic controversy.

Jeez, I duck out for an hour and all hell breaks loose.

classified information could be discussed.

Take a look at GD :)

Just glance at GD. He called for a closed session, talked about investigating the pre-war intelligence, and the culture of corruption everywhere in the adminstration and the congress. Says they're going to call for closed sessions every day until they get answers.

(That's what I can figure out from reading GD. I'm at work with no tv or sound on the computer so I might be off a little on all of this. If I am, I'm sorry.)

I saw the headline in LBN, but only 23 some responses, so I figured it wasn't that big :shrug:

used in a long time to get everyone the hell out.

I'm sure they're royally pissed right now.

*Senators in closed session, discussing Libby indictment & pre-war intelligence*

*Senate Maj Leader Frist calls closed session a slap in the face, a stunt*

Kicked some ass.

friggin BIRD FLU now????

oh man, that's rich....






grrrr...

this has a great chance of snatching the headlines away from the Alito nomination, and putting the focus back on the war and the Plame leak.

The guy knows when to make a move. Way to GRAB control of the dialog right back from the President! SMAAAAAAART!

We've got to hit hard and often now, if means being at def-con whatever for the duration then I'll do it.

i heard babbington of wash post being asked... how far out of the question is that?

of Republicans? It's like they're acting like the opposition. What the hell do they think they are doing? :crazy:

Musta been hybernating for the last 5 years and suddenly realized they were in session so deccided to earn their paychecks for once.

They been workin' for money. Corporate donations etc, just not their paychecks. I guess they're too small in comparison.

But, people, CSPAN is our Bible. Pay attention. It's Reidmas!!

Now where are the cute kitten pictures?

I bet I'm the only person in the building that knows what just happened.

Heh heh heh.

I'm one happy camper. :evilgrin:

Hi neighbor! :hi: :7

I'ma super pissed. It KILLS me to have to look at some of the shit assholes on this site feel free to spew about women, Christians, members of the religion of Islam, women, women, choice, women, and our GLBTC citizens. KILLS. I hate these times. The only purpose they serve is to help me tune up my Ignore list....not that this action helps unless the volume of traffic is normal.

OH, oh,

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