Lieberman just became a Democrat - Democratic Underground

katmondoo

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:46 AM
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Lieberman just became a Democrat

He gave an impassioned speech against the drilling in Alaska.

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Loonman

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:47 AM
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1. He supports the Iraq occupation wholeheartedly

Why should he care about the piddling amount of oil in Alaska?

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Cha

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Wed Dec-21-05 12:08 PM
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8. As someone on another thread so

eloquently said..Why should I thank lieberman for doing his FUCKING JOB?

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applegrove

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Wed Dec-21-05 12:12 PM
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10. Because he is a democrat and does care about democratic ideals.

He just is "somewhere else" when it comes to Israel. That is who he is. And we should not expect all Dems to be cookie cutouts of each other. That would make them brownshirts!

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Protagoras

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:47 AM
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2. um...

One speech on drilling during an illegal invasion and a constitutional crisis as the President declares himself king does not a democrat make.

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mattclearing

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:47 AM
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3. There are so many problems with this post, I don't know where to start.

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iamjoy

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:53 AM
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4. He Always Has Been A Democrat

except for his annoying hawkish tendencies, he really is moderate.

I wish he'd stop kissing Dubya's butt, though

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rurallib

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Wed Dec-21-05 12:08 PM
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9. He also kisses W on the lips.

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tx_dem41

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:54 AM
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5. Ummm....he's been a Democrat.

Next time check his record on issues like abortion, civil rights, education, etc. He's one of the most liberal Senators on those issues.

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havocmom

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:54 AM
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6. reminds me of the old joke about the rabbi living next to the priest

and grilling steak every Friday night...

Punch line: You were born a cow. You were raised a cow. Now you're a fish.

Lieberman just became a Democrat? :rofl:

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Orangepeel

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Wed Dec-21-05 11:58 AM
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7. Lieberman votes/agrees with the party line on many issues

In particular, he's always been a strong advocate of environmental protection and reproductive rights.

More people ought to read this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2326359

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LiberalEsto

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Wed Dec-21-05 12:20 PM
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11. But he's still a tool of the insurance industry

which owns and operates Connecticut.

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rman

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Wed Dec-21-05 12:38 PM
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12. We'll see if he has changed his position on other issues

Being a democrat does not hinge on just one issue does it?

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tx_dem41

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Wed Dec-21-05 12:44 PM
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13. How many issues do you want.

Edited on Wed Dec-21-05 12:45 PM by tx_dem41

Abortion, civil rights, gay rights, education, labor, tax policy...he is one of the most liberal Senators on all these issues.

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zbdent

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Wed Dec-21-05 12:53 PM
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14. Don't worry, something just got in his water

he'll be fine in a few hours . . .

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Nimrod2005

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Wed Dec-21-05 01:33 PM
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15. Something got in his pocket you mean?

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LynneSin

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Wed Dec-21-05 01:38 PM
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17. Excuse me but get a damn clue

Lieberman has one of the best records not only with Environment issues (Consistantly 100% with the League of Conservation Voters) but also stellar voting records when it comes to choice, social issue, human rights, free speech etc etc etc

No, there are some major issues that we (meaning me and 99% of DU) do not agree with Joe Lieberman on, but believe me, he's a democrat - this wasn't a fluke today.

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calico1

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Wed Dec-21-05 01:42 PM
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18. I am from CT

Although he has disappointed me with some of the things he has done it amazes me how he is painted as a right wing neocon! Don't people check voting records? More conservative senators are better liked around here than Lieberman. He is a Conservative when it comes to defense but his voting record on social issues is consistently Liberal. Yet he is supposedly a right wing tool. :shrug:

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LynneSin

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Wed Dec-21-05 01:47 PM
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19. Here's another pet peeve of mine

HE'S NOT MY GOSH DARN SENATOR!!

I mean, he's Connecticut's senator and if they don't like how he votes they'll get a primary candidate to run against him and throw the guy out.

My mentality for all democrats voting for 'questionable' candidates in 2006 general election - think of your vote as supporting Harry Reid, Barbara Boxer, John Kerry, Ed Kennedy, Russ Feingold and the other great democrats who have shown us they're willing to fight for what we believe in. They'll have a much easier time doing it if they're in the majority.

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LynneSin

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Wed Dec-21-05 01:36 PM
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16. Sweetie, he's always been a democrat

he just doesn't see eye to eye with us on some issues.

Check in GDP - there's a really great thread about how Lieberman's voting record stands up against McCains & Collins. You'd be shocked at just how democrat he is

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