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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 02:17 PM
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"Do you ever get the feeling that maybe Scott Brown isn't quite ready for prime-time...?"
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2010_04/023359.php

QUOTE OF THE DAY.... Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) was asked for his opinion yesterday on the financial regulatory reform bill advancing in the Senate. "I can't support it,'' he said.

Explaining why, the Republican said one of his main concerns is that the legislation is "going to be an extra layer of regulation." Which is, of course, true. That's the point of the legislation. The financial industry went unchecked and nearly destroyed the global economy. That's why the legislation is being considered -- to bring oversight and accountability through regulation.

What was especially interesting, though, is hearing the confused senator try to explain how he'd like to see the legislation improve. (thanks to reader R.L.)

Brown left open the possibility that he could support a compromise.

"I want to see when it's going to come up, how it's going to come up,'' he said. "I'm always open to trying to work something through so it is truly bipartisan.''

Brown, whose vote could be critical as Democrats seek to find a GOP member to avoid a filibuster, assiduously avoided talking about specifics.

When asked what areas he thought should be fixed, he replied: "Well, what areas do you think should be fixed? I mean, you know, tell me. And then I'll get a team and go fix it.''


To clarify, when the senator asked "Well, what areas do you think should be fixed?" he was talking to a reporter who wanted to know what kind of changes he hoped to see.

Brown went on to say that he finds the notion of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency problematic because "it's more government." He added, "Is that good? ... If it's an area we need to fix, then I'm certainly open to it. But I haven't heard that that's the biggest thing that's problematic with it.''

Do you ever get the feeling that maybe Scott Brown isn't quite ready for prime-time, and that his service in the Senate is more humiliating than it should be?

—Steve Benen
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Mass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 02:20 PM
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1. Every time he speaks.
Edited on Thu Apr-15-10 02:20 PM by Mass
But the local media continue to think he is the latest shining object.

We can only hope people will realize what an empty bulb he is, but I am sometimes doubtful.
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Grand Taurean Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 02:21 PM
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2. A defintion of "Jackass":
Anyone who said that there is no difference between the following:
Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell, Jon Corzine and Chris Christie, Martha Coakley and Scott Brown.
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 02:21 PM
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3. He sounds like the male version of Palin
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 06:46 PM
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17. Malin?
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iris27 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 06:52 PM
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18. That's just what I said to my husband while reading the OP.
"Looks like Brown's giving Palin a run for her money in the 'lots of words with zero discernable meaning behind them' department."
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A-Long-Little-Doggie Donating Member (895 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 03:34 PM
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4. My sister has met him on a number of occasions...
his kid goes to the same school hers attend. She said he was not the brightest person she has ever met. Good looking, but there ain't much else going on.
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Nothing Without Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 04:14 PM
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5. He has good hair. The vacuum in his head keeps it from getting overheated. n/t
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karynnj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 06:42 PM
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15. Even his hair is not that good - it looks like it is receding
Edited on Thu Apr-15-10 06:42 PM by karynnj
Romney, who is much older is better - and the MA senior Senator beats both of them with his silver hair.

(Look at the photo on his web site - www.scottbrown.senate.gov
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Nothing Without Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 06:44 PM
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16. You're right. Maybe the vacuum is sucking it in. n/t
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dmr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 04:23 PM
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6. Yes. Almost immediately I saw him as a bit brighter version of Palin
So, that's not saying much in his favor.

Obviously he's not much of a critical thinker. I'm just an old lady in Michigan, and even I know the banks and Wall Street need strong regulation. That's a no-brainer.

I suppose he sees himself between a rock and hard place being a member of the 'No You Can't' Party whose constituents are overwhelmingly members of the 'Yes We Can' Party. But, he claims to be an independent thinker. Oh, dear, there's that word again, 'thinker'.

I don't think he'll serve another term. Either he'll not run, and if he does, he won't be re-elected.

:hi:
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Arkana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 04:29 PM
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7. He's a moron who has no business being where he is.
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political_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 04:34 PM
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8. Brown brings shame to Teddy's old seat. It's an abomination that he's there.
Mr. Kennedy must be rolling in his grave knowing that this imposter is there doing nothing good for the people.

:(
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Qutzupalotl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 04:56 PM
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9. I guess Kennedy's seat is still "vacant."
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Gin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 05:26 PM
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13. if he's that empty headed....can't we fill him up with our ideas?
maybe we can use that vacuum to our advantage.
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 04:59 PM
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10. k&r
:hi:
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 05:05 PM
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11. Hi, Swampie!
Edited on Thu Apr-15-10 05:05 PM by babylonsister
:hi::hug:
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bigtree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 05:06 PM
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12. right from the start
. . . but even folks here tried to tell me how brilliant he is.
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Mudoria Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-10 05:31 PM
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14. Sadly, I doubt he's the exception in Congress
The numbers on both sides of the aisle that are uninformed and clueless would probably shock most voters.
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