Rep. Barney Frank on the 1990's

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Wednesday January 09, 2008 · 2:35 PM PST

2008/01/09 · 14:35

Rep. Barney Frank has a great op-ed on Huffington Post today about what it means to fight for Democratic principles.

Written in response to Senator Obama's words about not wanting to refight the fights of the 1990's, Rep. Frank makes a few great points about why we are in those fights and why we have to continue them -- even if we would prefer not to.

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Tuesday July 17, 2007 · 10:43 PM PDT

2007/07/17 · 22:43

NEW DIARY IS UP!! PLEASE JOIN THE LATEST LIVEBLOG AT RockRichard's Diary

The Senate is debating the Levin-Reed Amendment to the defense appropriations bill which requires redeployment of troops out of Iraq within 120 days of enactment.

Harry Reid has requested a standard simple majority vote on the Levin-Reed Amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill.

The text of the amendment is here: S. 2766. (PDF)

The Republicans are filibustering and Harry Reid says that they have to actually debate in this filibuster rather than simply voting on cloture to quash the effort to get an up or down simple majority vote.

So thirty hours of debate is the order of the day, night and day again.

This is not political theater. This is democracy, folks, and had we done this before we went into Iraq we might have avoided this fiasco.

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Tuesday March 27, 2007 · 3:04 PM PDT

2007/03/27 · 15:04

Senator John McCain made quite a few statements on today's CNN Situation Room that really need to be highlighted for their blatant attempt to mislead American citizens and 2008 voters.

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Tuesday March 06, 2007 · 6:02 PM PST

2007/03/06 · 18:02

Just because I've heard it from EVERY news outlet today (does ANYONE have an original thought?)...

A Scooter Libby Pardon is not the same as the Marc Rich pardon!!

To my knowledge, President Clinton never pardoned anyone from his administration.

If they want a comparable example, how about President Ford pardoning President Nixon or President H.W. Bush pardoning members of his and President Reagan's administration??

We need to change this dialogue now. It's purpose is to claim a Bush pardon of Libby is nothing more than President Clinton's pardons. And, THAT'S WRONG. If you hear someone attempt to make this comparison, point out to them that Marc Rich -- whether you agree with his pardon or not and regardless of any part Hillary Clinton's brother may or may not have played in the pardon -- WAS NOT part of President Clinton's administration, so a better comparison is to what President Ford and President H.W. Bush did.

Don't let the right make a pardon of Libby no big deal by invoking Marc Rich.

Why Is Matthews Still On The Air?

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Monday January 29, 2007 · 3:54 PM PST

2007/01/29 · 15:54

I only catch Matthews when I'm channel surfing during commercials. I always regret stopping on his show.

Today, he said that Hillary Clinton may win the election if she can capture the vote of women who have been wronged by men.

And, he based this insight on the number of bouquets that were left at the British Embassy after Princess Diana's death. He claimed he didn't realize until that time how many women would reach out to another woman based on the shared experience of being treated badly by the men in their life.

That's right. Chris Matthews thinks the Hillary has a shot because women will feel a connection with her due to shared broken hearts. So, if she wins, THAT will be the reason.

I wonder if he thinks a Publican male candidate can win by showing women that it's possible for a man to stay true to one woman his entire life. You know, if he can find a candidate that fits that description...

Why is Matthews still on the air? He's obviously got a fixation with Hillary Clinton, and he makes ridiculous comments such as these about women way too often. He really is a pig.

Why I Love Daily Kos and Won't Wear Red on Friday

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Wednesday November 22, 2006 · 12:40 PM PST

2006/11/22 · 12:40

Today I received another "touching e-mail" thinly disguising a conservative message. Thankfully, I have Daily Kos resources to respond with factual -- and more practical -- information.

Today's e-mail was the story of a soldier escorting the body of another home from Iraq. The story was touching, and the photos were heartbreaking (not included in diary, but available here -- the top right and the sixth down on the left).

But, the author couldn't stop without pointing out the "silent majority" who support the troops but aren't getting media attention. The author's suggestion to show support for the troops -- wear red on Friday! (Interesting color choice, huh?)

Follow below for the e-mail and my response aided by Daily Kos diarists.

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Tuesday October 31, 2006 · 2:09 PM PST

2006/10/31 · 14:09

Join political satirist WILL DURST at Jessel Gallery in Napa, California, this Friday, November 3, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM!!

For we political comics, Bush is a cornucopia of delights. Like if Reagan and Quayle had a kid. He's Quagan.

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Wednesday October 11, 2006 · 5:08 PM PDT

2006/10/11 · 17:08

I received a chain e-mail today, even though I ask not to be included on them. It was another "why you should vote out Democrats" appeal designed to be reactionary without providing real facts. I've responded to them before (yes, with a "respond to all"), so most folks have learned to at least blind copy recipients when I'm included on the list. Not today.

I'm sharing this in case anyone receives a similar last ditch Republican attempt before November 7th. Feel free to use any or all of my response if you find it helpful. Follow me below the fold for the details. Read More

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