Feingold Says It Best

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Tuesday November 02, 2010 · 9:20 PM PDT

2010/11/02 · 21:20

We should all take a cue from Feingold's concession speech.

"The people of Wisconsin have spoken, and I respect their decision," Mr. Feingold told a crowd at a hotel here in the town where he lives. He said he called Mr. Johnson and offered his help in the transition.

"Being your senator has been the greatest honor of my life," he said.

"You gave me my backbone," he added. Quoting Bob Dylan, he said, "My heart is not weary, it's light and free, and I've got nothing but affection for those who have sailed with me."

It is not clear what he will do next, but Mr. Feingold, 57, told the crowd: "It's on to the next fight, it's on to the next battle, it's on to 2012 and it is on to our next adventure, forward." He raised his fist in the air and left the stage.
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Constitutional Doubt and Seperation of Powers

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Monday March 22, 2010 · 8:57 AM PDT

2010/03/22 · 08:57

I have been an avid reader and occasionally poster on Daily Kos since 2006. I am starting a Constitutional law blog. Since I know people around here are very inserted in the law generally, I plan on cross-posting my first few posts. The blog is titled Constitutional Doubt. The format is pretty simple. Every week I will write a post on the doctrine of Constitutional Doubt and throughout the week I will post on various other legal issues. The blog is really meant to be a learning tool, so if you want to learn more about Constitutional law, you should find it to be a good source. This is my second post on the subject. Here is a link to my first post. I recommending reading it before delving into this post.

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Monday March 15, 2010 · 10:55 AM PDT

2010/03/15 · 10:55

I have been an avid reader and occasionally poster on Dkos since 2006. I am starting a Constitutional law blog. Since I know people around here are very inserted in the law generally, I plan on cross-posting my first few posts. The blog is titled Constitutional Doubt. The format is pretty simple. Every week I will write a post on the doctrine of Constitutional Doubt and throughout the week I will post on various other legal issues. The blog is really meant to be a learning tool, so if you want to learn more about Constitutional law, you should find it to be a good source. Without further ado, her is my first post.

RussRocks

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Sunday February 08, 2009 · 3:41 PM PST

2009/02/08 · 15:41

To the diarist who does not know how to use Google.

The NY times may have misrepresented Geithner by stating that:

The new financial industry rescue plan, to be outlined in broad terms on Monday in a speech by the Treasury secretary, Timothy F. Geithner, will not require banks to increase their lending. That is despite criticism that institutions that already received money from the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, either hoarded it or used the funds to acquire other banks.

RussRocks

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Friday September 26, 2008 · 7:10 AM PDT

2008/09/26 · 07:10

Apparently, the debate may or may not go on. Sources conflict. I guess will just have to wait and see. Here is some tidbits that may help clairify what will happen

From CNN:

University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat said Friday morning that if GOP nominee McCain does not show for the first presidential debate at the school in Oxford, the format may include members of the audience to submit questions to the moderator, Jim Lehrer.

Lehrer would then pose the questions to Obama. It would take on a kind of town hall format, according to Khayat.

Khayat said he will recommend that to the Debate Commission, which would make the final decision.

Good news. Lets hope the debate committee makes the right choice.

RussRocks

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Friday June 13, 2008 · 2:54 PM PDT

2008/06/13 · 14:54

The Federal Reserve Bank has been exhaustively examined on Daily Kos. Much of the commentary has been a cacophony railing against the greed that pervades the decisions made by the Federal Open Market Committee(FOMC) or the Board of Governors. Considering the "bail out" of Bear Sterns and the new policy that allows "venerable" investment banks to surreptitiously borrow money at the Fed's discount window, the harsh criticism is warranted. Many diarists have called for the complete dismantling of the Fed. This precipitous call for action, however, ignores the fact the that Fed can be easily changed without dismantling it. Fortunately, Obama may have the opportunity to make that change.

RussRocks

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Monday March 10, 2008 · 10:02 PM PDT

2008/03/10 · 22:02

Just saw this on BBC, and came to Dkos to see if it where being discussed. Surprisingly I didn't see it anywhere, but I guess it has been a big news day. Nonetheless, enjoy.

Apparently congress filed suit against Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolton claiming that they must testify to congress. As BBC states:

The lawsuit filed by the House Judiciary Committee contests the White House's view that Ms Miers is immune from being held to testify by Congress.

It also calls on Ms Miers and Mr Bolten to identify all the documents being withheld from Congress despite the subpoena issued by it early last year.

And to no ones surprise:

White House spokeswoman Dana Perino responded: "The confidentiality that the president receives from his senior advisers and the constitutional principle of separation of powers must be protected from overreaching and we are confident that the courts will agree with us."

It will be interesting to see how this plays out; hopefully this will inspire some more action in congress because the courts are likely to take their sweet time in deciding this.

Obama Just Lost a Latino Vote

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Friday February 15, 2008 · 2:25 PM PST

2008/02/15 · 14:25

This morning I went to see Obama speak at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I went with a few friends, who are Independents and Republicans. The speech was great and, as expected, the crowd was diverse. Obama's speech electrified the crowd and all my friends enjoyed it, and subsequently said they would be voting for Obama in the primary, Republicans included. However, my Latino friend, who had previously shown strong support for Obama, withdrew his vote and said he would be voting for Hillary. Join me below the fold for more.

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Friday February 08, 2008 · 4:32 PM PST

2008/02/08 · 16:32

Gun control is an issue that does not have nearly enough support among the current group of Democrats. Although most do support gun control, they certainly haven't done any legislating to show their support. Granted there are bigger problems but this quote from John Tester just pissed me off. Join me below the fold for more.

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Hell No

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The Identity of the Democratic Party and Dkos

RussRocks

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Sunday January 27, 2008 · 4:09 PM PST

2008/01/27 · 16:09

I am supposed to working on my thesis right now, which is basically about Identity construction in the novels of Virgina Woolf. Instead I figured I would write my first diary. I have been reading this site since 2004 and just recently became a member. I am not sure why, but for some reason I never really felt the need to comment or write a diary. You guys all do such a good job I figured I had little to add, until today.

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Feingold Says It Best

Constitutional Doubt and Seperation of Powers

An Introduction to the Doctrine of Constitutional Doubt

NY Times Misrepresents Geithner

Debate Madness Thread!! Update 4X

Obama and the Fed: Change in the Making

Congress Sues Miers and Bolton

Obama Just Lost a Latino Vote

One reason I do not like Jon Tester, w/Poll

The Identity of the Democratic Party and Dkos