United States Senator Joseph Lieberman, Democrat from Connecticut, just returned from Iraq. He said he saw tremendous military, economic, and political progress. This man is perhaps the most decent person serving in Congress. He is not a politician, he is a statesman. The difference? A politician thinks about the next election, a statesman thinks about next generation. Over the weekend I purchased his book In Praise of Public Life. It's short (174 pages) but an excellent read. Kudos Senator Lieberman!
Yes. I consider Sen. Joseph Lieberman, along with Sen. John McCain, Sen. Hillary Clinton, and some others to be among the most honorable men to serve America in the political arena. They are Americans first and members of their respective parties second. By the way, Sen. John McCain is the only republican I would consider voting for president. Well, maybe Former NYC Major Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani III too.
Oh Miguel, Hillary? She is nothing but an opportunist, first and foremost. McCain? Well, I liked and supported him in 2000. However, he has joined the ranks of Chuck Hagel and others in being self-serving. Both have changed their positions on key issues. Why? They plan to seek the GOP nod in '08. Even Massachusetts Governor Mttt Romney, who is thinking of running, and whom I liked, is beginning to waffle on some issues. I liked Hagel until recently due to the above. Also, I began to dislike McCain several month's after Bush had the '00 GOP nod wrapped up. McCain admitted he hadn't been honest when campaigning in South Carolina during that state's GOP presidential primary. He said he voiced support for the state's right to wave the Confederate flag but really thought it was wrong. Lieberman stays with his convictions no matter what. He kept his convictions during the '04 Democratic primaries even though they were not popular. The last time a Democratic Senator showed such courage was in 1972 and 1976 when Washington Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson sought the White House.
Do you think Lieberman's comments on Irag will get the same media coverage that Murtha got? Doubt it! I have respect for Lieberman too. It's not often that you find someone with convictions and a backbone in D.C.
I highly respect Senator Lieberman. If he had won the Democratic nomination, then the Presidency in 2004, I wouldn't have been hugely disappointed. At least, I wouldn't have started mixing the Kool-Aid, as I would have if John Kerry had won.
Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, what am I going to do with you brother? I know you know beter than to call a lady an oportunist. And Sen. McCain is a war hero and deserves our respect. Everyone has the right to change his mind every once in a while. (Although to pretend to support the confederate flag is offensive on so many levels as to merit it own thread). As for Sen. Murtha, he is as entitled to his opinion as everyone else.
Hi, I didn't call a lady an opportunist, I called Senator Clinton one. Besides, you called her a man in your post. I never have a problem with one changing one's mind. I don't like opportunistic people--male or female. As for Murtha, I actually like him. Don't agree with him, but I like him. I don't remember mentioning him in any of my posts. Isn't politics fun? We should have fun on here in '08! Take care my new Internet friend.
Darn, I did. You got me there. No you did not. But I was trying to reply to gkillion and you at the same time. I am glad to know you like Sen. Murtha. I think he is a man of integrity.
I don't know much about Murtha. Honestly, I had never heard of him before last week. My point was that he became a media darling because he's a Republican criticizing the President. But when a Democrat, like Lieberman, supports the President you never hear about it. Remember though, Murtha voted against his own resolution. So what does that tell you about his motives? Did I hear someone say opportunist?
Please tell me you're kidding?!? Even the most hard-core Dems I know think she is a total and complete fake, as well as a hypocrite, and a criminal. BLD
I told you I didn't know much about him. I could have sworn I heard someone say he's a Rep. Anyway, it doesn't change the fact that he's only paying lip service on withdrawing the troops. Knowing that he's a Dem., at least now I'm not so surprised.