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10-25-2002, 04:08 PM #1Web Hosting Master
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senator wellstone
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he was a damn good senatorLast edited by appletreats; 10-25-2002 at 04:35 PM.
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10-25-2002, 04:32 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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I was just reading that
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10-25-2002, 05:28 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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My condolences go out to their families. This really is sad.
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10-25-2002, 06:26 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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Very, sad
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10-25-2002, 06:33 PM #5Registered User
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A senator that actually had something to offer, quite a loss.
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quite a loss for the family and the country.
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Yes, sad news. I've actually met the Senator a couple of times, as I've done work for different campaigns and related political organizations. In fact, earlier this week I spoke to some friends who have been working on fundraising for this campaign, and were making plans to travel to Minneapolis attend his victory party after the election.
I've had occasion to meet more than a few politicians, both well-known and obscure and from both the major parties (and others), but have met very few who've impressed me as being as sincere, straightforward, and honest as has Paul Wellstone.Specializing in SEO and PPC management.
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The other very sad thing, as local news had reported it, he was flying to attend a funeral.
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Originally posted by AceWeb
The other very sad thing, as local news had reported it, he was flying to attend a funeral.-Mooneer
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10-25-2002, 10:24 PM #10Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by mind21_98
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10-25-2002, 11:05 PM #11Web Hosting Master
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I live in MN and although I didn't agree with Sen. Wellstone's political views I always admired him for sticking to his beliefs no matter what. It is a sad day not only for Minnesota but the country.
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sad...he a demo rep. or in?
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10-26-2002, 01:57 AM #14Web Hosting Master
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wowa the senate might go back to a 50/50 split wohoooo!!!!
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Originally posted by interactive
wowa the senate might go back to a 50/50 split wohoooo!!!!-Mooneer
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10-26-2002, 02:13 PM #16Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by mind21_98
It wouldn't actually be a 50/50 split. Vice President Cheney would issue any tie-breaking votes, tipping the balance toward the Republicans.-Robert Norton
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10-26-2002, 05:28 PM #17Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by interactive
wowa the senate might go back to a 50/50 split wohoooo!!!!
And you're cheering...
And then you're uninformed. MN Gov. Jesse Ventura (you may be confused, the governor is someone who leads the state. Kind of like the president of a country) appoints someone to take Wellstone's place until the Senate session is over this January (I believe, please correct me if I'm wrong). Ventura will no doubt appoint a Democrat to take Wellstone's seat, thereby maintaining the 50/49 Democrat majority.
Please excuss me, but you are a disgusting, vile human being to be cheering at someone’s death, especially the death of someone so respected and revered as Wellstone.Last edited by Dogma; 10-26-2002 at 10:06 PM.
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10-26-2002, 08:36 PM #18Web Hosting Evangelist
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Had it been a republican who died, I know several liberals who would be dancing in the streets. So, back off Dogma.
Wellstone was known as one of the most liberal members of the senate. He has even been refered to as "Senator Welfare".
I do not rejoice in the death of anyone. That's not the point I'm making. When you care about your country and the path it has been taking....... I'll leave it at that.Feelings are not tools for rational thought.
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Originally posted by Lamont
Had it been a republican who died, I know several liberals who would be dancing in the streets. So, back off Dogma.
I would yell at a liberal dancing about Helms just as I did here. We liberals are a kind folk. We would wait at least a few days for heavens sake .
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Wellstone was known as one of the most liberal members of the senate. He has even been refered to as "Senator Welfare".
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I do not rejoice in the death of anyone.
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That's not the point I'm making. When you care about your country and the path it has been taking....... I'll leave it at that.Last edited by Dogma; 10-26-2002 at 10:07 PM.
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10-26-2002, 09:57 PM #20Web Hosting Master
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Regardless of the politics involved, I also found the celebratory "wohoooo!!!!" in reaction the deaths of eight people to be somewhat disturbing.
But then I usually feel something along those lines every time I see rah-rah cheering about either of the political parties, as if they were the local sports team.Last edited by JayC; 10-26-2002 at 10:02 PM.
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I wasn't cheering over the lose of life..I have sympathy for whoever was involved I was just cheering that the senate would be split again!
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Originally posted by Dogma
Don't worry, it's taking a conservative path. You can thank us New Demcrats (or as I like to call them, No Backbone Democrats). They're pretty much letting Bush get his way, even letting us have that wonderful tax cut that's really helping our economy right now...-Robert Norton
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Originally posted by Dogma
You frighten me interactive. First, a man died. He died. Not only him, but his wife, daughter, 3 staffers and 2 pilots. They all died.
And you're cheering...
And then you're uninformed. MN Gov. Jesse Ventura (you may be confused, the governor is someone who leads the state. Kind of like the president of a country) appoints someone to take Wellstone's place until the Senate session is over this January (I believe, please correct me if I'm wrong). Ventura will no doubt appoint a Democrat to take Wellstone's seat, thereby maintaining the 50/49 Democrat majority.
Please excuss me, but you are a disgusting, vile human being to be cheering at someone’s death, especially the death of someone so respected and revered as Wellstone.-Robert Norton
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Originally posted by Dogma
What kind of insane logic is that? If I were to kill someone I would still be condemned even though a conservative might kill someone the next day. It's wrong. It doesn't depend who did it.
That's like saying it's okay for Noelle Bush to smoke crack just 'cause her Uncle Dubya got away with it. It just doesn't make sense!
They're pretty much letting Bush get his way, even letting us have that wonderful tax cut that's really helping our economy right now...
The government is not on the right track. Given time it will fail. I'm just waiting for the revolution to begin. I'll be on the front lines. But, that's a discussion for another day. (OOPS, there's 2 FBI lookin' dudes at my door. Gotta go.)Feelings are not tools for rational thought.