And another chair in the House goes empty…for now. For the record, I do not concur with Dionne’s Lamentations™ over Obey’s departure in this little fluff piece, but I DO rather enjoy Obey’s reasons for abandoning ship…go read it-it’s great theater. In the meantime, enjoy one of my all time favorite bands portraying my joy…
Consider this an Open thread…
** (defined in the Urban Dictionary as waving the peace sign and gettin’ outta Dodge)
[UPDATE]: Dave’s graciously allowed me to add my traditional comment: David Obey cuts and runs. – Moe Lane.
Daniel Horowitz
Neil Stevens
Moe Lane
Steve Maley
Jake Walker
Well... bye.
tsquare (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 2:04PM EST (link)This would have been a better musical choice in IMHO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-WasNzVpI
While I see your point, and somewhat agree, tsquare
Dave Poff (haystack) (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 2:09PM EST (link)the Talking heads are displaying my utterly childish “jump up and down and squeal with glee” emotions over him bailing on all those people he says he fought so hard for.
This is a celebration!
“It does not take a majority to prevail … but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.”
~Sam Adams
Well I guess he got his fill of Dis-Obey. -nt-
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
40 years in service to the nation deserves some recognition
Doc Holliday (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 2:17PM EST (link)he doesn’t warrant the cat!
Molon Labe!
Great song.
NightTwister (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 2:22PM EST (link)“Another one bits the dust” would’ve worked too.
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. – Winston Churchill
He's buggered off!
Bill S (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 3:02PM EST (link)Brave Sir David ran away…
“It’s such a fine line between stupid, and clever.” – David St. Hubbins
This is appropriate for a number
grandma Wednesday, May 5th at 5:20PM EST (link)of the “illustrious” (in their own minds) pols who are prancing away before they have their heads cut off. Awesome, ty for posting.
I read E.J. Dionne's piece about Obey and then
romeg Wednesday, May 5th at 3:03PM EST (link)thought about the fact that The Post is attempting to unload Newsweek and asked myself “Now why can’t these two rags sell any advertising? Could it be that they are so out of touch with the people of this country that NO ONE wants to read the tripe they print OTHER THAN those who reside inside the Beltway or in NYC or large Coastal Cities?”
Nah. That couldn’t possibly be the reason.
“Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated, but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.” – C. S. Lewis
Happy Cinco De Mayo!
BigGator5 (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 3:38PM EST (link)Today we celebrate legal immigration though this day!
Educated (About The Issues Facing Us Today), Dedicated (To Making A Difference), And Highly Motivated (To Getting Things Done)
Obey-bla-di, Obey-bla-da
reverelth (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 4:04PM EST (link)Life goes on, bra. La-la how the life goes on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJhcGepfG04
http://www.libertytreehugger.com
Na Na Hey Hey
redneck_hippie (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 4:10PM EST (link)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlzPFm44Wac
Redneck, love your choice. For some reason....
penguin2 (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:02PM EST (link)this song connected for me, maybe taking in the entire picture of what’s going on. Buffalo Springfield – “For What It’s Worth.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M_Ttstbgs
Favorite line, “Stop, what’s that’s sound, everybody look what’s going down.”
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God. – Benjamin Franklin
When Good stands up to Evil, Evil blinks. – Vassar Bushmills
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Great song.
redneck_hippie (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:13PM EST (link)We really should appropriate it. Always did like it. But the funny thing is, I never once protested my government until last year in Lisle, IL. Had to wait until I hit 60 years of age to become a radical LOL.
votes and public protests/liberal v conservative and the media effect
Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:25PM EST (link)Conservatives should employ this tactic and go further with MLK-like civil disobedience.
But the main reality is that those who go public are a tiny minority, however, the tea phenomena is akin to the Prop 13 aftermath, that will produce…
GOP’s biggest gains in Congress since at least the 19th Century.
Mike DeVine’s Examiner.com, Charlotte Observer and The Minority Report columns
“One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson
You Want Two Great Conservative Song...
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:27PM EST (link)Leave it to yankee to tell you two of the greatest in modern era.
On the upside:
One the downside:
Two more off the top of my head: Taxman by the Beatles and
Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:40PM EST (link)Stand by your Man by Tammy Wynette.
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“One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson
The greatest song, period, since 1950 and probably since Wesley, IS
Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:43PM EST (link)A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke…discuss
smile
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Beatles, Nyet. TW -- Absolute
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:44PM EST (link)And I’m from Mass.
See now, and I thought this was about content...against taxing feet and seats - nt
Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:59PM EST (link)Mike DeVine’s Examiner.com, Charlotte Observer and The Minority Report columns
“One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson
Hmm, my two
aesthete (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 8:03PM EST (link)Probably not my favorites, but the first two that come up on short notice would be “Holiday in Cambodia” by the Dead Kennedys and “When Vegans Attack” by Clutch. Then, of course, there’s some pretty good stuff from Bob Dylan.
The act of defending any of the cardinal virtues has today all the exhilaration of a vice – G.K. Chesterton
Dylan
redneck_hippie (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 8:25PM EST (link)I Ain’t Gonna Work on Barry’s Farm No More.
You pegged it. Dylan owned rebellion.
Loved the music and the videos, Swamp.
penguin2 (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:54PM EST (link)Especially, the upside one, Billy Joe Shaver – Live forever.
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God. – Benjamin Franklin
When Good stands up to Evil, Evil blinks. – Vassar Bushmills
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Good Country P2
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 8:18PM EST (link)Hence my name “swamp” My Dad raised my that stuff. Its a great song Tha song t flew beneath the radar.I love that song. Nostalgic and upbeat at he same time. Reminds me of my moms and pops.
Redneck, interesting that it was the young protesting....
penguin2 (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 8:27PM EST (link)against the establishment and government in those days, and now it is the establishment, or at least it is the regular folks protesting against the government today. Strange turn of affairs.
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God. – Benjamin Franklin
When Good stands up to Evil, Evil blinks. – Vassar Bushmills
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Too bad he didn't quit before he stuck our grandkids with the porkulus bill
bannedtroll Wednesday, May 5th at 4:21PM EST (link)but better late than never!
I’m a banned Democrat who came here to promote the idea that Republicans are racists for disliking Barack Obama.
When older politicians retire, people typically say "he will be missed." This time, they'll mean it.
grandma Wednesday, May 5th at 5:12PM EST (link)yea Dionne…missed like Eddy Kennedy
Queen - Another One Bites the Dust
Freedoms Truth (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 5:22PM EST (link)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE
I just realize now that comment #1 beat me to the punch.
There must be some long German word for the feeling of satisfaction one gets from the liberal media lamenting the ‘loss’ of another liberal Democrat power player.
… because I feel good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzlpTRNIAvc
Freedoms Truth,
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Austin, TX
awesome
tpdforthewin Wednesday, May 5th at 5:25PM EST (link)Hey guys, check out this crazy political forum / website. The two sides are GOING AT IT!
http://www.example.com
Oh, boy..
Zaber Wednesday, May 5th at 6:04PM EST (link)Spam.
“How do you tell a communist? Well, it’s someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It’s someone who understands Marx and Lenin.” — Ronald Reagan
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” — Sir Winston Churchill
Will the message penetrate Pelosi's pancake
johnt Wednesday, May 5th at 6:32PM EST (link)make up?
“a man’s admiration for absolute government is proportinate to the contempt he feels for those around him”. Tocqueville
Out with the OLD an in with the NEW....
JadedByPolitics (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 6:49PM EST (link)I just received an email from the Toomey campaign and not only will he be the Senator in November he has a new Conservative will be there to join him..
Last night, at 11:45 P.M., my wife Kris gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Duncan Olin Toomey was born 2 weeks early and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. You’ll be happy to know that both mother and baby are doing very well.
Duncan is Kris’s maiden name and Olin is a family name from Kris’ side of the family.
For the next few days I’ll be taking a short break from the campaign trail to spend some time with Kris and our three children.
This is a very happy and exciting time for our family. There’s nothing quite like the birth of a child to focus one’s attention on what really matters most in life. Duncan is a bundle of joy and he is already being doted upon by his brother and sister. Kris and I are very grateful for all the well wishes we’ve received from so many people already and we look forward to being back on the campaign trail very soon.
Thanks very much,
Pat
Pat Toomey
Toomey for Senate
CONGRATULATIONS to the Toomey’s and lets ALL throw him some cash so he can get to work making the Federal Government SMALLER for his children and OURS!
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Run For your Life Little Girl
Black River Wolf (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:31PM EST (link)“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame,
two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.”—-John Adams
We fired once more and they began a running...
redneck_hippie (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 7:52PM EST (link)just listened to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Battle of New Orleans. Pretty good version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59Lk0DZDaL8
A Conservative Song That Will Challenge Everyone
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Wednesday, May 5th at 8:00PM EST (link)Most wont agree. The writer and performer wont agree. But I’ve thought about it for a a while. It is conservative. Newly minted conservatives might not get it because they are young
But this is America. This is pride. This is the other half. This is beautiful
Believe it or not not, this is conservative. Open your mind
:
make it official
pantera Wednesday, May 5th at 9:13PM EST (link)love the video…read the lyrics…hmmmm
i vote that ”Burning Down The House” becomes the official ”Tea Party” theme song…
some of you lyricsmiths should tweak the words to
”Taking Back The House”
Blooch, I edited the sig to something better. I hope you like. -nt-
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.