Coburn and Schumer to sit together for the State of the Union address

Started by Hoss, January 16, 2011, 02:48:25 PM

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Hoss

January 16, 2011, 02:48:25 PM
I'm just as critical of Coburn as any of the Democrat or even some Republicans, but I will give kudos here.  I'm sure he faces excoriation from many in his own party, as I'm sure Schumer does.

Both deserve credit.  I hope this doesn't become an unfulfilled promise.  I think it's high time that children can look at members of Congress as role models, and not sniping children, as it has been for quite some time now.

I know, it's a HuffPo article, but it was also stated on "Meet the Press" by both Senators.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/16/chuck-schumer-tom-coburn-_n_809651.html

Conan71

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January 17, 2011, 12:10:50 PM
I approve.

**golf clap**
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

heironymouspasparagus

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January 17, 2011, 12:47:35 PM
Mr. Coburn is good guy.  He hasn't been very dishonest with the voters (unlike you know who!) and has done a very decent job and seems to be an honorable man.  And I have looked at what he does as much as I do the other, much less talented Senator from Oklahoma.

If it wouldn't be such a loss to the state, I could probably stand to have him as President.  Especially given the sorry-a$$ crop of losers out there for the last several elections - and apparently the next several.


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#3
January 17, 2011, 01:06:23 PM
We have heard other stories about Coburn defending Pelosi in town halls here, etc etc.  Obviously the guy is what a Republican should really be.

heironymouspasparagus

#4
January 17, 2011, 01:09:15 PM
He has talked about her personally.  He doesn't agree with a lot of her politics, but can be civil.  Unlike so many...

"So he brandished a gun, never shot anyone or anything right?"  --TeeDub, 17 Feb 2018.

I don't share my thoughts because I think it will change the minds of people who think differently.  I share my thoughts to show the people who already think like me that they are not alone.

nathanm

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January 17, 2011, 02:16:21 PM
Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on January 17, 2011, 01:09:15 PM
He has talked about her personally.  He doesn't agree with a lot of her politics, but can be civil.  Unlike so many...
I strongly disagree with Coburn's politics, but his actions in the last year or two have begun to make me think that perhaps he's not the terrible person he plays on TV. I still wouldn't vote for the guy, but at least I have some respect for him now.
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we vs us

#6
January 17, 2011, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: nathanm on January 17, 2011, 02:16:21 PM
I strongly disagree with Coburn's politics, but his actions in the last year or two have begun to make me think that perhaps he's not the terrible person he plays on TV. I still wouldn't vote for the guy, but at least I have some respect for him now.

This. 

Conan71

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January 17, 2011, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Trogdor on January 17, 2011, 01:06:23 PM
We have heard other stories about Coburn defending Pelosi in town halls here, etc etc.  Obviously the guy is what a Republican should really be.

Defending Rep. Pelosi defines what a Republican really should be?  Really?

So would defending a Republican colleague define a "good" Democrat as well?
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

nathanm

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January 17, 2011, 02:48:29 PM
Quote from: Conan71 on January 17, 2011, 02:42:49 PM
Defending Rep. Pelosi defines what a Republican really should be?  Really?
No, defending the facts against baseless smears is one of the hallmarks of a good Senator.
"Labor is prior to and independent of capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration" --Abraham Lincoln

Conan71

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January 17, 2011, 02:52:17 PM
Quote from: nathanm on January 17, 2011, 02:48:29 PM
No, defending the facts against baseless smears is one of the hallmarks of a good Senator.

Are you answering the phone for Trogdor today?  ;)
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

nathanm

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January 17, 2011, 02:54:27 PM
Quote from: Conan71 on January 17, 2011, 02:52:17 PM
Are you answering the phone for Trogdor today?  ;)
No, just comments directed at him. ;)
"Labor is prior to and independent of capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration" --Abraham Lincoln

Conan71

#11
January 17, 2011, 02:55:52 PM
Quote from: nathanm on January 17, 2011, 02:54:27 PM
No, just comments directed at him. ;)

That's fine you remind me far less of the scarecrow than Trog does.
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

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January 18, 2011, 01:04:33 PM Last Edit: January 18, 2011, 01:08:48 PM by Trogdor
Quote from: nathanm on January 17, 2011, 02:48:29 PM
No, defending the facts against baseless smears is one of the hallmarks of a good Senator.

What he said but

No, defending the facts against baseless smears is one of the hallmarks of a good Senator honest person.

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January 18, 2011, 01:04:55 PM Last Edit: January 18, 2011, 01:16:23 PM by Trogdor
Quote from: Conan71 on January 17, 2011, 02:42:49 PM
Defending Rep. Pelosi defines what a Republican really should be?  Really?

So would defending a Republican colleague define a "good" Democrat as well?

Defending against smears because they are in a specific position? Yes .  Much like from now on any Democrat presidential candidate before the primary that is in the lead is the most "liberal ever"  You forget a large majority of the Republican complaints against Democrats involve them being overweight, not liking their make up, or had cosmetic surgery.

heironymouspasparagus

#14
January 18, 2011, 07:22:51 PM
Conan must be Toby Keith in disguise....


"So he brandished a gun, never shot anyone or anything right?"  --TeeDub, 17 Feb 2018.

I don't share my thoughts because I think it will change the minds of people who think differently.  I share my thoughts to show the people who already think like me that they are not alone.
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