Byrd prattling on C-SPAN now

[GrpCaptMandrake]

Talking about mine safety.

Somehow, it's hard to take him seriously now; now that we know he voted to confirm a man who has written opinions stating that mine safety laws are invalid.

I hope he lives to see the horror of his Alito vote.

Yes, by God, I'm bitter. That's a normal response to betrayal.

[babylonsister]

1. A week ago, I would have tuned in. Now, nah. Byrd is no longer

the man I thought he was.

[stop the bleeding]

2. ditto n/t

[wakeme2008]

6. ditto 2 : ) nt

[neoblues]

3. Maybe he's too old... Maybe he's senile...

Maybe, but whatever it is--there is no excuse. Mr. Byrd, please find a dynamic, charismatic, popular young man/woman with integrity and groom them to replace you--then, when the polls show they'd succeed in capturing your office, bow out gracefully.

[Protagoras]

4. Sometimes you have to stand for something.

He's been right many times.

But when it counted most....in this case when it WOULD HAVE ACTUALLY MADE A DIFFERENCE...

nothing.

I have no trust left.

[Hubert Flottz]

5. If you want something that makes you feel better, check out...

what Charlie Rangle said about Bush's SOTU speech...

"Well", Mr. Rangel said, "I really think he(Bush)shatters the myth about white supremacy, once and for all!"

[GrpCaptMandrake]

9. Woot!

That's a beauty, Hubert!

[Hubert Flottz]

12. I wish we had a guy like Charlie Rangel representing West Va.

Byrd the nerd has shot his last wad the way I see it. He has thrown in with the kingdom of Bushco, and Jay has been on local TV saying what a great speech Bush made last night. I think we voted for republicans!

[peekaloo]

15. Rangel is awesome at times.

At one point last night he refused to play jack in the box with the rest of 'em and just sat there fuming!

[Hubert Flottz]

17. I have nothing but the greatest respect for Mr. Rangle since the...

Clinton impeachment. He has the heart of a lion. I wish more of our democratic leaders would take care of the people's business like Charlie Rangel. * I'm sick of the zellouts that go along to get along(kiss Bush's Ass)24/7!

[GrpCaptMandrake]

7. Come to think of it

Maybe this says a lot more than one might first realize.

Interesting timing, isn't it?

The day after he betrayed us, he's on the floor introducing new legislation.

Was this legislation the price of his vote for Alito?

Let's see where this goes.

He's talking about creating "penalties that *hurt* violators."

Is there anyone here who thinks such a statute would stand in the face of Alito, who has already ruled on the third circuit that Mine Safety Laws may be cast aside upon a whim?

He has been outfoxed. He has been fooled.

What a shame!

[stop the bleeding]

10. horse trading - gotta love it - NOT! Your reasoning make his decision

all the more clear

[jean]

8. Bryd should read this:" 'Textbook' rescue saves 72 Canadian Miners"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060130/ap_on_re_ca/canada_mine_fire


TORONTO - Seventy-two Canadian potash miners Monday walked away from an underground fire and toxic smoke on Monday after being locked down overnight in airtight chambers packed with enough oxygen, food and water for several days.

The company said the textbook case of safe underground mining was due to those chambers, extensive training of rescue workers and support from the rural community.

snip

[SammyWinstonJack]

11. I use to enjoy listening to him speak, now, not so much.

:shrug:

[peekaloo]

13. Ever since Byrd won the Daily Show's "Coot Off" he's been , well,

cootful!

[bryant69]

14. Knives out

The moment someone does something that dissapoints us, we get rid of him?

For my part, Byrd dissappointed me, but in the context of his larger career, I still think he's on our side and I support him.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[WinkyDink]

18. Context, schmontext. It went down the TOILET with the "yes" to Cloture.

Unless you think there's something MORE important than saving the Republic's system of checks and balances?

He's been played like a West Virginia fiddle.

[GrpCaptMandrake]

20. Was he "on our side"

when he voted for the anti-Middle Class Bankruptcy Bill?

How about when he voted with the Republicans to slam shut the courthouse doors on people poisoned, maimed, injured and killed by corporate polluters?

How about when he voted for John Roberts?

I'm no single-issue voter.

But I damned sure won't carry water for a man who can't vote with Middle Class America.

Byrd's actions were a horse-trade, as noted upthread. It's politics at its very worst.

Don't worry about Byrd's re-election. Half the people here in WV would vote for him in a race against Jesus Christ. The other half thinks he IS Jesus Christ. So he's in no trouble.

I, for one, will not cast a vote for him in the Primary. Nor will I do so in November. I will not vote for his opponent, but my personal ethics do not allow me to cast a vote for a man who routinely votes against my interests.

[stop the bleeding]

21. I see your point, but I am afraid that Alito will undo alot of the good

that people have done in their careers.

[Canuckistanian]

16. He should not be carrying the Constitution in his pocket

And if he ever tries to whip it out again, he should be shouted down.

[Hubert Flottz]

19. I think that was his bankbook he was carrying around all this time

and he fooled me too. But not anymore! He admitted he was a conservative and they are the enemy!

[GrpCaptMandrake]

22. If you're as disgusted with Byrd as I am

then please see this thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=185&topic_id=1866&mesg_id=1866

He has benefitted tremendously from liberal/progressive support. Let him know it's over.

D.C. Office number is [phone]

[Freddie Stubbs]

23. He is the same man he was a week ago

He has always had a conservative voting record, but people here on DU made a hero out of him because he would bash bush in speeches.