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Meowmee

(5,164 posts)
83. Yes
Tue Jan 30, 2018, 07:55 PM
Jan 2018

It’s terrible what happened, and maybe even worse not to have that powerful and genuine advocate for we the people. I saw him frequently on various news sources and I was always impressed. I’m not much of a news person either. Not many speaking either about the McCarthy like behavior that caused this.

And republicans throughout the land sigh..."Mission Accomplished". n/t CincyDem Jan 2018 #1
Lol. No to the questionable OP. Hortensis Jan 2018 #138
I do miss Senator Franken C_U_L8R Jan 2018 #2
I rarely saw him...because I don't watch excessive hours of cable news brooklynite Jan 2018 #3
Well, yes...I'm speaking to those who keep up with things and are informed. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #8
Watching pundits bicker on cable tv news-talk shows is not a requirment of keeping up with things & FSogol Jan 2018 #12
I wouldn't call the Senate hearing "bickering" on cable tv news-talk shows. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #14
You know newspapers still cover what is going on in this country. You overvalve cable "news." FSogol Jan 2018 #16
I watch less than 2 hours of cable news. xxqqqzme Jan 2018 #124
THIS. Watching daytime pundits is a sure path to self delusion. Hortensis Jan 2018 #139
There's a way to be informed without watching cable news all day crazycatlady Jan 2018 #30
So because you dont watch, its not happening? RhodeIslandOne Jan 2018 #13
+1. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #15
Exactly! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #53
+1000 dchill Jan 2018 #118
Oh, dear. Cable politics can be addictive,but studies show Hortensis Jan 2018 #140
Please post a link to this study thanks BamaRefugee Jan 2018 #141
Better yet, go READ up on the quality and quantity Hortensis Jan 2018 #161
If this is the study to which you are referring, I think you are mis-stating the key findings. spooky3 Jan 2018 #168
Actually, it's not. They surveyed Sunday morning shows Hortensis Jan 2018 #170
Please reread the paragraph I quoted, and the entire spooky3 Jan 2018 #172
I didn't need to see his "study" to know that FOX was dragging down the curve ;-) BamaRefugee Jan 2018 #174
Here is another study with findings presented a little spooky3 Jan 2018 #176
The poster was mainly talking about committee hearings RhodeIslandOne Jan 2018 #162
"I rarely saw him...because I don't watch excessive Hortensis Jan 2018 #166
So wait a sec..... RhodeIslandOne Jan 2018 #171
But you do seem to spend what feels like "excessive hours" here Guy Whitey Corngood Jan 2018 #39
And remember, he talks a lot about being rich also! n.t. USALiberal Jan 2018 #43
"How dare you, you, you....peasant?!!!" :-p Guy Whitey Corngood Jan 2018 #45
And as a result of that, I've had the chance to sit down with Franken personally brooklynite Jan 2018 #46
I knew you would bite! :-) USALiberal Jan 2018 #51
Feel free to ignore anything I say... brooklynite Jan 2018 #47
Post removed Post removed Jan 2018 #50
No you don't, by your own admissions. OilemFirchen Jan 2018 #78
divisive with an election less than a year away and pointless unless someone wants Democrats to lose Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #93
My point? OilemFirchen Jan 2018 #102
I don't have 'hackles' just tired of seeing Franken used in order to divide us...not saying you... Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #103
LOL, you really are a class act. nt USALiberal Jan 2018 #42
I don't watch hours of cable news, I have a farm to run Farmer-Rick Jan 2018 #75
He is one of the best we had. To blow him off because you don't know of him is lame wasupaloopa Jan 2018 #98
I don't even have cable lunasun Jan 2018 #101
Absolutely, and look how emboldened they R B Garr Jan 2018 #4
+1. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #6
Cannot express it any better. VOX Jan 2018 #128
Yep. n/t Lucinda Jan 2018 #5
This was his time. Baitball Blogger Jan 2018 #7
so very true Rene Jan 2018 #31
They silenced him bdamomma Jan 2018 #113
Absolutely. NT enough Jan 2018 #9
Franken should move to one of the states held by a Repugnant Governor and run cstanleytech Jan 2018 #10
We would love to have him move to Texas! I will help him pack! flying_wahini Jan 2018 #18
I'm listening to the audiobook of Al Franken: Giant of the Senate. no_hypocrisy Jan 2018 #11
I was half way through the book when he was pushed out... teamster633 Jan 2018 #95
Appreciating him "now more than ever" seems to be a trend. NCTraveler Jan 2018 #17
It's a shame gratuitous Jan 2018 #19
I'd like to hear his voice. DC or wherever. mahannah Jan 2018 #20
Yes! ananda Jan 2018 #21
This will haunt the Democratic Party in at least the next two election cycles BlueAZure Jan 2018 #22
I cannot agree with you more! LittleGirl Jan 2018 #25
Exactly! Owl Jan 2018 #80
Welcome to DU !!! N/T LittleGirl Jan 2018 #26
Gillibrand's poor judgement disqualifies her for the presidency. oasis Jan 2018 #49
I'm little curious, did she really beg for a donation from Trump? rockfordfile Jan 2018 #58
She's a NY senator, so he likely donated to her campaign. I oasis Jan 2018 #61
Seriously...bandying about right wing bullshit? Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #144
I was in Washington having lunch with an insider recently DFW Jan 2018 #60
did he hint druidity33 Jan 2018 #63
He did indeed DFW Jan 2018 #66
what do you think he should do? druidity33 Jan 2018 #130
I have no idea what he SHOULD do DFW Jan 2018 #135
Thanks for the update! dalton99a Jan 2018 #131
Not much of an update, I'm afraid DFW Jan 2018 #147
"Franken's final decision to resign only came when Hortensis Jan 2018 #173
Yes, there were eight accusers DFW Jan 2018 #177
Again very interesting, thanks. Only a few zealous fringies here Hortensis Jan 2018 #178
I wish I could share more, too DFW Jan 2018 #182
Oh, so do we all. But McCarthy's allegation missiles Hortensis Jan 2018 #183
DFW, I believe you. I believe you because this is what I thought from the start... Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #74
DFW, thank you very much for posting this. I hope the insider doesn't object to your spooky3 Jan 2018 #90
I don't think I revealed anything most people on DU didn't already suspect was true DFW Jan 2018 #136
Thanks. Yes, I wasnt in the camp that thought spooky3 Jan 2018 #149
Small correction DFW Jan 2018 #150
Thank you for the additional info. I did not mean in any way to disparage your spooky3 Jan 2018 #167
In January 2015, none other than Howard Dean was giving Gillibrand the same positive scrutiny DFW Jan 2018 #169
Exactly what it looked like to me. hay rick Jan 2018 #112
Your account carries weight to us old timers who know you. ms liberty Jan 2018 #125
Since Al Franken resigned, there have been no further allegations. octoberlib Jan 2018 #143
Yeah, funny thing about that. DFW Jan 2018 #146
Thanks for the insider info............. LeftInTX Jan 2018 #148
does this "insider" have a name dlwickham Jan 2018 #180
He certainly does have a name DFW Jan 2018 #181
So she's his friend...with friends like her... lunamagica Jan 2018 #65
I agree. I think it wasn't about the allegations at all. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #73
No it won't despite the best efforts of GOP types...and those who ahem support them. Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #88
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2018 #92
The glaring contradiction in Gillibrand's "Franken Spiel" was that Franken was denied a hearing stuffmatters Jan 2018 #132
Apparently you're watching/listening to different shows mythology Jan 2018 #23
I find the hero worship similar of him similar to fans of a celebrity crazycatlady Jan 2018 #35
I find such comments insulting to many of your fellow DUers. nt spooky3 Jan 2018 #97
I guess I never joined his fanclub crazycatlady Jan 2018 #104
you don't need to join his fan club; just respect the fact that others here have good reason spooky3 Jan 2018 #105
I just have a hard time respecting people who want another Democrat's head on a stick crazycatlady Jan 2018 #107
The allegations were not credible for a variety of reasons, but I did not see people on this thread spooky3 Jan 2018 #108
There are many DUers who dismissed the accusers because they won't give their name crazycatlady Jan 2018 #109
Happy to end the conversation. Have a nice evening. spooky3 Jan 2018 #110
So you have no respect for Kirsten Gillibrand? Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #198
Your lack of knowledge on this topic is scary! nt USALiberal Jan 2018 #44
You just made my point. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #77
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2018 #82
Absolutely. Chalk his departure up as another GOP win. sinkingfeeling Jan 2018 #24
He was effective? saidsimplesimon Jan 2018 #27
What did he sponsor? LoveMyCali Jan 2018 #29
Where were we when he saidsimplesimon Jan 2018 #34
I don't know where everyone else was LoveMyCali Jan 2018 #36
It is rhetorical. saidsimplesimon Jan 2018 #41
What behavior? You have fallen for the Republican spin. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #81
Video writerJT Feb 2018 #189
I repeat: What behavior? Do you have definitive information and proof of any Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #192
The questions you ask here writerJT Feb 2018 #193
I repeat: Please post here the proof of sexual harassment by Franken. Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #194
I didnt judge him guilty. writerJT Feb 2018 #195
Yeah, I agree. Sharpest tool in the shed's now rusting out in the field. byronius Jan 2018 #28
Spot on. cwydro Jan 2018 #32
Yeah..just like Clinton gave back Weinstein donations, but the Repubs aren't giving back Wynn's. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #84
... LexVegas Jan 2018 #33
I am more pissed than ever at Gillibrand and other backstabbing Dems. lark Jan 2018 #37
They will get mine, but only after the primaries. DFW Jan 2018 #62
Ohhh that's a good idea. Tatiana Jan 2018 #117
and the DUers who fell for that bullshit Skittles Jan 2018 #115
I miss my senator. geardaddy Jan 2018 #38
Who will step up? Raker13 Jan 2018 #40
I will never forget what happened to him. MoonRiver Jan 2018 #48
+1. My memory is long about things like this. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #86
Effective how? Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #52
Since you asked: mn9driver Jan 2018 #55
+1. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #89
That's quanity Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #106
So far, Senator Smith does not seem to be filling that void. mn9driver Jan 2018 #54
Thank you! pazzyanne Jan 2018 #68
minngal marieo1 Jan 2018 #71
I agree. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #91
They replaced an oak tree with an acorn DFW Jan 2018 #142
He really had the gravitas to step up and speak to what is happening janterry Jan 2018 #56
I also miss our Democracy elmac Jan 2018 #57
Would make a good voice on DU Angry Dragon Jan 2018 #59
No one is happier about this than Sessions lunamagica Jan 2018 #64
Where in hell SCVDem Jan 2018 #67
minngal marieo1 Jan 2018 #69
Huge Gulf. zentrum Jan 2018 #70
The silence orangecrush Jan 2018 #72
Yes. Things have gotten worse lately. I'm disappointed in the Dem responses... Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #94
Thanks orangecrush Jan 2018 #96
+1 Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #100
I hate thinking about it. 😪 BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2018 #76
His departure has left a hole. badhair77 Jan 2018 #79
Yes Meowmee Jan 2018 #83
No, I feel these sort of posts (no offence intended) are divisive and take the focus off an election Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #85
Oh, well n/t kcr Jan 2018 #99
How do you feel about one of ours selling out Jakes Progress Jan 2018 #133
I feel what is done is done...and no good can come from this . Don't vote for her in a 20 Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #145
No one gets a pass. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #186
Absolutely! Its heartbreaking. Owl Jan 2018 #87
Well, We Still Have The Polite, "Do Not Disrupt SOTU" Democrats Like Pelosi SoCalMusicLover Jan 2018 #111
Why is Republican Jeff Flake the only senator to speak in session against Trump? VOX Jan 2018 #114
Adam Schiff has been great oberliner Jan 2018 #116
Yes he has! VOX Jan 2018 #127
Franken was my Senator. I will NEVER forgive Gillibrand. scarletwoman Jan 2018 #119
Some of the comments kill me... LakeArenal Jan 2018 #151
Yes I knew I'd miss him but not THIS much WyLoochka Jan 2018 #120
Post removed Post removed Jan 2018 #121
There was a purge beginning October last year Puzzledtraveller Jan 2018 #122
He should just run again! He can have his say on the trail. joet67 Jan 2018 #123
He was sacrificed on the altar of ambition. PatrickforO Jan 2018 #126
Yep mchill Jan 2018 #153
Who's ambition? Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #157
I'm not going to split hairs. These people all piled on and all of them have ambitions. PatrickforO Jan 2018 #184
True. Franken did not get due process. Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #185
I thought you meant the silence of the steady stream of accusations. Hong Kong Cavalier Jan 2018 #129
Gillibrand helped write the republican headlines Jakes Progress Jan 2018 #134
Why is one person being singled out Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #154
Off your high horse. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #187
So you're stalking me through different threads now Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #191
Off your high ego trip. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #196
Sound like you are stalking me nt Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #199
On how many threads? Huh? Get over yourself. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #203
And we can thank Kristen Gillibrand for doing Republicans' dirty work for them n/t markpkessinger Jan 2018 #137
And all the other Senators? Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #156
+1. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #175
Gillibrand will never live this down SHRED Jan 2018 #152
What about the others? Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #155
That's why I said "wrongly" SHRED Jan 2018 #158
She is only harmed with those Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #160
That's your characterization SHRED Jan 2018 #163
When you put one single senator or person Trumpocalypse Jan 2018 #164
Stop stumping for her. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #188
I'm not stumping for anyone. Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #190
You're the one who creeps in those posts Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #197
I'm not the one attacking a Democratic senator Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #200
Pot. Meet kettle. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #204
Never attacked any Senator Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #205
You are defending Gillibrand attacking a Senator. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #206
How do you define effective? Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #208
As not being like Gillibrand. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #209
So only Gilibrand is a villan despite over 30 other Senators Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #210
You are not helping Gillibrand. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #212
You didn't answer my question. Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #213
You haven't answered even one of my questions. Jakes Progress Feb 2018 #214
Still waiting for an answer to my question Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #215
Post removed Post removed Feb 2018 #217
I missed that...her appearance on The View. Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #202
DURec leftstreet Jan 2018 #159
I see plenty of great Dem Senators getting out on TV to speak Beaverhausen Jan 2018 #165
Very true Trumpocalypse Feb 2018 #218
no dlwickham Jan 2018 #179
no I don't feel it, JHan Feb 2018 #201
I suggested Franken run for Senate - again:Poll says YES laserhaas Feb 2018 #207
What a load of @#$%. Scurrilous Feb 2018 #211
Well for sure, I haven't heard a peer from his successor. NT Adrahil Feb 2018 #216
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