An Open Letter to Senator Dodd

[MaryRN]

Upon attending a birthday gala for Ct. Dino Joe Lieberman, Senator Dodd had this to say: "This isn't a requirement that we be here," U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., said Thursday. "It's an act of love and affection. We don't need a battle in our own state about Democrats. Democrats stand with Joe Lieberman."

Not this Democrat, Senator Dodd, with all due respect. I have no "love and affection" for a man who remains a war hawk despite continued reports that the premise for this illegal war was based on a lie. I have no "love and affection" for one who supports an administration that continues to offer up our precious troops for slaughter for "no noble cause." There will be no "love and affection" for one who offers the kiss of Judas to the very one who sends our people to fight for an ignominious cause nor for one who jumps to his feet in standing ovation; yes, a "Democrat" once again standing with the Republicans.

So please, spare me the schmaltzy talk. I'm a Democrat who follows the actions of this man I regrettably once worked for. And you can take this to the bank...this same Democrat will be working and casting her vote for Ned Lamont, a man of principle, patriotism and passion for truth.

One more thing...when you tell me that we should support Joe because we don't "need a Democratic battle," you're telling me that regardless of the issues, it should be our party, right or wrong. I'm not so sure that's the message you want to convey to me, is it, Senator, that we should refrain from thinking and practice pure partisanship? Because if it is, then we have a huge, fundamental difference of philosophy. I believe it is AMERICAN to question our leaders and when we find answers that go against our beliefs, that we move to change those leaders because that's what America is all about. However, that's a discussion for another day.

Meanwhile, please know that if I have my way, the next time you attend a birthday party for Joe, it will be as Citizen Lieberman, not Senator.

Respectfully,

MF

[bahrbearian]

1. If Lieberman jumps over the cliff do we all have to follow?

[MaryRN]

3. LOL

Evidently that's the case, according to Bilderberg Dodd!

[Selatius]

4. So she attended a Bilderberger meeting, no?

I don't trust the Bilderberg organization. Too much secrecy from the public. Too little accountability to the public.

[Selatius]

2. Why do Connecticut voters keep voting for Lieberman so much???

Is it because they have no progressive populist candidate who could unseat him? Is Connecticut really that conservative that there is nobody who could appeal to the majority of Democrats in the primary to beat him?

This is New England, not South Dakota or Alabama or Mississippi. If New England can produce somebody like Bernie Sanders, I'm sure it can produce something better than Joe Lieberman when it comes to war.

[David Dunham]

5. Lamont is going no where fast. All elected CT Dems back Joe.

[ColonelTom]

6. I saw Lieberman debate Lowell Weicker years ago

when Weicker was (at least nominally) a Republican. It was like Bizarro world - damndest thing I've ever seen.

[Larkspur]

7. The Norwich Bulletin, Eastern CT Paper will print my LTTE about Dodd

U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, D-Conn., termed Lamont's challenge "harmful" to Democrats' efforts to win back control of Congress. <“Greenwich Democrat sets sight on Senate,” Feb. 23, 2006>

What a defeatist attitude and on top of that what an incorrect analysis about primaries Sen. Dodd has!

Senator Lieberman should consider himself lucky that he only has to undergo a job review once every 6 years, and he hasn’t undergone a Democratic review since 1988. Us ordinary Americans undergo a job review at least once per year.

Primaries are about reviewing a candidate’s capabilities and holding elected ones accountable for their decisions and actions by the party that they claim to support. Primaries are part of the democratic process, Sen. Dodd.

Contrary to what Sen. Dodd says, it’s Sen. Lieberman who is divisive. When President Bush needs a Democrat to cover his bad decisions or incompetence, he can count on Sen. Lieberman to enthusiastically attack fellow Democrats for behaving like a true opposition party.

Sen. Lieberman is long overdue for a job review. He is a public servant and we are his employers.

[flyarm]

8. thank you MARYRN..wonderful letter..i wish you all the luck

in Conn...we will all benefit with a new senator in Conn...a real democrat..

and a hearty welcome to DU MaryRN...:hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :thumbsup: :hug: :hug: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

flyO8)

[cosmicdot]

9. I recall the Daily Show showing Dodd and Lieberman ...

arm and arm entering the Senate chamber ... didn't seem phased by having yet another election stolen ...

"Jon Stewart's Daily Show introduces you to the 109th Congress. We're in trouble folks, but it does make for great humor. I like the way Jon mocks the president's comments to new members, and of course now we know Hassert's proclivities. Oh yes, Dodd and Lieberman are now out of closet."
QuickTime http://homepage.mac.com/njenson/movies/ds010505congress.html

Dodd is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations - birds of a feather flock together
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our current crop of politicians, by and large, are so sold out

the CFR did much ground work 'research' regarding Caspian Sea geopolitics (oil)
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