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Nice Try Ned

Posted by Shane in under other on Jul 7th, 2006 | View Comments |

[thumb:326:l:l=x]The Connecticut Democratic Primary is coming up in August and Ned Lamont is [thumb:327:r:l=x]challenging Joe Lieberman for his seat. There was a live debate this evening on NBC and I took some time to take some notes. Here are the bullet points:

Lamont wants the President to outline his withdrawl from Iraq. Why I dont know; it seems stupid to share this sort of intel with the enemy. Lieberman agreed with me; he opposes a set timeline.

When asked about the North Korean missile tests Lieberman said it was time for economic sanctions with NK; Lamont suggested tougher talks. I really dont understand what “tougher talks” means. Do they yell at him? “STOP FIRING MISSILES OR WE’LL GET REALLY ANGRY!” or maybe “YOU’RE A SHORT, UGLY TROLL! STOP FIRING MISSLES!”

Lieberman supports ANWR; Lamont attacked Americans for driving SUVs. He obviously hasn’t taken a look at what people drive in Connecticut. Any clue as to the #1 selling vehicle in the north-east?

Lieberman says immigrants should abide by the law, learn English and wait in line like everyone else for their citizenship; Lamont thinks we need to ammend laws, bend rules and hand out citizenship to everyone that’s already here illegally. After all… they can’t vote if they aren’t citizens.

Lamont also thinks it’s the tax payers responsiblity to pay for immigrant’s college education. That one really made me wanna put my foot through the TV. Call me selfish but they can pay for their own damn education.

Lieberman has Senate Seniority; Lamont has none. I dont see how Lamont benefits Connecticut there… but then again I don’t know a lot of things.

What I took away from the debate was that Ned Lamont thinks he’s a qualified US Senator but really he’s just another whiney cheese-eater with millions of dollars and a lack-luster desire to teach high school.

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Stan

How about, "Stop firing missles, or we will bring in some rather large Marines and introduce the sport of dwarf-tossing to your country"!
Trevor

Lieberman is just a man who follows his conscience. I can respect that, even when we disagree.

Democrat and Republican are basically meaningless words. You just stick one or the other on the end of your name when you want power, because those two groups have effectively blocked people from choosing any other label.

The end result always seems to be the same - touting more government and higher taxes as the answer to everyone's problems.

Some people pay lip service to other ideals and ideas, and a very few actually work to reduce unnecessary government and reduce the tax burden. Those are the people I respect.
kitanis

Ah... the flavor of politics.

You folks this is bad this election year. You wait until 2008!!!! I have noticed that it is even reported nowdays with a Republican against Democrat... or Dem against Dem or Republican against Republican comments..

This morning I got to wake up to Teddy K talking about Universal Healthcare for all.. and how I should support democrats to take even more money from my pocket... I think I will change my morning radio station to a classic rock station.. I woke up sick..LOL
Elizabeth

Lieberman is really a Republican. He's announced that if Lamont wins the primary, he'll run as an Independent. I don't know why he doesn't go all the way and just move over to the Republican Party.
Dale

I do not understand everyone's fascination with the Democrat primary in Connecticut. Lieberman is a good man but leans right of most Dems. Lamont leans left of Lieberman but is a solid moderate.
We now know where Shane stands for Dems. I assume he will support Lieberman after there is a Republican challenger,too. They agree on most items it appears.