yanikv, i totally agree. it's nice to see a Democrat who can be just as rabid as the Republicans, but he somehow manages to sound a lot better than they do, not sure why. Franken is known for calling people out on their lies or misrepresentations of the truth. i'm willing to grant that, in this instance, he is repeating things that a lot of people knew already, but that doesn't change the fact that he's right.
I second that. For too long, the Dems have looked like a sackless bunch of tired old elites who tended to enjoy little other than sunning themselves on the all of the granite and marble that coats the putrid city of DC.
Thank God for Al Franken. Read his books... about the most informed senator the US will have. He's a heck of a lot more informed than too many in the GOP...
Knowledge does not necessarily translate into ability, wisdom, intelligence, or character...
If he can let go of his irrational hatred and stop embracing the false spin from the extreme left (unlikely since he has embraced it so thoroughly to this point).. but if he can, perhaps he will be effective. otherwise, he will just be another annoying screeching voice from the far left.
Yes and no. For example, is it wise to simply repeat conventional wisdom that is held as fact by one group without doing basic research into historical statements & documentation before adding to the chorus of disdain for something or someone?
As a radio show host, he could get away with playing to his crowd, but as a senator he would better serve his country by checking the facts before taking a position. There is no wisdom in believing you have knowledge when it is obtained through a filter.
But everything that Franken says is substantiated by data / research / facts. That is the whole reason why I like him. Also he seems far less interested in Obfuscating the truth than the other guy. All that Franken was commenting on the Presidents Boken war promises. Then the other guy starts to talk about something his own column as though somehow if his column was less of a lie than the presidents that it would some how vindicate the president. uh what?
for every one example of al franken saying something that's not well researched/not true I will give you five examples of blatent lies/out of context quotes by any of the major right wing "news" commentators (coulter, hannity, o'reilly, beck etc)
@thinkinboutstuff nice response to jamesocon1.. YES It is indeed a matter of where one stands on the issues. I would be far happier to see an educated moderate in the position than a COMMIEdian
I'm sure it is annoying to have comments removed, but some of the comments (about 5 I think) were getting a bit vulgar so I deleted them.
Can certainly understand if folks disagree with what I did, but I feel an obligation to help keep the tone of any discussions, whether here or on my blog, at least somewhat civil.
To be clear, not removing opposing viewpoints... not that there have been any... so far pretty much 100% anti-Franken
Well ... there was enough of us rooting for Coleman the whole time!! There has been a concerted effort to make this happen. Initially it showed Coleman won and through some trickery, exhausting the review boards with process and time, this this homo assumes the position.
"I'm Stuart Smalley and I used to be a so-called comedian & writer.Now I'm just a worthless pathetic hack,because I'm good enough!,smart enough & can kiss any one's ass in order to get ahead in my new political career!"
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herbzilla12 1 year ago
YAY Al Franken !
EMPERORMIKI 2 years ago
im so happy a real person is a senator now
jmd620 2 years ago 3
Wow Al Fraken ripped him a new ass. Nice.
battia01 2 years ago 4
yanikv, i totally agree. it's nice to see a Democrat who can be just as rabid as the Republicans, but he somehow manages to sound a lot better than they do, not sure why. Franken is known for calling people out on their lies or misrepresentations of the truth. i'm willing to grant that, in this instance, he is repeating things that a lot of people knew already, but that doesn't change the fact that he's right.
RockMoTron9000 2 years ago
Finally....a Democrat with a Backbone in the Senate!!!! GO FRANKEN
365to173repubsPWNED 2 years ago 5
Wow.. that doesn't say much for the other 57 Dem senators
thinkinboutstuff 2 years ago
I second that. For too long, the Dems have looked like a sackless bunch of tired old elites who tended to enjoy little other than sunning themselves on the all of the granite and marble that coats the putrid city of DC.
yanikv 2 years ago
FACTS
365to173repubsPWNED 2 years ago
Thank God for Al Franken. Read his books... about the most informed senator the US will have. He's a heck of a lot more informed than too many in the GOP...
jamesocon1 2 years ago 2
Knowledge does not necessarily translate into ability, wisdom, intelligence, or character...
If he can let go of his irrational hatred and stop embracing the false spin from the extreme left (unlikely since he has embraced it so thoroughly to this point).. but if he can, perhaps he will be effective. otherwise, he will just be another annoying screeching voice from the far left.
thinkinboutstuff 2 years ago
I loved his books... there is a heck of a lot of research done in them... Wisdom? That depends on your politics, doesn't it?
jamesocon1 2 years ago 5
Yes and no. For example, is it wise to simply repeat conventional wisdom that is held as fact by one group without doing basic research into historical statements & documentation before adding to the chorus of disdain for something or someone?
As a radio show host, he could get away with playing to his crowd, but as a senator he would better serve his country by checking the facts before taking a position. There is no wisdom in believing you have knowledge when it is obtained through a filter.
thinkinboutstuff 2 years ago
@thinkinboutstuff
But everything that Franken says is substantiated by data / research / facts. That is the whole reason why I like him. Also he seems far less interested in Obfuscating the truth than the other guy. All that Franken was commenting on the Presidents Boken war promises. Then the other guy starts to talk about something his own column as though somehow if his column was less of a lie than the presidents that it would some how vindicate the president. uh what?
herbzilla12 1 year ago
@thinkinboutstuff I have an idea
for every one example of al franken saying something that's not well researched/not true I will give you five examples of blatent lies/out of context quotes by any of the major right wing "news" commentators (coulter, hannity, o'reilly, beck etc)
slamstick 1 year ago
@thinkinboutstuff
Al Franken is the most rational politician I have ever seen.
The right is populated almost exclusively with irrational bullies.
The only thing that Al Franken hates is liars.
Bush DID say all those things that Franken said that he said.
The other guys in the interview is trying to be intentionally deceptive.
Franken does not like it.
Neither do I.
Neither should you.
Al stands up for the truth and does not let himself get pushed around by lying right wing airbags.
herbzilla12 1 year ago
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herbzilla12 1 year ago
@thinkinboutstuff nice response to jamesocon1.. YES It is indeed a matter of where one stands on the issues. I would be far happier to see an educated moderate in the position than a COMMIEdian
AdonisKingAXC 1 year ago
obamaisa...
Don't recall which one was yours.
I'm sure it is annoying to have comments removed, but some of the comments (about 5 I think) were getting a bit vulgar so I deleted them.
Can certainly understand if folks disagree with what I did, but I feel an obligation to help keep the tone of any discussions, whether here or on my blog, at least somewhat civil.
To be clear, not removing opposing viewpoints... not that there have been any... so far pretty much 100% anti-Franken
thinkinboutstuff 2 years ago
My comment got deleted? Why?
obamaisapieceofshit 2 years ago
look at your name
jamesocon1 2 years ago
Is minnesota turning completely socialist?? What is wrong with the voters there???
bucs2921 2 years ago
Well ... there was enough of us rooting for Coleman the whole time!! There has been a concerted effort to make this happen. Initially it showed Coleman won and through some trickery, exhausting the review boards with process and time, this this homo assumes the position.
JMehrman 2 years ago
Yeah, i knew once the recount started, Franken was gonna steal it.
bucs2921 2 years ago
What a bitter, pathetic douchebag.
Just one more lying fag to carry water for our usurper "president."
Vaekkrinhart 2 years ago
"I'm Stuart Smalley and I used to be a so-called comedian & writer.Now I'm just a worthless pathetic hack,because I'm good enough!,smart enough & can kiss any one's ass in order to get ahead in my new political career!"
onecelticwarrior 2 years ago
Tony Blankley is fighting to keep himself from laughing!
Franken IS a laughingstock!
NoCensorshipYT 2 years ago
LOLOL nice!!
JMehrman 2 years ago
It's,,,,,,
Senator,,,,,
FRANKENSTEIN! = O
NoCensorshipYT 2 years ago
LOl nice!
JMehrman 2 years ago
Al Franken is a damn fool.
HellnoObama 2 years ago