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Senatorial Courtesy
Eschaton —
Senatorial Courtesy What I saw of this was quite gross . I appreciate you don't just abandon people you've known for decades, but you don't have to throw a public party on national teevee for them either.
Stevens' senatorial support
Political Animal —
STEVENS' SENATORIAL SUPPORT.... The U.S. Senate operates on institutional cordiality. Every member tends to describe his or her colleagues as "friends" and the "distinguished senator" from their given state. But there's something unseemly about pretending Ted Stevens is ending his career on an honorable note. ThinkProgress posted this clip from C-SPAN, featuring Stevens' farewell speech to the chamber, the lengthy standing ovation he received from his colleagues, and the glowing praise he received from Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Amanda ...
I wanna hold your hand...
SteveAudio —
Let's me use this pic again... But if convicted felon Ted Stevens got an ovation, I wonder what Congress will give Georgie? A war crimes tribunal would be nice... crossposted at Rants from the Rookery
Versailles says goodbye to Senator Stevens
Corrente —
Via Atrios: Senate Throws Good-Bye Party For Ted Stevens, Gives Convicted Felon A Standing Ovation
For your viewing pleasure we have exclusive video of the evening's festivities.
If You're Wondering When The Republican Party Will Get Back To Normal... This Is As Normal As It's Going To Be For Them For A Long Time
DownWithTyranny! —
... for their brother, convicted and defeated Republican felon Ted Stevens today and senators from both sides of the aisle who are likely as guilty of taking bribes as he is-- if not as blatantly-- gave him a standing ovation and tried passing him off as a "distinguished colleague" (that was Harry Reid) rather than a disgraceful criminal. After all, ...
“Defiant Enabler Monkeys”
Comments from Left Field —
... : a place where issues like the failing automotive industry, economic relief measures, the just-signed Status of Forces agreement between the U.S. and Iraq, et al., are set aside for hours so that departing senator and convicted felon Ted Stevens can give a long, self-indulgent farewell speech; after which the senator, who was found guilty on seven counts of criminal corruption; is greeted with a ...
Senators Pay Tribute To Convicted Felon
Daily Kos —
Watch the U.S. Senate give convicted felon Ted Stevens a standing ovation. And here's Harry Reid's contribution to the love-fest: I rise to say farewell to our distinguished colleague, the senior senator from the state of Alaska. For Ted Stevens, public service has been more than a career. It's really been his life's calling. Uh, Harry? Corruption is not a public service. Of course it's not too surprising that Reid would call a criminal a "distinguished colleague." ...
Burris and Blago: What Happens Now?
Firedoglake —
... It would certainly be interesting to watch the same Senate who gave convicted felon Ted Stevens a standing ovation (Reid calling him "distinguished colleague") exclude Burris. ...
Concern Over Dachle Kept To A Minimum
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... Anyway, it's entirely unsurprising to see the Senate soft-foot these nominations and refuse to dig down deep into questions of tax-dodging. This is the governmental body, after all, that spent the bulk of a day giving a hero's sendoff to a criminal, mere months ago. ...
Concern Over Dachle Kept To A Minimum
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
... Anyway, it's entirely unsurprising to see the Senate soft-foot these nominations and refuse to dig down deep into questions of tax-dodging. This is the governmental body, after all, that spent the bulk of a day giving a hero's sendoff to a criminal, mere months ago. ...
