Posted on 12/18/2002 4:20:13 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
/john
I have 4 goats to give worm medicine to and so far I've managed to get it inside two of them. The male (billy?) is going to be a challenge and the other female (nanny?) may be even harder as she won't come near even when you bring feed.
Our weather is beautiful again today, very sunny and around 60. But not enough to make me sweat which is what I should be doing. I have gained 15 lbs since I came back in July so time to get serious about losing weight again.
A word of caution. Used to be that one had to cook the heck out of pork for safety. That really isn't required anymore. If you pull it out of the oven when it gets to 140F internal, it will continue to cook a little as it rests. (let it rest 5-10 minutes before serving) It won't be nearly so tough.
/john
Funny, I had a different take on the whole article.
I saw Santorum's comments as a convenient sound bite, as who is or is not the Senate Majority Leader remains an issue of the Republican Party (or the party in charge for that matter), not the province of the Senate as a whole. But as most people would not draw such a fine distinction, it gives Mr. Santorum an opportunity to toss out such a notion.
I don't buy it.
My reasoning is rule changes are filibusteral items within the Senate, thus any change in procedure would itself require 60 votes to effect. I doubt the Criminal Party would assent to any signficant rule changes by the GOP.
The other reason I'm having trouble digesting the material (pardon the mixed metaphors), is the language of what Senator Santorum actually is quoted as having said:
"We have been checking all the [Senate Republican] rules[.] There are no rules for a new election, so we are researching what other avenue would be available should such a request take place."
The insertion is telling, and I trust the Washington Times to have properly researched it prior to putting it in place. Reference is made to rules of the Senate Republicans, not the Senate as a whole. Thus these are rules that, to the extent there are such rules on caucus elections, are amendable by the Party, not by the Senate.
No, the game is still very much open. And, I for one, hope very much that we can get a true Republican leader in the Senate (I know you and I disagree on the merit of Lott - let's leave that for another day).
By the way, prayers for your precious daughter, GC.
Who would the Mississippi governor appoint should Trent Lott quit the Senate?
How about Mike Espy?
Yes, the same former Secretary of Agriculture who had to resign in disgrace. You know - "indicted but not convicted?"
This is the choice being advanced by the Mississippi Criminal Party chairman, Ricky Cole: "If I had to pick, it would be Secretary Espy, hands down[.] He has Washington experience, and he's proven that he can build biracial coalitions. It would immediately begin the healing process."
The notion of the Clintonistas being behind this is getting stronger by the minute.
Well, gc, I thought and thought and thought about what to get you for Christmas. I decided that you, a man who has everything, needs nothing bought from me. So I send you my care, compassion and friendship.
That's my gift to you this Christmas!
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