[LegendHasIt]

I actually got a return email from my state's Dem. Senator (Bingaman) this morning regarding this.

I was actually surprised that he (or more likely a staffer) bothered to answer, even with this: ..."I understand your concerns, and it is my understanding that Senator Durbin has apologized for his statement.".

Prior to the apology on the Senate floor a few minutes ago, in reference to his earlier "I'm sorry you right wingers are so stupid that you don't understand my brilliance" non-apology apology, I wrote Sen. Bingaman back saying that even if the apology were real, contrite and heartfelt, it still wouldn't un-do the damage that Durban has done.

Kind of like if I robbed a bank... and if I just apologized, I'd get to keep the money and the respect of my community.

I gotta admit, though, that I never get a reply from my GOOD (R.) Senator Domenici's office unless the message was sent with a check.

I've had it with the ENTIRE Senate.

[roses of sharon]

The United States Senate is DEAD!

The real men have left, and what remains are pathetic snobs, who's ONLY concern is the elite NYT editorial page.

Sick bastards.

[DesertDreamer]

I gotta admit, though, that I never get a reply from my GOOD (R.) Senator Domenici's office unless the message was sent with a check.

You got that right! Senator Domenici acts like he's some kind of Mafia don, and he has the capos to back it up. I'm a longtime Republican, but the party in this state tries my loyalty all the time. They are so busy fighting among themselves that they can't it together to put decent candidates on the ballot for statewide offices.