[Theodore R.]

You are right about Trent's deficiencies. But to push Lott out the window now would be an affront to free speech and expression. He just said some silly things at a birthday party, that's all he did.

[Nonstatist]

But to push Lott out the window now

So let's wait a couple weeks. But no more.

[section9]

It doesn't matter. Lott is ineffective. We continually lost seats in the Senate, and legislative battles to Clinton, since Bob Dole left the Leader's office.

The goofball is completely lost against Tom Daschle. We need someone up there who is quick on his feet, resolute on princple, and has a pair between his legs.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[lawgirl]

BUMP that.

[SerpentDove]

>>You are right about Trent's deficiencies. But to push Lott out the window now would be an affront to free speech and expression. He just said some silly things at a birthday party, that's all he did.<<

Trent Lott is Senate Majority Leader. Nobody is questioning his first amendment rights. But if you think Trent Lott is free to say anything he wants without consequences, especially things which reflect badly on the Republican Party, I respectfully disagree.

[Sideshow Bob]

He just said some silly things at a birthday party, that's all he did.

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But as leader of the Senate GOP he doesn't have the luxury of saying silly things at a birthday party, on the floor of the Senate or anywhere else.

If you want to wear the mantle of leadership, you must also bear the responsibility of being circumspect in all of your actions and public expressions.

Yes, Lott has the free speech right to say whatever he pleases.

But as the leader of the GOP Senate he has a responsibility to NOT say silly things.