Posted on 12/17/2002 11:56:04 AM PST by vannrox
The Democrat Plan to regain control of the US Senate in January. Written by VannRox For BLUEBAY December 17,2002 Well, they are doing it again. That’s right. Pulling the rug out from the Republicans yet again. The victories of the November 2002 elections are but a faded dim memory, and yet the control of the US Senate, once thought and assumed to be in Republican control, may just be a fading dream. Like the Senate was in 2000, with a balance of power organized by Senator Lott, under the assumption that the Democrats would abide by the agreement, we find ourselves in yet another like situation. To refresh ones memory, it should be remembered that the Senate in 2002 was evenly divided between the Democrats and the Republicans. Lott, the Senate majority leader, felt that a power sharing agreement needed to be composed to "share" power with the Democrats. He believed, that the power composition would stay evenly divided, and that any dead lock would be determined by the VP – A Republican. What he, and the rest of the Republicans, did not know nor expect was that the Democrats began in earnest to recruit Republican Senators to turn and switch control to the Democrats. They were very active in this regard, and they, as well now know, promised the world to "Jumping’" Jim Jeffords. Who, as I should remind everyone, left the Republican Party and became an independent. Thus giving power to the Democrats. The Democrats then used that power to effectively stall each and every presidential initiative presented to Congress. They rendered George Bush sterile. To this day, many important bills and judicial confirmations have been stalled due to this action. The Plan for January. The Democrats have taken an innocuous comment made by Senator Lott, and are using it like a blunt mallet. Pounding and pounding away. Attacking and attacking like a rabid dog at Lott. Why? It is more than mere "Borking", they are approaching this with a ferocity that has been unequaled. Indeed, not even Carville would be capable of such sustained slander, vitriol and vociferous attacks. They have claimed every crime under the sun, and few not even in existence to unseat Lott. Why? If, the Democrats manage to "win" the fight with Senator Lott, and thus manage to have him step down from the Republican Leadership, they will have created a situation where as their control of the Senate is GUARANTEED. Senator Lott has made it known, that if he were to step down from the Senate Leadership position that he would leave the Senate. This is public knowledge. This would then force the current Governor of Mississippi; a democrat, to replace the Senator. He has also made it public that he would choose a Democrat…and a very liberal one at that. Thus, this action would crate a situation in which the Senate would be a 50% 50% mix of Republicans and Democrats. – Just like in 2000. Al the projected ties would then have to be broken by the VP. Stupid Political pundits and Democrat Activists within the media are making the same kind of statements presented to the population prior to the 2000 Senate Jim Jeffords Switch. That it is on Principle that one must (just MUST) get rid of Lott. "Oh my Gosh he’s got to go"…decry the seminar callers who have flooded the Rush Limbaugh Radio Show. They argue, that that is the "right thing to do…". The Democrat Activists are quite busy. Why? Because there are a number of RINO’s just ripe for jumping from the Republican party to the Independent or Democrat Party. One, who will remain nameless, but who represents a North Eastern State has been siding with the Democrats for years now and is ready to make just a switch, provided the keys to the Kingdom are provided to him. Unofficial sources are said to believe that his (the Senators) feelers on this subject were answered in a very understanding way. "…think of me as Santa Claus…" has been the response that is supposed to have been uttered. There is no question that this is in the works. Provided the Media pressure can be maintained through Christmas, and the Democrat activists can maintain a pro-leave Polling appearance…. Democrat strategists believe that they could possibly regain control of the US Senate in January. To facilitate this, special envoys have been sent to Mississippi to increase pressure there, via a write in campaign, and a media blitz, and promises of riches beyond any Democrat ideal of wealth have been hinted at within the halls and chambers of those "in the know". One such offer of such riches is the possibility is as a VP candidate in 2004. Yep. The Democrats are doing it again. And, we Republicans are just stupid enough to fall for it.
Oh, And BTW if you really believe that Lott was actively endorsing Segragation at Stroms Birthday party, You should be posting at DU.
The Republican's biggest mistake is playing by the rules. This reminds me of when Clinton was nailing everything in sight and Gingrich and Livingston (sp?) resigned. Lott should have said "I will resign as ML as soon as Byrd leaves the Senate, Clinton apologizes for his Fullbright (sp?) comments, and Jackson explain his hymietown comments. Until then you can all kiss my Mississipi white snake". Unfortunately he is a wuss and is incapable of disproportionate retaliation which is the only thing that stops bullies.
Lott must stay. The Country voted twice, in 2000 and now 2002, to give Republicans a chance to move the Country forward and away from the Clinton Politics of Personal Destruction. It is up to the Republican Leadership (Read LOTT included) to not cave in to precieved "Morale" errosion from a Political Party devoid of both integrity and honor. We owe them nothing that did not earn at the voting booth!
Why do the Democrats demand that we be better than they?
The Lott turmoil was entirely manufactured by Democratic operatives — namely by unrepentant Clintonite James Carville, who first made an issue of the remarks the same night on Crossfire — and then pushed the story behind the scenes wherever they could, explaining to pundits and politicians how this could be used to sock it to the GOP.
The political fire is already lit. 'We' didn't light it. Trent Lott did. The question is, what is the right and the politically expedient way to put it out. Fortunately, both factors point the same direction. This very stupid man needs to gracefully accept that he is a back bencher from here on out.
The real issue, for those of us on this side of the fence is that Trent is too STUPID to remain Majority Leader, and his failed Power Sharing plan, that bit him on the Ass, should be trotted out by Republicans, in CONJUNCTION with his recent remarks to change the DEBATE from Racism, to ineptitude.
I am saying, that taken in Conjunction with this flap, that it is entirely possible that her announcement 3 days after the story broke, is a little coincedental.Her leaving seems more to be in line with O'Neill, and Lindsay, rather than say...Karen Hughes.
It's useless to find out who started the snowball; Lott gave them the snow. And to this minute, he's given them enough for an avalanche!
However, that having been said, People on our side should not be nodding in rapid agreement with the vile bastards straining credulity by turning an affectionate appraisal of an Old man into a defacto cry for a return to segragation.
As I said above Lott can no longer lead because He is Inept, not racist.
Here's mine. It was a spoof then and I still think the entire notion of Dems taking control is a joke. Time to move on to more important issues.
Posted by BJungNan to ilosetoo On News/Activism 12/14/2002 7:02 PM PST #46 of 57
Saturday, December 14, 2003 Posted: 7:46 PM EST (0046 GMT)
WASHINGTON (Hooters) In a major shake up of the Senate and blow to President George Bush, Trent Lott announced a switch in party affiliation that will find him joining the Democrats in a move he says is the only way to preserve his status as Senate Majority Leader.
Citing Republican efforts to remove him as majority leader over comments he made regarding Trom Surmond, Lott said he regreted having to make the switch but felt he was forced into it.
"They forced my hand. What else could I do?" said Lott. "By joining the Democrat party, I will retain my Leadership position, as a Democrat I can no longer be accused of being a racist and I will be joining a party that will stand by me no matter what I do."
The defection by Lott would not, however, be enough to give Democrats control of the Senate. This is fueling speculation that another Senate Republican, perhaps Arlene Specter (R) Pennsylvania, will also switch to the democratic party at the same time as Lott.
Such a move would give the Democrats majority control of the Senate and make it possible, if such a deal has been reached, that Lott would remain as Senate Majority Leader, albeit as a Democrat.
While publically refusing to confirm a second Republican defection, several sources close to the Senate Democrat leadership confirmed a deal had been reached whereby Democrats will regain majority status in the Senate.
And now we return you to your regular posting...
(For those of you who may be confused, the above is a spoof)
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