Inside Politics - Angry Democrats - Angry Democrats II

Washington Times ^ | 6/23/03 | Greg Pierce

[kattracks]

"Now it's MSNBC's turn to get some Democratic scolding," Paul Bedard writes in the Washington Whispers column of U.S. News & World Report.

"We hear that Senate Democrats have called MSNBC execs to whine that, like Fox News Channel before it, the NBC spinoff is turning right and ignoring the nation's minority party," Mr. Bedard said.

[bullseye1911]

"I intend to remain a United States senator. I do not intend to run for governor," Mrs. Feinstein said before flying to California for a weekend appearance, according to her spokesman, Howard Gantman.

Translation: I'd rather sleep with Wayne Lapierre than be associated with this train wreck!!!

[jimtorr]

"Across the country Republicans and conservatives are asking each other the same basic question: Has the other side gone crazy? Have the Democrats totally flipped their lids?"

Aaahhhhh, I love the sound of Democrates panicing in the morning.

[rdb3]

Sharpton's complaint
    The Rev. Al Sharpton paused from his presidential campaign duties to chastise city leaders in Lorain, Ohio, for backing off of their decision to rename a street for Martin Luther King.
    The City Council voted 9-2 last week to leave the name 21st Street on one of the city's busiest arteries while adding an honorary name of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, effective in January.
    Businesses and homeowners on the street had complained for more than a month about an earlier vote to change the name outright, saying it would be expensive and inconvenient, the Associated Press reports.
    Mr. Sharpton wrote to Mayor Craig Foltin on Thursday, saying the compromise "is precisely the kind of second-class treatment that Dr. King fought against his entire life."
    The New York political activist said he would "let the national community know of the cowardly decision."

Yo, Al! Keep your butt in Bed-Stuy. Lorain, OH, doesn't need you.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

>> Businesses and homeowners on the street had complained for more than a month about an earlier vote to change the name outright, saying it would be expensive and inconvenient...

I'm sure it would greatly help real-estate prices. Malcolm X said he could locate the Negro quarter in any American city by asking the driver to take him to Abraham Lincoln High School. There is actually a Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Harlem. One day there will be an Al Sharpton Avenue.

I wonder if they would complain as much if there were a drive to rename 21st Street "Prince of Wales Drive"?

[Mike Darancette]

"Which conservative hosts do they dislike the most? Michael Savage and former Rep. Joe Scarborough."

If they are smart they will fear Scarborough, The guy is very smart and not a polarizing figure like Savage.

[ccmay]

Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard...     Businesses and homeowners on the street had complained for more than a month

I'll bet. Imagine what it would do to the property values.

In any city, a street named for MLK (or Cesar Chavez) is like a neon sign saying "High Crime Zone, Honkies Stay on Freeway."

[nutmeg]

FoxFan ping!

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[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[farmfriend]

We have a Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard here in Sacramento. The man deserves recognition but the name is way too long for the street signs. They need to find a better way to honor him.

[strela]

"Never interrupt your enemy while he is making a mistake." Napoleon

[GOPJ]

I want on the FOXFan ping list. Thanks.

[GOPJ]

Joe Scarborough's doing a good job. Do you know if he's winning the time slot?