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| Nevada Senator Ensign answers The Drunken Master | |
| 2004-05-13 | |
Hat tip: Hugh Hewitt
Cheers, Senator. I'm glad someone has. The Nevada Republican was commenting on a statement credited to Senator Kennedy Tuesday. Kennedy is quoted as saying, "Shamefully, we now learn that Saddam's torture chambers reopened under new management: U.S. management." Lest anyone forget what the Drunken Master said. Ensign believes Kennedy crossed the line with his comments and called on Kennedy to retract them immediately. "To express disappointment or anger over what has occurred at Abu Ghraib prison is one thing. To put American servicemen and women in the same category as one of the most evil and bloodthirsty regimes in modern history is reprehensible." Senatespeak for "That's about the worst thing you could have possibly said under the circumstances, Senator." Ensign said it is appalling that anyone would make those kind of comparisons, let alone a US Senator. "I'm disgusted and ashamed that such a comment would be made by anyone, in any setting. For it to be uttered by a United States Senator is especially shameful." He believes Kennedy owes US service members an apology. "Senator Kennedy needs to retract that statement and apologize immediately to the men and women risking their lives in Iraq." Calling him out by name, and not referring to him as 'My esteemed colleague from Massachussets' is pretty bold. This must not have been said on the Senate floor. | |
| Posted by:eLarson |
| #4 Ah, I missed it yesterday. But at least I got to say "Drunken Master" again. It feels alright... |
| Posted by: eLarson 2004-05-13 8:00:55 PM |
| #3 Amen, AP! He should be censured, at the very least, if not resign. You know, there's no statute of limitations on murder; don't you think it's time the case of Mary Jo Kopeckne was re-opened? |
| Posted by: Jen 2004-05-13 3:25:01 PM |
| #2 The senate and the senators should expose Kennedy for what he is, and not be intimidated by his senority. Hold Mr. Pickled up to the light of day and he will sober up or he will wither into dust. Some things and people are nation treasures. Sen. Kennedy is a national embarassment. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-05-13 3:22:12 PM |
| #1 eLarson - It appears to be from an interview with the Reno TV station whose link you have posted. The guy as nougas the same size as Sen Inhofe (OK) |
| Posted by: BigEd 2004-05-13 2:11:26 PM |