Lieberman calls Obama young, untested

[ckramer]

Source: ap

"Sen. Barack Obama is a gifted and eloquent young man who can do great things for our country in the years ahead," Lieberman said. "But my friends, eloquence is no substitute for a record — not in these tough times for America."

The Connecticut lawmaker, who sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004, argued that Obama has not reached across party lines to achieve anything of significance and has been unwilling to take on Democratic interest groups.

In a clear appeal for backers of Obama's former rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Lieberman said, "Let me contrast Barack Obama's record to that of the last Democratic president, Bill Clinton, who stood up to some of those same Democratic interest groups and worked with Republicans and got some important things done, like welfare reform, free trade agreements, and a balanced budget."

"Tonight, I want to ask you, whether you are an independent, a Reagan Democrat, a Clinton Democrat, or just a plain old Democrat: This year, when you vote for president, vote for the person you believe is best for our country, not for the party you happen to belong to," Lieberman said.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/cvn_lieberman

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Lieberman = POS

Bill Clinton = closet republican

Is Lierman still in some powerful democratic owned congressional position ?

[AZCat]

1. Fuck you, Joe.

On Edit: I guess we'll see where your loyalties lie once and for all!

(oh wait, we're a little late for that, aren't we?)

[Make7]

2. Eloquent, as always. ( n/t )

[AZCat]

4. I added some text!

Jeez, make a guy work overtime. Typing is hard...

[Joe Bacon]

36. Strip LIEberman's chairmanship away from him NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

That liar needs to be kicked out of the caucus NOW! Kick him out NOW, Reid!

[Mike L]

40. “What, after all, is a Democrat like me doing at a Republican convention like this?” Lieberman asked

His answer: “I’m here to support John McCain because country matters more than party.”


The "country" he's talking about is Israel. Lieberman is a traitor. I hope Democrats know where his loyalties lie.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

3. And he received a lukewarm response.

Even the repuke uber-shitsticks know a Silly Little Man, when they see one.

[GinaMaria]

44. They know a turncoat when they see one

The enemy of the enemy is still your enemy. Neither party should trust Joe. His loyalty is with his own self interest, not to party and not to country.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. He can say this with a straight face...

With the completely untested and largely unknown Sarah Palin on the Republican ticket?

Wow.

He makes me sick.

[rwheeler31]

6. What is wrong with this man?

He does not represent American Jews.

[AZCat]

9. He represents a very exclusive group...

composed of traitorous poopy-headed blowhards.

[Submariner]

27. Israel is our bought and paid for 51st state

LIEberman represents the Likud, not the U.S.

[aquart]

46. The Likud doesn't vote in the US.

The citizens of Connecticut do.

THEY put Lieberman in office. Maybe you want to familiarize yourself with their reasons.

And if you think splitting Jews off into separate groups legitimizes your hatred, think again.

[izquierdista]

58. Simpletons

They elected Prescott Bush to the Senate and got the whole ball rolling for the Bush family. Apparently, Connecticut voters are easily duped into voting against their own interests (even more so than other Americans). They have bought Bushes and Zionism and where has it gotten them?

[harmonicon]

32. huh?

Is he a senator from the state of Jewistan? I must have missed that.

[aquart]

45. Excuse me? Would you like to clarify that remark?

I'm anxious to see you do it.

[harmonicon]

60. someone wrote, "He does not represent American Jews."

That should be completely obvious, and I was poking fun - he represents the people of Connecticut, albeit poorly, I'd imagine. That was my point.

[Make7]

7. Is he comparing Bill Clinton's Presidential record with someone running for that office?

Aren't the accomplishments listed of Bill Clinton's where he reached across the aisle the things he did after he was President?

Is it just me, or is that just kinda dumb?

-M7

[FrenchieCat]

10. Yeah....I picked up on that too. Guess it might go over the head

of those GOPs members, but Joe wasn't making a lot of sense.

1.Bill Clinton was younger than Barack when he ran for Prez.
2.Bill Clinton was eloquent too.
3.Bill didn't do anything till he won the presidency.

[AZCat]

11. I miss Bill.

God, it was nice having a President I didn't feel ashamed of when he spoke in public (or practically any other time).

[hamsterjill]

50. Oh, I miss him, too!

I felt safe when Bill was at the helm. These last eight years I have been going to bed every night wondering who the hell we would have bombed by the time I woke up.

Bill was class. Bill was presidential. Bill was in charge. And beyond all else, Bill was able to think.

Haven't had any of those qualities in the white house in a very, very long time.

Good heavens, how can ANYONE be foolish enough to think another four years of the same would be a good thing? It simply boggles the mind.

[Make7]

15. Well, Bill Clinton was the commander of the Arkansas National Guard. ( n/t )

:rofl:

[True_Blue]

8. Traitor Joe!

Hard to believe he was once a Democrat.

[Zambero]

14. He lied to the cameras and labeled himself a "Democrat"

Even though he quit the party after his 2006 primary defeat and ran as an Independent. Talk about misrepresentation! Hopefully Harry Reid will lose this turncoat once and for all.

[Judi Lynn]

39. Hard to believe? You bet! This image was following him around during his last campaign:

Lieberman has lived a charmed life. It's time to say "goodnight, Joe."

[CitizenPatriot]

12. um, Joe? Bill endorsed Obama...said he was THE guy. the ONLY guy.

and yeah, you are using clinton's resume after not before.

you anti-american scum (new talking points- all republicans must be referred to as anti-american, which their ideology and policies most certainly are-- we will steal their ways).

[Rocknrule]

13. Fuck you, Benedict Joe

[Third Doctor]

17. treason!

It's frightening that this guy was almost (should be) vice president of the US.

[DUlover2909]

16. Joe Lieberman: Shut up you turncoat asshole.

[tsuki]

18. As opposed to what...old and bought? nt

[marshall]

56. Joe's been a senator for almost 20 years!

That's longer than Bristol Palin has been alive!
He's a walking argument for term limits.

[question everything]

19. Thankfully, this OP is now RIP (nt)

[melody]

20. McCain is old and tested ... but he flunked

Emphasis on *old*.

[trusty elf]

30. old and testy

[4lbs]

21. I missed it.

I missed it, having dozed off trying to watch the boring display of OLD, RICH, WHITE MEN that is the RNC.

[KillCapitalism]

22. Pretty lame.

Just go back to sucking Bush & McCain off OK Joe.

[Nambe]

23. Yikes! Obama could be a liar, a war criminal, or corporate agent.

And who would know better than Lieberman? Somebody should call the CIA.

[bossjames]

25. Description of Holy Joe

Joe Lieberman =Tinker,Tailor,Senator,Spy.

[NM Independent]

24. Hey Joe!!

Why don't you get back to licking some McAsshole.

[jb5150]

26. Untested?……..Are you kidding?

Obama has been tested from day one. He went through a grueling democratic campaign. Over twenty debates. Every time he was faced with an ugly accusation he faced it and rebounded. When faced with the words of his long time pastor he responded with a speech that was the most important speech on race relations in this country in 40 years. He faced the formidable Clinton organization and emerged victorious.
All along this process he has spoken eloquently and with forceful resolve. The man has faced these tough moments and remained , as the saying goes, cool as a cucumber. I did not start out as a Clinton or Obama supporter. I was leaning toward Biden or Kucinich, but Obama made a believer out of me.

[liberalcanuck]

34. Excellent post and welcome to DU!

[Mad_Dem_X]

42. Excellent post! nt

[TheModernTerrorist]

28. He also kept calling himself a Democrat

and we all know that is not the case (especially with that little (I) after his name)

[ksimons]

29. I just laugh at Joe Lieberman, really

I mean when you hear his glowing speech for Barack Obama (easy to find on youtube) and then hear him speak so supportive of McCain, you realize he is EVERYTHING the Republicans hate... and he's in their midst! hahahahaha To be in a den of thieves and not be trusted is as isolating as you can imagine. Once McCain gets swept up in the next 2 months of activity, Joe is going to be so lonely that he'll probably have to crawl inside one of his jowels and curl up for a two week depression nap. I think someone needs to do a 'McCain's Cabinet' photoshop pic of all McCain's future pics - and Lieberman at the State Department will be the biggest laugh of all. He'll pout everyone into signing an armistice! LOL

Joe doesn't realize -- Obama is AMERICA'S MOVEMENT !! (John McCain just HAD a movement)

[Demeter]

31. Whereas Lieberman Is OLD and a MISERABLE FAILURE

Just like his idol, Shrub.

[no_hypocrisy]

33. Young . . . untested . . . eloquent . . . hmmmmm, sounds like JFK.

Cuban missile crisis. Nuff said.

[Algorem]

35. Lieberman,a douche which will live in infamy.

[sofa king]

37. Didn't Joe get the memo? Experience is off the table.

I'll bet those Republicans keep leaving Joe off the mailing list.

[lonestarnot]

38. Pukerman is gasping for his last breaths of relevance.

:puke:

[Mad_Dem_X]

41. "vote for the person you believe is best for our country"

Oh, we intend to, Joe!

[VWolf]

43. VWolf calls Lieberman old, senile

[LynnTheDem]

47. LTD calls mcCane old, stupid.

[Anarcho-Socialist]

48. I have to love this

If Lieberman is making light of experience and decision-making, then it's a gift to the DNC. The Democrats just need to point out Palin's inexperience and McCain's poor decision-making. A gift to the Democrats.

I just love how McCain has just given away the only perceived advantage he had over Obama, in "experience." Thank you guys.

[llmart]

49. Obama is closing in on 50 years old......

and Lieberman thinks he's "young"??? Wow. Well, I guess compared to McCranky he is young, but then I'm young compared to McCranky and I'm closing in on 60!

Give it up, Lieberman. And to all those in Connecticut - what are you thinking in voting for this jerk?

[bamacrat]

51. I would stick to the follow your party line Joe.

I dont think many Obamanians are unhappy, but there are alot of pukes and MCCain people alike that realize this old crap bag has no ideas and doubt's himself that he will make it to term. He is a relic trying to hold onto the power his dying generation once had. It is now more than ever time to pass the torch old man. And tell you old withered wife Lieberman to shut up.

[Alter Ego]

52. Holy Joe Lieberman can suck my left nut.

"Be a traitor, just like me!" Fuck you, Joe. Fuck you a million fucking times.

[hasssan1]

53. FUCK YOU JOE , CALL HIS OFFICE [phone] AND GIVE HIM HELL

[xyouth]

54. Joe's Expierence is our bad expierence.

Joe has been around for a long time. But a long time of sucking. So fuck yoou Joe and anyone you call your friend.

[and-justice-for-all]

55. Agreeing with the Pres. 95% of the time...

does not count as experience to me. thanks

[hasssan1]

57. CALL HIS OFFICE [phone] - His voice mail is empty now.

[EndElectoral]

59. How's Joe gonna explain Palin's preacher to AIPAC?

[bemildred]

61. "Young and untested" seems better than "old and failed". nt