Coburn prays for Sen. Byrd to die, fall ill, etc (w/ 2 videos!)

Despicable (4.00 / 3)

Republicans hoping for Senator Byrd's death are despicable and too common. The lot of them should be ashamed, but so many Republicans have demonstrated time after time they lack any sense of decency or decorum. They are shameful.

When a man embarks upon a crime, he is morally guilty of any other crime which may spring from it. Sherlock Holmes.

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by: Carnacki @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 14:30:30 PM UTC

I think it violates Rule XIX, Clause 2 (4.00 / 2)

And I called the Rules Committee staff and talked to them about it. They assured me that my contention was valid and that they would pass it along to Senator Schumer.

2. No Senator in debate shall, directly or indirectly, by any form of words impute to another Senator or to other Senators any conduct or motive unworthy or unbecoming a Senator.

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by: WV26003 @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 15:11:09 PM UTC

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Unfortunately, shameful doesn't even begin to describe "Deacon" Coburn. (0.00 / 0)

BACKSTORY

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by: One Citizen @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 23:39:20 PM UTC

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WVaRed was callously Tweeting right along with Coburn (4.00 / 3)

The folks over at WVaRed followed up a post about Coburn's remarks (entitled "Ailing Senator Byrd?") by Tweeting very inappropriately about the prospects that Sen. Byrd would be unable to attend the vote.

I took a screen shot just in case they decide to delete their tweets.

Their callousness is nauseating.

In a good conversation everyone speaks.  In a great conversation some even listen.

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by: Wabi-Sabi @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 16:01:50 PM UTC

I can't see the image, but... (0.00 / 0)

Thank you for telling us about that.

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by: WV26003 @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 16:22:37 PM UTC

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not surprising (0.00 / 0)

this follows Roman Stauffer's classy display last week.

The W.Va. GOP's been deprived of the chance to run their "Capito for Senate" campaign for so long that they've become unhinged.

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by: heath_harrison @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 17:19:39 PM UTC

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Here's the image (4.00 / 3)

"WVaRed: polluting the blogosphere since 2009"

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In a good conversation everyone speaks.  In a great conversation some even listen.

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by: Wabi-Sabi @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 17:50:55 PM UTC

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Pretty strong evidence that it's exactly to whom Coburn was referring. (4.00 / 2)

Hey, wasn't Dr. Coburn one of the Republican doctors who misdiagnosed Terry Schiavo's condition, and then even questioned her autopsy results just to make political points with his wingnut base?

Dr Frist was forced out of the House due to his insider trading scandal, so it's now up to Coburn to take up the slack.

With leaders like that, is there any wonder that the G.O.P. has shrunk to where you could drown it in a teacup?

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by: One Citizen @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 18:41:59 PM UTC

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Doctor Tom Coburn (4.00 / 2)

is the same C-Street pimpdaddy that negotiated the salacious "presents" for Senator Ensign's family.

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by: One Citizen @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 at 17:40:10 PM UTC

Dr. Coburn, the Model Doc and Christian (4.00 / 1)

At 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, I tried to call Coburn's office  and tell them what I think of the good doctor and model of Christianity.  His mailbox is FULL.  I'm hoping it's full of those protesting his obscene remarks, whether he was referring to Sen. Byrd or not.  However, since he continues to easily be re-elected in the Sooner State, it may be full of congratulatory remarks!  He needs to hear from those who object to his use of prayer to call for harm coming to one of his colleagues.  Unfortunately, he is just another example of how low the Republicans go...down in the gutter.  

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by: RJB @ Tue Dec 22, 2009 at 20:56:54 PM UTC

"Imprecatory" prayer (4.00 / 1)

Imprecatory prayer shows the true sign of a false follower. Thankfully, the Christ I believe in knows better.

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by: WV26003 @ Tue Dec 22, 2009 at 22:47:36 PM UTC

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cspan moment & dana Milbank (4.00 / 3)

via TPM

Tea Partier Calls C-SPAN, Worried His Prayers For Byrd To Die Got Inhofe Instead

An ugly finale for health-care reform

Durbin, learning of Coburn's prayer, went to the floor 45 minutes later to challenge him to a rhetorical duel. Coburn declined to return. "I don't think we should be wishing misfortune on either side of the aisle," Durbin said of his absent colleague.

Coburn was wearing blue jeans, an argyle sweater and a tweed jacket with elbow patches when he walked back into the chamber a few minutes before 1 a.m. He watched without expression when Byrd was wheeled in, dabbing his eyes and nose with tissues, his complexion pale. When his name was called, Byrd shot his right index finger into the air as he shouted "aye," then pumped his left fist in defiance.

By Dana Milbank

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by: Clem Guttata @ Wed Dec 23, 2009 at 00:29:39 AM UTC

Isn't that absolutely hysterical? (4.00 / 1)

The caller was in tears. That's how delusionally sick these people are!

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by: WV26003 @ Wed Dec 23, 2009 at 02:10:01 AM UTC

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