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2009/11/19 18:26:14
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
Sen. Byrd becomes longest-serving member of Congress
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Sen. Robert Byrd became the longest-serving member of Congress Wednesday.
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By Andrew M. Seaman, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., made a rare appearance on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday to mark his 20,774th day as a member of Congress — making him the longest-serving member in history.
"Today ... is more than a commemoration of the length of service of one U.S. senator," Byrd said. "Today also celebrates the great people of the great and mighty state of West Virginia, who have honored me by repeatedly placing their faith in me."
Byrd, who turns 92 on Friday, is known for his command of arcane Senate rules and his ability to steer federal dollars to his home state.
He also paid tribute to his late wife, who died in 2006 at age 88. "My only regret is that my dear wife, Erma, is not here to enjoy this moment with me, but I know — yes, I do! — that she is smiling down from heaven and reminding me not to get a big head," the senator said.
Byrd made his remarks after the Senate passed a resolution honoring him.
Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., opened Wednesday's session by saying, "Every day since Jan. 3, 1953 — that's 56 years, 10 months and 16 days — West Virginians have been proud to be represented in Washington by Robert Byrd."
Byrd, who joined a filibuster to block civil rights legislation in 1964, endorsed fellow senator Barack Obama for the presidency during the 2008 campaign.
"Countless colleagues, myself included, have looked to him for advice, guidance and leadership over the years," President Obama said in a statement. "He is one of the most steadfast defenders of the United States Constitution, and he never lets us forget the guiding principles that make our nation great."
Byrd — elected to the House in 1952 and the Senate in 1958 — broke the longevity record held by Sen. Carl Hayden, D-Ariz., who served in Congress from 1912 to 1969.
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-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2009/11/19 20:50:53
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made.
2009/11/19 21:00:10
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
Altered_Soul wrote:Completely ignoring former KKK crap, there is a reason our government can't do crap.
All the old people are doing what Frazzled does best.
Take it away Frazzled...
Spending your inheritance baby. If you don't light your Cubans with Benjamins you ain't doing it right.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2009/11/19 21:05:42
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
That's more dedication than I could ever give a job.
Good job.
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“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.”
2009/11/19 23:24:33
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
Good man, heard him speak about his time in the klan, and hos ashamed he is for it today. Proof that America can change for the better.
And whilst you're pointing and shouting at the boogeyman in the corner, you're missing the burglar coming in through the window.
Well, Duh! Because they had a giant Mining ship. If you had a giant mining ship you would drill holes in everything too, before you'd destory it with a black hole
2009/11/19 23:32:44
Subject: Re:Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
Jimmy Kimmel had his own homage to Sen. Byrd. I think this is very appropriate...
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2009/11/19 23:33:01
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
sexiest_hero wrote:Good man, heard him speak about his time in the klan, and hos ashamed he is for it today. Proof that America can change for the better.
because politicians would never lie. And they would never be so good at lying that people would repeatedly believe them.
2009/11/19 23:37:58
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
sexiest_hero wrote:Good man, heard him speak about his time in the klan, and hos ashamed he is for it today. Proof that America can change for the better.
because politicians would never lie. And they would never be so good at lying that people would repeatedly believe them.
FOR THE GREATER GOOD.
FOR THE GREATER GOOD.
2009/11/19 23:45:13
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
Have you ever doon anything bad in your youth? I have.
The issue with voters is that they judge people for thier past mistakes.We end up with people who are good at hiding things and not people who have learned from thier mistakes and are honest about them. I don't He's what we call a dixicrat, from back when republicans fought for civil rights and Democrats said it should be a state issue.
IRONY
And whilst you're pointing and shouting at the boogeyman in the corner, you're missing the burglar coming in through the window.
Well, Duh! Because they had a giant Mining ship. If you had a giant mining ship you would drill holes in everything too, before you'd destory it with a black hole
2009/11/20 12:03:01
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
He didn't learn. Once in the Klan always in the Klan.
God may forgive but man should not.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2009/11/20 16:51:29
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
Byrd, who turns 92 on Friday, is known for his command of arcane Senate rules and his ability to steer federal dollars to his home state.
That's his list of accomplishments?
Anuvver fing - when they do sumfing, they try to make it look like somfink else to confuse everybody. When one of them wants to lord it over the uvvers, 'e says "I'm very speshul so'z you gotta worship me", or "I know summink wot you lot don't know, so yer better lissen good". Da funny fing is, arf of 'em believe it and da over arf don't, so 'e 'as to hit 'em all anyway or run fer it.
2009/11/21 03:23:44
Subject: Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
As for his acomplshments, he's been in offie for ever and a day, his voting record is easy to find, (the good and very very bad)
And Frazz I just don't belive your comment (not calling you a lier or nothing)
I feel that people can a do chainge over thier life, for better or worse. People can do foolish things in youth and truly regret them latter in life. Besides America is the land of second chances/turning over a new leaf, and I'm willing to give benifit of the doubt to some one honest about thier past.
And whilst you're pointing and shouting at the boogeyman in the corner, you're missing the burglar coming in through the window.
Well, Duh! Because they had a giant Mining ship. If you had a giant mining ship you would drill holes in everything too, before you'd destory it with a black hole
2009/11/21 04:46:10
Subject: Re:Former Klansman leader now oldest serving US Senator
As for his acomplshments, he's been in offie for ever and a day, his voting record is easy to find, (the good and very very bad)
And Frazz I just don't belive your comment (not calling you a lier or nothing)
I feel that people can a do chainge over thier life, for better or worse. People can do foolish things in youth and truly regret them latter in life. Besides America is the land of second chances/turning over a new leaf, and I'm willing to give benifit of the doubt to some one honest about thier past.
God forgives. I don't.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
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