tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post8540135331094088440..comments2024-01-28T22:16:50.852-06:00Comments on Mr. Dilettante’s Neighborhood: Norm BlinksMr. Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13920907647566015611noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-91923017613255450442008-08-27T12:27:00.000-05:002008-08-27T12:27:00.000-05:00Well stated, Mark. While Coleman gets most things...Well stated, Mark. While Coleman gets most things right, every once in a while, he takes a stance that just makes me want to bang my head against a wall.<BR/><BR/>The R's in the Gang of Whatever don't seem to understand that on this issue, not only are we on the right side, but we're also on the politically winning side. When Congress resumes, we need to beat this drum as loud as we can.<BR/><BR/>We're up seven runs in the ninth inning, and these guys want to quit and declare it a tie. It boggles the mind, but then again, Norm was also originally against the troop surge in Iraq.<BR/><BR/>PS - Love the Wile E. Coyote pic. Thanks for the laugh!Dan S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13965170351878994938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-90798578809197058542008-08-27T12:02:00.000-05:002008-08-27T12:02:00.000-05:00I have considered Senator Coleman a finger in the ...I have considered Senator Coleman a finger in the wind type guy for years. Why would we have to worry which way he will go on any given issue. It is maddening. What the hell Norm! You say you are a conservative, at least you did at the State Convention. You talk the talk, but how often do you walk the walk? As a Conservative that should be all the time. <BR/>You spit in the eyes of your Conservative base and you'll walk home bub! McCain is all talk too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-29867080481713921572008-08-27T09:41:00.000-05:002008-08-27T09:41:00.000-05:00Instead of hanging his head in shame Senator Colem...Instead of hanging his head in shame Senator Coleman is <A HREF="http://coleman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=ff87a552-cd57-07db-2392-7c16d44f71c2" REL="nofollow">proudly trumpeting this latest transgression against his base</A>. He has also called for a coast to coast "E-85 Corridor" to promote (as in "force") use of "green" fuels.<BR/><BR/>I won't vote for Franken but can't honestly say I will feel all that bad if Norm gets his butt handed to him this fall. The net effect on legislation that comes out of the Senate may not be all that great.<BR/><BR/>- DDariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812342562986527908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-83619638357612027002008-08-27T08:56:00.000-05:002008-08-27T08:56:00.000-05:00I heard the headline last night and was pretty cer...I heard the headline last night and was pretty certain I knew who one of the R's would be. It's not surprising but still disappointing. Norm lacks a core on this issue. Like Leo said, when he addresses an issue where he has no core, he always moves left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-33801834563119857102008-08-26T23:35:00.000-05:002008-08-26T23:35:00.000-05:00Yep... when the going gets tough, Norm invariably ...Yep... when the going gets tough, Norm invariably makes a left turn.<BR/><BR/>I think he can't help it. After all, he was a democrat... <BR/><BR/>I guess it must be difficult to change one's spots.Leo Pusaterihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14616643749168219759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-24790857607507909342008-08-26T22:22:00.000-05:002008-08-26T22:22:00.000-05:00Good post, although it is downright discouraging. ...Good post, although it is downright discouraging. It drives home the point that if Coleman retains his seat it may well be due to votes against Franken rather than votes of approval for the senator's leadership, courage, and judgment, all of which he is clearly lacking.Right Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381659078828845900noreply@blogger.com