Slog - Comments on California Democrats Move to Censure Dianne Feinstein http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia Right fucking on.... Copyright 2008 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:29:35 -0800 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:11:50 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Just Me CLEARLY California Democrats want the terrorists to win.

They should do a recall of Feinstein and NY needs to recall Schumer. If these Democrats are incapable of standing up to Bush then all of them should face primary challenges.

"I'm not your bitch, bitch" California to Feinstein.

]]> Just Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848361 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848361 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:37:07 -0800 Comment by arduous about time. jeez.

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848365 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848365 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:37:27 -0800 Comment by Bauhaus Is this the same woman who led the fight for banning assault weapons and voted against both of Bush II's Supreme Court nominees?

By the way, has anyone seen "Zeitgeist?" It's some amazing stuff about Christianity, 9/11, and our leaders in general. It's available online through Google video.

]]> Bauhaus http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848388 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848388 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:46:00 -0800 Comment by Bauhaus On second thought, I'm thinking Sen. Feinstein is a smart woman - and there's absolutely no incentive for her to cater to an unpopular, lame duck president. So...what does she know that we don't?

]]> Bauhaus http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848407 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848407 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:50:43 -0800 Comment by arduous She is smart. But it is possible to be smart and wrong about torture. In the end, the problem is that Feinstein is too conservative for her state. As a Democrat from say West Virginia or Louisiana or even Oregon she'd be fine. But not from a true blue state like California.

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848439 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848439 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:02:45 -0800 Comment by Just Me You can not support torture in any way and expect to keep your job in government.

Sorry, she deserves this. And she deserves to be removed from office along with everyone else who voted to confirm the new AG.

]]> Just Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848486 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848486 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:17:38 -0800 Comment by Original Andrew


First of all, DiFi has become the definition of a despicable, Beltway Democrat who has nothing but contempt for her constituents. Read Glenn Greenwald's excellent take-down here:


http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2007/09/23/feinstein/


This isn't just a difference of opinion; she’s supporting people who are dismantling and subverting our Constitution and system of government, as well as violating everything our nation used to (allegedly) stand for and basic human decency. Her husband is a wealthy defense contractor—that explains a lot!


Second, this whole censure plan is a little too high concept for most people to understand. I say they go with the ‘Toss Her Bullet-Ridden Carcass in the Ocean Somewhere’ option (don’t forget Lieberman!).


Now they just need to find some cement.

]]> Original Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848515 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848515 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:28:02 -0800 Comment by brandon thank god. she sucks. democrats may have balls after all!

when she was mayor of SF somebody sent her a snake in a box, and to this day we still have a city-wide ban on constrictors and tarantulas as pets because of it. this whole mukasey thing just ices the cake. off with her head!

]]> brandon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848540 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848540 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:37:01 -0800 Comment by SeMe How does Feinstein continue to win votes in Cali? She was a popular mayor in SF, perhaps the most liberal city in the US (they almost elected a Green!) and she has won her senate seat without any challenge in the bluest state in the land. It is puzzling to me. She has always been a female Joe Lieberman.

]]> SeMe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848543 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848543 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:38:03 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle About frickin time!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848547 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848547 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:38:54 -0800 Comment by unPC Yes!

Now if only someone would file against Brian Baird....

]]> unPC http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848562 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848562 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:45:11 -0800 Comment by DOUG. Ohhhh, censure. Scary. I bet she's really shitting in her polyester pantsuit.

]]> DOUG. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848589 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848589 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:53:57 -0800 Comment by arduous @6- I wasn't defending her. I was responding to Bauhaus's comment of "What does she know that we don't?"

And the reason she continues to win votes in California is because no one has launched a credible primary challenge to her.

California has changed greatly in the past 20 years and become more liberal. She used to fit right into California politics. Now she is more right wing than the Gubernator.

In fact, if I recall correctly, the last person to challenge DiFi (a Republican) came at her from the left instead of the right!

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848651 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848651 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:17:19 -0800 Comment by Judah She has always been a female Joe Lieberman.

Or maybe she's the California Joe Lieberman.

Fuck sake, y'all sexist much?

"I'm not your bitch, bitch"
democrats may have balls after all!

And just as an aside --

‘Toss Her Bullet-Ridden Carcass in the Ocean Somewhere’ option (don’t forget Lieberman!)

I'm getting a definite "kill the dirty Jews" vibe here as well.

]]> Judah http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848656 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848656 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:18:49 -0800 Comment by Original Andrew Judah @ 14


Oh right, because anytime someone criticizes a Jewish person it's because they're an anti-Semitic Nazi. Thanks for the input (eyes-rolling).

]]> Original Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848679 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848679 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:29:01 -0800 Comment by Judah Original Andrew @ 15

Oh right, because "toss her bullet-ridden carcass in the ocean somewhere," is just a straightforward political criticism and doesn't imply any violent intent at all. Thanks for being an ignorant cunt (eyes-rolling).

]]> Judah http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848714 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848714 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:42:24 -0800 Comment by max solomon "In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate."

- charles de gaulle

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848729 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848729 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:45:54 -0800 Comment by brandon awwww. i love you, slog readership. don't ever change!

]]> brandon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848784 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848784 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:07:56 -0800 Comment by arduous @17, but what do you do when your politicians betray both?

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848865 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848865 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:38:16 -0800 Comment by Irena Um, Judah? You can't really cry sexism if you're going to follow it up with the line, "Thanks for being an ignorant cunt."

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848879 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848879 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:45:05 -0800 Comment by Fifty-Two-Eighty I thought Cindy Sheehan was going to run against Feinstein?

]]> Fifty-Two-Eighty http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848897 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c848897 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:51:10 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi @21,

No, she's running against Nancy Pelosi, which is bullshit. Sheehan should set up her little protest camp outside Feinstein's house. (It would offer the additional benefit of pissing off my stepmother.)

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849110 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849110 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:55:23 -0800 Comment by Megan @1, maybe you should learn about the other California senator before you start "bitch"ing about California democrats? Barbara Boxer is about as progressive as they get. I voted for both of them while living in CA, but Feinstein isn't who she used to be - it's sad & embarassing. Boxer, on the other hand, should run for president.

]]> Megan http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849118 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849118 Politics Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:18:24 -0800 Comment by chi type I love it when life imitates the onion.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/democratic_mob_censures_bush_in

]]> chi type http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849521 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849521 Politics Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:18:30 -0800 Comment by Judah Um, Judah? You can't really cry sexism if you're going to follow it up with the line, "Thanks for being an ignorant cunt."

Is it? Why's that, pray?

]]> Judah http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849938 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/california_democrats_move_to_censure_dia#c849938 Politics Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:11:50 -0800