Is Joe Lieberman really a Democrat?

GAC3710 · #1 07-24-2006, 05:03 PM

What are you thoughts and why?

I think he should still be a Democrat. People say his war stance alienates him from his party but I cannot see for the life of me why people cannot understand his stance. The man is Jewish. Israel is right next to Iraq. Any nation that does not define itself as an islamic state and who goes to war in the mid-east Joe Lieberman will support whether it be England, France, Italy, Germany, whoever. Conquering any arab nation helps ensure Israel's chance for survival (not that they need it being as they're the most powerful nation in the mid-east) and it's a given any jew anywhere in the world would be for a war against islamic states. Can anyone tell me why members of our party have a hard time seeing the reason for his stance on the war?

KSigkid · #2 07-25-2006, 04:17 PM

If you look at Lieberman's voting record overall, he votes strongly with Democrats. I can't see how you can say he's NOT a democrat, to tell you the truth. The American Conservative Union gives him an extremely low rating, and Americans for Democratic Action gives him a high rating.

The problem, image-wise, is that he falls in with the Scoop Jackson wing of Democrats, which tends to be more in favor of intervention in global disputes. It's a hot button issue that causes some Democrats, and some who don't know much about politics, to brand him as a fake Dem, or a Republican in Democrat's clothing.

Maybe it's because I'm from CT and moving back there in the fall, but this whole election is really interesting. If someone like Ned Lamont, with little political experience and a weak platform, can oust a longtime senator like Lieberman (who has done a great deal for CT), I don't know if it says a whole lot about CT democrats.

Drolefille · #3 07-26-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

If you look at Lieberman's voting record overall, he votes strongly with Democrats. I can't see how you can say he's NOT a democrat, to tell you the truth. The American Conservative Union gives him an extremely low rating, and Americans for Democratic Action gives him a high rating.

The problem, image-wise, is that he falls in with the Scoop Jackson wing of Democrats, which tends to be more in favor of intervention in global disputes. It's a hot button issue that causes some Democrats, and some who don't know much about politics, to brand him as a fake Dem, or a Republican in Democrat's clothing.

Maybe it's because I'm from CT and moving back there in the fall, but this whole election is really interesting. If someone like Ned Lamont, with little political experience and a weak platform, can oust a longtime senator like Lieberman (who has done a great deal for CT), I don't know if it says a whole lot about CT democrats.

I respect him because I think he votes his beliefs and not party line. Which is what I want out of my representation. Of course, he isn't my senator.

But I like Barack Obama even better

shinerbock · #4 07-26-2006, 03:39 PM

Intoducing, my baby's daddy, Barack Obama!

Drolefille · #5 07-26-2006, 03:51 PM

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Intoducing, my baby's daddy, Barack Obama!

You mean you weren't married?

I seriously like the guy though... as a politician! Geez.

shinerbock · #6 07-26-2006, 04:34 PM

I'm sure he's a nice guy. I just have a little problem with senator's wives introducing them as "my baby's daddy" on national tv.

ann.coulter2 · #7 10-20-2006, 03:59 PM

Sen. Joe Lieberman has built a 17-point lead over Lamont, according to a poll taken after the debate this week.

Lieberman leads Lamont 52 percent to 35 percent (among likely voters).

This has to be a nuclear slap down of the cut and run majority in the Kerry-Pelosi-Reid ("what happens in Las Vegas is supposed to stay in Las Vegas)-Clinton Democrat party.

KSigkid · #8 10-21-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ann.coulter2

Sen. Joe Lieberman has built a 17-point lead over Lamont, according to a poll taken after the debate this week.

Lieberman leads Lamont 52 percent to 35 percent (among likely voters).

This has to be a nuclear slap down of the cut and run majority in the Kerry-Pelosi-Reid ("what happens in Las Vegas is supposed to stay in Las Vegas)-Clinton Democrat party.

Wow, I didn't realize Lieberman was that far ahead. It's been the most negative race I've ever seen. The commercials are ridiculous, moreso on Lamont's side. He accuses Lieberman of everything short of being a baby-killer.

Rudey · #9 07-25-2006, 04:21 PM

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it's a given any jew anywhere in the world would be for a war against islamic states.

HAHA I've heard that if it involves money or gold, they'll also be supporting a war. hahahaha

-Rudey

GAC3710 · #10 07-26-2006, 11:11 AM

I can't say anything about the money or gold thing because I have never heard of someone saying that. However, I do know many Jews and none of them have neither neutral or warm feelings for Arabs. And absolutly none of them think the Palestinians should have their own state.

Rudey · #11 07-26-2006, 12:02 PM

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I can't say anything about the money or gold thing because I have never heard of someone saying that. However, I do know many Jews and none of them have neither neutral or warm feelings for Arabs. And absolutly none of them think the Palestinians should have their own state.

Jews love money. All they want is to fight against Muslims and get rich. Haven't you read the Protocols of Zion?

It's really bizarre though that so much money is flowing from Jews to make sure Lieberman doesn't win the re-election though. That I don't get.

-Rudey

GAC3710 · #12 07-26-2006, 12:47 PM

It is bizarre. I cannot think of one politician in congress besides Lieberman that is Jewish. Can you? Aside from Hollywood and the nation's banking system, you would think shaping the political landscape would be next on the agenda.

tunatartare · #13 07-26-2006, 01:32 PM

We're still working on Hollywood. Too many Christmas movies and very few Hannukah ones. We're getting to Congress though. Chuck Schumer (D, NY) is Jewish.

ThetaDancer · #14 08-08-2006, 11:13 AM

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It is bizarre. I cannot think of one politician in congress besides Lieberman that is Jewish. Can you?

Actually...Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, both from Wisconsin, are also Jewish.

Furthermore, both oppose the war, with Feingold being one of the most outspoken opponents.

_Opi_ · #15 07-26-2006, 11:32 AM

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What are you thoughts and why?
d it's a given any jew anywhere in the world would be for a war against islamic states.

wow. speechless.