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Al Franken Schooled by Antonin Scalia at New York Event
The National Ledger ^ | 11-23-05 | CK Rairden

Posted on 11/22/2005 11:25:43 PM PST by Coastal

Al Franken stepped out of his comfortable echo-chamber of Air America on Monday night and was given more than one lesson by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The C-List political commentator attempted to rip off a sophomoric shot at Justice Scalia, but was quickly embarrassed, according to a report in the NY Post.

Franken, apparently unaware of exactly how far he was stepping up in class, was chided "as if he were a delinquent schoolboy at Time Warner Center on Monday night.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: airamerica; alfranken; antoninscalia; frankedjerk; franken; frankenberry; frankendork; frankengoof; frankenidiot; liberalloser; scalia; scalisistheman; scotus; stuartsmalley
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To: Prime Choice
"You're being generous, FRiend. I thought it was more of a spitball vs. a Neutron Bomb. I don't think Herr Franken knew what hit him."


41 posted on 11/23/2005 5:04:38 AM PST by monkapotamus
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To: woofer
"Billy O'Riley is still grasping tenuously to the A-List."

If there is any doubt that o'Riley is c list, listen to him explain why he believe oil prices are fixed.
42 posted on 11/23/2005 5:04:47 AM PST by School of Rational Thought (Republican - The thinking people's party)
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To: All

Justice Antonin Scalia
43 posted on 11/23/2005 5:06:08 AM PST by monkapotamus
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To: hershey

Has this encounter been re-run? I'd love to see it.


44 posted on 11/23/2005 5:06:16 AM PST by i_dont_chat (Houston, TX)
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To: i_dont_chat
He's more of a match for Barney Franks:
45 posted on 11/23/2005 5:14:55 AM PST by Mayflower Sister (DEMOCRAT: THE PARTY OF COWARDS AND TRAITORS)
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To: i_dont_chat
Has this encounter been re-run? I'd love to see it.

Ditto. It probably looks a lot like the 1996 Fiesta Bowl.

46 posted on 11/23/2005 5:18:07 AM PST by Skooz (I am Torgo, I take care of the place while the Master is away. Santa's laughter mocks the poor.)
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To: dbehsman

"One of these days, Al is going to tangle with someone very bright and simultaneously in a grouchy mood in front of the nation. It's not going to be a good day for Al."

First choice: Mark Levin
Second choice: Rush.

(Mark only beats out Rush because Rush would be too NICE to Franken)


47 posted on 11/23/2005 5:28:30 AM PST by Pravious
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To: Mayflower Sister

"He's more of a match for Barney Franks"

I don't think he is even a match for Barney Rubble !!!


48 posted on 11/23/2005 5:48:00 AM PST by Codeograph
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To: Skooz

" Ditto. It probably looks a lot like the 1996 Fiesta Bowl."


Go Gators,,,,,sigh

UF '97


49 posted on 11/23/2005 5:53:51 AM PST by mlbford2 (I love my Semis, but for me they are for the range. My life is protected by my S&W revolver.)
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To: driftless

"normally a very nice person" except when he's been drinking or not.


50 posted on 11/23/2005 6:05:11 AM PST by USS Alaska (Nuke the terrorist savages - In Honor of Standing Wolf)
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To: All

One of liberals great weakness is, they are so sure they know more than ignorant conservatives, that they never bother to consider any counter arguments, that might be used against them. When they debate an informed conservative, they are forced to respond with ad hominums, logical fallacies or other dodges.


51 posted on 11/23/2005 6:38:07 AM PST by Jonah Johansen ("Comming soon to a neighborhood near you")
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To: Pravious

"One of these days, Al is going to tangle with someone very bright and simultaneously in a grouchy mood in front of the nation. It's not going to be a good day for Al."

Rush tangles with him daily.... Look at their ratings :)


52 posted on 11/23/2005 6:50:47 AM PST by adam_az (It's the border, stupid!)
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To: Coastal

Not to bring up any past FR controversies or anything, but does anybody think that Harriet Miers would been able to school Al Franken so?


53 posted on 11/23/2005 2:23:26 PM PST by Plutarch
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To: Coastal

Al Franken Schooled by Antonin Scalia at New York Event"

Schooled? More like spanked!! LOL!

I remind Franken of the old adage "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt."


54 posted on 11/23/2005 6:27:43 PM PST by SpinyNorman (The ACLU empowers terrorists and criminals, weakens America, and degrades our society.)
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To: Plutarch

Ouch!

:)

Not a fan of her as the pick - and she wouldn't have done as well as Scalia, but I've actually listened to his radio talk show - and he is one slow witted man.

He can't speak over 10 words without an ummm, uh, ummm slipping out.

I'd even put my money on one of Miers' staffers.


55 posted on 11/23/2005 11:16:30 PM PST by Coastal
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To: Coastal

It shouldn't be any surprise that Scalia had to lecture Al. Al has the intellectual capacity of a three-year-old, after all.


56 posted on 11/23/2005 11:20:39 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel (The Democratic Party-Jackass symbol, jackass leaders, jackass supporters.)
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To: HolgerDansk

twit...has a nice ring to it.


57 posted on 11/24/2005 12:13:03 AM PST by TASMANIANRED ("You cannot kill hope with bombs and bulletts." Sgt Clay.)
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To: driftless
Thank you for the information. I was not aware of that and frankly I'm a little surprised. It seems like I always learn something new on FreeRepublic. From now one, I'll just simply think of Al as sort of a Democratic "rainman" type of character.
58 posted on 11/24/2005 3:24:28 AM PST by dbehsman (Nobody in this country has a birthright to be a burden.)
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To: dbehsman
I never make the assumption that my opponents are completely braindead. Let me just say that I am no fan of Al Franken and I don't find him funny entertainment-wise either...unlike other libs like Larry David and a few others.

However too many conservatives make the mistake of assuming that people they disagree with politically are morons in everything they do. Franken is dead wrong politically, but he is not a moron. Like everyone else, he is intelligent in certain matters and dumb in others. The others being logic and reason. In the latter case he is joined by millions of other hardcore libs.

These same people might be witty and entertaining dinner or travel companions. They might even be your friends. But they should never be allowed to run the country or influence policy. In matters of national security, economics, crime, or anything else of real import on a national scale, libs are truly wackos.

59 posted on 11/24/2005 3:40:07 AM PST by driftless ( For life-long happiness, learn how to play the accordion.)
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To: driftless
While your post may be factually accurate regarding Franken's reputation, I'm curious how someone who majored in mathematics and logic could be such a raving liberal?

The Liberal Dogma has to be the most illogical concept ever drawn up!

60 posted on 11/24/2005 3:45:23 AM PST by cincinnati65 (Just up the road a piece.......)
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