Posted on 06/08/2007 7:11:00 PM PDT by Sybeck1
A new blog, called "Dump Lindsey Graham," was created by a South Carolinian known only as "Fed Up in SC," who writes an open letter on behalf of "the people who elected you":
We will start with a basic truth: you are not smarter than the rest of us. ... You are not intellectually superior to the folks in Central, SC, or South Carolinians in general. So, stop, STOP, telling us that we just don't understand. We DO understand. We understand very well. We understand that we elected you to represent us in Washington, and you have, so far, failed miserably to do that. ...
You have comitted the cardinal sin of a politician: you have begun to believe your press. You listen much more closely to your handlers, and DC insiders, than to your constituents. The public outcry you hear against you in South Carolina is not a small, organized minority. It is the voice of the majority begging you, pleading with you, to fulfill your promise and responsibility to the people who elected you:
Please represent us.
(Excerpt) Read more at video1.washingtontimes.com ...
Getting Senator Kennedy’s OK
(From The Washington Times 06/07/07)
Often lost in the big picture coverage of major legislative issues like the now-troubled Bush-Kennedy immigration bill are the little moments that say everything about how Washington works. They’re the little moments that your legislators don’t want you to know about and figure will never make it back home through the media.
But Stephen Dinan, our excellent national political reporter who has led the way for months on coverage of immigration legislation, captured this priceless moment in his story this morning as the supporters of the bill struggled to keep it together.
The late-night vote was on an amendment [by SC Republican Senator Jim DeMint] that would require illegal aliens who get legal status to have a minimum level of health insurance. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Massachusetts Democrat who is the chamber’s most liberal member, was — not surprisingly — opposed.
Writes Mr. Dinan: “Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John McCain of Arizona both went to check with Mr. Kennedy before casting their votes to match his. Soon after, (Arizona Republican Sen. Jon) Kyl also switched his vote to match Mr. Kennedy’s.” The amendment was defeated.
All three of these Republicans proudly claim to be conservatives. Strange bedfellows indeed.
– Fran Coombs, managing editor, The Washington Times
Awesome!
I found this:
“You are famous in the way Liberace was famous, or for a more recent example, Anderson Cooper. To the majority of South Carolinians, you are an embarrassment.”
LOL
Lindsay'll be gone in '08. ....from the Senate, that is.
I’m wondering what DeMint will do if a serious conservative challenger to Graham emerges in the SC primary. Such was the case in Pennsylvania in 2004 when Specter was opposed by conservative Pat Toomey in the primary. Santorum endorsed Specter who narrowly defeated Toomey. Specter was in no position to return the favor for Santorum in 08 and “wake up granfather clock” Casey now darkens the halls of congress. Will DeMint remain party loyal to Graham or hold fast to conservative principles?
I think it is awesome too! I am not computer savy and don’t know how to start a blog. Sure wish some Florida Freeper would start a “Tell Mel” blog! The H*** With Mel is really more my feeling, but I just need to get rid of the anger I have for the RINOS! I now am coming to realize that President Bush is also a RINO. So disappointed!!!
I Like Ike.
Take the Pledge: "I pledge to never, ever vote for anyone, for any office, who votes in favor of the Mexican Invasion Surrender Bill."
He will be with you as soon as he gets it cleared with ted.
Please DUMP this pansy Graham!!!
Who is likely to challenge Graham in a primary contest?
“You are famous in the way Liberace was famous, or for a more recent example, Anderson Cooper.The obvious attempt to imply that Graham is gay is unfortunate, unnecessary and irrelevant. Graham's sexual preference (whatever that may be) has nothing to do with why he is at odds with his constituents -- unless they're suggesting a menage a trois with Teddy, John and Lindsey ....
Starting a blog is very easy. Go to blog.com. In three easy steps, you’ll have a blog (if you want).
I take it you’re from Florida. You’ve got Martinez helping to push this immigration scam but my senator is the face of evil himself, Fat Ted.
Excellent. This needs to be done with every traitor who sided with Kennedy’s immigration bill.
Graham is in cahoots with Senator Fatso from the Bay State. I call on Carolinians to dump him at the next election!
I feel your pain. This amnesty bill is unreal, and I was especially horrified when the Cornyn amendment was shot down. Amnesty angers the vast majority of the voters who put these RINOs into office, but they don't seem to care.
I get angrier every time I see that photo.
It’s not just Mexicans now. We have thousands of Brazilians, Portuguese, Chinese, Koreans (who invented the successful chain family member ploy that allows thousands of related illegals to continue to pour into the US). Many other nations are sending their people here illegally as they now are sure our useless gummint will not stop or hinder their stay here. We must include all illegals in our efforts to influence the RAT and RINO morons in gummint to close the borders, fine employers who hire them and deport all we can. Now!
we need to rid ourselves of this POS.
This guy “Lucy Lindsey” is more at home with the Chappaquiddick Admiral of the USS Oldsmobile than with
the conservatives of his own party and I would venture
to say with those who elected him.
The following I pulled from another post. To me it is
scary, “knowing where the votes are”, and the bit about
“wanting a post office named”. Is there a fine line between bribery and buying votes ?
Here is the arrogant little SOB in his own words:
“I know where the votes are for final passage. ... We’re going to get this done,” Graham said, adding that the topic is not going to go away. “All I can say is, if you name a post office, you’re going to be talking about immigration.”
Will S. Carolinians be able to put up a challenger to Graham in the Primary? I’ve heard there is no one yet and that the political machine of the GOP in SC is in cahoots with Graham and will not let anyone challenge him. This needs to change ASAP
That is going to be a great campaign photo for the conservative who runs against Graham in 08.
Lindsay Graham laughing it up with Ted Kennedy after declaring “We’ll get the bigots to shut up (on immigration).”
“Lindsay and Teddy: Together 4 Ever.”
“You can almost see Teddy’s hand up Lindsay’s puppet chute.”
All you South Carolina conservatives who want another candidate, start witholding any donations to SC RNC until they get the message.
Tell them unless you put up a conservative they’ll get none of your money. That’s the only thing that will make these guys change. No moola, no movement.
The formers of this nation came up with a six-year term for Senators, as contrasted with the two years for Congressmen, to encourage Senators to make thoughtful and difficult decisions through ensuring them against the sometimes
raging caprice of the mob.
Sen. Graham has made his views known up-front. He undoubtedly has many supporters in addition to the aforementioned detractors.
The ultimate judging will not only be of him but also of all of us.
There has been discussions mentioned here in FR about the primaries in SC.
As I am not in SC, we need better information...
This does need to change.
Lindsey should move in with his buddy Teddy and run for Kerry’s seat ?
That pic of Lindsey Graham reminds me of the canadian guy from the 90’s sitcom “News Radio”. He was with “Kids in the Hall” before that. I don’t remember his name.
I don’t think Kerry would like that. He served in vietnam, you know.
Just say NO to Amnesty!! Keep calling!!
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The simple fact is, those (especially those who are Republicans) who support granting amnesty to illegals will in all likelihood not be re-elected to another term. There is way too much opposition to rewarding criminal invaders.
I get angrier every time I see that photo.
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DITTO!
Who would run? Mark Sanford would be great.
Dave Foley.
That was a good show. Phil Hartman - RIP.
Tell Lindsay if he isn’t a good boy; we will take his handlers and PR away from him since we are probably paying for them, anyway.
Good letter.
PING!
Such a pity that these politicians get into office and often come to believe they are smarter and more important then those the represent.
Graham is simply one of many.
I do not believe he represents the feelings of the vast majority of the good folks from South Carolina.
I also am surprised that these fools aren’t physically assaulted more often then they are. Not that I’m advocating that or anything, I just know if someone beat the crap out of an assclown like Graham and I were on a sitting grand jury I wouldn’t vote to indict.
btttt dump this twinkie
That would make a great ad: extreme close-up of a Lindsey Graham puppet calling everyone bigots, must support the bill, etc., then pull away to show McKennedy with his hand in the puppet and a big fat smile.
Face it, Lindsey. You are NOT going to be VP.
“Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John McCain of Arizona both went to check with Mr. Kennedy before casting their votes to match his”
Thats the kiss of doom.
DC dope! Great term. Describes most of the leadership of both parties.
What ever happened to the not-quite-squabble about goober being in violation of Section 6 of Article 1 of the Constitution?
No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time: and no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office.
Yup, I totally am with you on that.
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