Like it, though, how he is now  the Republican (fetid sewer rat!)

Touchy, touchy!

I also referred to Obama as “the Democrat” in the same sentence. Fair and balanced, doncha know?

As for the rest:

a while back when opposing Bush,

…sometimes, sometimes not. It amazes me that he’s willing to forgive Bush for the insults of the 2000 primaries.

he was a noble war hero, wounded POW

Verifiable facts that we can all agree on, unless he’s running against a Bush…

and all around good guy.

…not in my book. He may have credibility on some issues, but his self-proclaimed affinity for “straight talk” is mostly self-aggrandizement.

Dugger (Insert friendly but Stupid *ss smiley face here)

My understanding is that the Democratic senator who does not exist and has never existed (for the left wing) from Connecticut is backing up McCain.

If you’re talking about the former vice-presidential candidate’s appearance on Mr. Imus’ show, your understanding is incorrect. He ducked and weaved.

I suspect Obama double-crossed McCain at the behest of his powerful leaders.

Are you reflexively assuming the Republican’s version is accurate and the Democrat is lying? Or can you point to actual evidence?

Dugger

I judged McCain is saying they (he and Ford – sorry)

Ford? Do you mean Obama?

His picque has to do with McCain believing Obama had given him his word that he would work with McCain s bi partisan group and then backed down on it

There were others at the meeting. Have you seen any of their accounts of what assurances Obama gave?

Dugger

I’m not sure McCain strongly disagreed with Obama – technically. His picque has to do with McCain believing Obama had given him his word that he would work with McCain’s bi partisan group and then backed down on it when party bosses told Obama to get back in line.

Dugger

I didn’t address it because it was a ridiculous comment. Which member of Congress would be so bold as to challenge the law in court? “I should have the right–the right, I say–to sell my services to the highest bidder!”

First, you wrote this:

It looks to me like a  Let s Try to Take some of those spoils away from the Victors Act

OK, so you think the Reid proposal is designed to deprive the “victors” of what they’ve rightfully won.

Then, you gave us commentary on each provision, including these:

Ban Lobbyist Gifts and Travel. Unenforceable, and prohibitive of political free speech. Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

Shut Down Pay-to-Play Schemes Like the  K Street Project. Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

(snippage)

Prohibit  Dead of Night Special Interest Provisions. Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

(snippage)

Prohibit Cronyism in Key Appointments. Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

Allright. So you think the Dems aren’t really serious about these four provisions. Instead, you think they just want to take these things away until they can regain control of Congress, right?

There are two ways to interpret what you’ve written:
1) The Republicans, by right of their control of Congress, are entitled to these things the Dems would prohibit. Even the Dems would take these advantages if only they were able.

or

2) These things really should be prohibited, but what’s the point? If the Dems are ever back in power, they’ll rewrite the rules anyway, so we should just live with the corruption we have now.

Which is it?

And. of course, you make no reference to the provisions I felt were unconstitutional. But “cherry – picking’s” your M.O.

But, hey, it wasn’t my piece of “disposable” legislation, anyway.

Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

Thanks, Frank. Now we know which provisions would interfere with what you consider the legitimate “spoils” to which the majority is entitled.

Toughen Public Disclosure of Lobbyist Activity. Only a nuisance

Ban Lobbyist Gifts and Travel. Unenforceable, and prohibitive of political free speech. Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

Shut Down Pay-to-Play Schemes Like the “K Street Project.” Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

Disclosure of Outside Job Negotiations. Violates “freedom of association” provisions of the Constitution.

Prohibit “Dead of Night” Special Interest Provisions. Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

Zero Tolerance for Contract Cheaters. Dreaming! I’m always dreaming!

Prohibit Cronyism in Key Appointments. Revise / Repeal this provision if and when Dems gain the majority.

It looks to me like a  Let s Try to Take some of those spoils away from the Victors Act

Really?

Which part? The “no hiring your unqualified friends for government jobs” part or the “stop doing business with companies that cheat the taxpayers” part?

Dugger