Minnesota voters send first Muslim to Capitol Hill (1 Viewer)

[KidRocks]

First Nancy Pelosi is poised to became the first female Speaker of the House, then Minnosota has elected a Muslim, Keith Ellison, to serve in the U.S. Congress, a first also. Ellison is also the first African-American from Minnesota to be elected to the U.S. House.

Massachusetts also elected it's first Black governor, all that is left is for Senator Hillary Clinton to possibly become the first female President of the United States. Don't snicker, it's very possible America it seems is ready now.

The Democrat Party is indeed the party of the big tent!











http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/muslim.elect/index.html

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (CNN) -- In a political first, a Muslim has been elected to serve in the U.S. Congress.

Keith Ellison, a Minnesota state legislator and lawyer, reached the political milestone by defeating two other candidates in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, which covers the Minneapolis area.

His victory was part of the Democratic wave that seized control of the House of Representatives from the Republicans. (Watch how Democrats' victory will change Capitol Hill -- 2:25)

Ellison won 56 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Alan Fine and the Independence Party's Tammy Lee, both of whom garnered 21 percent of the vote. A Green Party candidate received 2 percent.

With 99 percent of the precincts reporting, Ellison received 135,519 votes, Fine 51,896, and Lee, 51,250.

Ellison is also the first African-American from Minnesota to be elected to the U.S. House. He ran on the Democratic-Farmer-Labor ticket in a district that is heavily liberal...

 

[CurrentAffairs]

First Nancy Pelosi is poised to became the first female Spealer of the House then Minnosota has elected a Muslim, Keith Ellison, to serve in the U.S. Congress, a first also, Ellison is also the first African-American from Minnesota to be elected to the U.S. House, Massachusetts also elected it's first Black governor, all that is left is for Senator Hillary Clinton to possibly become the first female President of the United States. don't snicker, it's very possible now, America is ready now.

The Democrat Party is indeed the party of the big tent!

Good for Minnesota and for Mr. Ellison. I'm sure he's a good man and I wish him well.

 

[PeteEU]

yea congrats. The US is finally catching up on this front with Europe and other western nations. However a female president.. kinda doubt that for the time being Its almost as impossible as a black man being vote into the senate from certain southern states.. was close this time though.

 

[KidRocks]

Good for Minnesota and for Mr. Ellison. I'm sure he's a good man and I wish him well.

Is this how it's going to be? You're being cordial and all? Is there no fight left in you? Are you totally defeated?

Come on, be a man, call me names, insult my mother, anything but niceties, I can't handle all this touchy-feely!

 

[CurrentAffairs]

Is this how it's going to be? You're being cordial and all? Is there no fight left in you? Are you totally defeated?

Come on, be a man, call me names, insult my mother, anything but niceties, I can't handle all this touchy-feely!

Why? You assume, wrongly, that because I am a Republican and favor the war on terror, I must hate all Muslims and tell rude jokes about towels on their heads and such. You don't know me, kid. Now, back to your gloating!

 

[Saboteur]

Amy Klobuchar is also the first woman to be sent from MN to the Senate.

Though not as big news as the O.P.

 

[KidRocks]

Why? You assume, wrongly, that because I am a Republican and favor the war on terror, I must hate all Muslims and tell rude jokes about towels on their heads and such. You don't know me, kid. Now, back to your gloating!

Oh, I know you CurrentAffairs, and you are going to explode if you insist on suppressing your true feelings, you my friend, are going to have a melt-down.

Now, go ahead and tell me how much it hurts and let me have it! :2wave:

 

[CurrentAffairs]

Now, go ahead and tell me how much it hurts and let me have it! :2wave:

Sure it stings today, thats for sure. With regard to the social issues I support, this is a great day. I'm afraid, however, this is a dark day for national security. No reason to let you have it, kid. You're the big winner. Enjoy.

 

[Calm2Chaos]

yea congrats. The US is finally catching up on this front with Europe and other western nations. However a female president.. kinda doubt that for the time being Its almost as impossible as a black man being vote into the senate from certain southern states.. was close this time though.

The way you seem to treat the muslims in the EU... Not so sure catching up to you is a good idea

 

[KidRocks]

Sure it stings today, thats for sure. With regard to the social issues I support, this is a great day. I'm afraid, however, this is a dark day for national security. No reason to let you have it, kid. You're the big winner. Enjoy.

Ah, that's more like it. Thank you.

As for your dig at "dark day for national security", just what are you implying? Are you swallowing that crap that the Democrats cannot defend America? When it comes to "national security" there is no difference between Demo's or Repubs, we're all plugged in to the same Pentagon, the same 4 Star Generals, the same playbook, the only difference is is who is the more aggressor?

Democrats believe in dialog much more than the Republicans. Republicans believe in taking a much more tougher stance. That's it buddy!

 

[talloulou]

Is this how it's going to be? You're being cordial and all? Is there no fight left in you? Are you totally defeated?

Come on, be a man, call me names, insult my mother, anything but niceties, I can't handle all this touchy-feely!

I still think you're barking mad! :mrgreen: Does that help?

 

[Calm2Chaos]

Ah, that's more like it. Thank you.

As for your dig at "dark day for national security", just what are you implying? Are you swallowing that crap that the Democrats cannot defend America? When it comes to "national security" there is no difference between Demo's or Repubs, we're all plugged in to the same Pentagon, the same 4 Star Generals, the same playbook, the only difference is is who is the more aggressor?

Democrats believe in dialog much more than the Republicans. Republicans believe in taking a much more tougher stance. That's it buddy!

All those unanswered terrorist attack back in the day... Yep real hard on terror makes no difference. Beruit, uss cole, WT1. To bad talking didn't save the sailors or marines or civilians from the animals. Maybe nevxt time it will work, maybe not. But I bet you there are going to be some Americans that are going ot be paying to find out just how long it takes to talk your enemy to death....

 

[KidRocks]

All those unanswered terrorist attack back in the day... Yep real hard on terror makes no difference. Beruit, uss cole, WT1. To bad talking didn't save the sailors or marines or civilians from the animals. Maybe nevxt time it will work, maybe not. But I bet you there are going to be some Americans that are going ot be paying to find out just how long it takes to talk your enemy to death....

Please, spare me your old-time 'scare-tactics'. They don't work with me, never did, and as you can see, Americans as a whole are not swallowing that crap anymore.

You, my friend, are an 'old Republican', your time has passed, why don't you just go away and take Donald Rumsfeld with you. Ok?

 

[KidRocks]

I still think you're barking mad! :mrgreen: Does that help?

Thanks, I needed that! :rofl

 

[Calm2Chaos]

Please, spare me your old-time 'scare-tactics'. They don't work with me, never did, and as you can see, Americans as a whole are not swallowing that crap anymore.

You, my friend, are an 'old Republican', your time has passed, why don't you just go away and take Donald Rumsfeld with you. Ok?

Again I am not a republican .. I however do think this country is worth defending and fighting for. And I do see what I believe are people and things that weaken this country. And I think You are one of those things. Democratic, republican, green, independent doesn't matter. I think you weaken this nation. And I think this election did nothing but steer us into a void for the next 2 years.

As the country weakens you dance with delight. The country voted for nothing. They voted for not liking a guy because they was a price to be payed. They didn't vote for anything better, or a better plan. Americans thought war would be like the first GW1 and when it started to cost a little more they started to get nervous. The dems took advantage of that. This however is what you call the weakening of America. A country that used to be able to stand up as one is now fragmented and raising generations of "you" that will never be willing to fight or do what it takes to keep the freedoms we have other then to hold a banner saying how bad everything is. As I said before I am not mad about the election.. I am saddened by it ...


By the way .. I'm not old ....

 

[KidRocks]

Again I am not a republican .. I however do think this country is worth defending and fighting for. And I do see what I believe are people and things that weaken this country. And I think You are one of those things. Democratic, republican, green, independent doesn't matter. I think you weaken this nation. And I think this election did nothing but steer us into a void for the next 2 years.

As the country weakens you dance with delight. The country voted for nothing. They voted for not liking a guy because they was a price to be payed. They didn't vote for anything better, or a better plan. Americans thought war would be like the first GW1 and when it started to cost a little more they started to get nervous. The dems took advantage of that. This however is what you call the weakening of America. A country that used to be able to stand up as one is now fragmented and raising generations of "you" that will never be willing to fight or do what it takes to keep the freedoms we have other then to hold a banner saying how bad everything is. As I said before I am not mad about the election.. I am saddened by it ...


By the way .. I'm not old ....

Indeed you are 'old' Calm2Chaos, you are old in your thinking.

You are old in your nationalism, your patriotism and it drives your fear. Your fear of 'a communist under every bed' phobia has manifested in to a "terrorist under every bed" phobia. You need to get a grip on reality.

When the Democrats take over in 2008 it won't be long after that that Americans will be concentrating on whether to go to the beach today, or to the football game. Whether to BBQ or do take-out. Just like in the good old days under President Clinton.

Oh, the terrorists will still ocassionally bomb something but we will NOT overreact, we will react accordingly. We will regain the respect of the world once again and even our enemies will back off secure in the knowledge that 'sticks and stones may break our bones but'... we will just turn the other cheek!

They, eventually, are the one who will tire, who will falter.

Remember that!

 

[Jerry]

First Nancy Pelosi is poised to became the first female Speaker of the House, then Minnosota has elected a Muslim, Keith Ellison, to serve in the U.S. Congress, a first also. Ellison is also the first African-American from Minnesota to be elected to the U.S. House.

Massachusetts also elected it's first Black governor, all that is left is for Senator Hillary Clinton to possibly become the first female President of the United States. Don't snicker, it's very possible America it seems is ready now.

The Democrat Party is indeed the party of the big tent!

I can't wait for the Daily Show and South Park to accompany this!

 

[ModerateDem]

Massachusetts also elected it's first Black governor, all that is left is for Senator Hillary Clinton to possibly become the first female President of the United States. Don't snicker, it's very possible America it seems is ready now.

The Democrat Party is indeed the party of the big tent!

If Hillary Clinton Runs for President here is your first Democratic Desertion:elephantf

 

[brassmonkey621]

Oh, the terrorists will still ocassionally bomb something but we will NOT overreact, we will react accordingly. We will regain the respect of the world once again and even our enemies will back off secure in the knowledge that 'sticks and stones may break our bones but'... we will just turn the other cheek!

They, eventually, are the one who will tire, who will falter.

Remember that!

oh boy. hahaha. so if we let them attack us and kill our civilians and soldiers enough, they will tire and play pick-up sticks with each other eh? hardly... you see, we are the one's who are tiring, and by your own reasoning, the one who tires first loses. if we let terrorists be, such as clinton did, they plan, plot, and attack.i guess sweeping the problems under the carpet just doesnt get rid of the problem anymore. awww man...:doh

 

[KidRocks]

oh boy. hahaha. so if we let them attack us and kill our civilians and soldiers enough, they will tire and play pick-up sticks with each other eh? hardly... you see, we are the one's who are tiring, and by your own reasoning, the one who tires first loses. if we let terrorists be, such as clinton did, they plan, plot, and attack.i guess sweeping the problems under the carpet just doesnt get rid of the problem anymore. awww man...:doh

3000 Americans died on 9/11 under President Bush's watch, not Clintons.

3000 more Americans died in Iraq under President Bush's watch, not Clintons.

Now, how many Americans died under Bush's watch?

Now, how many Americans died under Clinton's watch?


I thought so!

 

[ProudAmerican]

yea congrats. The US is finally catching up on this front with Europe and other western nations. However a female president.. kinda doubt that for the time being Its almost as impossible as a black man being vote into the senate from certain southern states.. was close this time though.

with any luck we will catch up with France and have riots in the streets.

 

[brassmonkey621]

kidrocks, take a look at proundamerican sig. clinton had alot more time and oppurtunity to prevent 9/11 by capturing bin laden than bush. one could even argue that had clinton actually caught bin laden, we wouldnt be in the middle east at all today. now im not blaming the deaths of our soldiers on clinton cause he wasnt running the strategy for war in iraq and mid east, but, im just saying that it he could have done sumthing about it.

 

[Calm2Chaos]

Indeed you are 'old' Calm2Chaos, you are old in your thinking.

You are old in your nationalism, your patriotism and it drives your fear. Your fear of 'a communist under every bed' phobia has manifested in to a "terrorist under every bed" phobia. You need to get a grip on reality.

When did your kind decide having national pride was a bad thing? Thats one more step down. But iguess thats were you get having no respect for this country, that obvious. You have no pride in this country that's obvious. You are what makes this country weak IMO. Pride, bad... respect, bad....patriotism, bad.... I think I got it now, another step we go

I have no fear. If anything I am a realist. And if you weren't so naive you would realize that they have attacked this country a number of times, commited acts of war against our country. What makes you think they won't or haven't tried again? Are you so scared to actually have to fight for something your going to outright dismiss the possibility and hide so maybe it won't come true...LOL

OK .. I am old in my thinking. My thinking made this country great. Your thinking has done little if anything other then weaken it. Our power came from unity, and our willingness to fight for what we wanted, needed or had to be done. Our strength came from our power and our compassion. Our ability to stare threats down and to also allow those with differing opinions to express there views without fear. It came from common goals of health, wealth and security. We were a generous nation that was willing to do what it took to keep those with less then honorable intention in check. Your the opposite of that. NO pride, no power. You confuse apathy and appeasement for compassion, i feel sorry for you. Your willing to spend everything that was given to you without a thought of actually contributing something to make sure there more in the future. Again... I think you weaken this country greatly. I think your thoughts and idea's do nothing but fragment. I have no problems with the dems taking power. The problem I have is the fact that they were elected without a single Idea on how to fix ANYTHING. They were elected on "GET OUT", not this is how we should do it. They were elected because things have a cost and America is not willing to pay for them anymore. Which in the end is going to bite us in the a.ss IMO

When the Democrats take over in 2008 it won't be long after that that Americans will be concentrating on whether to go to the beach today, or to the football game. Whether to BBQ or do take-out. Just like in the good old days under President Clinton.

I remember soldiers dying during those good ole days, and civilians. I don't remember a lot of reaction from this country. I remember attacks on US soil and US interests, and US servicemen. Can't wait to get back to those days. I know you think those dyas didn't exsist or won't return. I just don't understand what makes you think ignoring a problem makes it go away

Oh, the terrorists will still ocassionally bomb something but we will NOT overreact, we will react accordingly. We will regain the respect of the world once again and even our enemies will back off secure in the knowledge that 'sticks and stones may break our bones but'... we will just turn the other cheek!

As our sailors die USS Cole, marines, beruit......Bombing the WTC ...yep we turned the other cheek for years and showed our enemies that we had lost our spine. And that we would except there attacks and not retaliate. The repect you talk about is assanine since that respect does not keep you safe. And yes in todays age you need to worry about 'SAFE", like it or not. You are right about 1 thing... we won't overreact... we won't react at all. And you will step us down and make us just a little weaker everytime. And as we know enemies that are allowed to attack often back off due to respect....LMAO please grow up and join us in the real world. There are bad people in the world, hiding under the covers does not make them go away, it just makes it easier for them to sneak around and hit you from behind.

They, eventually, are the one who will tire, who will falter.

Thats a great plan... LMAO allow them to attack so much they get tired of killing. Your a brilliant strategist kid. Your insight into human nature is astounding. Not exactly sure what is going to make them tire.Is it going to be our lack of response? are they going to falter after having succesfull attacks on our troops out interests and out country? I don't think we are going to be invaded by millions of terrorist. I do however believe we are going to be attacked again. And if and when it happens. Our lack of response as in the past very well may encourage follow ups.



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[Saboteur]

I have no fear. If anything I am a realist.

If anything you're a Coulter, Limbaugh, Savage, Hannity parrot with a brain made of soft easily manipulated playdough.

You have never said one thing I haven't heard out of their mouths first.

 

[Calm2Chaos]

If anything you're a Coulter, Limbaugh, Savage, Hannity parrot with a brain made of soft easily manipulated playdough.

You have never said one thing I haven't heard out of their mouths first.

I can't stand Limbaugh.. Hannity is OK. Savage is an annoying old hump who I think should go crawl under a rock. Coulter.... Ehh.. take her or leave her.

You however should continue to lay in bed with kid. Maybe you can carry a sign around telling everybody how bad things are, I have no doubt thats about as far as your convictions go.

Your so predictable....... LMAO

If someone doesn't think like you there a parrot as you spew the same crap everytime. Least write a new script, yours is getting dull, old and boring