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Title: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 28, 2010, 04:32:41 AM
Just Breaking on FNC.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: formerlurker on June 28, 2010, 04:45:41 AM
Which means financial reform is dead unless the governor appoints a liberal democrat to fill his seat today.   Why would I not be surprised if he did? 

Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: cottondress on June 28, 2010, 05:03:59 AM
 RIP...the people of West Virginia will miss him.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Tucker on June 28, 2010, 05:41:22 AM
33. He had em fooled.

Hope he finds peace where ever he's at.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: longview on June 28, 2010, 05:46:06 AM
My sympathy to his family.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: PatriotGame on June 28, 2010, 06:29:58 AM
God bless and I hope for YOUR DUmmy soul you accepted Jesus Christ as your savior and asked him to forgive your ni**er hating, slave owner KKK member Democrat ass for forgiveness before you died.

I have a hard time finding sympathy for KKK negro murderers such as is you, but according to Jesus Christ, my forgiveness level should be up to and including crucifixion!

Oh well, if when you don't make it to heaven, say hi to Teddy Kennedy and Molly Ivins when you reach your final resting place. Their offices are across the hall from Satan.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: NHSparky on June 28, 2010, 07:12:23 AM
I'll light a cross candle for him...
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Tucker on June 28, 2010, 07:31:19 AM
I'll light a cross candle for him...

Well the sheets will be flying at half mast today.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Revolution on June 28, 2010, 07:44:59 AM
Sad for the family as any death is, but if he was a member of the KKK, and more importantly, if he actually killed anyone on the grounds of hatred; screw him. I hope hell's hot enough down there.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: ironhorsedriver on June 28, 2010, 07:56:33 AM
Actually, Joe Manchin, although a Democrat, is pretty responsible. I don't look to see him try to rush a lib in to get a vote passed. I have seen him stand against an Obummer edict several times, and he's done a pretty good job of keeping the WV economy stable, in spite of it being a Dem state.
Of course I've been disappointed before.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: lastparker on June 28, 2010, 08:18:55 AM
Funny listening to the media list his lifetime activities except one..... they're just DANCING around it.  "Controversial viewpoints...."  "He really did change and grow throught his career...."

Not surprised.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on June 28, 2010, 08:30:46 AM
One of the greatest living arguments for term limits, now no longer living.  RIP, Senator Byrd.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on June 28, 2010, 08:37:21 AM
RIP, Senator Byrd.

(http://home.insightbb.com/~lichrittle/wsb/media/1218102/site1020.jpg)
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Eupher on June 28, 2010, 09:32:54 AM
Actually, Joe Manchin, although a Democrat, is pretty responsible. I don't look to see him try to rush a lib in to get a vote passed. I have seen him stand against an Obummer edict several times, and he's done a pretty good job of keeping the WV economy stable, in spite of it being a Dem state.
Of course I've been disappointed before.

Thanks for these comments. I was wondering about this even before Byrd croaked.

While Manchin may be pretty responsible, I'm wondering if he'd cave into the relentless arm-twisting that Rahm will surely use to further the Socialist agenda.

Any idea who the candidates for replacement might be? (Note to self: this is probably being discussed ad nauseum on FNC and other news sources.)
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: thundley4 on June 28, 2010, 10:12:14 AM
Does this mean that later this week or next week that there will be all day coverage of his funeral?  :censored:
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Happy Fun Ball on June 28, 2010, 10:54:36 AM
Which means financial reform is dead unless the governor appoints a liberal democrat to fill his seat today.   Why would I not be surprised if he did? 


Missed it by THAT much. (http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-happens-to-robert-byrds-west-virginia-senate-seat-2010-6)
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Zathras on June 28, 2010, 11:09:48 AM
Burn in hell you racist son of a bitch.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Tucker on June 28, 2010, 11:34:32 AM
Missed it by THAT much. (http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-happens-to-robert-byrds-west-virginia-senate-seat-2010-6)

If I read that right, because he kicked prior to 7-3, an election will be held this Nov.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Happy Fun Ball on June 28, 2010, 11:37:18 AM
If I read that right, because he kicked prior to 7-3, an election will be held this Nov.
It would seem so, unless the governor decides to try some shenanigans, but I doubt that wil go over too well.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Revolution on June 28, 2010, 12:22:24 PM
Does this mean that later this week or next week that there will be all day coverage of his funeral?  :censored:

Dear Lord, I hope not. I don't know what would be worse: All day coverage of that, or the all day coverage of pedophile Michael Jackson that was shoved down my throat.

 :censored:
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: thundley4 on June 28, 2010, 12:29:22 PM
Dear Lord, I hope not. I don't know what would be worse: All day coverage of that, or the all day coverage of pedophile Michael Jackson that was shoved down my throat.

 :censored:

Don't forget the coverage of Dead Ted's funeral.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Revolution on June 28, 2010, 12:32:29 PM
Darn you, thundley!  :lmao:
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: JohnnyReb on June 28, 2010, 01:17:56 PM
So, the old Byrd is dead.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: HACKSAW on June 28, 2010, 01:18:35 PM
Does this mean that later this week or next week that there will be all day coverage of his funeral?  :censored:

I heard that in honor of Sen. Byrd's career, the eulogy will last for 14 hours.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Randy on June 28, 2010, 01:27:26 PM
Huh, how about that, Byrd died.


I'm sure someone somewhere



anywhere



has to give a shit....



maybe.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: docstew on June 28, 2010, 04:12:28 PM
Y'all are forgetting the now obvious question: What will West Virginia name their roads, hospitals, courthouses, and other public buildings now that he's dead?
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Mike220 on June 28, 2010, 04:13:22 PM
Y'all are forgetting the now obvious question: What will West Virginia name their roads, hospitals, courthouses, and other public buildings now that he's dead?

Robert Byrd Memorial...
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on June 28, 2010, 04:20:52 PM
OK, you all had your chance:



Buh-bye, Byrdie!


 :tongue:
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: thundley4 on June 28, 2010, 04:25:58 PM
Robert C. Byrd Academic and Technology Center
Robert C. Byrd addition to the lodge at Oglebay Park, Wheeling
Byrd Aerospace Technology Center
Robert C. Byrd Bridge between Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio
Robert C. Byrd Cancer Research Center
Robert C. Byrd Clinical Addition to the veterans’ hospital in Huntington
Robert C. Byrd Community Center, Pine Grove
Robert C. Byrd Community Center in the naval [communications] station, Sugar Grove
Robert C. Byrd Drive, from Beckley to Sophia (Byrd’s hometown)
Robert C. Byrd Expressway, U.S. 22 near Weirton Robert C. Byrd Federal Building
Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse
Robert C. Byrd Freeway
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technologies Center, near Princeton
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia
Robert C. Byrd High school in Bridgeport
Robert C. Byrd Highway
Robert C. Byrd Hilltop Office Complex, Mineral County
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships
Robert C. Byrd Industrial Park, Hardy County
Robert C. Byrd Institute in Charleston
Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing
Robert C. Byrd Library and Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center
Robert C. Byrd Life Long Learning Center
Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam
Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center
Robert C. Byrd Rural Health Center
Robert C. Byrd Scholastic Recognition Award
Byrd Science Center, Shepherd University
Robert C. Byrd Technology Center at Alderson-Broaddus College
Robert C. Byrd United Technical Center
Robert C. Byrd Visitor Center at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
h/t NRO (http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/230369/perhaps-west-virginia-could-remember-byrd-naming-something-after-him)
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on June 28, 2010, 04:40:19 PM
Robert C. Byrd Academic and Technology Center
Robert C. Byrd addition to the lodge at Oglebay Park, Wheeling
Byrd Aerospace Technology Center
Robert C. Byrd Bridge between Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio
Robert C. Byrd Cancer Research Center
Robert C. Byrd Clinical Addition to the veterans’ hospital in Huntington
Robert C. Byrd Community Center, Pine Grove
Robert C. Byrd Community Center in the naval [communications] station, Sugar Grove
Robert C. Byrd Drive, from Beckley to Sophia (Byrd’s hometown)
Robert C. Byrd Expressway, U.S. 22 near Weirton Robert C. Byrd Federal Building
Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse
Robert C. Byrd Freeway
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technologies Center, near Princeton
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia
Robert C. Byrd High school in Bridgeport
Robert C. Byrd Highway
Robert C. Byrd Hilltop Office Complex, Mineral County
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships
Robert C. Byrd Industrial Park, Hardy County
Robert C. Byrd Institute in Charleston
Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing
Robert C. Byrd Library and Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center
Robert C. Byrd Life Long Learning Center
Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam
Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center
Robert C. Byrd Rural Health Center
Robert C. Byrd Scholastic Recognition Award
Byrd Science Center, Shepherd University
Robert C. Byrd Technology Center at Alderson-Broaddus College
Robert C. Byrd United Technical Center
Robert C. Byrd Visitor Center at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
h/t NRO (http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/230369/perhaps-west-virginia-could-remember-byrd-naming-something-after-him)

Where's the Robert C. Byrd KKK Lodge?
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: diesel driver on June 28, 2010, 04:57:20 PM
Y'all are forgetting the now obvious question: What will West Virginia name their roads, hospitals, courthouses, and other public buildings now that he's dead?

My son thought he was already dead from all the stuff that was already named for him....

Byrd was elected to the senate in November 1958, and I was born in December 1958.  He's been in the Senate longer than I've been alive.  Before cable and satellite TV, one of our local stations was Bluefield, WV channel 6.  I've seen his drooling, sagging, shaking face on TV way too long....

But I digress.  He's been called home to be with his beloved Erma and to answer for his earthly transgressions.  Prayers to him and his family....
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: littlelamb on June 28, 2010, 11:23:13 PM
Sad for his family but good riddance to bad rubbish hope he enjoys his own little spot in hell.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Celtic Rose on June 29, 2010, 12:55:06 AM
Prayer's for his soul and his family. 
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Freeper on June 29, 2010, 07:20:10 AM
I'm sure I'm gonna piss some of you off but it has to be said. We bash the dummies for grave dancing yet some people here do the same exact thing. When we do that we are no better than they are. I don't expect people to praise him or anything but you could at least have a little class and not do the grave dancing.

The other thing that bugs me is when people who call themselves Christians celebrate anyone burning in hell. I really believe if you are celebrating the fact that any man is burning in hell you need to do some serious soul searching. This is not the compassion that Jesus taught of. Jesus commanded people to do their best to help people not go to hell for their sins and spread his message. The DUmmies pervert the teachings of Jesus by saying anything goes and a lot of people on the right pervert his message by rejoicing in anyone going to hell. It's pretty sad when an agnostic like myself can understand the teachings of Jesus better than the Dummies and some folks here.

If this post pisses you off then feel free to flame away.

Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: NHSparky on June 29, 2010, 08:11:34 AM
Sorry, Freeper, but I find it hard to generate any sympathy for a guy who never EVER renounced his membership in the Klan, was using the "N" word on television a few short years ago, and generally kept minorities "on the plantation", but conservatives are the ones eating the shit sandwich for it.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Freeper on June 29, 2010, 08:15:27 AM
Sorry, Freeper, but I find it hard to generate any sympathy for a guy who never EVER renounced his membership in the Klan, was using the "N" word on television a few short years ago, and generally kept minorities "on the plantation", but conservatives are the ones eating the shit sandwich for it.

You are free to do and say whatever you want I just said my piece. Unlike DU we are allowed to offend each other here.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on June 29, 2010, 08:29:23 AM
You are free to do and say whatever you want I just said my piece. Unlike DU we are allowed to offend each other here.

And you're certainly entitled to your opinion, but that's why I don't get scandalized by their grave dancing and tombstone-pissing, I think it's perfectly understandable.  And I'm definitely not somebody who considers himself a paragon of Christian virture, nor do I pretend to be one.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Eupher on June 29, 2010, 09:27:35 AM
To tag on a little bit to DAT's comment, anybody who gets his nose twisted out of joint because of comments made on the internet just might need to review one basic concept:

It's the internet.


Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Freeper on June 29, 2010, 09:40:57 AM
To tag on a little bit to DAT's comment, anybody who gets his nose twisted out of joint because of comments made on the internet just might need to review one basic concept:

It's the internet.




Yet everyone's nose gets twisted out of joint for the same behavior at DU.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Freeper on June 29, 2010, 09:43:34 AM
And you're certainly entitled to your opinion, but that's why I don't get scandalized by their grave dancing and tombstone-pissing, I think it's perfectly understandable.  And I'm definitely not somebody who considers himself a paragon of Christian virture, nor do I pretend to be one.

I dont pretend to be one either. I know there are times where I am as full of hate as the left is. Neither side has a monopoly on hate though.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Happy Fun Ball on June 29, 2010, 10:05:50 AM
I dont pretend to be one either. I know there are times where I am as full of hate as the left is. Neither side has a monopoly on hate though.
Although the moonbats own all the railroads, both utilities, and have hotels on Boardwalk and Park Place.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Tucker on June 29, 2010, 10:17:26 AM
Although the moonbats own all the railroads, both utilities, and have hotels on Boardwalk and Park Place.

The railroads are behind schedule, utilities have an expiring license and can't get a new one because of Al Gore and the Hotels are roach infested.
Title: Re: Sen. Robert Byrd is dead
Post by: Eupher on June 29, 2010, 10:49:45 AM
Yet everyone's nose gets twisted out of joint for the same behavior at DU.

Sorry, but I don't frequent DU. Neither do I frequent boards here on CC that dwell on DU. I'm just not interested in moonbatism to that level, though I recognize that many here on CC are interested - that's great for them (and you if you're part of that group) - but it ain't my cuppa tea.

So my nose doesn't get twisted out of joint for that behavior - maybe I'm an exception to the rule, but there you have it.  :cheersmate: