It keeps getting worse for Sen. Ted Stevens

All that's missing are the handcuffs.

I've always been amuzed and confused by the way that this crook brings so much fear to Republican lawmakers, so much that you will never hear any of them talk ill about Sen Stevens. Typical behavior for a species prone to authoritarianism. Remain loyal and obedient, line up and fall in line to avoid the wrath of your master.

Where there's smoke there's fire.

After he transforms himself from The Hulk back to Nuclear Physicist, Dr. Banner, do you think he'll figure out that the internet isn't a series of tubes?

Perp-walk practise?

Ah yes, the knight that said nyet..

Dubya will pardon him, so he shouldn't worry.

He'll get all the time he needs to learn about "The Internet" in the slammer.

Maybe he'll get to build the "Bridge To Nowhere".

Another proud to have voted for GWB Rednek state.

I think we all owe the Republican Party our gratitude for restoring honor and decency to Washington DC.

He and 'The Duke-stir' can play slap jack together.

The great state of Alaska can do a whole lot better than this crook!

I can't believe this is happening!! A Republican? A conservative? Jumpin jehosophat!! What is the world coming to? The self-righteous have fallen! They of the holier than thou, I got mine, you get yours and you better not ask for help mentality! What this all reveals is Republicans can pontificate all they want about morals and family values, and being patriotic, and law and order, but when you start peeling away the veneer they are a rotten bunch of onions like everybody they want to lock up in jail, and destroy in the name of decency and apple pie. He should not be prosecuted. Rather, on Jan 21 09 he should be tarred and feathered along with Bush, Cheney, Rove, Hatch, and all the other self-absorbed Republicans, and chased out of Washington.

Janstress,

The only way Ted's in the magic circle is if he's got dirt on Dubya.

Could be?

You Loony Lefties really need to get a clue and a life.
First of all, Stevens needs to either step down or resign now.
Second, while you Loons are going ga-ga over Ted Stevens, where was your indignation over Harry Reid and his shady land deals? Where was your indignation over Barack Obama and his shady dealings with Tony Rezko, who also is under indictment?

A republican icon. The party of the "bridge to nowhere". Thank you Ted for being such a greedy politico and helping establish the definition of corrupt for the party.

John D.,

What is the difference between "...step down or resign....?"

......and Crusty the Clown laughed and said "my pal W. doesn't believe in Republicans going to prison for their crimes".

Bush needs to replace the FBI director and fire the guys who did the search. Can you imagine these federal investigators wasting time on a corrupt Republican? They should be investigating Democrats and searching their homes and offices, whether they have probable cause or not. It's time for the Decider to teach these honest, upstanding federal cops exactly what kind of people are running the executive branch these days.

Little Liar Johnny D,
What laws did Sen. Reid break? What laws?!

Can you say term limits? The guy ought to be arrested for his attire, alone.

John D. you didn't mention anything about J. Dennis Hastert's shady land deal and his connections to the convicted felon Jack Abramoff. Where's your indignation over that??

Doug, Stevens could step down while the investigation continues. If there is no wrongdoing on his part, then he resumes his duties as senator. If he is indicted, then he resigns.

Little Liar Janet (who like John E. likes to post as other people, so her calling anyone a liar is quite the hoot), here are some links, if your warped brain can handle it:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/11/AR2006101101640.html

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8KMJ8I00&show_article=1

My favorite part of this article is the emphasis on "crusty"....he looks crusty...

The rethuglicans need to be pushed out so dems will finally be a law making majority that can override the president and the combined (senate/house) retardicans voting power and force an impeachment/indictment of president cheney and his lackey bush.....

Yes Stevens is a Repub, but he is certainly not a conservative. As a life long Repub (and Bush fan) I will be very happy the day he is out of office.

I doubt GWB will pardon Stevens like Billy C did to Rosty (who should still be in jail).

John D.,

An interesting idea.

Although I guess what you're suggesting is a voluntary leave of absence. I'm no historian and I have no recollection of any sitting senator ever doing that, but it'd be a good idea for the benefit of the Republican Party.

Degree of likelyhood?

Doug, not sure of the constitutionality of whether a senator or any Congressman can "take a leave of absence" during an investigation.
Truth be told, he should just resign. Frankly, I am tired of these old politicians just hanging on and on and on. But then, the people keep re-electing them and just did so with Byrd, another one who needs to go.

John D.,

I don't think what we're kicking around here brings Constitutionally into play.

I mean if Stevens were to go hole up on a deserted island somewhere, who's going to grab him and make him go play in The Swamp.

At any rate, I think most of these niwits like Cunningham, Cold Cash Jefferson and the rest of them, come to believe over time what their sycophants tell them.

"I doubt GWB will pardon Stevens like Billy C did to Rosty (who should still be in jail).

Posted by: Andy | August 1, 2007 2:33 PM"

We'll see about that. 'Pardon day' should be a real eye opener this time around.

Bizarro White House Adventures

Scene: President Bush is hosting a White House tete-a-tete with senior Republican Senate committee heads. With the president are Ted (Teddy) Stevens, head of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation; Arlin (Darlin') Specter, ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee; and Christopher (Jimbo) Bond, Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. After a light meal and dessert, coffee is being served in a working room off the Oval Office.

Bush: Hee hee hee. I hope you found that dinner to your liking. Of course, not as good as Laura's cookin' down home at Crawford, but that Mexican chef we got up here sure can throw some noodles and sauce together, can't he?

(The president's guests murmur their approval)

Bush: And how'd you like that dessert, Teddy? We made it just for you: A Baked Alaskan!

Stevens: I think it's actually called Baked Alaska.

Bush: Hee hee hee. That was a joke. Just pulling your leg. We do lot's of that in Texas, you know. Okay, boys, let's get down to business. As you know, we've got lots of problems. Too many fires in the griddle, so to speak, and we need put some of them out. Jimbo, let's start with you. As my ears on the Intelligence Committee, what are you hearing on the Hill?

Bond: It's not good, Mr. President. Most of my colleagues on the committee were shocked to find out that the Terrorist Surveillance Program went beyond the scope you had previously outlined. They feel that the Administration is playing them for fools. I think this is going to get worse before it gets better.

Bush: Yes, well, Fredo was getting quite a grilling at Judiciary. Looks like they were serious about sending my buddy to the hoosegow. Hee hee hee, ain't that funny. The top cop in the clink. Can't have that. So we had to throw that information out there. Muddy up the waters! Throw up a smokescreen!

Bond: They'll want to know details.

Bush: Details my butt! Do what we do here! Obfuscate! Hee hee hee, Fredo taught me that one. Stonewall! And if that doesn't work, out-and-out lie! (Now looking at Senator Stevens with a twinkle in his eye) After all, we don't want to burn any bridges with our good senators, right Teddy?

Stevens: (Sleepily) Yes, Mr. President.

Bush: Now, Darlin', what in Heaven's name have you boys been doing to Fredo at those hearings? I appreciate you cutting him a little slack, but can't you do anything about putting a leash on that bulldog Schumer? Bottom line is Fredo can't say nothing about anything. Orders from the top. And what Big Time says, Big Time gets. Hee hee hee, I gave Cheney that nickname. Like it? Big Time? He once told me that anyone who ever crossed him would get hurt big time. Called him Big Time ever since, hee hee hee.

(President's Bush's personal wait person, Mark Stepnovich, enters the room with a full coffee carafe. He begins to refill Senator Stevens' cup. Bush notices that the Senator is nearly asleep.)

Bush: You can skip Teddy. (Mark apparently doesn't hear, and continues to pour) Do I have your ear, Mark?

(Stevens is startled out of his near-slumber. Hot coffee flies and spills.)

Stevens: Earmarks!? Has anything happened to my earmarks?

Bush: Hee hee hee. Not yet, Teddy boy. I think it's time we get Teddy home, don't you think. Thanks for dropping by, gentlemen.

Dan,

nice one!

"Pardon day' should be a real eye opener this time around."

I agree. In Cheney's words. "It ain't over, till it's over."

Separated at birth?

Ted Stevens and John McLaughlin

http://www.mclaughlin.com/about/bio.asp?pid=6

Thank-you, Mister C.

Posted by: John D | August 1, 2007 12:33 PM

"First of all, Stevens needs to either step down or resign now."

Ain't gonna happen - Stevens is way too arrogant, he loves the power and throwing his weight around.

"where was your indignation over Harry Reid and his shady land deals?"

Has Senator Reid's house or office been raided by the FBI or the IRS? No? That's because "where there's NO smoke, there's NO fire".

"Where was your indignation over Barack Obama and his shady dealings with Tony Rezko, who also is under indictment?

Has Senator Obama's house or office been raided by the FBI or the IRS? No? That's because "where there's NO smoke, there's NO fire".

It sickens me that you Wrong-Righties always make some idiotic comment about a lefty that you thought "should be" in jail. As if somehow that justifies your filthy Right wing wanna-be poser Pat Boone polititian's sickening, corrupt behavior. Ted Stevens, like all the other Republican self- proclaimed temples of virtue, is a liar, a cheat, a back stabber and probably is a meth addicted pedophile, like all the other Republicans in Washington who run o their record of "Family Values". There is no such thing as "guilty by comparison" moron republican supporters.If you actually think that complaining about a Democrat justifies Ted Stevens' and all the other Republican filth in Washington then I'm sure you also approve of dropping bombs on women and children in Iraq.
Remember Republican, if you support V.P. Dick, then you must be a swallower.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha.