CSPAN3 - Rice on the menu - starting now

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

www.c-span.org

U.S. Middle East Policy
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice testifies at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on U.S. Policy in the Middle East. Chair-
man Tom Lantos (D-CA) is expected to focus on the U.S.
role in regional security, as well
as Iran's nuclear program and the upcoming Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.

[Whoa_Nelly]

1. C-SPAN3 link

http://www.cspan.org/watch/cs_cspan3_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS3

[malaise]

2. Some serious a licking already

and she is about to speak.

[bdamomma]

3. oh I hope they lay into her good.

is her voice shaking yet?

what a useless POS she is.

[Greeby]

4. Da Kooch is on this committee

Patience Glasshopper

[bdamomma]

5. yes, thank goodness.

what a snide thing she is. a boost to the region, yea, we are in bushworld. you fucking stupid woman.

can't the israelis take care of themselves.

[malaise]

6. Condi always sounds constipated

She's unbelievably hard on my ears.

[bdamomma]

8. she is pleading her case, for this sickening regime we have.

and why is Gates always traveling with her, because she can't do shit.

[Ivote]

13. Members of the committee

Committee Chair
Rep.
Tom Lantos (DEM-CA-12th)
Ranking Member
Rep.
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (REP-FL-18th)

Democrats (27)
Rep. Howard Berman (DEM-CA-28th)
Rep. Gary Ackerman (DEM-NY-5th)
Del. Eni Faleomavaega (DEM-AS-At-Large)
Rep. Donald Payne (DEM-NJ-10th)
Rep. Brad Sherman (DEM-CA-27th)
Rep. Robert Wexler (DEM-FL-19th)
Rep. Eliot Engel (DEM-NY-17th)
Rep. William Delahunt (DEM-MA-10th)
Rep. Gregory Meeks (DEM-NY-6th)
Rep. Diane Watson (DEM-CA-33rd)
Rep. Adam Smith (DEM-WA-9th)
Rep. Russ Carnahan (DEM-MO-3rd)
Rep. John Tanner (DEM-TN-8th)
Rep. Gene Green (DEM-TX-29th)
Rep. Lynn Woolsey (DEM-CA-6th)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (DEM-TX-18th)
Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (DEM-TX-15th)
Rep. Joseph Crowley (DEM-NY-7th)
Rep. David Wu (DEM-OR-1st)
Rep. Brad Miller (DEM-NC-13th)
Rep. Linda Sanchez (DEM-CA-39th)
Rep. David Scott (DEM-GA-13th)
Rep. Jim Costa (DEM-CA-20th)
Rep. Albio Sires (DEM-NJ-13th)
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (DEM-AZ-8th)
Rep. Ron Klein (DEM-FL-22nd)

Republicans (23)
Rep. Christopher Smith (REP-NJ-4th)
Rep. Dan Burton (REP-IN-5th)
Rep. Elton Gallegly (REP-CA-24th)
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (REP-CA-46th)
Rep. Donald Manzullo (REP-IL-16th)
Rep. Ed Royce (REP-CA-40th)
Rep. Steve Chabot (REP-OH-1st)
Rep. Roy Blunt (REP-MO-7th)
Rep. Thomas Tancredo (REP-CO-6th)
Rep. Ron Paul (REP-TX-14th)
Rep. Jeff Flake (REP-AZ-6th)
Rep. Mike Pence (REP-IN-6th)
Rep. Joe Wilson (REP-SC-2nd)
Rep. John Boozman (REP-AR-3rd)
Rep. J. Gresham Barrett (REP-SC-3rd)
Rep. Connie Mack (REP-FL-14th)
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (REP-NE-1st)
Rep. Michael McCaul (REP-TX-10th)
Rep. Ted Poe (REP-TX-2nd)
Rep. Bob Inglis (REP-SC-4th)
Res. Com. Luis Fortuno (REP-PR-At-Large)
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (REP-FL-9th)

[malaise]

17. Pence and D Scott were on WJ this morning

Don't expect much from either. Pence is a bat shit crazy fundie.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

43. you are being kind.

his first words were in christian code, the kind that Bush used in 2000 and 2001.
THen, he flipped into full gear, and started mentioning bible, 1776 as being a revolution where we could seek the creation of Israel. (really? we said that in our dec. of independence, did we?)
and then he went nuttier.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

7. not just constipated, nervous, and unsure.

and look at those hand gestures. she knows she is way out of her league, and is on the hot seat for possibly the very first time without a lifejacket or other means of support.

[malaise]

9. Yep her voice is sure trembling today

can't wait for Henry Waxman to fry her rice tomorrow.

[bdamomma]

16. and Waxman will fry her.

[bdamomma]

10. I wish Waxman was on this committee.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

11. that would probably stretch him too thin.

Lantos is a smart dude, but that Pence (R-Ind) moron is on this committee, too, no?

Pence is the horse's ass of a different color, a different color of crap for each occasion.

[malaise]

12. That's tomorrow and I can't wait

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2124604

[bdamomma]

14. the only ones who should changing behaviour

is this filthy regime we have.

[malaise]

15. Is that two tracks or three? n/t

[bdamomma]

18. oh shut up Condi, over her head in this position, why is she still there.

[malaise]

24. I can't listen anymore - seriously

I'll watch tomorrow.

[bdamomma]

25. just stay here, we will give the up dates.

[malaise]

29. Thanks n/t

[MiniMe]

19. And tomorrow she has to face Waxman's committee

Speaking of a beatdown.

[bdamomma]

27. she will hear it from him about her ignoring all his requests.

I can't stand listening to Condi either. I want to hear Dennis though.

[rodeodance]

33. Really------? FINALLY.

[Blaze Diem]

20. changes to the structure..construction difficulties..75 million..for half

of this building..TEMPORARY structure. What a Bush cluster-f**k this has becoming.
Condi lies.

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

21. but she hopes to be around for the opening

[malaise]

23. That would be good

if there's a dungeon in the basement.

[malaise]

22. Condi lies?

Duh! :D

[spanone]

26. i tried, just can't listen to her

the state department is dysfunctional, they should be concerned with that.

[bdamomma]

28. all branches of government are fucked up, this is what they

wanted to do, even the Justice Dept. is toast. Unbelieveable letting these thugs stay in power, Cheney I hate Cheney, he's the one this is his plan to discredit Congress and pay no mind to checks and balances. The guy should be arrested for high crimes forget the misdeameanors, this is high crime.

[xiamiam]

31. i am so angry this am...everything i see about these criminals makes me scream fu to the tv or

or monitor...anther billion misplaced ...give me a break...8 billion for security for that pos condi...and cheney posturing against iran..constantly..wtf else does he do...other than tell norad to stand down..and go sabre rattle against iran...and hold secret energy meetings and negotiate no bid contracts for kbr and halliburton..what the fuck else does he do...i am so sick of this evil empire i cant even think straight today...

[bdamomma]

30. I can't listen to fucking woman anymore, she is terrible

[rodeodance]

32. Hi all. just joining you.

[bdamomma]

34. hey, rodeodance, I couldn't listen to her no more.

I want to hear Dennis though.

[rodeodance]

38. ha ----well, I will start fresh (and close one ear)

[rodeodance]

35. This tread needs SEVERAL RECS please

[rodeodance]

36. k

[rodeodance]

37. k

[Bluerthanblue]

39. they kicked out 2 people simply for holding up signs-

they didn't make a fuss, didn't really bother anyone, but out they go-

silly us, we still think this is a 'free' country.

my mind keeps going to screen saver listening to her drone on

[rodeodance]

42. sad

[rodeodance]

40. Topic subject Rice Says Iran an Obstacle to U.S. Goals

Forum Name Latest Breaking News
Topic subject Rice Says Iran an Obstacle to U.S. Goals
Topic URL http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3041245#3041245
3041245, Rice Says Iran an Obstacle to U.S. Goals
Posted by sabra on Wed Oct-24-07 08:51 AM

Source: ABC News/AP

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Calls Iran a Major Obstacle to U.S. Vision in the Mideast

Iran is a major obstacle to the U.S. vision of a Middle East in which nations will "trade more, invest more, talk more and work more constructively to solve problems," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.

"The Iranian government is pursuing policies which are detrimental to the long-term interests of its neighbors, of the region, and of the Iranian people themselves. It need not be this way," Rice said in remarks prepared for delivery Wednesday to a House panel.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of her testimony.

Rice's testimony, before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, comes amid increased frustration by Republicans and Democrats alike that the Bush administration is not doing enough to deter Iran's nuclear ambitions.

...

Rice planned to tell the House committee Wednesday that in addition to nuclear ambitions that undermine stability in the region, Tehran has provided "lethal assistance" to extremist groups in Lebanon, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories, as well as Iraq.

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=3768453

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41. Topic subject Iranians Gain From Crisis Over PKK Attacks on Turkey (Update1)

Forum Name Latest Breaking News
Topic subject Iranians Gain From Crisis Over PKK Attacks on Turkey (Update1)
Topic URL http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3041185#3041185
3041185, Iranians Gain From Crisis Over PKK Attacks on Turkey (Update1)
Posted by Lone_Star_Dem on Wed Oct-24-07 07:36 AM

Source: Bloomberg

Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Iran may reap a political bonanza from increased tensions between Turkey and the U.S. sparked by Kurdish guerrilla attacks on Turkish forces near the border with Iraq.

Iran's radical Islamic government, eager to expand its regional influence and resist U.S. efforts to isolate it, is wooing the Turks by showcasing its bombardment of the camps of Kurdish fighters along its border, according to experts on the region.

The Iranians draw a pointed contrast between their willingness to act and what Turks see as a failure by the U.S. and its Iraqi partners to move against other Kurdish camps in northern Iraq.

"Iranians are realizing the lack of U.S. action is creating a massive amount of anger against the U.S. in Turkey,'' said Soner Cagaptay, who heads the Turkish studies program at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. ``It's an incredible opportunity for Iran, which the Iranians have used so smartly, driving a wedge between Turkey and the United States.''

Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aZhJTIA8bxbM&refer=home

[bdamomma]

46. oh shit, I don't know how but we have to stop this.

[rodeodance]

44. She has such a 'managerial' tone about her.

[rodeodance]

45. Dem asking her what are her EXPECTATIONS of IRaQ stepping up to the plate/

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

47. starting up again after break

[progressoid]

48. Gah, glad it's over.

I couldn't stand listening to her whinny BS anymore.