Kennedy erupts on the Senate Floor

[illinoisprogressive]

Kennedy to Republicans: "What is it about working men and women that you find so offensive?"
by Bob Geiger | Jan 26 2007 - 9:19am | permalink
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It's a sure bet that Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) has a lot of bottled-up frustration from years of fighting the Republican party to get a simple minimum wage increase for America's families and it boiled over on the floor of the Senate Thursday night.

Angry about Republican filibustering of the minimum wage increase that easily passed the House of Representatives two weeks ago, Kennedy erupted on the Senate floor, demanding of the other side of the aisle "When does the greed stop?"

After listing many of the unrelated and pricey amendments for business that the GOP has tried to join to a minimum wage hike, Kennedy blasted Republicans and demanded to know how they can be as cruel as they are to the working poor in America.

http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/5069

[oasis]

1. "When does the greed stop?"

I'm glad Kennedy's our guy.

[illinoisprogressive]

2. I saw it and it was true drama. wow

[upi402]

3. And the righty screamers just berate him constantly

That's why I worry about Hillary and Kerry. Once the smear machine stains you, it stays that way. Teddy should be thanked by all but ultra rich who have no bounds to their greed.

[Nutmegger]

4. YT Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BWzBDfrZs0

I can't stop watching it. Thank you for saying what needs to be said Senator.

[MaryBear]

6. Thank you for the link, Nutmegger.

Was anyone there to hear him? The place around him appears empty. Regardless, BRAVO. He said the right words! "Where does the greed end?"

[ninkasi]

5. What a compassionate man

What a class act! He puts the Republic party to shame, and they richly deserve it. Indeed, where does the greed stop? With Republics, the answer is never. Some day, they will gobble themselves to death. It will not happen by an act of violence, but by their own hypocrisy and insatiable greed.

[Trillo]

7. This is definitely one of the bigger issues.

I'm glad Kennedy "erupted"! Hope it helps raise the minimum. to. a. living. wage.

[Contrite]

8. What is it that drives you Republicans crazy?

Indeed, Ted.