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March 05, 2010

Breaking: Eric Massa (D-NY) Resigning
— DrewM

One less yes vote for ObamaReidPelosi care!

Surely you remember our friend Rep. Eric Massa. I didn't think you can get away with the whole, 'health problems and sexual harassment' thing with a simple retirement in 10 months.

The district he represents in NY is trending Republican but it's likely this whole health care thing will be over one way or another by the time a replacement is seated. So, this is one less yes vote but it also lowers the number necessary to pass the bill. Does that even out in the wash or just lowers the number of 'no' votes Pelosi needs to flip to 'yes'?

Right... [ace] But it's also one gone from the possible no-to-yes list.

More [DrewM.]: Massa's statement

In a statement released Friday, Massa directly addressed the ethics issue for the first time, acknowledging that he used language that might have made staffers uncomfortable. But he did not specifically address any specific sexual harassment allegations.
Â“I own this reality. There is no doubt in my mind that I did in fact, use language in the privacy of my own home and in my inner office that, after 24 years in the Navy, might make a Chief Petty Officer feel uncomfortable,Â” Massa said. Â“In fact, there is no doubt that this Ethics issue is my fault and mine alone. But in the incredibly toxic atmosphere that is Washington D.C., with the destruction of our elected leaders having become a blood sport, especially in talk radio and on the internet, there is also no doubt that an Ethics investigation would tear my family and my staff apart.Â”

That sounds like a little more than some tough language. There are a lot of politicians and high power executives who yell and even degrade subordinates. That usually doesn't fall into the category of tearing one's family apart.

Posted by: DrewM at 11:40 AM | Comments (161)
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1 Most. Ethical. Ever.

Posted by: Evil-Bun-Bun at March 05, 2010 11:42 AM (n72ys)

2 Because his name is Massa!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 11:42 AM (sF1cH)

If he resigns on Monday, won't he still occupy the seat until a new congressperson takes over?

Posted by: Cicero at March 05, 2010 11:43 AM (QKKT0)

4 Guess there was some bad touching after all.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 11:44 AM (pLTLS)

5 Odumbass is the Massa now, I'll bet a dollar to a doughnut that his personal slave that picks out his fucked up uniform for the day is white!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 11:44 AM (sF1cH)

6 The real tragedy is that Massa had to get married and have 2 kids to cover up his rampant homosexuality in order to get elected.

Posted by: Andy Sullivan, Vagina Expert and Man About Town at March 05, 2010 11:44 AM (I1/U/)

7
Yea! This rollercoaster ain't so bad after all!

Posted by: IreneFingIrene at March 05, 2010 11:45 AM (MFQJZ)

8 From Yes to Never. Now that's what I call Nomentum!

Posted by: Rocks at March 05, 2010 11:45 AM (Q1lie)

9 @3
I assume resigned means gone, just like in most jobs.

But I wonder if the Governor can appoint a new Rep.

Posted by: Y-not at March 05, 2010 11:46 AM (Kn9r7)

10 These people are sooo fucked up it's just amazing they are running this Country! W.....T.......F!!!!!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 11:46 AM (sF1cH)

11 Clearly, it'th a double thtandard at work.

Posted by: Brawny Fwank at March 05, 2010 11:46 AM (YCVBL)

12 But I wonder if the Governor can appoint a new Rep.

Posted by: Y-not at March 05, 2010 03:46 PM (Kn9r7)

The Governor is too busy getting ready to resign himself.

Posted by: Tami at March 05, 2010 11:47 AM (VuLos)

13 Posted by: Andy Sullivan, Vagina Expert and Man About Town at March 05, 2010 03:44 PM (I1/U/)

I'm sure his wife faked her pregnancy too.

Posted by: ol_dirty_/b+tard at March 05, 2010 11:47 AM (x065h)

But will he be vilified as much by the MSM as the toe tapper from Idaho?

Is Nancy Pelosi a natural beauty?

Posted by: Buffalobob at March 05, 2010 11:49 AM (XjviO)

15 These allegations are false! It's the cancer! Or something!

Posted by: Massa in damage control mode at March 05, 2010 11:49 AM (RD7QR)

Drew you miss the point. Sure it is one less vote for Obamacare, but now the House only need 216 to pass it instead of 217.

This is bad, not good.

Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2010 11:49 AM (wuv1c)

17 I was digging through old news and saw that Gillibrand was appt'd by the gov to replace Hillary in the Senate.

Does anyone know if the governor can pick a new Rep?

Posted by: Y-not at March 05, 2010 11:50 AM (Kn9r7)

Hmmm. I suppose if he was a solid "yes" it helps... it slides a yes/no further down the calculus, like connect-four.

/dork

Posted by: jdub at March 05, 2010 11:50 AM (t9pKb)

I am guessing the Dems told him to get out, as lowering the vote to 216 was more important., i wonder if any other "on the fence" democrats will resign soon.

And and in Massa's case, Fence is the name of a male staffer

Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2010 11:51 AM (wuv1c)

20 All I care about is one less Yes on the Senate bill.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 11:51 AM (2zkIP)

21 Did someone say Eric Massa is gonna flip over? Cause I'm ready with the lube.

Posted by: And! Sullivan at March 05, 2010 11:51 AM (PWj+8)

22 So, this is one less yes vote but it also lowers the number necessary to pass the bill. Does that even out in the wash or just lowers the number of 'no' votes Pelosi needs to flip to 'yes'?

Where's enoxo?

I'm too busy making calls (heh, wasted a few cents calling Massa's office about ten minutes ago) to add and subtract.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 11:52 AM (2zkIP)

23 Does anyone but me see that Rangel is off the radar just like that, no mention whatsoever of this criminal!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 11:53 AM (sF1cH)

24 Hadn't Massa voted against O-care before?

Posted by: flurmf at March 05, 2010 11:54 AM (Xx+86)

25 Y-not, here's what I found.

According to the US Constitution and state law, the governor of the state calls for a special election to replace the vacant House seat. The full election-cycle must be followed including political party nominating processes, primary elections and a general election, all held in the congressional district involved. The entire process often takes as long as from three to six months.

Posted by: Tami at March 05, 2010 11:54 AM (VuLos)

26 Eric Massa voted 'no' last time for political cover, and was more than likely going to vote 'yes' this time (he was named one of the Democrats they were pursuing.)

So, I believe it will take a 'yes' vote away from them... BUT... it will also lower the vote requirement back down to 216.

Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 11:54 AM (l0akn)

27 Does anyone know if the governor can pick a new Rep?

The NY Governor cannot pick a replacement. Remember when Gillibrand was picked for the Senate the district had to hold an election to choose a replacement.

Posted by: wtfci at March 05, 2010 11:54 AM (+zo63)

28 When is the New York party primary election?

Posted by: wtfci at March 05, 2010 11:55 AM (+zo63)

29 The governor does not appoint a new representative. The Constitution (Article 1, Section 2) provides for the executive to call for an election to fill the seat.

Posted by: Sigmund Freud at March 05, 2010 11:56 AM (qzcNU)

30 Hadn't Massa voted against O-care before?

Oh hell, you're right. He voted No. This is one less NO vote.

Ace, correction needed.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 11:56 AM (2zkIP)

Not to be cruel, but does he have the Elizabeth Edwads/Lockerbie Bomber form of cancer??

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 11:57 AM (pLTLS)

32 So he was pretending to be a submarine, full of seamen?

Posted by: Penfold at March 05, 2010 11:57 AM (1PeEC)

33 I believe he voted 'No' before because he wants a public option ONLY.

Posted by: Tami at March 05, 2010 11:58 AM (VuLos)

34 Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 03:54 PM (l0akn)

I knew enoxo would bring teh fact.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 11:58 AM (2zkIP)

35 I don't care in the least how old Rangel is he should be prosecuted and jailed, and there are many that WILL BE in this admin., just wait and see. The progressives projected about the Bush admin. blah, blah, blah, but we will jail them for their treasonist ways against this great Country!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 11:58 AM (sF1cH)

36 As far as how this affects the vote totals needed and whether that helps or hurts, think of it like half-games in baseball standings. When a yes vote leaves but the total needed drops, its about like going down a half game. If a no vote leaves (Like Deal says he will later this month) that's like going down by a whole game. And then switches from yes to no or vice versa are whole games.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 05, 2010 11:58 AM (T1boi)

37 Yeah, he voted no and said forget it on a second try: http://tinyurl.com/ygzcxfv

Posted by: flurmf at March 05, 2010 11:59 AM (Xx+86)

38 Hmm, and this news comes on a Friday. Shocka. I wouldn't be surprised if Gov. Patterson tenders his resignation at the end of today either.

Posted by: runningrn at March 05, 2010 11:59 AM (CfmlF)

39 One less yes vote for ObamaReidPelosi care!

So that makes him a tea bagging terrorist, right?

Posted by: The MSM at March 05, 2010 12:00 PM (bgcml)

40 IIRC, that would lower the "yes" count that Pelosi needs to 215.

Posted by: eddiebear at March 05, 2010 12:00 PM (wnU1W)

41 Crum. Well, back to my call list. Next: Marion Berry.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:01 PM (2zkIP)

42 He wasn't one of Stupak's conscientious objectors. Massa had voted no, but he certainly would have been one of Pelosi's pocket votes who was going to flip to yes, so there's no real loss here.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 05, 2010 12:01 PM (T1boi)

43 HEY! Don't be so hard on Patterson he can't see what an idiot he is!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:01 PM (sF1cH)

44 So I guess this means he is a diddler?

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 12:01 PM (2Fcn6)

45 You also have to keep in mind that Massa said it was treasonous to vote against healthcare. He was going to vote yes this time around.

Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 12:01 PM (l0akn)

46 Berry is safe he is odumbass connection for lines!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:02 PM (sF1cH)

"The Constitution (Article 1, Section 2) provides for the executive to call for an election to fill the seat. "

When's a little thing like the constitution or laws stopped us? NJ? MA?

Posted by: da Dims at March 05, 2010 12:02 PM (ucq49)

48 41 Hey at least Marion Berry is against gay marriage being forced down the throat of the masses.

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 12:03 PM (2Fcn6)

49 The wide stance done him in.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 05, 2010 12:03 PM (3fiIy)

50 If he's resigning effective immediately, how is his replacement determined?

Posted by: FUBAR at March 05, 2010 12:03 PM (1fanL)

Not to be cruel, but does he have the Elizabeth Edwads/Lockerbie Bomber form of cancer??

no, i think he has nonhodgkins lymphoma, which is quite survivable.

Mario Lemieux had it, survived and continued to play hockey after treatment.

It isn't terminal.

Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2010 12:04 PM (wuv1c)

52 Berry is safe he is odumbass connection for lines!

You're being a Detroit School Board President speller today?

Next call: Steve Dreihaus.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:04 PM (2zkIP)

53 OT: Speaking of the bad touch, TMZ is reporting that Big Ben has been accused (but not charged, yet) of sexual assault....again.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 12:04 PM (pLTLS)

Massa was a "NO" who would've probably switched to YES. But his leaving is a good for Nancy as a yes, because it means one less vote is required for passage.

Posted by: Buzz at March 05, 2010 12:04 PM (kwhut)

55 Massa is a cockholster, what else is new for progressives?

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:04 PM (sF1cH)

56 There isn't anything that Berry can do that his constituates would consider below him. Nothing. He's authentic

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 12:04 PM (2Fcn6)

57 Here's his statement regarding an O-care vote: http://tinyurl.com/ye6l5sz Seems that Pelosi could've got him to vote with her, regardless of what Jay Cost says. I say DrewM could be right in his interpretation.

Posted by: flurmf at March 05, 2010 12:04 PM (Xx+86)

58 In completely unrelated news, Barack Obama has just named Massa's Cancer's brother to the 10 circuit court of appeals.

Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2010 12:05 PM (wuv1c)

59 50 If he's resigning effective immediately, how is his replacement determined?

Posted by: FUBAR at March 05, 2010 04:03 PM (1fanL)

His wife will assume the position...

Posted by: conscious and unknowing at March 05, 2010 12:05 PM (Vu6sl)

: Speaking of the bad touch, TMZ is reporting that Big Ben has been accused (but not charged, yet) of sexual assault....again.

another skank looking for a payday. He didn't do it.

He just needs to stop screwing dirty skanks.

Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2010 12:06 PM (wuv1c)

61 Guess he knows when he's licked. Just like his male staffer does.

Posted by: stuiec at March 05, 2010 12:06 PM (7AOgy)

62 Nice. The parents of the Pentagon shooter warned authorities.

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 12:06 PM (2Fcn6)

63 And just saw on Cavuto that our deficet was only off by 1.2 Trillion dollars according to the CBO,yeah we really need to pass health care.

Posted by: TEE866 at March 05, 2010 12:07 PM (74lR/)

64 What's the total number of Reps in the House now? Odd or even number? What happens if there's a tie?

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:07 PM (2zkIP)

65 This is just terrible! As a Christian, I am just appalled that this good family man could be drummed out of Congress because of hate and intolerance. If only we didn't have DADT, Rep. Massa could have been honest about who he was and this tragedy could have been averted. Instead, he lived in fear as he masqueraded as a straight man. Oh the pain he must have felt as he lived this heinous lie. As a concern Christian, I worry that his wife and 3 children may no longer have a roof over their heads or food on their table now that their primary wage earner is no longer working. This is a terrible, terrible situation. Jesus called on us to love one another and let he who is without sin cast the first stone. We all need to come together and lift this family up to The Lord. I hope that you will join me in praying for Rep. Massa and the future of his family. If any of you are interested, please feel free to start some kind of pledge drive so that they are not turned out into the street. I know a few of you here care as deeply about taking care of our fallen brothers as I am. So please, give frequently, and give generously to whatever fund anyone should start on Rep. Massa's behalf. I implore you to do the decent Christian thing. For when a man stumbles, we should be there to pick him up. I'd love to start the fund thing, but I will be cloistered in prayer for this family for the next several weeks and incommunicado. Remember, every little bit helps.

Posted by: Concern Christian Creationist Conservative at March 05, 2010 12:08 PM (CfmlF)

He didn't do it.

I'll go ahead and leave that for the authorities to determine. And then a jury of his peers should it get that far.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 12:08 PM (pLTLS)

67
What happens if there's a tie?

Sheriff Joe wrestles the minority leader to settle it.

Posted by: Dang Straights at March 05, 2010 12:08 PM (fx8sm)

68 60,

Agreed!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:08 PM (sF1cH)

69 64 What's the total number of Reps in the House now? Odd or even number? What happens if there's a tie?

Sherrif Joe is polishing up his star even as we speak.

Posted by: Concern Christian Creationist Conservative at March 05, 2010 12:08 PM (CfmlF)

Next call: Steve Dreihaus.

Corky from Life Goes On...and US Congressman Steve Driehaus for the Ohio 1st District separated at birth..

...you tell me

Posted by: beedubya at March 05, 2010 12:09 PM (AnTyA)

He just needs to stop screwing dirty skanks.

Ha! Look where that got me!

Posted by: Rep. Massa at March 05, 2010 12:10 PM (CfmlF)

72 66 Sorry, but screw a dirty skank, get skanked. There are multiple reasons to keep your dick in your pants and this is one.

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 12:10 PM (2Fcn6)

Hey, I'm just brining the news. Is she lying--who knows. There's very little known.

But what the hell kind of life choices is he making? This is the second time this has happened....that we are aware of.

My sympathy for Ben? Nonexistent.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 12:12 PM (pLTLS)

74 Follow the dollar at big bens lifestyle, 'nuff said!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:13 PM (sF1cH)

75 Uhm. Sheriff Joe breaks ties in the Senate.

Posted by: FUBAR at March 05, 2010 12:14 PM (1fanL)

76 Phew, "Anne Marie" at Kurt Schrader's office sounds like she just had a three-martini lunch washed down with a pack of unfiltered Camels.

Next call: Brad Ellsworth

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:14 PM (2zkIP)

Corky from Life Goes On...and US CongressmanSteve Driehaus for the Ohio 1st District separated at birth..

I used to watch that show with my SIL. Whenever Corky did something stupid, we'd laugh and yell at the screen "What are you, retarded"--we're probably going to Hell for that.

Posted by: Rep. Massa at March 05, 2010 12:14 PM (CfmlF)

78
But it's also one gone from the possible no-to-yes list.

Nomentum is decreasing!

Posted by: Dang Straights at March 05, 2010 12:14 PM (fx8sm)

79 Sorry, sock!

Posted by: runningrn at March 05, 2010 12:15 PM (CfmlF)

80 Dang Lacy he has millions and he can't get laid without being accused of improprieties, that's just not right, btw I hate the Steelers too!|

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:15 PM (sF1cH)

Wasn't Big Ben shtupping Nataie Golbus for a while?

..Jesus..he's really fallen....that metal plate in his head must be fuckin' him up

Posted by: beedubya at March 05, 2010 12:15 PM (AnTyA)

82 Yeah, the lame duck Massa was going to flip. The only reason he got elected was that he had a military record. In fact (I never tire of saying this):

He was on Wesley Clark's staff.

Posted by: AmishDude at March 05, 2010 12:16 PM (T0NGe)

83 72 66 Sorry, but screw a dirty skank, get skanked. There are multiple reasons to keep your dick in your pants and this is one.

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 04:10 PM (2Fcn6)

Hey, what's with all the hate?

Posted by: Tiger " A Picture of Purity" Woods at March 05, 2010 12:16 PM (Vu6sl)

84 59 50 If he's resigning effective immediately, how is his replacement determined?

Posted by: FUBAR at March 05, 2010 04:03 PM (1fanL)

His wife will assume the position...

Conscious, I thought that was the voters of NY--BOHICA!!!!

Posted by: runningrn at March 05, 2010 12:17 PM (CfmlF)

85 There are multiple reasons to keep your dick in your pants and this is one.

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 04:10 PM (2Fcn6)

Fascinating. What are the others?

Posted by: taking notes at March 05, 2010 12:19 PM (7AOgy)

86 80 Dang Lacy he has millions and he can't get laid without being accused of improprieties, that's just not right, btw I hate the Steelers too!| Me too, Nam! They stole our Superbowl with an assist from the Zebras. Waaah! Plus Ben admitted on Letterman that on the one "touchdown", he wasn't in the endzone. (Which we all knew).

Posted by: runningrn at March 05, 2010 12:20 PM (CfmlF)

He didn't do it.

I'll go ahead and leave that for the authorities to determine. And then a jury of his peers should it get that far.

It won't ever go to a jury. It will be like the woman in Nevada, she will go after him in civil court. As you know there is no money involved in criminal case, and she's in it for the cash.

Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2010 12:20 PM (wuv1c)

88 Aha. A tie is a LOSS.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:20 PM (2zkIP)

89 The progressives are done 1 year in, I never had a doubt to the contrary!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:20 PM (sF1cH)

90 I'm beginning to think what Nancy said was, "Most erotical Congress ever."

Posted by: Upscale Community Organizer at March 05, 2010 04:19 PM (IhHdM)

Most ETHANOL Congress ever. Based on blood alcohol concentrations.

Posted by: taking notes at March 05, 2010 12:20 PM (7AOgy)

86 There are multiple reasons to keep your dick in your pants and this is one.

Pewsonally, I pwefew them out!

Posted by: Bawney Fwank at March 05, 2010 12:21 PM (CfmlF)

92 The progressives are done 1 year in, I never had a doubt to the contrary!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 04:20 PM (sF1cH)

In disarry, yes. Done? No, not yet.

Posted by: stuiec at March 05, 2010 12:21 PM (7AOgy)

Wow..this Massa has quite the history of trying to stick his wiener where it doesn't belong

tinyurl.com/ycjdeoa

Posted by: beedubya at March 05, 2010 12:22 PM (AnTyA)

94 Aha. A tie is a LOSS.

To carry on my monologue, I still don't know how many members there are in the House now.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:23 PM (2zkIP)

95 Well at least Massa can have a gay marriage in DC, so there's that!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:23 PM (sF1cH)

96 He likes it when his fellow seamen call him Massa!

Posted by: Mike H at March 05, 2010 12:24 PM (V9S2K)

Wow..this Massa has quite the history of trying to stick his wiener where it doesn't belong

Posted by: beedubya at March 05, 2010 04:22 PM (AnTyA)

Mi scusi. Scusi, scusi.

Oh, look! A tunnel just ahead!

Posted by: Creepy Italian guy on Eurotrip train at March 05, 2010 12:24 PM (7AOgy)

I used to watch that show with my SIL. Whenever Corky did something stupid, we'd laugh and yell at the screen "What are you, retarded"--we're probably going to Hell for that.

Was it wrong that I laughed out loud reading that?

Posted by: Ghost of Lee Atwater at March 05, 2010 12:25 PM (sXLx/)

99 Investigate the bastard anyway and rip away all of his benefits if he's guilty.

This guy gets the golden parachute, I believe. He should get the golden shower.

Posted by: grognard at March 05, 2010 12:25 PM (v0kvW)

100 Knocked off a few other calls. Michael Arcuri next.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:26 PM (2zkIP)

101 94

Wow..this Massa has quite the history of trying to stick his wiener where it doesn't belong

tinyurl.com/ycjdeoa

Posted by: beedubya at March 05, 2010 04:22 PM (AnTyA)

You think this Massa guy has "quite the history?" Pffft. I'll show you some history.

Posted by: William Jefferson Clinton at March 05, 2010 12:26 PM (Vu6sl)

102 I guess the pages aren't being accosted in the Senate and House anymore, now the perverts are going after the interns, what a Country of leaders we have!!!!!!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:26 PM (sF1cH)

103 What was Big Ben doing in Milledgeville GA? I'm from South GA and the only thing remotely noteworthy about the place is is it was a very early capitol city and is the present location of the state mental hospital. The phrase "going to M'ville" usually meant uncle Wally was walking around town naked wearing Aunt Harriett's hat and hand bag again! Soft, lights, soft music, soft walls.

Posted by: Steve at March 05, 2010 12:26 PM (leC9a)

104 This is double bad news. Massa voted NO the first time, not yes, and it lowers the majority threshhold back to 216.

Posted by: Obama is Carter at March 05, 2010 12:27 PM (tEaHd)

105

I used to watch that show with my SIL. Whenever Corky did something stupid, we'd laugh and yell at the screen "What are you, retarded"--we're probably going to Hell for that.

Was it wrong that I laughed out loud reading that?

Posted by: Ghost of Lee Atwater at March 05, 2010 04:25 PM (sXLx/)

You betcha, it was.

Posted by: Mama Palin at March 05, 2010 12:27 PM (7AOgy)

106 86 A wife with a knife is another, or so I say.

Posted by: dagny at March 05, 2010 12:27 PM (2Fcn6)

107

Was it wrong that I laughed out loud reading that?

Posted by: Ghost of Lee Atwater at March 05, 2010 04:25 PM (sXLx/)

Did anyone hear you?

Posted by: Conscious, but incoherent at March 05, 2010 12:27 PM (Vu6sl)

108 I take back what I said, I was incorrect.

Massa voted 'no' in November because he wants single-payer, or a strong public option--not because of political cover. He is a progressive, and a few progressives, such as Dennis Kucinich who voted against the bill (because they weren't required for passage) for a statement.

Massa would have voted 'yes' this time, however. Obama has been trying to woo these progressives to vote 'yes' this time around, saying this is a simple foundation. And without this, we'll never get single-payer--a first step, as it were.

Still, while it is a 'yes' vote gone, it also lowered the total vote goal back down to 216--before Nathan Deal said he wasn't resigning immediately.

Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 12:28 PM (l0akn)

109 104,

Maybe the cutie was hawt, who knows, Ben's vajayjay addiction will take him to parts unknown by us tea party schlubs.

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:29 PM (sF1cH)

110 What was Big Ben doing in Milledgeville GA? I'm from South GA and the only thing remotely noteworthy about the place is is it was a very early capitol city and is the present location of the state mental hospital. The phrase "going to M'ville" usually meant uncle Wally was walking around town naked wearing Aunt Harriett's hat and hand bag again! Soft, lights, soft music, soft walls.

Posted by: Steve at March 05, 2010 04:26 PM (leC9a)

They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one.

Posted by: Little Willie Littlefield at March 05, 2010 12:30 PM (7AOgy)

111 Huh?

Massa voted no last time, correct?

Only if Massa were a definite "no" this time would his loss help Pelosi.

Assuming Massa was going to vote "yes" this time (and that seems likely), there is no way that losing his vote HELPS Pelosi.

At best, its neutral since Pelosi now needs one less "yes" vote to carry the bill.

In other words, out of the remaining pool of individuals she needs to either remain a "yes" for the Senate bill, or flip to a "yes" from a "no", the number she needs is the same.

Posted by: looking closely at March 05, 2010 12:30 PM (6Q9g2)

112 I wouldn't touch Big Ben's discostick if you gave me one week's worth of his salary. He's an icky, icky boy.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 12:31 PM (pLTLS)

113 This guy gets the golden parachute, I believe. He should get the golden shower.

Posted by: grognard at March 05, 2010 04:25 PM (v0kvW)

I thought that punishment was supposed to entail something the recipient disliked?

Posted by: Little Willie Littlefield at March 05, 2010 12:32 PM (7AOgy)

114

Another teabagger bites the dust!

Posted by: MSM at March 05, 2010 12:32 PM (7+pP9)

115 113,

Well that gives me joy in knowing that you have class little Lady!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:32 PM (sF1cH)

116

you have class little Lady

Did you get that out with a straight face because I certainly had a good giggle! But thanks, I'll pass that along to my Mama. She'll be proud.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 12:34 PM (pLTLS)

117 Oh man, just as I think I'm at the end of my list, Jay Cost comes up with another fascinating column chock-full of more names I need to call.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:34 PM (2zkIP)

118 112 Huh?

Massa voted no last time, correct?

Only if Massa were a definite "no" this time would his loss help Pelosi.

Assuming Massa was going to vote "yes" this time (and that seems likely), there is no way that losing his vote HELPS Pelosi.

At best, its neutral since Pelosi now needs one less "yes" vote to carry the bill.

In other words, out of the remaining pool of individuals she needs to either remain a "yes" for the Senate bill, or flip to a "yes" from a "no", the number she needs is the same.

Posted by: looking closely at March 05, 2010 04:30 PM (6Q9g2)

It helps Pelosi because it lowers the final vote required back down to 216, instead of at 217.

Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 12:34 PM (l0akn)

119 He was on Wesley Clark's staff.

With these new details in Massa'a life, there's a whole new meaning to that phrase.

Posted by: CUS at March 05, 2010 12:35 PM (wOGfT)

120 117,

I'm always an honest Airborne Trooper lass.

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:35 PM (sF1cH)

121

That sounds like a little more than some tough language.

He didn't say "tough language," he said "language that would make a Chief Petty Officer uncomfortable." I think George Carlin's Seven Words would roll off a Chief's back as compared to, say, "Chief, let me suckle on your winkie."

Posted by: stuiec at March 05, 2010 12:35 PM (7AOgy)

122 One wonders exactly what "language" constituted this alleged sexual harassment.

Posted by: looking closely at March 05, 2010 12:35 PM (6Q9g2)

123 123,

BEN as in Dollars!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:37 PM (sF1cH)

124 enoxo, how many Reps are left now? Even or odd number? I'd be kind of tickled to see the Senate bill lose on account of a tie.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:38 PM (2zkIP)

125

113 I wouldn't touch Big Ben's discostick if you gave me one week's worth of his salary. He's an icky, icky boy

You do know he gets abot $13 million per year from the Steelers..plus a few million more in endorsements, right?

..just making sure you have all the info to make a reasoned decision

Posted by: beedubya at March 05, 2010 12:38 PM (AnTyA)

126 #119

With Massa's "yes" she'd need 217 votes (including his).
Without it, she needs 216 votes.

Unless I'm missing something here, its a wash.

She still has to convince the same number of OTHER House members to vote "yes" as she would have without him.

Posted by: looking closely at March 05, 2010 12:39 PM (6Q9g2)

127 Jay Cost says "Democratic leaders have a tough road ahead."

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:40 PM (2zkIP)

128 Have I said that I despise progressives with all my guts?

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:40 PM (sF1cH)

129 Why does his statement have "GUILTY AS CHARGED" written all over it?

Posted by: GarandFan at March 05, 2010 12:40 PM (6mwMs)

130
Massa didn't bring the pork back home, he liked his pork at work.

Eric "Yowsa" Massa in Capitol Thrill

He rammed the Bill through. Bill was not available for comment.

Posted by: Dang at March 05, 2010 12:40 PM (UA4gE)

131

126 I'm fully aware.

However, I just don't want any part of his scabies. There's not enough Purell in the world....

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 12:40 PM (pLTLS)

132 Hanging by a thread sucks.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 12:42 PM (2zkIP)

133 125 enoxo, how many Reps are left now? Even or odd number? I'd be kind of tickled to see the Senate bill lose on account of a tie.

Posted by: arhooley at March 05, 2010 04:38 PM (2zkIP)

Hm, I don't have the figure off the top of my head... I'll have to look around.

Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 12:42 PM (l0akn)

134 132,

Purrell???? Now just what the hell is wrong with Clorox, hmmmm?

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:42 PM (sF1cH)

135

However, I just don't want any part of his scabies. There's not enough Purell in the world....

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 05, 2010 04:40 PM (pLTLS)

There's always the Spishak Full-Body Condom....

Posted by: stuiec at March 05, 2010 12:43 PM (7AOgy)

136 "Free at last, free at last! Thank God Almighty, I am free at last!

Posted by: Former Rep. Massa exiting the Hetero Plantation at March 05, 2010 12:44 PM (CfmlF)

137

Wow..this Massa has quite the history of trying to stick his wiener where it doesn't belong

tinyurl.com/ycjdeoa

Posted by: beedubya at March 05, 2010 04:22 PM (AnTyA)

You think this Massa guy has "quite the history?" Pffft. I'll show you some history.

Heh, I've got you ALL beat.

Posted by: Bawney's Frank at March 05, 2010 12:44 PM (wRPBa)

138

"...might make a Chief Petty Officer feel uncomfortable...Â”

I suppose saying "Hey Chief, I wanna put my cruise missle in your rear hatch" would make a CPO uncomfortable. Not that he said that.

Posted by: Pat at March 05, 2010 12:48 PM (6L8wk)

139 The progressive arrogance has destroyed them, now they are cartoons for America, too include this odumbass as the head cartoon, they're done 1 year in!!!

Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at March 05, 2010 12:48 PM (sF1cH)

140 I like how he blames his problems on talk radio and the internet. Because Glenn Beck totally made him talk dirty to one of his staffers.

Posted by: Pat at March 05, 2010 12:51 PM (6L8wk)

141 Jesus, at least I didn't go out like a bitch like this guy.

Posted by: Mark Foley at March 05, 2010 12:52 PM (6L8wk)

142 Â“I own this reality. There is no doubt in my mind that I did in fact, use language in the privacy of my own home and in my inner office that, after 24 years in the Navy, might make a Chief Petty Officer feel uncomfortable,Â”

Please, motherfucker. Don't fucking toot your own goddamn horn. You don't fucking know how to make a Chief Petty Officer uncomfortable - unless you're making a pass at him, that is. We've been making pansy-ass pieces of shit like you blush for at least your 24 years. We OWN ass-chewing, flame-spraying, and just plain break-it-off-in-your-ass. Now shut the fuck up, and do what I tell you, and we'll get along. You are not in charge here, you just represent us. Now, mouth fucking closed, ears fucking open, and I'll tell you what you need to know when you need to know it. Clear, sir?

Posted by: SCPO, USN at March 05, 2010 12:56 PM (1Mn8Z)

143

CPO's uncomfortable...maybe.

SCPO's uncomfortable...unlikley.

MCPO's uncomfortable...metaphysical impossibility.

Meanwhile...

...there is also no doubt that an Ethics investigation would tear my family and my staff apart.

Smoke. Fire. Some assembly required as this is not even remotely in the ballpark of being a denial.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at March 05, 2010 12:57 PM (B+qrE)

144 Massa, Massa, come quick. I don't know nothin bout birthin no babies!

Posted by: BruceTheRobert at March 05, 2010 12:58 PM (3ZwGl)

145 Goddamn it, I mean REALLY - does the Fate of America depend on one Homo Perv resigning from Congress? My God, Man! How have we come to this point???

Posted by: CoolCzech at March 05, 2010 01:04 PM (9IHmo)

146 23 Does anyone but me see that Rangel is off the radar just like that, no mention whatsoever of this criminal!
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt

I saw where the MSM covered the supposed Bunning scandal of refusing unanimous consent, more than they covered the actual Rangel situation. Isn't this a pisser?

Posted by: kansas at March 05, 2010 01:09 PM (mka2b)

147 As a retired Chief Petty Officer, my response is, "Sure pal.".

Posted by: MCPO Airdale at March 05, 2010 01:10 PM (nGBOJ)

148 MSM last cycle
Mark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark FoleyMark Foley

MSM Now
Eric Who?

Posted by: kansas at March 05, 2010 01:12 PM (mka2b)

149 Holeeee Sheeeiiiitttt... Dude has some issues.

Posted by: Pat at March 05, 2010 01:13 PM (6L8wk)

150
Things can pretty salty in my orafice! Ask my pole workers!

Posted by: Eric "Yowsa" Massa at March 05, 2010 01:15 PM (UA4gE)

151

Dont be so hard on my good friend, congressman Massa from the great state of NY.... he is clean, light skinned and doesnt have a negro dialect. His wife was unemplyed and beating him... He will be missed.

Posted by: Harry Reid at March 05, 2010 01:15 PM (7GgDy)

152 With Massa resigning... there are currently 431 Reps.

Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 01:21 PM (l0akn)

153 "Massa"??? R-A-A-A-A-A-CIST!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: CoolCzech at March 05, 2010 01:26 PM (9IHmo)

154 If another Yes Democrat resigns due to problems.. the House would effectively be in a tie situation.

Posted by: enoxo at March 05, 2010 01:32 PM (l0akn)

155 Funny how the MSM and activist organizations like CREW didn't wait until October to get on this story...like they did with Mark Foley

Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at March 05, 2010 01:49 PM (mBjOP)

156 He has ethics cancer, and there is no cure. He has cancer the way the Lockerbie bomber "dying" in Libya has cancer....

Posted by: ParisParamus at March 05, 2010 02:00 PM (FUnDx)

157

There is no doubt in my mind that I did in fact, use language in the privacy of my own home and in my inner office that, after 24 years in the Navy, might make a Chief Petty Officer feel uncomfortable

holy shit, what the hell did he say? need a youtube for this!!

Posted by: navycopjoe at March 05, 2010 02:40 PM (flyO9)

158 Hey, I've got it! We can get DiDi Scozzafavealabeans to run for Massa's old seat!!!

Posted by: GoP Geniuses at March 05, 2010 02:52 PM (eKgqT)

159 He can leave the way he came - through the back door.

Posted by: FPC at March 05, 2010 04:42 PM (qZb8X)

160 The hell does "i own this reality" mean? Bet he owns the reality of trying to grab the staffer's junk. Seems to be a pattern of his.

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