Sen. Dianne Feinstein passes away at 90

[ICTJOCK]

Now,  I know no politics,  but I want to commend this woman for what she did for the gay community.       Yes,  she probably needed to retire,  but she was amazing for her contributions.

 

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will be missed and certainly appreciated.

Edited September 29, 2023 by ICTJOCK

[+ nycman]

She did lots of great and lots of horrible things. 

In other words, she was a politician.

In my book, dying in office….of old age, was one of her greatest sins. 
What the fuck is wrong with that generation?
Are they really that self-centered and narcissistic?

Anyways, RIP

From the above article:
"Feinstein recalled finding Milk's body and searching for a pulse by putting her finger in a bullet hole."
That’s really fucking weird. For the record, that’s not how you look for a pulse in a gunshot victim….ever. 

[+ Lucky]

16 minutes ago, nycman said:

She did lots of great and lots of horrible things. 

In other words, she was a politician.

In my book, dying in office….of old age, was one of her greatest sins. 
What the fuck is wrong with that generation?
Are they really that self-centered and narcissistic?

Anyways, RIP

From the above article:
"Feinstein recalled finding Milk's body and searching for a pulse by putting her finger in a bullet hole."
That’s really fucking weird. For the record, that’s not how you look for a pulse in a gunshot victim….ever. 

45 years later you want to criticize Feinstein for this? Hell, two people were just murdered and you expect perfection?

[EZEtoGRU]

I have endless respect for the Senator.   Like many of them (cough Strom Thurman cough), she stayed too long. But her overall legacy of service is admirable.  

[+ nycman]

Just now, Lucky said:

45 years later you want to criticize Feinstein for this? Hell, two people were just murdered and you expect perfection?

Nice try, but I did not disparage Ms. Feinstein for her actions.
I would never criticize any "civilian" in such an overwhelming situation.
I merely pointed out it wasn’t the correct thing to do because I don’t want people today repeating the same mistake. 

[marylander1940]

13 minutes ago, Lucky said:

45 years later you want to criticize Feinstein for this? Hell, two people were just murdered and you expect perfection?

He was just reminded about it in the news and couldn't help himself. 

Some (even in a moment of trauma and despair) can always do better. Beyond Monday morning quarterbacking... 

 

Edited September 29, 2023 by marylander1940

[marylander1940]

31 minutes ago, nycman said:

She did lots of great and lots of horrible things. 

In other words, she was a politician.

In my book, dying in office….of old age, was one of her greatest sins. 
What the fuck is wrong with that generation?
Are they really that self-centered and narcissistic?

Anyways, RIP

From the above article:
"Feinstein recalled finding Milk's body and searching for a pulse by putting her finger in a bullet hole."
That’s really fucking weird. For the record, that’s not how you look for a pulse in a gunshot victim….ever. 

She was a trailblazer!

How many of us accomplished so much against so many odds? Please let's be realistic. 

Well, at least she didn't run from a crime scene, and she had the balls to tell the public what happened. How many of us would react after running into some coworkers dead in the office? She was tougher than most of us, that I can tell you. 

8 minutes ago, nycman said:

Nice try, but I did not disparage Ms. Feinstein for her actions.
I would never criticize any "civilian" in such an overwhelming situation.
I merely pointed out it wasn’t the correct thing to do because I don’t want people today repeating the same mistake. 

She was a civilian... 

Nice try, would you like to start a thread about how to behave in a crime scene?

Please let's go back to subject! 

Edited September 29, 2023 by marylander1940

[CuriousByNature]

I thought she died years ago, and I always got her confused with Gloria Allred for some reason.  But I'm Canadian, so that might explain it.

[soloyo215]

8 hours ago, nycman said:

What the fuck is wrong with that generation?

Are they really that self-centered and narcissistic?

Really? You truly think that a generation is at fault is at fault here? Last time I checked, the VOTERS are the ones who choose if/who to vote. Californians age 55 and older make up 35% of the state’s adult population but constitute half (50%) of likely voters. So where are the younger people? That's right, complaining and expecting things to just happen to them instead of actually getting involved and voting.

Message: MOVE YOUR ASS AND VOTE. If not, then don't cry, complain or blame others.

[KeepItReal]

9 hours ago, nycman said:

She did lots of great and lots of horrible things. 

In other words, she was a politician.

In my book, dying in office….of old age, was one of her greatest sins. 
What the fuck is wrong with that generation?
Are they really that self-centered and narcissistic?

Anyways, RIP

From the above article:
"Feinstein recalled finding Milk's body and searching for a pulse by putting her finger in a bullet hole."
That’s really fucking weird. For the record, that’s not how you look for a pulse in a gunshot victim….ever. 

Actually the article is incorrect in that case - her comment about putting a finger in the bullet hole was made to Larry Craig (yes, THAT Larry Craig) as well, on the senate floor when they debated the 1994 gun control legislation. She didn't say she tried to find a pulse - she was trying to stop the bleeding and find a pulse.  You can probably find the clip on YouTube. 

The source article: "I tried to get a pulse and put my finger through a bullet hole." 

Edited September 29, 2023 by KeepItReal

[pubic_assistance]

On 9/29/2023 at 8:59 AM, ICTJOCK said:

she probably needed to retire,

Yes.

 But as stated above, people keep voting for these people who are long past their expiration date in service.

 

[jeezifonly]

Did she stay, too long, at the fair? Probably.

Did she live a life dedicated to Public Service?
Absolutely. 
Farewell, Diane 

[+ WilliamM]

On 9/30/2023 at 4:52 PM, jeezifonly said:

Did she stay, too long, at the fair? Probably.

Did she live a life dedicated to Public Service?
Absolutely. 
Farewell, Diane 

Yes, she stayed too long.

I doubt that my new senator, John Feettman will have such a long career.

[+ Charlie]

18 hours ago, WilliamM said:

Yes, she stayed too long.

I doubt that my new senator, John Feettman will have such a long career.

But Fetterman's health status has been questionable since the day he was elected.

[+ WilliamM]

3 minutes ago, Charlie said:

But Fetterman's health status has been questionable since the day he was elected.

His stroke was just before the primary in the Spring. I voted for Rep Conor Lamb 

[marylander1940]

On 9/30/2023 at 12:43 PM, pubic_assistance said:

Yes.

 But as stated above, people keep voting for these people who are long past their expiration date in service.

 

And it happens in both sides, unfortunately.

Edited October 12, 2023 by marylander1940

[+ WilliamM]

Well Henry Kiissenger is around 99 years old

[samhexum]

6 minutes ago, WilliamM said:

Well Henry Kiissenger is around 99 years old

He turned 100 May 27th.  I bet you didn't even send him a card.

[+ WilliamM]

Just now, samhexum said:

He turned 100 May 27th.  I bet you didn't even send him a card.

I don't read the New York Post. His brother lived to 99.

[samhexum]

14 minutes ago, WilliamM said:

I don't read the New York Post. 

Have you ever heard of google?

14 minutes ago, WilliamM said:

His brother lived to 99.

You know how competitive Germans can be.

Edited October 12, 2023 by samhexum
for shits and giggles

[CuriousByNature]

21 hours ago, samhexum said:

He turned 100 May 27th.  I bet you didn't even send him a card.

As they say, 'only the good die young'

His brother and parents all made it to their mid-to-late 90s, so I guess his kids will probably live to 130.