tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post2440993365722194305..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Tony is furious with BenStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-77052437533242527652008-02-29T22:13:00.000-06:002008-02-29T22:13:00.000-06:00No, I'm like the Borg from Wimbledon. Still a ste...No, I'm like the Borg from Wimbledon. Still a steely-eyed killing machine...but with a headband.Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-69935958985330347682008-02-29T21:34:00.000-06:002008-02-29T21:34:00.000-06:00So you're saying Steet Sweeper is like the "Borg" ...So you're saying Steet Sweeper is like the "Borg" off of Star Trek? That kind of distrubs me, then again it doesn't surprise me because the Republican Party in Nebraska sure acts like the Borg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-30985891742814602632008-02-29T08:30:00.000-06:002008-02-29T08:30:00.000-06:00Kyle(since I know you're reading),Nice post about ...Kyle(since I know you're reading),<BR/><BR/>Nice post about how honest politicians are. Boy, you and Tony really cleared that up. <BR/><BR/>Oh also, Tony totally would have switched parties, even if Johanns wasn't in the race. He's only on your side because he loves Democrats and the way they think and their cool parties. Totally.<BR/><BR/>Rock and Roll.<BR/>-SSStreet Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-74779067315833542422008-02-28T10:06:00.000-06:002008-02-28T10:06:00.000-06:00I wouldn't be surprised if TR considered either of...I wouldn't be surprised if TR considered either of these types of offers.<BR/><BR/>At least his pride would be intact.Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-67141893570884749872008-02-28T08:59:00.000-06:002008-02-28T08:59:00.000-06:00If the next president appoints Ben to a cabinet po...If the next president appoints Ben to a cabinet position, then Dave can appoint Tony, who reverts to being a Republican, to replace Ben in the Senate. Or maybe not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-83389447660407872402008-02-28T07:49:00.000-06:002008-02-28T07:49:00.000-06:00Message to Toni...The republican party wants you b...Message to Toni...The republican party wants you back with 2 requirements.<BR/><BR/>1) Tell eveyone the truth on how you were recruited by Ben Nelson and the promises he and Steve Achepol made you<BR/><BR/>2) Say you were duped and endorse Mike Johanns.<BR/><BR/>We all make mistakes and you shouldn't be used to propel Kleebs ambitiions.....Not to Toni..see wht every republican and some democrats Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-69636400667724240222008-02-27T19:05:00.000-06:002008-02-27T19:05:00.000-06:00I wake up each morning about 3 am with a recurring...I wake up each morning about 3 am with a recurring dream that reveals everyone here is the same person that just happens to suffer from a multiple personality disorder...and that I am the only other one that posts here.<BR/><BR/>C'mon...it's time for you to 'fess up Senator Nelson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-70181908363579681562008-02-27T18:03:00.000-06:002008-02-27T18:03:00.000-06:00Also, I have it on good authority that Street Swee...Also, I have it on good authority that Street Sweeper is neither "he" nor "she" but a collective of physically distinct beings sharing a common single consciousness.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-84332872005411858002008-02-27T17:59:00.000-06:002008-02-27T17:59:00.000-06:00Brian, just so you know, it looks to me as if your...Brian, just so you know, it looks to me as if your spelling is fine. I can't say for sure though. I failed my college spelling course.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-81095937583461168402008-02-27T17:58:00.000-06:002008-02-27T17:58:00.000-06:00Paul M.,WTF? You just enjoy bitching don't you. Uh...Paul M.,<BR/><BR/>WTF? You just enjoy bitching don't you. Uhhhh, I went to college after my USN service, not that that means anything. I often misspell things on purpose for comedic relief, mine - not yours.<BR/><BR/>Actually I find the comments that Sweeper puts on here to be the most politically pertinent and reasoned. I usually disagree with him (her? - Sweeper, you gotta tell us just a "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-1449970013926583512008-02-27T17:57:00.000-06:002008-02-27T17:57:00.000-06:00Paul. You are invited to be the guest of honor at...Paul. You are invited to be the guest of honor at our next keel hauling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-58570129186040361192008-02-27T17:47:00.000-06:002008-02-27T17:47:00.000-06:00Never underestimate Nelson's sense of self.Obama i...Never underestimate Nelson's sense of self.<BR/><BR/>Obama is the most liberal member of the Senate. Nelson spent the last 7 years sucking Bush teat. Now Nelson thinks a conservative Democrat running mate is exactly what Barry Obama needs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-35143372263639443052008-02-27T17:23:00.000-06:002008-02-27T17:23:00.000-06:00Paul...Be careful what you say about the Navy. Yo...Paul...<BR/><BR/>Be careful what you say about the Navy. You know the Marine Corps is a department of the Navy...the Men's Department.<BR/><BR/>I am not saying anything about ol' Earmark anymore...well I'll try not to...I didn't vote for him...and I won't. <BR/><BR/>Hell with it...Ben Nelson is like the sagebrush in western Nebraska. He's driven by the wind and it's usually the predominant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-6111621830820570962008-02-27T16:32:00.000-06:002008-02-27T16:32:00.000-06:00BTO: For someone who has a, oh, how did you put it...BTO: For someone who has a, oh, how did you put it, BFA (summa cum laude), you really are a terrible speller. If you did graduate with such prestige as you indicated in a previous post, the Navy must have really lowered their standards as of late. <BR/><BR/>It is interesting though to see you come to the defense of a blog that you were chiding just a few days ago as being painfully inferior due Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-66689479763706343162008-02-27T16:19:00.000-06:002008-02-27T16:19:00.000-06:00To --- the Cowboy Hat axerThe Cowboy has been able...To --- the Cowboy Hat axer<BR/><BR/>The Cowboy has been able to sell that phony bologna since he went to Cowboy Club Meeting every Tuesday back in New Haven.<BR/><BR/>Where did we go wrong???? How does our state keep getting people that sway from what got them elected --- like CHUCK HAGEL. OR draw phonys like the Scottasm Cowboy.<BR/><BR/>SS --- rumor has it that Senator Hagel changed his voter Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-8033152268846670342008-02-27T16:12:00.000-06:002008-02-27T16:12:00.000-06:00Wow, looks who's coming to the defense! Thanks Br...Wow, looks who's coming to the defense! Thanks Brian. Now if we'd said something about Kleeb, it'd be another story...<BR/>(chuckle)<BR/><BR/>Let's just say that we don't post stuff here unless we have a basis for it.Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-26366388410497121232008-02-27T16:03:00.000-06:002008-02-27T16:03:00.000-06:00Hey anonymouse,As long as Sweeper holds the keys t...Hey anonymouse,<BR/><BR/>As long as Sweeper holds the keys to the front door, he gets to keep his house as he sees fit. Don't like it? Don't bother knockin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-10296793444991737602008-02-27T15:53:00.000-06:002008-02-27T15:53:00.000-06:00I find it amazing what drivel people can post on t...I find it amazing what drivel people can post on their blogs. SS has no ties to factual information in this post - it is all conjecture and as such isn't worth the netspace used for the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-69655827549001067752008-02-27T14:04:00.000-06:002008-02-27T14:04:00.000-06:00Maybe someone should tell Kleeb it's time to axe t...Maybe someone should tell Kleeb it's time to axe the Cowboy act (and I do mean act). <BR/><BR/>Your running statewide now Scott.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-1253186024585601512008-02-27T12:19:00.000-06:002008-02-27T12:19:00.000-06:00Tony Raimondo rode in to denounce Pete Ricketts an...Tony Raimondo rode in to denounce Pete Ricketts and the allegations that campaign threw at Ben Nelson and Behlen Manufacturing, and this is the thanks Tony gets from Ben? <BR/><BR/>Raimondo got what was coming with his turncoat play, but this is still a typical jackass move from Nelson - no pun intended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-32206497070962943742008-02-27T12:15:00.000-06:002008-02-27T12:15:00.000-06:00Ben must not need an campaign contributions or fre...Ben must not need an campaign contributions or free Behlen corporate jet rides. I don't understand why anyone would be surprised at Ben's actions. He's as crooked as a $3 bill...always has been and always will be. As for Tony, he forgot one of the great pearls of wisdom...from the Godfather...damn cops and politicians never stay bought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-75435290918244303672008-02-27T10:54:00.000-06:002008-02-27T10:54:00.000-06:00I thought Ben was going to do a Deliverance job on...I thought Ben was going to do a Deliverance job on Kleeb for Tony. Instead Ben did his friend Tony for the Dems, whom Ben earlier had screwed for Bush. There's no accounting for Ben's taste or his infidelity.<BR/><BR/>It isn't safe to be on Nelson's side. He uses people, even friends, even his own party. Will that ever become visable to voters?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-77453559567345994972008-02-27T10:47:00.000-06:002008-02-27T10:47:00.000-06:00Good post. This is a great example of why the Dem...Good post. This is a great example of why the Democrats will not win in Nebraska. Their one elected official of note, Ben Nelson, is unwilling to offer any help. As you already indicated, even with his re-election bid against Ricketts well in hand, Nelson failed to get out and work to get others elected. You would not see this from the current Governor, Bruning, etc.<BR/><BR/>So far this raceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com