Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89 - say goodbye to the most anti-gun senator.

[CatShooter]

Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the oldest member of the Senate and the last World War II veteran serving there, has died at age 89.

His office said that the millionaire New Jersey Democrat died shortly after 4 a.m. on Monday at a New York hospital after suffering complications from viral pneumonia.

Lautenberg, who had been called out of retirement for a second tour of duty in Congress, announced in February that he would not seek a sixth term. The Democrat had health problems in recent years and had missed several Senate votes.

Republican Gov. Chris Christie would appoint a successor to Lautenberg.

 

[dickn52]

Good bye. Thank you for your service.....

 

[mikelucas]

Now for the big surprise, will R.I.N.O. Christie appoint a Eliphant or a Jackass!

 

[bowfisher]

I knew today was a good day when I woke up, now I know why ! Almost as good as when the drunk elitist Ted died...

 

[mr45man]

What Bowfisher said ;D

 

[VaniB]

Unfortunately, it's like dealing with those middle age.... errr..... I mean middle east terrorists. Like roaches, your never completely eradicate them. One goes away, and another one replaces him. There will always be liberals, democrats, terrorists and roaches.

 

[CatShooter]

Unfortunately, it's like dealing with those middle age.... errr..... I mean middle east terrorists. Like roaches, your never completely eradicate them. One goes away, and another one replaces him. There will always be liberals, democrats, terrorists and roaches.

I don't think you are right. I think we are making headway on the roaches.

 

[Uthink Uknow]

I would like to say we will miss him.
I would like to say it but I just can't bring myself to lying.

 

[nfhjr62]

Now we will just have to see who Gov. Christie put's up to replace Sen. Lautenberg, question is will it be just to fill out the remainder of the term OR he can nominate HIMSELF and then run for the seat and then President.
IT WILL BE VERY INTERESTING WHAT HE DOES

 

[pcrowe]

We desperately need term limits. It's a shame that an 89 yr old can have the position of US Senator, I know there have been some older, but it's just crazy. I would like to see a two term limit of four years each on any elected position, from US Pres to your local dog catcher.

 

[Killshot]

We desperately need term limits. It's a shame that an 89 yr old can have the position of US Senator, I know there have been some older, but it's just crazy. I would like to see a two term limit of four years each on any elected position, from US Pres to your local dog catcher.

Best comment in the thread.
How about......
Have four-year terms.
No re-elections.
After serving you cannot seek another elected office for 6yrs.
After serving you are forever prohibited from becoming a registered Lobbyist.

 

[Eddie Harren]

During my first year in the US Navy Hospital Corps. I worked on the VIP ward at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Md. I had Congressmen, Senators, Admirals, Generals and Supreme Court Justices as patients. I was amazed at how many of our representatives were old and suffering from dementia.
Several of them could not understand anything that was read or, told to them. Their wives and staff made all the decisions and even went so far as to sign their names for them. Terms limits have been needed for a long time.

"I believe in term limits. Two in the Congress and two in the federal prison."

 

[dickn52]

Well, as much as I like the term limit angle, it can't happen because there is no provision in the Constitution for it, other than the Presidential 2 term limit. It would require an ammendment to the Constitution and that won't happen I fear. When we have a Government that has to vote itself out of office, well there would appear to be a conflict. Unfortunately, the founders never wanted this to be a full time job, so never wrote it into the framework.

 

[Ohio1]

I agree with KILLSHOT!

Steve

 

[rjs]

Re: Sen. Frank Gutenberg Dies at 89 - say goodbye to the most anti-gun senator.

Looking over his past liberal voting record the pro-gun supporters will certainly not miss his senate vote.

 

[xs hedspace]

DocEd's comments explain a lot about what's wrong with our congress and Supreme Court. I just thought they were idiots...maybe I'll go into politics after I retire.

 

[Lazydays]

I took a few minutes to grease the turnstile so that his path to Hades would be easier and faster. Good riddence!
gary

 

[bozo699]

I took a few minutes to grease the turnstile so that his path to Hades would be easier and faster. Good riddence!
gary

;D

 

[stubbicatt]

RIP Senator. May you be subject to the same restrictions in your next life as you imposed on us in this life.