Re: [Biofuel] SENATE CONTROL THREATENED BY TIM JOHNSON'S ILLNESS
So I'm curios what folks here think Raoul may do when Fidel dies, and what the US will do? Apparently Raoul is pro-china. Guess these questions are so inter-related it's anyones guess. Joe Luke Hansen wrote: snip Bummer about Johnson, but hell, be thankful...Hugo Chavez was re-elected, and Pinochet kicked the bucket. It's kinda scary how malleable people seem to be...he was actually reveared by a section of Chile's population...and to think that the CIA put him in control to stop the spread of communism to south america...crazy shit. ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] SENATE CONTROL THREATENED BY TIM JOHNSON'S ILLNESS
Hopefully Bush won't 'pull a Teddy Roosevelt' and invade. Cuba does have oil. Although, the US could use some competent doctors that speak Spanish. On 12/15/06, Joe Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I'm curios what folks here think Raoul may do when Fidel dies, and what the US will do? Apparently Raoul is pro-china. Guess these questions are so inter-related it's anyones guess. Joe -- Thanks, PC He's the kind of a guy who lights up a room just by flicking a switch It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it. - Steven Wright We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities. - Walt Kelly ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] SENATE CONTROL THREATENED BY TIM JOHNSON'S ILLNESS
S.D. Sen. Johnson in Critical Condition By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Writer Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota was in critical but stable condition Thursday after emergency brain surgery, creating political drama over whether Democrats will control the new Senate next month if he is unable to continue in office. Johnson suffered from bleeding in the brain caused by a congenital malformation, the U.S. Capitol physician said. He described the surgery as successful. The condition, present at birth or immediately after, causes tangled blood vessels that can block the flow of blood or rupture. The senator is recovering without complication, said the physician, Adm. John Eisold. It is premature to determine whether further surgery will be required or to assess any long-term prognosis. Eisold said doctors drained the blood that had accumulated in Johnson's brain and stopped continued bleeding. Democrats hold a fragile 51-49 margin in the new Senate that convenes Jan. 4. If Johnson leaves the Senate, the Republican governor of South Dakota could appoint a Republican to fill the remaining two years of Johnson's term keeping the Senate in GOP hands with Vice President Dick Cheney's tie-breaking power. Johnson's condition, also known as AVM, or arteriovenous malformation, causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large and become tangled. The condition is believed to affect about 300,000 Americans, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The institute's Web site said only about 12 percent of the people with the condition experience symptoms, ranging in severity. It kills about 3,000 people a year. The senator's wife, Barbara Johnson, said the family is encouraged and optimistic. In a statement from Johnson's office Thursday, she said her family was grateful for the prayers and good wishes of friends, supporters and South Dakotans. A person familiar with Johnson's condition said the 59-year-old senator's underlying condition caused the stroke-like symptoms and doctors will be watching him closely for the next 24 to 48 hours. The person spoke on condition of anonymity out of respect for the senator's family. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada visited Thursday morning. He had visited the night before as well. The emergency surgery lasted past midnight Wednesday Apart from the risk to his health, Johnson's illness carried political ramifications, coming so soon after the Democrats won control of the Senate. If he were forced to relinquish his seat, a replacement would be named by South Dakota's GOP Gov. Mike Rounds. A Republican appointee would create a 50-50 tie, and allow the GOP to retain Senate control. Rounds' press secretary, Mark Johnston, said Thursday the governor was watching events and had nothing new to say. We're watching as much as everyone else, he said. The most important thing is making sure Sen. Johnson is OK. President Bush awoke Thursday to news of Johnson's condition, said first lady Laura Bush. We're praying like I know all the people of South Dakota are for his very, very speedy recovery, Mrs. Bush told CBS's Early Show. Johnson, who turns 60 later this month, was admitted to George Washington University hospital at midday after experiencing what his office initially said was a possible stroke. His spokeswoman, Julianne Fisher, later told reporters that it had been determined that the senator had suffered neither a stroke nor a heart attack. Johnson became disoriented during a conference call with reporters, stuttering in response to a question. Before he ended the call, Johnson appeared to recover and asked whether there were any additional questions. Fisher said he then walked back to his Capitol office but appeared to not be feeling well. The Capitol physician came to his office and examined him, and it was decided he should go to the hospital. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance around noon, Fisher said. It was caught very early, she said. Johnson is up for re-election in 2008. In 1969, another South Dakota senator, Karl Mundt, a Republican, suffered a stroke while in office. Mundt continued to serve until the end of his term in January 1973, although he was unable to attend Senate sessions and was stripped of his committee assignments by the Senate Republican Conference in 1972. Johnson, who was elected in 1996, holds the same seat previously held by Mundt. South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson said there were no special restrictions on an appointment by the governor and a replacement would not have to be from the same political party. The Senate last convened with a perfect balance of 50 Republicans and 50 Democrats in January 2001. Then, the two parties struck a
Re: [Biofuel] SENATE CONTROL THREATENED BY TIM JOHNSON'S ILLNESS
I wonder if some entity assisted this incident. ??? On 12/14/06, Kirk McLoren [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** *S.D. Sen. Johnson in Critical Condition* ** *By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Writer * Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota was in critical but stable condition Thursday after emergency brain surgery, creating political drama over whether Democrats will control the new Senate next month if he is unable to continue in office. Johnson suffered from bleeding in the brain caused by a congenital malformation, the U.S. Capitol physician said. He described the surgery as successful. The condition, present at birth or immediately after, causes tangled blood vessels that can block the flow of blood or rupture. The senator is recovering without complication, said the physician, Adm. John Eisold. It is premature to determine whether further surgery will be required or to assess any long-term prognosis. Eisold said doctors drained the blood that had accumulated in Johnson's brain and stopped continued bleeding. Democrats hold a fragile 51-49 margin in the new Senate that convenes Jan. 4. If Johnson leaves the Senate, the Republican governor of South Dakota could appoint a Republican to fill the remaining two years of Johnson's term — keeping the Senate in GOP hands with Vice President Dick Cheney's tie-breaking power. Johnson's condition, also known as AVM, or arteriovenous malformation, causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large and become tangled. The condition is believed to affect about 300,000 Americans, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The institute's Web site said only about 12 percent of the people with the condition experience symptoms, ranging in severity. It kills about 3,000 people a year. The senator's wife, Barbara Johnson, said the family is encouraged and optimistic. In a statement from Johnson's office Thursday, she said her family was grateful for the prayers and good wishes of friends, supporters and South Dakotans. A person familiar with Johnson's condition said the 59-year-old senator's underlying condition caused the stroke-like symptoms and doctors will be watching him closely for the next 24 to 48 hours. The person spoke on condition of anonymity out of respect for the senator's family. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada visited Thursday morning. He had visited the night before as well. The emergency surgery lasted past midnight Wednesday Apart from the risk to his health, Johnson's illness carried political ramifications, coming so soon after the Democrats won control of the Senate. If he were forced to relinquish his seat, a replacement would be named by South Dakota's GOP Gov. Mike Rounds. A Republican appointee would create a 50-50 tie, and allow the GOP to retain Senate control. Rounds' press secretary, Mark Johnston, said Thursday the governor was watching events and had nothing new to say. We're watching as much as everyone else, he said. The most important thing is making sure Sen. Johnson is OK. President Bush awoke Thursday to news of Johnson's condition, said first lady Laura Bush. We're praying like I know all the people of South Dakota are for his very, very speedy recovery, Mrs. Bush told CBS's Early Show. Johnson, who turns 60 later this month, was admitted to George Washington University hospital at midday after experiencing what his office initially said was a possible stroke. His spokeswoman, Julianne Fisher, later told reporters that it had been determined that the senator had suffered neither a stroke nor a heart attack. Johnson became disoriented during a conference call with reporters, stuttering in response to a question. Before he ended the call, Johnson appeared to recover and asked whether there were any additional questions. Fisher said he then walked back to his Capitol office but appeared to not be feeling well. The Capitol physician came to his office and examined him, and it was decided he should go to the hospital. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance around noon, Fisher said. It was caught very early, she said. Johnson is up for re-election in 2008. In 1969, another South Dakota senator, Karl Mundt, a Republican, suffered a stroke while in office. Mundt continued to serve until the end of his term in January 1973, although he was unable to attend Senate sessions and was stripped of his committee assignments by the Senate Republican Conference in 1972. Johnson, who was elected in 1996, holds the same seat previously held by Mundt. South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson said there were no special restrictions on an appointment by the governor and a replacement would not have to be from the same political party. The Senate last convened with a perfect balance of 50 Republicans and 50 Democrats in January 2001. Then, the two parties struck a power-sharing agreement that gave control of the Senate to Republicans but gave Democrats equal
Re: [Biofuel] SENATE CONTROL THREATENED BY TIM JOHNSON'S ILLNESS
Frank Navarrete wrote: I wonder if some entity assisted this incident. ??? That was my thought too, but I doubt it. My sweetheart thinks its the work of Satan, but whether or not the democrats control the senate by a single vote is a moot point. First of all, they don't have enough of a majority to override a presidential veto. Secondly, the 109th Congress has done NOTHING, so the country is a fiscal mess that will take so long to fix, the democrats will likely suffer in the NEXT election cycle because they haven't been able to solve the problems. Thirdly, the democrats are merely the back side of the republican coin. I don't think any fundamental changes are in store for the US government in the near term. robert luis rabello The Edge of Justice The Long Journey New Adventure for Your Mind http://www.newadventure.ca Ranger Supercharger Project Page http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] SENATE CONTROL THREATENED BY TIM JOHNSON'S ILLNESS
Hear Hear! Although I have cast a few votes for Dems over the years (I usually vote green or indy, sometimes lib. or hell, even write ins...) I have no illusions that the Dems will do anything with control of house and senate. I have harassed my senator (Maria Cantwell, D-Washington) enough over the years to know that dems are usually just moderate republicans with different coloured ties on. Bummer about Johnson, but hell, be thankful...Hugo Chavez was re-elected, and Pinochet kicked the bucket. It's kinda scary how malleable people seem to be...he was actually reveared by a section of Chile's population...and to think that the CIA put him in control to stop the spread of communism to south america...crazy shit. robert and benita rabello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank Navarrete wrote: I wonder if some entity assisted this incident. ??? That was my thought too, but I doubt it. My sweetheart thinks its the work of Satan, but whether or not the democrats control the senate by a single vote is a moot point. First of all, they don't have enough of a majority to override a presidential veto. Secondly, the 109th Congress has done NOTHING, so the country is a fiscal mess that will take so long to fix, the democrats will likely suffer in the NEXT election cycle because they haven't been able to solve the problems. Thirdly, the democrats are merely the back side of the republican coin. I don't think any fundamental changes are in store for the US government in the near term. robert luis rabello The Edge of Justice The Long Journey New Adventure for Your Mind http://www.newadventure.ca Ranger Supercharger Project Page http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
