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| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 11:15 PM |    | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00  | I was debating posting this story until after The Daily Show's genius take on it. Post on it if you care. Jesse Helms Won't Seek Sixth Term By SCOTT MOONEYHAM, Associated Press Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After three decades of dogged, even obstructionist loyalty to the conservative cause in Congress, Sen. Jesse Helms says the battle must go on without him after 2003. In a broadcast from WRAL-TV, where his fiery editorials helped build support for his 1972 election to the Senate, the 79-year-old Republican confirmed Wednesday he will not seek a sixth term. Helms quoted a Democrat, the late Sen. Sam Ervin Jr., in saying time had taken its toll. ``I would be 88 if I ran again in 2002 and was elected and lived to finish a sixth term,'' he said. ``This, my family and I decided unanimously, I should not do - and, ladies and gentlemen, I shall not.'' But Helms also was clear that he wouldn't be giving up his political fights until the day his term ends. ``I am by no means announcing my retirement because a great deal of work lies ahead of the United States Senate this fall, and next year, when there will be much significant legislation,'' he said. Long before Helms' plans became public, possible successors had begun exploring bids to replace him. A group of Republicans announced this week they were trying to persuade Elizabeth Dole to run. The former labor secretary and head of the Red Cross was born and raised in North Carolina. ``Senator Helms' decision to retire in 2003 signals the end of an era in our state,'' she said. ``He has been a relentless watchdog with a strong commitment to North Carolina and our nation.'' Other Republicans considering a Senate bid include Rep. Richard Burr, former Sen. Lauch Faircloth, former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot and Lexington lawyer Jim Snyder. Thad Beyle, a political science professor at the University of North Carolina, said national GOP officials clearly see Dole as the best candidate to keep Helms' seat in Republican hands. So far, the only Democrat to enter the race is Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. Former Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt reiterated Wednesday night that he will not seek the seat. During his years in the Senate, Helms became known as ``Senator No,'' blocking legislation he opposed with all means at his disposal. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he helped place sanctions against communist regimes and blocked the payment of U.S. dues to the United Nations. He also became an icon to social conservatives, advocating a return to prayer in the classroom and condemning ``the homosexual agenda.'' The conservative firebrand frustrated presidents and agitated liberals, and on the eve of his announcement, he was both praised and condemned. ``I guess the 19th century is over now,'' quipped Sam Watts, a North Carolina-based Democratic pollster. Republicans said Helms will be hard to replace. ``Senator Helms by virtue of his rigid, inflexible stances on many issues is perceived by many as uncaring and insensitive,'' said Rep. Howard Coble. ``I think that belies the truth. I think Senator Helms is a man of principle.'' President Bush praised Helms as ``a tireless defender of our nation's freedom and a champion of democracy abroad.'' Helms, who had taped the address, headed to his vacation home on Lake Gaston, north of Raleigh, to watch the broadcast with his wife, Dorothy. People close to him said for weeks relatives had been urging him not to seek re-election. Helms has had years of health problems, affecting his heart, legs and balance, and he had both knees replaced in 1998 and has since used a motorized scooter. Helms' departure will force the GOP to defend another open seat in its bid to recapture the Senate, where Democrats hold a 50-49 majority, with one independent. Republicans are defending 20 Senate seats in 2002, including the one held by 98-year-old Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, who has said he will not seek re-election. Democrats are defending 14.  The narrator in Fight Club is the man we will be, Patrick Bateman in American Psycho is the man we want to be Eliza Dushku- Hotter Than Brittny | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 11:15 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | oops This message was edited by IkeaBoy on 8-23-01 @ 11:22 PM | ||||
| I Rooned It | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 11:18 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Jun. 01 | And not a moment too soon, that stupid rasict, xenophobic, southern fuck!!! You Give Me Head, It Makes it Worse. Take out Your Fucking Retainer, put it in Your Purse. ---Jello Biafra | ||||
| Arpikarhu Harmless Teddy I wish Maynard was still posting here so I could implant my head up his ass. Needle dick, bear salesman. I think I'm a revolutionary. Actually, I'm a one trick pony. I enjoy C&BT | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 11:49 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Apr. 01 | quote: you forgot tobacco company puppet. Arpi Karhu Kauppias Forever!!! AIM- Arpikarhu   | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 11:57 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | If you hate him you'll definitely love tonight's Daily Show. it's at the beginning, it's brilliant. The narrator in Fight Club is the man we will be, Patrick Bateman in American Psycho is the man we want to be Eliza Dushku- Hotter Than Brittny | ||||
| FoundryMusicScott | posted on 08-24-2001 @ 4:22 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Aug. 00 | Although many people didn't like Helms' ultra conservative views for some time, as do I, he represents the true function of a senator. The lower house of a legislature should be easy to change according to how the people's attitudes change throughought the years, while the upper house should represent a more stolid, hard to change body that maintains stability. And while you may not like him, he has remained that kind of senator throughout the years, and I comend him on that. "Glen honey, I have a question for you- what do you do for a living?" "Hey I have a question for you too- why are you still here?" Family Guy- Glen Quagmire, "Stewie's Addicted to Crack" episode. | ||||
| The Painter 1/2 a bottle of Jack Daniels... it's a cure-all | posted on 08-24-2001 @ 6:28 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00 | Never really liked him. I always thought he represented the good ole boy rednecks, but they have rights too. Before you say how bad he is/was, don't forget, we have Hillary. God she sucks. | ||||
| ThatTerribleAwfulNegro | posted on 08-24-2001 @ 6:38 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: Ditto!!  | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 08-24-2001 @ 6:52 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | wrong thread This message was edited by IkeaBoy on 8-24-01 @ 6:53 AM | ||||
| Canweseeyourstuff | posted on 08-26-2001 @ 12:58 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | retiring he died like 10 years ago and nobody told him yet http://photos.yahoo.com/canweseeyourstuff | ||||
The sky is blue | posted on 08-26-2001 @ 1:40 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: That would be funny, but CWSYS, you have to learn to use these:  I'm still saved.... I am starting my very own group to combat the evil of this board. IM me at fezoanda if you are interested. The only requirement is that you be me. This message was edited by Fez on 8-26-01 @ 1:42 PM | ||||
| Lent Black Rock Coalition Do you have a basketball in your car? | posted on 08-26-2001 @ 8:26 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: May. 00 | Good riddance! I hope he drives his little golf cart thing into a pit somewhere in north carolina. What a deek!  --Lent, the poster formerly known as Rowelentless-- LET'S GO RED STORM! | ||||
| Filzy Stand up straight Stomach in Shoulders back SOUND OFF!!! | posted on 08-26-2001 @ 8:48 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00 | I wonder why Helms is Retiring? Probably because he realizes that people like him are being hunted down and killed like animals. Thar's how the PC police do it. But hell it was time for that old, unimaginative white guy to go, perhaps I'll get the honors of putting him out to pasture.  No, I don't care about your pathetic little god because there isn't one. Now accepting two recruits for the revived Armored Division. | ||||
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