Thursday, April 2, 2009

LOL: Douglas Henry Pontificates on Text Messaging <3

Posted by Jeff Woods on Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 9:15 AM

click to enlarge Henry hasn't understood what anyone's saying since Wilder retired.
  • Henry hasn't understood what anyone's saying since Wilder retired.
Sen. Douglas Henry, 82, comes out against texting while driving, now that he's figured out what texting is. In the Senate Finance Committee yesterday, he demonstrated his new expertise on this topic:
Henry: "Look at these two keyboards. This is a telephone keyboard, and this is a - twittering? What do you call it?" Woodson: "Blackberry." Henry: "Blackberry keyboard. Now I wouldn't recommend it, but I can keep my eye on the road and also dial a number on this one. But I defy you, even if you've got the eyes of a buzzard, to make a message on this and keep your eyes on the road."

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Yes, I heard that tape on NPR this morning too, and laughed out loud, just like you did. But Duck Henry, bless him, is right on this one. And no matter how old he is, he's still making a lot more sense than the far-right wackos now in charge on the Hill these days.
I'd imagine he's against the Kill Old People Cheap bill, for example, and probably doesn't think it's wise to let people bring their guns to parks, playgrounds and bars. Sure he's old, but at least he's not a nutbag.

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Posted by olderandwiser on April 2, 2009 at 9:51 AM

One upon a time Douglas (don't call me Doug) Henry was a pretty sharp knife. He's dulled over the years.

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Posted by Emmett Flatus on April 2, 2009 at 9:58 AM

Duck Henry is the sage of the legislature and it will be a sad day when he's not there. Just go there and see the wise questions he asks and the gracious reception he gives anyone and everyone. He is a statesman in the truest sense of the word.

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Posted by sueyyyy on April 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM

I love Douglas Henry. So much.

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Posted by Christy on April 2, 2009 at 1:14 PM

Doug Henry speaks seven languages including Greek and plays the piano! A Blackberry keyboard is nothing for him. Age cannot wither nor custom stale this Renaissance man. Long may he reign

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Posted by Dru on April 2, 2009 at 5:18 PM

Hasn't anyone ever told you to respect your elders?? Oh, that's right, liberals hate old people. When you decide to climb down out of your Kool-Aid tree, get some manners. I am sure your parents must be so proud!!!!
Kudos for Douglas Henry and the many years he has helped Tennesseans.

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Posted by sharon on September 30, 2009 at 8:37 AM
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