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Sen. Ron Wyden Has Early Stage Prostate Cancer, Will Miss Votes

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Excerpted from “Sen. Ron Wyden Has Early Stage Prostate Cancer, Will Miss Votes” Posted Thursday, December 16, 2010 5:06 PM | By David Weigel | Slate
[SIZE="+2"]W[/SIZE]yden caught the cancer early, but will have to miss votes tomorrow and next week.

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Wyden's vote is one Democrats are counting on for tough votes; he's needed to pass the START treaty, the omnibus, and possibly the DREAM Act. According to current vote counts, it would be possible for the Senate to repeal DADT without Wyden's vote -- with the support of key Republicans, vote counters say they're at 61 or 62.
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“I scheduled the surgery for the Monday before Christmas anticipating that the Senate would have recessed by that time and that there would be no disruption to my work in Oregon or Washington. However, it now appears that I will be missing votes tomorrow and possibly next week while I prepare and undergo this procedure.” — statement from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)¹​

There is never a good time to have prostate cancer, but, rarely does it potentially affect the fates of 300 million people.
 
I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt but he is a congress critter...
 
He's a member of the "other side" to me, but I wish him well and hope he is fully cured.
 
Chappy said:
“I scheduled the surgery for the Monday before Christmas anticipating that the Senate would have recessed by that time and that there would be no disruption to my work in Oregon or Washington. However, it now appears that I will be missing votes tomorrow and possibly next week while I prepare and undergo this procedure.” — statement from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)¹​

There is never a good time to have prostate cancer, but, rarely does it potentially affect the fates of 300 million people.
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I read that he will miss Friday for some pre surgery procedures but will be able to attend on the weekend if needed.
 
Goshin said:
He's a member of the "other side" to me, but I wish him well and hope he is fully cured.
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Ron Wyden, is a human being, what side are you on?
 
Goshin said:
Did you read the entire sentence? :roll:
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Yes, I read it, it made me wonder who on "the other side" you wouldn't wish well and hoped fully recovered.
 
pbrauer said:
Yes, I read it, it made me wonder who on "the other side" you wouldn't wish well and hoped fully recovered.
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Dude all he was saying is that even though they disagree political, he wishes him the best recovery. Don't try and make it into something it isn't.
 
soccerboy22 said:
Dude all he was saying is that even though they disagree political, he wishes him the best recovery. Don't try and make it into something it isn't.
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Dude, what does politics have to do with wishing somebody the best recovery? What's wrong with simply saying "I wish him well and hope he is fully cured" and leaving the politics out of it altogether?
 
pbrauer said:
Dude, what does politics have to do with wishing somebody the best recovery? What's wrong with simply saying "I wish him well and hope he is fully cured" and leaving the politics out of it altogether?
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The article referenced and the original post, both included political matters. Specifically, various items of legislation (most of which I oppose) for which Wyden's vote is desired by those whose political inclinations run in that direction.

It was therefore perfectly reasonable for me to note that my own political inclinations are mostly against these bills, but despite our political differences that I wish the man a full and complete recovery.

My father suffered from prostate cancer in his later years. It is not something I am likely to wish on anybody, and I am most likely to be sympathetic to anyone who has it regardless of political affiliation.

I was, in fact, clarifying that my sympathy towards him had nothing to do with his political leanings, or any desire that he cast "aye" votes on the bills mentioned in the OP (which I oppose), but was instead entirely because he is a human being with cancer.
 
pbrauer said:
Dude, what does politics have to do with wishing somebody the best recovery? What's wrong with simply saying "I wish him well and hope he is fully cured" and leaving the politics out of it altogether?
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From what I read the article mentioned politics too, so while I might not have mentioned it, it isn't unreasonable for him to have mentioned it. Besides we are still missing the point that he still wished Senator Wyden the best.
 
Goshin said:
The article referenced and the original post, both included political matters. Specifically, various items of legislation (most of which I oppose) for which Wyden's vote is desired by those whose political inclinations run in that direction.

It was therefore perfectly reasonable for me to note that my own political inclinations are mostly against these bills, but despite our political differences that I wish the man a full and complete recovery.

My father suffered from prostate cancer in his later years. It is not something I am likely to wish on anybody, and I am most likely to be sympathetic to anyone who has it regardless of political affiliation.

I was, in fact, clarifying that my sympathy towards him had nothing to do with his political leanings, or any desire that he cast "aye" votes on the bills mentioned in the OP (which I oppose), but was instead entirely because he is a human being with cancer.
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I didn't mean to make a big deal out of this, but sometimes we say or write something that seems to make sense which is ambiguous to somebody else. That was my point. Thank you for clarifying your position.
 
pbrauer said:
I didn't mean to make a big deal out of this, but sometimes we say or write something that seems to make sense which is ambiguous to somebody else. That was my point. Thank you for clarifying your position.
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Misunderstandings are obviously best cleared up!
 
pbrauer said:
I didn't mean to make a big deal out of this, but sometimes we say or write something that seems to make sense which is ambiguous to somebody else. That was my point. Thank you for clarifying your position.
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Bull...., of course you did. Why else would you post what you did. :roll:

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TOJ said:
Bull...., of course you did. Why else would you post what you did. :roll:
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