During an informative MSNBC political talk show Thursday the subject of Joe Lieberman was discussed.  The political journalist being interviewed delivered a cautionary note to Senate Democrats regarding Lieberman that dessert is better digested and enjoyed when cold.

The point being made was that efforts to impose party discipline on Lieberman for his recent activities on behalf of his close friend and Senate colleague John McCain could produce negative results for Democrats.  The issue deemed as potentially thorny related to evicting the Connecticut senator from the Democratic Caucus.

As I sat watching with interest, the reverse of that same question surfaced in my mind, to wit, "How can the Democratic Caucus, considering all that has happened with Joe Lieberman from the period of the Republican National Convention to the recently concluded presidential election, allow him to remain within their operating framework?"

Consider the following.  Lieberman, who can sound very soothing in the midst of nefarious activities, was said to have assured his Democratic senatorial colleagues that he would be speaking at the Republican Convention in a purely supportive manner relating to a close friend, Senator McCain.