Don't make a big hero out of him for his "brain surgery." Pituitary tumors are usually removed through the nasal passages and his return to work is about the same time as other I have known that have received this treatment.

Don't make a big hero out of him for his "brain surgery." Pituitary tumors are usually benign, as he should know, being an M.D. People that I know that have had this procedure have the tumor removed via the nasal cavity and return to work in about the same time frame.

Sen. Tim Johnson is the one that had a real brain trauma.

Senator Coburn certainly wasn't trying to use it to make himself a hero. He didn't even mention it until after the surgery and in response to inquiries. Your issue is with how it's being reported, not with Sen. Coburn.

Don't underestimate the difficulty of the procedure, at least in Senator Coburn's case, where the surgeon undoubtedly had a hard time distinguishing between his brain and the tumor.

Glad he is back one voice for sanity in a in a nest of Vipers!

Actually it's done in a procedure called transphenoidal, which cuts through the gum above the uper teeth and creates a pathway into the pitutitary area -- a very delicate procedure. As for "josh," I have known Tom Couburn for some years and know him to be a man of impeccable honor and principle. Too bad you have to be such a hatemonger.

Actually it's done in a procedure called transphenoidal, which cuts through the gum above the uper teeth and creates a pathway into the pitutitary area -- a very delicate procedure. As for "josh," I have known Tom Couburn for some years and know him to be a man of impeccable honor and principle. Too bad you have to be such a hatemonger.

"a man of impeccable honor and principle" who wants to legally murder doctors who perform abortions.

Principles like a woman's womb is community property, and alcohol supremacist bigotry.

too bad he didn't die.

As some one who has the misfortune of living in the state this man supposedly represents, too bad he is back.

Look at how the Supreme Court ruled the last few days and you can see why Coburn is such an idiot and bad for America.

As Sinclair Lewis said, "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."

Tom Coburn is the instrument of what Mr. Lewis is talking about.

I'm surprised he needed surgery - I didn't even think the Neanderthal had a brain. Or has global warming caused his brain problems?

Wrong Senator, Wayne. You are thinking of the other dumbass from Oklahoma, Inhofe.

I live in the worst represented state in the nation.

Gee Jeff, I don't know much about Sen. Coburn's politics but I used to live in Oklahoma, and if he is conservative and anti-abortion, he may not represent you, but he certainly represents the majority in his state. Perhaps you should consider relocating to someplace more in line with your politics, like San Fran Cissy with the other left coast fruits & nuts.

Hey r man,

ANYBODY that defends this republican crowd ain't firing on all cylinders. Sorry you are so out of of wack.

And men should never have a say on a woman's right to choose. If men had babies, it wouldn't even be an issue and we both know it.

BTW, glad you are gone from this state....one less right wing nut case makes it a little better place.

Jeff, please learn to read. I did not defend that Republican crowd. I merely stated that Coburn reflects the views of the majority of his constituents, which is a simple fact. You obviously disagree with Republican political views. You would probably be more comfortable living among a majority that you agree with. That ain't gonna happen in Okie land man!

BTW the "r" is not a political one.

Personal attacks and inappropriate comments will be removed from the site, eh? Doesn't look like there's much here that would remain.

Looks like most of you are reflective of most liberals -- soooo open-minded. Way to represent and show conservatives what you're really about.

Dr. Coburn is a hero, not only for the state of Oklahoma but the country. And, as a woman, I strongly argue that abortion is not a women's rights issue -- it's a human rights issue, about which men have just as much a say as the women who seek to kill their unborn babies. And please show me one time where the good doctor has advocated for the killing of abortionists to support your allegations.

We may be splitting hairs, but I disagree with Jeff H about being the worst represented state in the nation....I live in Mississippi. Maybe we hold an edge, though.....our Senators are only vicious in their stubborness and mendacity.....they don't actively seek out fights like Cowboy Coburn, whose only act of bravery seems to be tilting at windmills.

I am a Democrat, however I respect anyone who stands up to the environmental fascists trying to impose their pseudo science on the world. Good to hear he's back. See how many deaths the banning of DDT caused. Yet so many fools want to honor Rachel Carson. Environmentalism is the 21st century version of eugenics. Different packaging, same anti-human population reduction intention.

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Dr. Coburn is a hero, not only for the state of Oklahoma but the country. And, as a human, I strongly argue that capital punishment is not a women's rights issue -- it's a human rights issue, about which men have just as much a say as the women who seek to kill babies who have since grown up. And please show me one time where the good doctor has not advocated for the killing of grown humans to support your allegations.