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MADDOG 
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Posted on: Nov. 22 2013,3:12 pm |
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As in QUOTE Reid goes nuclear.Senate Democrats force historic change on chamber rules and scale back filibusters In a 52-48 vote led by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), senators changed their own chamber's rules to allow the confirmation of certain presidential nominees with a simple majority vote -- a procedure known as the 'nuclear option.' The change makes it vastly easier for President Obama or future Presidents to win confirmation of their nominations and will reduce the power of individual senators to hold up nominations to extract concessions from the executive branch. Republicans threatened to strike back if they recapture control of the Senate by using the same tactic to end filibusters. But Reid told reporters he doesn’t care.
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Actually my wife is especially happy when my google check arrives each month. Thanks to douchbags like you, I get paid just for getting you worked up. -Liberal
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Liberal
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Posted on: Nov. 23 2013,9:52 am |
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Reid has seen the republitards approval rating and realizes that's sort of an empty threat.
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The people are masters of both Congress and courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert it!
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Santorini
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Posted on: Nov. 23 2013,12:04 pm |
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"I just couldn't believe Bill Frist was going to do this.
The storm has been gathering all year and word from Conservatives was that Senator Frist of TN, who was the majority leader, had decided to pursue a rules change that would kill the filibuster for judicial nominations. And once you open that Pandora's box it was just a matter of time before a senate leader, who couldn't get his way on something, move to eliminate the filibuster for regular business as well. And that, simply put, would be the end of the US Senate".
(Harry Reid, The Good Fight, 2008)
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"Things turn out best for those who make the best
of the way things turned out." Jack Buck
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Self-Banished
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Posted on: Nov. 23 2013,3:53 pm |
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Of course we have this,
http://www.slate.com/blogs...it.html
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 Remember boys and girls,
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Self-Banished
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Posted on: Nov. 23 2013,3:57 pm |
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...and this,
http://democrats.senate.gov/2005...ibuster
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Remember boys and girls,
Don’t be a Dick …
Or a “Wayne”
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Self-Banished
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Posted on: Nov. 23 2013,4:06 pm |
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...and my favorite, Chuckles,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2005
PRINCETON STUDENTS CULMINATE “FRIST FILIBUSTER” WITH SPEECHES FROM SENATORS JON CORZINE AND CHUCK SCHUMER
WASHINGTON, DC – After more than 385 hours, Princeton University students culminated their mock “filibuster” of Bill Frist with speeches from Senators Jon Corzine and Chuck Schumer today. Students began their protests at Princeton University on April 26th and arrived at the Capitol at 9:00 am on Wednesday where they were joined by students from Georgetown, Howard, George Mason, and Trinity.
“In standing up for the filibuster, these students stand with precedent and they stand with history,” Corzine said. “The filibuster protects the rights of every American and is an important part of our check and balances. I applaud their energy and civic mindedness and I’m glad to have a chance to speak with them.”
Sen. Chuck Schumer said, "This campaign to protect checks and balances is a truly grassroots effort. The American people including college kids from around the country are keenly aware that extremists who are way out of the mainstream are in control of the Republican Party right now. We hope that a few more brave Senators from the other side of the aisle will stand with us to block this historic mistake from becoming a reality."
Since arriving in Washington, Senator Frank Lautenberg, Congressman Rush Holt, and Constitutional scholars Peter Rubin, Bob Weinberg, and Michael Seidman have also joined the students.
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Remember boys and girls,
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Santorini
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Posted on: Nov. 29 2013,7:24 pm |
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The hypocrisy is comical!
But Obama has lead by example...can't expect anything less from his puppets!
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"Things turn out best for those who make the best
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