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Heather MC

(8,084 posts)
37. And yet people who actually work for a living don't make squat.
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 08:25 PM
Nov 2012

unbelievable and typical with all that needs to get done these numb nuts are going to fight over their right to not do shit. wow! can I go into work tomorrow and filibuster the day away? no not if I want to stay employed.

Good, shut it down (with appology to Chef Ramsey) DJ13 Nov 2012 #1
Shut it down! R. Daneel Olivaw Nov 2012 #75
Great movie! DJ13 Nov 2012 #77
The GOP will do that, because there's a clear mandate from American citizens valerief Nov 2012 #2
Good luck with that GOP. Let's see how you spin it to the people right before TeamPooka Nov 2012 #3
Sounds good to me. RC Nov 2012 #4
They need more things to be outraged over Mr. Mojo Risen Nov 2012 #5
Give em hell, Harry!! madinmaryland Nov 2012 #6
I remember when filibusterers had to filibuster on the floor of the Senate. kiranon Nov 2012 #7
Yes! Ligyron Nov 2012 #9
+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #39
Remember Sanders actually filibustering all day on the floor...no one even there listening? Auntie Bush Nov 2012 #80
+1 HiPointDem Nov 2012 #88
That has never been a part of the filibuster rule. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #96
Elections have consequences. Ruby the Liberal Nov 2012 #8
This will be interesting since it brings to the fore state rights protected by the Tenth Amendment jody Nov 2012 #10
I respectfully disagree ashling Nov 2012 #69
Senate is the ultimate expression of states in the federal government since each state has equal jody Nov 2012 #98
Go for it, Harry Reid union_maid Nov 2012 #11
Shut it down! nt ladjf Nov 2012 #12
Damn Straight shut it down. Volaris Nov 2012 #51
The Republicans in Minnesota shut the state government down in 2011 dflprincess Nov 2012 #78
Bring it. CakeGrrl Nov 2012 #13
GREAT! Shut. It. Down. n/t ProfessionalLeftist Nov 2012 #14
Bring it. truebluegreen Nov 2012 #15
A threat to shut down the government if they... 99Forever Nov 2012 #16
WRONG! They are suggesting making a filibuster NashvilleLefty Nov 2012 #17
+1 Liberalynn Nov 2012 #41
They abused it to avoid bipartisanship in the first place. The people need a functioning Congress. Gregorian Nov 2012 #18
Sure, go ahead, pubbies. It's not as if we'd see much difference, anyway. Buns_of_Fire Nov 2012 #19
Good! Canuckistanian Nov 2012 #20
+10000 AAO Nov 2012 #35
So they're not going to change? Shocking! neverforget Nov 2012 #21
they already shut it down with the fillibusters Doctor_J Nov 2012 #22
It is a bit late to threaten shutdown, when they have already shut down the Senate. Mr. Sparkle Nov 2012 #23
I so hope the Democrats make a stand here and broadcast the hell out of it. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #24
Call their bluff ballaratocker Nov 2012 #25
Make them all put on The Wizard Nov 2012 #66
Someone with backbone and courage need be on TV saying they abused filibuster to ruin US economy. Festivito Nov 2012 #26
It sure the hell won't be Harry Reid. Disgusted that a discussion could even be had of changing Purveyor Nov 2012 #60
At least it has been noticed to some degree 2naSalit Nov 2012 #27
OK. progressoid Nov 2012 #28
As far as I'm concerned, a bad law in the name of "compromise"...... socialist_n_TN Nov 2012 #29
Reid should take them up on it. blackspade Nov 2012 #30
And if that doesn't work, are they going to hold their breath till they turn blue? n/t Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #31
We can only hope. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #87
I favor making talking during the filibuster required. David__77 Nov 2012 #32
Shut it down! LoisB Nov 2012 #33
"Elections have consequences." Bring it. yardwork Nov 2012 #34
I just saw Lincoln I want them to be like then marlakay Nov 2012 #36
And yet people who actually work for a living don't make squat. Heather MC Nov 2012 #37
Government will be shut down for 2 more years if they DON'T change the rules. Kablooie Nov 2012 #38
It'll be shut down for two years no matter what, GOP has the house. Sirveri Nov 2012 #91
Yes...do it...let the Pukes and Baggers shut stuff down... SoapBox Nov 2012 #40
We've been on the defensive for years... defacto7 Nov 2012 #42
They should go ahead and shut down the government. Turbineguy Nov 2012 #43
SS and Medicare recipients will be hurt by this. But the majority of those people voted for bluestate10 Nov 2012 #57
Harry - Send Those Boys Scrambling! - Shut The Senate Down! cantbeserious Nov 2012 #44
Just do it. Mid-terms aren't that far off in the future. lonestarnot Nov 2012 #45
And so the gridlock begins NV Whino Nov 2012 #46
If Democrats don't change the filibuster rule, it's because they WANT Marr Nov 2012 #47
Don't negotiate with terrorists. Filibuster rules have been grossly abused by republicans. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #48
"Up or Down Vote!!" - Every Repuke during Bush's admin Roland99 Nov 2012 #49
Some of us WERE awake between 2002 - 2006 lapislzi Nov 2012 #65
Exactly! So, I say.... Roland99 Nov 2012 #92
Bring it. WheelWalker Nov 2012 #50
bring it on krispos42 Nov 2012 #52
Shut er down! UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #53
Make em read War and Peace on the Senate floor. Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2012 #54
Like little kids who didn't get what they wanted at the store, throwing a tantrum. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #55
Go for it, GOP. liberalmuse Nov 2012 #56
Change the rules back to 51 instead of 67 SariesNightly Nov 2012 #58
Oh NOOO! Game Over. bvar22 Nov 2012 #59
Phuck the GOP. I think the Dems were elected to trake underthematrix Nov 2012 #61
A non stop talkathon The Wizard Nov 2012 #62
Fuck the Republicans. Panasonic Nov 2012 #63
Good. shut er down baby....shut er down Cali_Democrat Nov 2012 #64
So John2 Nov 2012 #67
The republicans should cease to act like babies Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #68
Reed must call those treasonous motherfuckers out. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #70
Don't changes in the rules on the first day require just 51 votes? annabanana Nov 2012 #71
Break out the Depends Coyotl Nov 2012 #72
Reid should offer to change it to 55 votes vs. 51 Zorro Nov 2012 #73
It might be worth considering Still Sensible Nov 2012 #74
Why on earth would they change it back? jeff47 Nov 2012 #86
i hope they go for it, america is tired of their shit. spanone Nov 2012 #76
that soft spoken Harry is a pistol. Whisp Nov 2012 #79
Cause they were going to cooperate on anything significant quakerboy Nov 2012 #81
About fucking time! K&R B Calm Nov 2012 #82
Go Harry. Make them work for their absurd obstructionist ideals. nt Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #83
Sometime down the road if THEY ever retake the Senate... cherish44 Nov 2012 #84
Oxymoron Zambero Nov 2012 #85
Three Cheers for Irony!!! (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Nov 2012 #95
Bring it, Teabilly Fucksticks! Kennah Nov 2012 #89
Gingrich's "movement" collapsed over a shutdown. FVZA_Colonel Nov 2012 #90
Wait, the GOP are threatening to repeat the last two years if the filibuster rules change? Thav Nov 2012 #93
What - They won't be able to phone in a filibuster... Beartracks Nov 2012 #94
Here’s what Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid... ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #97
It's not complicated. No actual filibuster = Reid can order the Senate's business to proceed. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #99
They are essentially sulphurdunn Nov 2012 #100
Tough shit. Puglover Nov 2012 #101
The Bush Tax Cuts in 2001 and the renewal in 2003 were passed through reconciliation Samantha Nov 2012 #102
Them throw a temper tantrum and shut the goverment down cause they didn't get their way. Arcanetrance Nov 2012 #103
DO IT! HARRY! Veracious Nov 2012 #104
You lost, McConnell x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #105
LOL with 380+ faux filibusters to their credit... Javaman Nov 2012 #106
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