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Yep, cause nothing's getting passed now. Gun control? No NightWatcher Jan 2013 #1
yes, because his second term is a week old... that's enough time to get it all done OKNancy Jan 2013 #2
Thanks, OK. elleng Jan 2013 #3
Yup, too soon go judge! appal_jack Jan 2013 #22
Rain on Tim all you want madokie Jan 2013 #36
Yes, he did a great job in engineering a recovery... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #81
Thank you so much, Nancy! AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #30
I saw a post here yesterday, that said something along the lines of... FSogol Jan 2013 #51
What the hell is WRONG with him? Jeez!!! He should have checked off a few blocks on that list MADem Jan 2013 #102
It exposes Feinstein too and her assault weapons bill NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #4
Well said. nt woo me with science Jan 2013 #16
*cough* bullshit *cough*...nt SidDithers Jan 2013 #5
So, you think this helps the chances for passage of progressive legislation in the 2nd term? leveymg Jan 2013 #10
I think that a post slamming Obama, for a failure of Reid and the other Senate Dems... SidDithers Jan 2013 #11
Right on cue: Try to make it about "slamming Obama." woo me with science Jan 2013 #18
Reminds me of a kindergartener who only eats PBJ with the crusts cut off. nt Bonobo Jan 2013 #21
Because it is... SidDithers Jan 2013 #37
I don't mean to be rude, but RIF--that's what the OP is doing. nt MADem Jan 2013 #103
Obama is temporary. He is a current manifestation of a much larger problem. woo me with science Jan 2013 #105
You should really start your own thread to "talk about these things" rather than hide them in the MADem Jan 2013 #106
That's just silly. woo me with science Jan 2013 #107
No, it isn't silly, it is a separate topic, and you know it. Nice try, though. MADem Jan 2013 #108
LOL. Oh, it's been polluted with mockery by the usual corporate defenders, for sure... woo me with science Jan 2013 #110
Yeah, haul out that "corporate defenders" canard, too, when you don't get your way! MADem Jan 2013 #112
This message was self-deleted by its author woo me with science Jan 2013 #109
This post was alerted on. The jury voted 5/1 to let it stand. ohiosmith Jan 2013 #47
Thanks for posting the results... SidDithers Jan 2013 #48
Happy to SD! ohiosmith Jan 2013 #49
Yeah, I wasn't sure if we were allowed Cha Jan 2013 #79
Reid has a good ranking with the NRA, and likely didn't want to screw that up AndyA Jan 2013 #6
Do you need a tissue? MjolnirTime Jan 2013 #7
or alternatively the president intends to fight for these things he firmly believes in arely staircase Jan 2013 #8
The Senate's chickenshit ways do not reflect on Obama. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #9
It's such a simple ruse, and we fall for it EVERY time. Yes, I loved Obama's speech. chimpymustgo Jan 2013 #12
I think you've got it. earthside Jan 2013 #54
Loved the President's speech? ProSense Jan 2013 #13
K&R This is a tremendously important OP, woo me with science Jan 2013 #14
. ProSense Jan 2013 #15
you really think anyone cares about that stupid visual? you really think you're changing any minds? HiPointDem Jan 2013 #27
Do you really think I give a shit? ProSense Jan 2013 #33
likewise. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #69
You're a riot, Hannah... SidDithers Jan 2013 #38
! JTFrog Jan 2013 #42
Apparently Bobbie Jo Jan 2013 #100
Plausible deniability and a culture of mutual back-washing. Bonobo Jan 2013 #19
Great post. nt woo me with science Jan 2013 #68
I highly recommend everyone educate themselves about this or nothing will ever change. Bonobo Jan 2013 #20
yep. my senators rotate taking the unpopular votes when necessary. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #26
Maybe they ProSense Jan 2013 #43
Absolutely. I repost sections of it everywhere I can, woo me with science Jan 2013 #65
kr HiPointDem Jan 2013 #25
Yeap, not even 24 hrs and somehow Obama becomes complicate etc uponit7771 Jan 2013 #17
You begin with the assumption filibuster reform is bad Coyotl Jan 2013 #23
Fewer people voting will be the end result of this week stultusporcos Jan 2013 #24
I agree with sid's response...cough cough bullshit cough cough graham4anything Jan 2013 #28
Good post, Graham. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #31
I guess we'll see. nt ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #29
I would hold Harry Reid responsible for what Harry Reid does Scootaloo Jan 2013 #32
It's eleventh dimension chess. ProSense Jan 2013 #34
A strong President doesn't let the Majority Leader do his own thing. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #56
Thank you. The outcome is consistent, because the process is coordinated. woo me with science Jan 2013 #59
+1 None are so blind as those who will not see BlueStreak Jan 2013 #64
I have some questions. Scootaloo Jan 2013 #70
I don't understand any of those questions. Are you aware of the party concept? BlueStreak Jan 2013 #74
Yeap, it's Obama's fault Reid is a wimp...lol uponit7771 Jan 2013 #73
Obama should be driving everything. Yes, it is Obama's fault. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #75
crap bigtree Jan 2013 #35
typical whining ShadesOfBlue Jan 2013 #39
This absolutely serves no purpose. great white snark Jan 2013 #40
It's unadulterated bullshit. nt bluestate10 Jan 2013 #94
Huh? n/t malaise Jan 2013 #41
ooh, cute little conspiracy theory. so Obama knew that cali Jan 2013 #44
I think it's spectacularly dumb to think that the Marr Jan 2013 #58
+100000 woo me with science Jan 2013 #63
Thanks. Marr Jan 2013 #66
You don't believe Reid is an asshole...got cha uponit7771 Jan 2013 #77
I didn't bother listening or reading the inaugaration speech eilen Jan 2013 #45
So it was Obama in the Kitchen with the Candelstick? JoePhilly Jan 2013 #46
Can you explain the logic of the OP? onenote Jan 2013 #50
Why do you think? Marr Jan 2013 #62
Excellent post, woo me with science Jan 2013 #82
DU declares: Obama second term already a failure, and on purpose geek tragedy Jan 2013 #88
He borrowed Stewie's Time Machine, went forward to see what would happen with the filibuster, then MADem Jan 2013 #111
Pathetic. FSogol Jan 2013 #52
well, my expectations for Obama's second term were already low, so this quinnox Jan 2013 #53
Exactly. But the geed news is that BlueStreak Jan 2013 #57
Yes, there's always some plot afoot alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #55
They aren't even hiding it anymore. leeroysphitz Jan 2013 #60
And now the CorpoDems can... 99Forever Jan 2013 #61
agree upi402 Jan 2013 #67
Kick woo me with science Jan 2013 #71
Kick for the fucking lulz... SidDithers Jan 2013 #72
Oh you poor thing. Bernie Sanders on the Ed Show: "Reid had 47 votes for Filibuster Reform." Cha Jan 2013 #76
+ 1 n/t Still Sensible Jan 2013 #80
I hope Bernie outs the Traitor Dems that fucked the process over. MessiahRp Jan 2013 #84
+ 1. obnoxiousdrunk Jan 2013 #95
He's obviously in on it. name not needed Jan 2013 #96
Facts don't mean a damned thing to some people. Some on DU love to attach bluestate10 Jan 2013 #99
Wow! This is exactly the kind of intelligent insight that keeps me at DU. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #78
I know.. best to add the Cha Jan 2013 #83
You do realize President isnt campaigning for reelection anymore.. right? DCBob Jan 2013 #85
Corporate Democrats will always feign naivete and try to make it about Obama. woo me with science Jan 2013 #86
I dont dispute the power of money in politics but.. DCBob Jan 2013 #89
His administration has worked persistently and effectively for corporate interests woo me with science Jan 2013 #90
Many things you list there are not so easily defined to be bad or good. DCBob Jan 2013 #92
Reid didn't have the votes. brush Jan 2013 #87
They never have the votes, by design. woo me with science Jan 2013 #98
Yeah, that is true. If a person is infatuated by conspiracy theories and are convinced that they bluestate10 Jan 2013 #101
See posts 58 and 62. nt woo me with science Jan 2013 #104
Kick woo me with science Jan 2013 #91
Kick. This is important. nt woo me with science Jan 2013 #93
Yep, that is exactly what corporate Democrats do. The game is totally rigged. nt Zorra Jan 2013 #97
Filibuster reform is like playing with fire kudzu22 Jan 2013 #113
A) Reid cannot force people to vote a certain way; he can only try to persuade or pressure NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #114
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