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Dont call me Shirley

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55. They sure did. The Caucus Room "CONspiracy"...it's not a real conspiracy, it's just the way they
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 05:35 PM
Mar 2015

think and act as a norm.

"On January 20, 2009, the night when the Obama's were attending inaugural balls and most Americans were out celebrating the end of the Bush years, a group of powerful Republicans was planning the end of Obama presidency before it even got going.

At the Caucus Room restaurant right here in Washington, DC - GOP leaders drew up a plan to intentionally sabotage Obama at every point possible. The whole thing was orchestrated by Republican propaganda mastermind Frank Luntz and over the course of four hours, a group of the most powerful conservative lawmakers in the country committed to a plan of action.

They promised each other that they would filibuster and obstruct any and all legislation supported by the new President, Barack Obama. They would do everything possible, for as long as it took, to make his a "failed presidency." On the guest list for this “invitation only” meeting were Republican Senators like Jim DeMint, Jon Kyl, Tom Coburn, John Ensign and Bob Corker. Also in attendance were Congressmen Paul Ryan, Pete Sessions, Jeb Hensarling, Pete Hoekstra, Dan Lungren and - you guessed it - Eric Cantor and Kevin McCarthy."

http://www.thomhartmann.com/blog/2014/06/caucus-room-conspiracy-alive-and-well

I'll be waiting for Fox "News" Channel's condemnation. Dare I hold my breath? eom BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #1
Since Murdoch Ccarmona Mar 2015 #16
i'm surprised the daily news spoke the truth so forcefully. samsingh Mar 2015 #17
True. But I was solely referring to Fox "News" Channel. I'm certain Fox 11 News will report this the BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #20
Murdoch owns the NY Post. Mortimer Zuckerman owns the NYDN. Raine1967 Mar 2015 #27
I just love it C_U_L8R Mar 2015 #2
K&R Borchkins Mar 2015 #3
How did you manage to leave off Tom Cotton's mug? sinkingfeeling Mar 2015 #4
No worries! The New York Daily News took care of that, thankyouverymuch! calimary Mar 2015 #23
That is SUCH a thing of BEAUTY!!! Plucketeer Mar 2015 #29
It's gotten so bad that a good friend of mine (even tho QUITE conservative, politically) calimary Mar 2015 #42
The gerrymandering thing should be publicized endlessly by Dems. Dark n Stormy Knight Mar 2015 #79
TraitorTots blm Mar 2015 #47
Yes! NICE. Demoiselle Mar 2015 #56
DUzy!!!!!! calimary Mar 2015 #59
It's the ONLY way they should be referred to - Kaine got it right. blm Mar 2015 #60
I'd guess they were all about five years old. calimary Mar 2015 #61
now that makes my weary heart glad. saving this for posterity. niyad Mar 2015 #63
I just printed out a color copy. I may have it framed! calimary Mar 2015 #64
what an excellent idea! niyad Mar 2015 #65
I have a couple more.. Cha Mar 2015 #28
Is he saying that women should want to service his poor, simple self? Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2015 #35
The issue, however, comes back to WHO VOTED FOR THIS RUBE?? calimary Mar 2015 #43
Calling them now what they are: TraitorTots blm Mar 2015 #48
geez, tommy, do you have a "no girlz alloud" sign in your clubhouse? niyad Mar 2015 #66
His $8 dollar haircut is available now at Great Clips! Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #68
Cottonmouth and his band of wannabees are seriously batshit.. check out this first draft found.. Cha Mar 2015 #70
LOL. Love that signature, "Cotton + Pals". Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #72
You know what I'm thinking.. Cha Mar 2015 #73
You forgot the XOXO Kevin from WI Mar 2015 #77
Welcome to DU, Kevin from WI! calimary Mar 2015 #87
Just noticed from the photos you are showing Ghost of Tom Joad Mar 2015 #81
I agree nuxvomica Mar 2015 #84
He looks about as bright as Scott Walker. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #34
He is smart as a cottonmouth LiberalArkie Mar 2015 #41
Let's not be insulting... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2015 #54
he does have that same braindead expression blm Mar 2015 #49
It's a common look that's for sure. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #53
Like Scott Walker's younger cousin!! Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #69
THANKS - Too bad corpmedia already shifted back to email non story. blm Mar 2015 #5
I have not figured out how Pat Roberts, who lives in Virginia... KansDem Mar 2015 #6
Roberts "maintains" a recliner chair LibGranny Mar 2015 #15
And yells at it? robbob Mar 2015 #25
Don't forget this one savalez Mar 2015 #7
My personal favorite. Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #10
Meh, not a fan of the big BIG presentation etc Maynar Mar 2015 #75
kick samsingh Mar 2015 #18
GOPs who are coupled with dumb and money equals to dangerous Iliyah Mar 2015 #8
One of your best, sir/madam! 2naSalit Mar 2015 #9
What's the reaction at the NY Times - "the paper of record?" NoMoreRepugs Mar 2015 #11
They are too busy pummeling Hillary over her e-mails. Beacool Mar 2015 #13
they are not the paper of record any longer. samsingh Mar 2015 #19
Looking at those four faces make me want to weep. Beacool Mar 2015 #12
they are a disgusting looking bunch of imbeciles samsingh Mar 2015 #21
Yes, this is all egregious MissDeeds Mar 2015 #14
there will be some - but not enough samsingh Mar 2015 #22
In their own minds, they control all branches of government aint_no_life_nowhere Mar 2015 #24
They sure did. The Caucus Room "CONspiracy"...it's not a real conspiracy, it's just the way they Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #55
Good stuff there. Dem leaders and/or journalists should start to link this with wiggs Mar 2015 #26
The problem is that the Republican theatrics get their voters to the polls. JDPriestly Mar 2015 #38
Absolutely. SoapBox Mar 2015 #52
Excellent links, EarlG.. thank you! Cha Mar 2015 #30
This is good campaign fodder; hopefully the media will remember this.. LeftinOH Mar 2015 #31
Originally Lindsey Graham was going to send that letter via email, but he didn't want to.... George II Mar 2015 #32
One of your best. The poignancy was profound, but you had a Little help Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2015 #33
K&R! marym625 Mar 2015 #36
K&R. Thanks for posting. JDPriestly Mar 2015 #37
I am astounded that there are people who would try to thread the needle on this travesty. MADem Mar 2015 #39
The pic needs to have Tom cottonmouths (koch-AR) pic in it LiberalArkie Mar 2015 #40
K and R x10000000000000000000000000 BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2015 #44
This is everything I could hope for in terms of blowback on these dangerous clowns Hekate Mar 2015 #45
And people wonder why Congress has an approval rating lower than navel lint. Initech Mar 2015 #46
Link to WH Petition to have these Pricks charged with violation of the Logan Act Capt13 Mar 2015 #50
Pukes and Bagger are so fucking stupid. SoapBox Mar 2015 #51
K & R Scurrilous Mar 2015 #57
the gang of four. Javaman Mar 2015 #58
Like Walter said: deutsey Mar 2015 #62
And the GOP authors and signers are just so proud of themselves! Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #67
The American people need their noses rubbed into the... NancyDL Mar 2015 #78
Please proceed, Republicans 90-percent Mar 2015 #71
Iran calls GOP letter propaganda ploy - offers to 'enlighten' authors Petrushka Mar 2015 #74
Please tell me something I don't know.... czarjak Mar 2015 #76
A post to the story on the American Conservative hit the nail on the head rpannier Mar 2015 #80
Someone with Photoshop skills maxrandb Mar 2015 #82
I'm glad I'll be dead, actuarially, heaven05 Mar 2015 #83
The truth! nt Duval Mar 2015 #85
Interesting - threads where DUers are decrying the letter are being targeted blm Mar 2015 #86
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