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Thu Nov-13-03 02:51 AM
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| 3. Filibusters let Democrats block unworthy nominees |
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The president's fans in the U.S. Senate seem fickle about majority rule. They loved the Electoral College when it allowed George W. Bush to claim the presidency without receiving a majority of the popular vote. But they now hate the Senate filibuster rule, which allows less than a majority to stall a vote. In this case, Democrats are stalling votes on three ultraconservative judicial nominees. Led by Senate Judiciary Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), the GOP senators are throwing a 30-hour temper tantrum -- wailing like spoiled children because they can't have their way all of the time. Never mind that Democrats have already confirmed 168 of the 172 judicial nominations put forth by President Bush. The Republicans' pointless pouting session may backfire when Americans learn the real facts. When Bill Clinton was president, the GOP didn't stop at holding up a measly four judicial nominees. They held up 60, refusing to allow committee votes on most of them. more... http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/opinion/1103/13judge... |
| -The 168-4, 98% Isn't Good Enough, 30 Hour Marathon Senate Debate Part #6 |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 02:40 AM |
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Previous Threads Here: |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 02:42 AM |
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Now Corzine talking about unemployment. |
forradalom |
Nov-13-03 02:44 AM |
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Filibusters let Democrats block unworthy nominees |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 02:51 AM |
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Ha! Great editorial! |
ibegurpard |
Nov-13-03 03:02 AM |
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Has Chuck Schumer |
in_cog_ni_to |
Nov-13-03 06:20 AM |
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Jeoyzeee boyeee is on right now |
La_Serpiente |
Nov-13-03 02:53 AM |
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Corzine did a good job. |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 02:55 AM |
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As good a time as any, huh? |
CollegeDude |
Nov-13-03 02:59 AM |
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You can watch online :) |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:02 AM |
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Uh oh |
CollegeDude |
Nov-13-03 03:04 AM |
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Now Pryor D-Arkansas up |
forradalom |
Nov-13-03 02:59 AM |
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Why hasn't Holmes been brought up by the Repubs for a vote? |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:00 AM |
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My sentiments exactly... |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 03:06 AM |
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He's a freshman Senator. |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:10 AM |
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Talent back with more Repub logorrhea |
forradalom |
Nov-13-03 03:03 AM |
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Don't you just love Republican logic? |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:05 AM |
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I love how they're focusing just on the Court of Appeals |
kiahzero |
Nov-13-03 03:05 AM |
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LIFETIME APPOINTMENTS! |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:07 AM |
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This is a freakshow... |
lib4life |
Nov-13-03 03:08 AM |
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Jim Talent thinks he's so important... |
0007 |
Nov-13-03 03:14 AM |
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I think he's sweating... |
jchild |
Nov-13-03 03:16 AM |
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and looks disoriented...like he is about to drop... |
jchild |
Nov-13-03 03:18 AM |
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Yeah, this guy's a fake....... |
0007 |
Nov-13-03 03:24 AM |
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From the AP |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:14 AM |
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Jim Talent scares me |
TexasPatriot |
Nov-13-03 03:15 AM |
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For the most part, the Democrats have confused the Republicans |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:20 AM |
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The press conferences will follow today... |
jchild |
Nov-13-03 03:24 AM |
#28 |
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Never forget Talent's words: |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 03:19 AM |
#24 |
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About the Fox News memo: |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:23 AM |
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......and what's funny was that Bill Frist changed his website two times.. |
0007 |
Nov-13-03 03:26 AM |
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Santorum...wonder what skeletons are in his closet... |
jchild |
Nov-13-03 03:27 AM |
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From Faux News: |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 03:31 AM |
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i saw that picture |
TexasPatriot |
Nov-13-03 03:48 AM |
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Jim Talent |
jsw_81 |
Nov-13-03 03:31 AM |
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He & his cronies would be happy with a theocracy... |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 03:37 AM |
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I want some of the drugs |
Pastiche423 |
Nov-13-03 03:40 AM |
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Talent says, "next election is going to be close"... |
94114_San_Francisco |
Nov-13-03 03:38 AM |
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it's 440 in the morning.... |
TexasPatriot |
Nov-13-03 03:40 AM |
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Majority trying to tyrannize the minority. |
Buzzz |
Nov-13-03 03:42 AM |
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Fun facts about Senator Reed |
jsw_81 |
Nov-13-03 03:44 AM |
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Santorum is a driveling idiot. |
SahaleArm |
Nov-13-03 03:47 AM |
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Santorum and Corzine are going at it |
La_Serpiente |
Nov-13-03 03:50 AM |
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We're too civil to these savages. |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 03:54 AM |
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I lost my video. |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 04:04 AM |
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I lost my audio |
Pastiche423 |
Nov-13-03 04:08 AM |
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I've got it all back... Santorum needs to go TO a sanitorium... |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 04:11 AM |
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I was just watching it until Sanatarium showed up |
LynneSin |
Nov-13-03 04:05 AM |
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He looks so |
La_Serpiente |
Nov-13-03 04:09 AM |
#46 |
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fake outrage at Republican-created lies. |
jchild |
Nov-13-03 04:10 AM |
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It's great to see him reveal his true nature... |
94114_San_Francisco |
Nov-13-03 04:18 AM |
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Santorum's back on |
jsw_81 |
Nov-13-03 04:11 AM |
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Their operative (Zell Miller)... |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 04:15 AM |
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Santorum |
tkmorris |
Nov-13-03 04:14 AM |
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He reminds me of Hitler |
jsw_81 |
Nov-13-03 04:17 AM |
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There's a reason Repugs limit him to late night viewing. |
SahaleArm |
Nov-13-03 04:19 AM |
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OMG! I thought it was just me. n/t |
94114_San_Francisco |
Nov-13-03 04:19 AM |
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He's psychotic! |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 04:20 AM |
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"Santorum" is now a Gay Sex Term |
RetroLounge |
Nov-13-03 09:05 AM |
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The Dog and Santorum show continues. |
SahaleArm |
Nov-13-03 04:16 AM |
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Santorum: "So people come up to me"... |
TexasPatriot |
Nov-13-03 04:23 AM |
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Abortion and gay marriage are eroding our culture says Santorum. |
94114_San_Francisco |
Nov-13-03 04:23 AM |
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F*cking Hatch egging on Demogogue Santorum. |
SahaleArm |
Nov-13-03 04:25 AM |
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He is a bastard |
ComerPerro |
Nov-13-03 04:28 AM |
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There you have it |
JellyBean1 |
Nov-13-03 04:27 AM |
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OMG, Santorum is INSANE! |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 04:29 AM |
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Yes, he is a man on a mission |
JellyBean1 |
Nov-13-03 04:32 AM |
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If only the American people were watching. |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 04:41 AM |
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heh |
TexasPatriot |
Nov-13-03 04:33 AM |
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Clinical. Absolutely clinical. |
94114_San_Francisco |
Nov-13-03 04:33 AM |
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Yes, he's gone mad |
jsw_81 |
Nov-13-03 04:33 AM |
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Have they no conscience? |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 04:37 AM |
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The absolutely don't have a conscience. |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 04:44 AM |
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Does MIHOP make sense now? N/T |
JellyBean1 |
Nov-13-03 04:46 AM |
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Bingaman (D - New Mexico) talking about health care crisis. |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 04:47 AM |
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Texas has the highest rate of uninsured people. |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 04:50 AM |
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Corzine is up right now |
La_Serpiente |
Nov-13-03 04:56 AM |
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One can now see the results... |
Q |
Nov-13-03 04:59 AM |
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I am absolutely proud of all our Dem Senate |
JellyBean1 |
Nov-13-03 05:04 AM |
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Allen is pimping the Bush tax cuts. |
SahaleArm |
Nov-13-03 05:07 AM |
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Oh' haven't you heard? |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 05:20 AM |
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Why is mush mouth (Allen) trotting out the 7.2% GDP growth lie |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 05:16 AM |
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POLITICS OF PERSONAL DESTRUCTION!!!!! |
La_Serpiente |
Nov-13-03 05:18 AM |
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Is anyone listening to the language they use... |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 05:23 AM |
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I think a day of prayer and fasting should be organized. |
JellyBean1 |
Nov-13-03 05:30 AM |
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The filibuster is the appropriate tool |
quaker bill |
Nov-13-03 05:36 AM |
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I told you Miguel came here as a wealthy man's kid! |
Isome |
Nov-13-03 05:48 AM |
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Santorum was allowed on during prime time |
markus |
Nov-13-03 05:58 AM |
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History of Filibuster and Cloture |
Q |
Nov-13-03 06:22 AM |
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Hey Q - welcome back! |
goobergunch |
Nov-13-03 07:30 AM |
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Chuck Shumer is my personal hero for 30 hours |
Gman |
Nov-13-03 06:49 AM |
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Schumer is good! |
0007 |
Nov-13-03 07:22 AM |
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Republicans using the race card... |
Q |
Nov-13-03 07:48 AM |
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I can't believe he's still up. |
Bleachers7 |
Nov-13-03 07:55 AM |
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Kick |
Spazito |
Nov-13-03 08:31 AM |
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Rockefeller is doing a brilliant |
1songbird |
Nov-13-03 08:47 AM |
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Bumper Sticker: 168 - 4, that's good enough for me! |
loudnclear |
Nov-13-03 08:48 AM |
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Barbara Boxer was amazing last night, too bad she can't speak 30 hours |
BuckeFushe |
Nov-13-03 09:14 AM |
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Kick |
Tatiana |
Nov-13-03 09:44 AM |
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Allard starts with sarcasm |
eleny |
Nov-13-03 10:02 AM |
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Mike Crapo speaking LOL |
BullGooseLoony |
Nov-13-03 10:10 AM |
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Kick |
mndemocrat_29 |
Nov-13-03 10:39 AM |
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I love Tom Harkin! |
Spazito |
Nov-13-03 10:43 AM |
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Yup me too! |
Egnever |
Nov-13-03 10:53 AM |
#102 |
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