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Wed Jan-25-06 12:28 PM
Response to Reply #74 |
| 115. and I call him Borklito...eom |
| -Official Senate Debate – Alito Nomination – Thread 3 |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 10:13 AM |
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K & R AND THANKS VIVA! |
helderheid |
Jan-25-06 10:15 AM |
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Leahy's rockin! |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 10:17 AM |
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He's going to get a BIG FAT THANK YOU from me! |
helderheid |
Jan-25-06 10:17 AM |
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Extended Debate |
AnnInLa |
Jan-25-06 10:16 AM |
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Frist already said this morning at opening that this would be |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:18 AM |
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If the dems truly believe what they say, they will filibuster |
debbierlus |
Jan-25-06 10:19 AM |
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Unfortunately, C-Span is the only one running this. If Faux news and the |
bush_is_wacko |
Jan-25-06 11:07 AM |
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"this is the man whose going to be a check and balance on our rights?" |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:17 AM |
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Damn he is making me SO proud to be a Dem! |
helderheid |
Jan-25-06 10:18 AM |
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WOOHOO! Kennedy! |
in_cog_ni_to |
Jan-25-06 10:18 AM |
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"would be a shameful abrogation of our responsibilities" |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 10:21 AM |
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I am SO looking forward to what Senator Byrd has to say about ScAlito. |
in_cog_ni_to |
Jan-25-06 10:22 AM |
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Me too - any idea when that might be? |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 10:24 AM |
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I love you Ted Kennedy |
Marnieworld |
Jan-25-06 10:22 AM |
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Just to let everyone know...these threads are now on the DU Home Page! |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:22 AM |
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Excellent! |
helderheid |
Jan-25-06 10:24 AM |
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Well, shut my mouth, aren't we special. |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:25 AM |
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I Will Donate $10 to Every Senator Who Supports A Fillibuster? Who's With |
Dinger |
Jan-25-06 10:24 AM |
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I will |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:25 AM |
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I could match you dime for dollar |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 10:26 AM |
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I want the names of the Senators on the R side of the aisle |
Skidmore |
Jan-25-06 10:25 AM |
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What was that? |
Nimrod2005 |
Jan-25-06 10:26 AM |
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Kennedy said something about the fact that Senators |
Skidmore |
Jan-25-06 10:32 AM |
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What is that vote tally for? |
Roland99 |
Jan-25-06 10:26 AM |
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Senators who have already announced their vote. n/t |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:27 AM |
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Remember - They *can* change their votes up until last minute! (nt) |
IndyOp |
Jan-25-06 10:28 AM |
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good reminder! |
helderheid |
Jan-25-06 10:28 AM |
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Ah, thanks. |
Roland99 |
Jan-25-06 10:37 AM |
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Kennedy is rockin' the Boxer-esque signage! |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:28 AM |
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Eloquent and powerful...go Kennedy! eom |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:31 AM |
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Dupe |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:31 AM |
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Computer probs this AM. Dupe...sorry. |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:31 AM |
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Awww... I was flattered you felt so strongly about my post! |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:34 AM |
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Well, there was that too. A little over-excited here, I think. :) |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:35 AM |
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ripping on the signing statement, |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:30 AM |
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"Complete reversal" for all the agreements made about the |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 10:31 AM |
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"the government insisted on an all-white jury, and he found |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:37 AM |
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LOL, now there's a way to sell "No to Alito!" to Joe America |
gkhouston |
Jan-25-06 10:39 AM |
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Its something we can all understand. |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:40 AM |
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Kennedy: Alito was lone dissenter in important discrimination case... |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:38 AM |
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You know what pisses me off? The Republicans, so far, have a party line |
FLDem5 |
Jan-25-06 10:39 AM |
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preliminary vote totals are now |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 10:40 AM |
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is everybody sure these are only "preliminary" vote totals? |
orleans |
Jan-25-06 10:59 AM |
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they have to move for cloture before a filibuster can happen |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:18 AM |
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Durbin up now. |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 10:41 AM |
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Durbin up now...he's a great speaker, too. eom |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:41 AM |
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I am really developing a deep love of this mild mannered man n/t |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 10:42 AM |
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He's pointing out in how many SC cases O'Connor was the deciding |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:46 AM |
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I'm so sad listening to Durbin... |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 10:47 AM |
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As he rattles off the list |
ticapnews |
Jan-25-06 10:49 AM |
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Durbin pointed out that the extreme RW forced the withdrawal of |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:50 AM |
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now going over his 1985 job application |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 10:51 AM |
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Finally, a rebuttal to the Bar Association argument |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 10:53 AM |
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I find the ABA determination on his honesty as a person... |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 10:54 AM |
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Again I ask, how did the ABA rate Meirs - wasn't it the highest too? |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 10:53 AM |
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Miers withdrew her nomination before her rating was completed. |
quiet.american |
Jan-25-06 11:10 AM |
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Damn Nelson! |
yellowdogmi |
Jan-25-06 10:56 AM |
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Nope I agree Landrieu might very well vote for |
insane_cratic_gal |
Jan-25-06 11:01 AM |
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Bringing up the assault case now |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 10:56 AM |
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SMACK DOWN! |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 10:57 AM |
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Looked for a caring heart case after case and could not find one in Alito |
helderheid |
Jan-25-06 10:59 AM |
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1 hour to the repugs now Cornyn up |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 11:00 AM |
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NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 11:01 AM |
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Damn! I thought I had that little icon stored somewhere... but no. |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 11:07 AM |
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Cornyn just mentioned "...the next vacancy that * fills on the SC..."!!! |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 11:02 AM |
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That thought scares the crap out of me |
me b zola |
Jan-25-06 11:05 AM |
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Jeez. :shudder: eom |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 11:50 AM |
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that is why having a waterloo right here and now is so damn important |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:08 AM |
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this twit doesnt represent me |
TexasLady |
Jan-25-06 11:02 AM |
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Cornyn is a total jack-ass |
Greylyn58 |
Jan-25-06 11:03 AM |
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So basically, if you oppose the Voting Rights Act... |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 11:05 AM |
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WHY is he up? I thought it was the Dems turn? |
helderheid |
Jan-25-06 11:06 AM |
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1 hour each, back and forth |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 11:09 AM |
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Fast hour wasn't it? n/t |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:10 AM |
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Go whip the party Dick. IL thanks you. eom |
yellowdogmi |
Jan-25-06 11:04 AM |
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Talking about unitary executive...calling it an academic theory. |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 11:07 AM |
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Can someone please explain |
MadisonProgressive |
Jan-25-06 11:08 AM |
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these are just the declared votes so far. Not official yet n/t |
bear425 |
Jan-25-06 11:09 AM |
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and I call him Borklito...eom |
benny05 |
Jan-25-06 12:28 PM |
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Those are the "votes" already announced |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:09 AM |
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Can still wake up, tho!! Call Sen. Ben Nelson (NE) 1-202-224-6551 |
kiteinthewind |
Jan-25-06 11:18 AM |
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Call Ben Nelson (NE) 1-202-224-6551 |
kiteinthewind |
Jan-25-06 11:09 AM |
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Called - She'll pass that along for me. 'Can you do it now?' |
MadJohnShaft |
Jan-25-06 11:11 AM |
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I keep getting the same response, have been calling for two days, but I am |
kiteinthewind |
Jan-25-06 11:15 AM |
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Toll free numbers to call through the switchboard: |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 11:11 AM |
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Here is additional contact info for Senator Ben Nelson: |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 11:41 AM |
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I think that's considered treason on DU. |
LiberalAndProud |
Jan-25-06 11:22 AM |
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Good for you, and thanks, LiberalAndProud!! |
kiteinthewind |
Jan-25-06 11:28 AM |
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LOL...he just slipped and called Alito, "Scalito" LOL |
Wordie |
Jan-25-06 11:09 AM |
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omg! i just heard that! i was gonna post it! |
orleans |
Jan-25-06 11:11 AM |
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He did that at the hearings, too. (Link to vid here) |
UCLA02 |
Jan-25-06 11:14 AM |
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Heeeee...Cornyn called him "Scalito" |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 11:09 AM |
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I snorted at that too! That was damn funny! n/t |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:11 AM |
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For Real? |
yellowdogmi |
Jan-25-06 11:15 AM |
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for real - they have adopted the nickname as a badge of honor n/t |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:16 AM |
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True that Scalia dissented against O'Connor on Hamdy? |
Ovett |
Jan-25-06 11:10 AM |
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In all fairness... |
UCLA02 |
Jan-25-06 11:27 AM |
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A ringing endorsement from Cornyn |
Dr.Phool |
Jan-25-06 11:11 AM |
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Someone explain to Cornyn... |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 11:12 AM |
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I thought the little guy was fictional Cornyn. |
izzybeans |
Jan-25-06 11:13 AM |
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Not fictional - unborn as yet - that's what they said yesterday anyway nt |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:14 AM |
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So he's really confused now. |
izzybeans |
Jan-25-06 11:18 AM |
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Only until they draw their first breath, then they don't count anymore nt |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:19 AM |
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It seems the dems are prepared for the "so called little guy" |
izzybeans |
Jan-25-06 11:19 AM |
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mythical |
LiberalAndProud |
Jan-25-06 11:14 AM |
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a jury can't do that if there is no jury Cornyn! |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:16 AM |
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Cornyn was a judge, eh? |
Skidmore |
Jan-25-06 11:17 AM |
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Oh...save me from the scary liberals... |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 11:18 AM |
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my utopia - looting of the treasury? So THIS is heaven. |
LiberalAndProud |
Jan-25-06 11:18 AM |
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didn't you know... |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 11:20 AM |
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Dittohead Allen now! n/t |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:18 AM |
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Thread 4 is up! |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Jan-25-06 11:19 AM |
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It's Howdy Doody Time. It's Howdy Doody Time. |
Skidmore |
Jan-25-06 11:20 AM |
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He's not howdy doody - the little shit from Florida is |
Sydnie |
Jan-25-06 11:24 AM |
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Rank hypocracy from George Allen |
VelmaD |
Jan-25-06 11:22 AM |
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George Allen |
LoKnLoD |
Jan-25-06 11:22 AM |
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Allen threatening nuclear option. Says "make my day" |
bear425 |
Jan-25-06 11:23 AM |
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That remark made me think there must be something |
Vinca |
Jan-25-06 12:29 PM |
#116 |