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| There is Hope, Sen. Sanders To Filibuster Obama Tax Deal |
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Posted on YouTube: December 06, 2010
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Posted on DU: December 06, 2010
By DU Member: Charleston Chew
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| -There is Hope, Sen. Sanders To Filibuster Obama Tax Deal |
Charleston Chew |
Dec-06-10 05:49 PM |
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He's the only true Liberal and he's an Independent! |
cutlassmama |
Dec-06-10 05:49 PM |
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Good Point |
Dinger |
Dec-06-10 10:25 PM |
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Exactly what I asked |
MissDeeds |
Dec-07-10 08:36 AM |
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the only remaining democrat |
mdmc |
Dec-07-10 05:43 AM |
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Why can't there be a party built around what Sen Sanders fights for? |
mod mom |
Dec-07-10 07:03 AM |
#94 |
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Isn't Bernie a socialist? |
EV_Ares |
Dec-07-10 09:03 AM |
#117 |
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Even if he was a martian |
Marnie |
Dec-07-10 12:36 PM |
#145 |
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Some lesser people who post on DU; |
greiner3 |
Dec-07-10 03:27 PM |
#171 |
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Let me see if |
Moonbat2 |
Dec-07-10 05:28 PM |
#182 |
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Yeah, a social democrat. |
Deep13 |
Dec-07-10 03:47 PM |
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Kucinich.... |
smiley |
Dec-07-10 10:49 AM |
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Wow. |
PeaceNikki |
Dec-06-10 05:51 PM |
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You've got my support, Bernie. Time to call my Senators - I've |
gateley |
Dec-06-10 05:52 PM |
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Betcha Russell Feingold might well sign on.. |
cyclezealot |
Dec-07-10 04:19 AM |
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Russell Feingold voted against the dem. ammendent on Saturday.... |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 10:49 AM |
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I think he voted against it because it gave away too much to the GOP. |
SharonAnn |
Dec-07-10 02:24 PM |
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I think Feingold wants ALL the tax cuts to expire |
PeaceNikki |
Dec-07-10 03:51 PM |
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It takes one to put a Hold on it. n/t |
davidwparker |
Dec-07-10 12:16 PM |
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They're not even acknowledging receiving my e-mails anymore. |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 10:45 AM |
#125 |
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Kicking for da Senator |
Lucinda |
Dec-06-10 05:54 PM |
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Thank you, Senator Sanders. |
stillrockin |
Dec-06-10 05:56 PM |
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Thank you Senator Sanders |
sasha031 |
Dec-06-10 05:57 PM |
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I just thanked him, but |
BonnieJW |
Dec-07-10 08:53 AM |
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K&R |
NorthCarolina |
Dec-06-10 05:59 PM |
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Thank you Mr. Sanders! |
24EvelJustin24 |
Dec-06-10 06:01 PM |
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Good luck finding 39 other Democratic senators with the backbone to support him.... |
Rowdyboy |
Dec-06-10 06:01 PM |
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He doesn't need 39 more Democrats |
Enthusiast |
Dec-07-10 08:19 AM |
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You over-estimate the courage of Senate Democrats...thats a mistake |
Rowdyboy |
Dec-07-10 12:25 PM |
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actually, he does. |
provis99 |
Dec-07-10 02:24 PM |
#158 |
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Sanders is what all Dems should aspire to be |
slay |
Dec-06-10 06:02 PM |
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Here's his phone numbers please CALL |
Joanne98 |
Dec-06-10 06:12 PM |
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TeaKlowns |
bongbong |
Dec-06-10 06:14 PM |
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Fantastic, Sen. Sanders. |
50000feet |
Dec-06-10 06:31 PM |
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It seems that Obama.. |
A wise Man |
Dec-07-10 07:30 AM |
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I believe he does give a "F" about the people..... |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 10:52 AM |
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You know that saying, "You're either for us or you're against us" |
lark |
Dec-07-10 11:58 AM |
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Bernie Sanders/Grayson 2012... |
lib2DaBone |
Dec-06-10 06:40 PM |
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+1 to that. |
NYMdaveNYI |
Dec-06-10 06:59 PM |
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Oh wouldn't that be the ticket..WOW! |
INdemo |
Dec-06-10 08:46 PM |
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I'm not going to vote for anyone else. |
Ganja Ninja |
Dec-07-10 05:49 AM |
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K&R |
Steve_I_Am |
Dec-07-10 07:52 AM |
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Bad idea. It is a fair and proper compromise at a time of crisis. Let kids eat. Wrangle over ide- |
RBInMaine |
Dec-06-10 06:41 PM |
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"A fair and proper compromise" would provide for *all* of the unemployed |
gkhouston |
Dec-06-10 06:44 PM |
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Why are they tied together? |
abelenkpe |
Dec-06-10 08:17 PM |
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They already have. n/t |
gkhouston |
Dec-06-10 08:23 PM |
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I agree with you completely. n/t |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 10:54 AM |
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Man I love those Pats :-) |
florida08 |
Dec-07-10 01:16 PM |
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Ha, yeah...slapped the Jets silly last night. |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 01:56 PM |
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No. It isn't. Are you saying they'll cut food stamps? |
aquart |
Dec-06-10 06:55 PM |
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They are two of the worst I've ever seen |
Scruffy1 |
Dec-06-10 07:37 PM |
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Yeah right - later...... |
demwing |
Dec-06-10 06:56 PM |
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It is a horrible compromise, particularly reducing the social security |
sirthomas66 |
Dec-06-10 07:46 PM |
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It won't be...They have theirs..so screw you and yours; find your own way to payour bills. |
russspeakeasy |
Dec-06-10 10:29 PM |
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0 is systematically pulling the rug from SS. |
ooglymoogly |
Dec-07-10 01:15 AM |
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Can you give me more info. on this SS tax being reduced. |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 10:57 AM |
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The Payroll Tax holiday will deplete the funds going into the trust |
jtown1123 |
Dec-07-10 12:57 PM |
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Thank you n/t |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 01:09 PM |
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Not by redeeming trust fund bonds, that's for sure. |
Lasher |
Dec-07-10 03:49 AM |
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This is a key element that |
Enthusiast |
Dec-07-10 08:21 AM |
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Ideology? Do you really think we can afford a tax cut for the rich right now? |
harun |
Dec-06-10 08:05 PM |
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there's always an excuse |
MNBrewer |
Dec-06-10 10:17 PM |
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bullshit. |
bowens43 |
Dec-07-10 05:11 AM |
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Ideology? Tax cuts for the wealthiest are not ideology. |
olegramps |
Dec-07-10 07:13 AM |
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What planet are you front? |
lark |
Dec-07-10 12:05 PM |
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Bullshit! The President is knuckling-under to GOP extortion . . . |
Steve_I_Am |
Dec-07-10 07:52 AM |
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That's exactly what Republicans |
Roy Rolling |
Dec-07-10 07:53 AM |
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I'm sure kids could eat" with the $70 billion/yr. we're giving the richies in this deal |
wordpix |
Dec-07-10 12:10 PM |
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you're right, Obama's keeping his eyes on the prize |
bos1 |
Dec-07-10 02:35 PM |
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there is NOTHING fair about it. nt |
bowens43 |
Dec-08-10 05:15 AM |
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YEAH take a stand because a political win is more important than... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Dec-06-10 06:45 PM |
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Its not just about you and your kids |
demwing |
Dec-06-10 06:58 PM |
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I do not have kids so it is not about me... |
SkyDaddy7 |
Dec-06-10 07:06 PM |
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"NOBODY HERE ON DU IS READY TO DO THAT"....what is the "that" of which you speak? |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Dec-06-10 07:44 PM |
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Oh please |
Caretha |
Dec-06-10 08:18 PM |
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No. YOU aren't serious about cutting the deficit. I am. Take my tax cuts away. |
closeupready |
Dec-07-10 07:13 AM |
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You don't speak for me. |
olegramps |
Dec-07-10 07:33 AM |
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70% ok I think that's a little excessive. n/t. |
okieinpain |
Dec-07-10 10:31 AM |
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You don't get it |
lark |
Dec-07-10 12:11 PM |
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You understand. |
emilyg |
Dec-06-10 08:01 PM |
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Where is Sanders' political win? |
mikehiggins |
Dec-06-10 07:34 PM |
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+700 billion n/t |
theaocp |
Dec-06-10 07:38 PM |
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Deleted message |
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Dec-06-10 10:13 PM |
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Butt it is okay that over 22,000 Americans will die as a result of not |
avaistheone1 |
Dec-07-10 12:05 AM |
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Most people on this site were strong supporters of single payer... |
Demoiselle |
Dec-07-10 10:33 AM |
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Attitudes like yours and Obama's are what put us in this mess. |
bowens43 |
Dec-07-10 05:13 AM |
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A 'strong stand' and strong leadership |
Enthusiast |
Dec-07-10 08:32 AM |
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No. |
kenfrequed |
Dec-07-10 09:50 AM |
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Obama just undercut the entire Democratic party |
lark |
Dec-07-10 12:26 PM |
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YEAH take a stand because a political win is more important than... |
AlbertCat |
Dec-07-10 11:22 AM |
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Watch How Hard They Will Come Down On Him and Real Quickly Too! |
mazzarro |
Dec-06-10 06:50 PM |
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If anyone tries to come down on Sen. Sanders for exposing this deal as a sham, |
Segami |
Dec-06-10 06:59 PM |
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Plus one! nt |
Enthusiast |
Dec-07-10 08:38 AM |
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"DLC has done us in real good!!!!!!" |
Enthusiast |
Dec-07-10 08:37 AM |
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I saw that on Ed. I've never seen Sanders that upset. nt |
laughingliberal |
Dec-06-10 07:01 PM |
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Why are there not more people like him in our government? |
sabrina 1 |
Dec-06-10 07:06 PM |
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why? Because Vermont ain't America. Unfortunately. |
provis99 |
Dec-07-10 02:26 PM |
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Kick for Senator Superman! |
Joe Bacon |
Dec-06-10 07:10 PM |
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Ten years ago, few Americans had ever heard of Bernie... |
timefortherevolution |
Dec-06-10 07:14 PM |
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He gets little media coverage, they don't cover awesome. |
harun |
Dec-06-10 08:07 PM |
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maybe Finegold will join him |
Ghost of Tom Joad |
Dec-06-10 07:18 PM |
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Dream on. Feingold voted against cloture for the unemployment |
pnwmom |
Dec-06-10 08:02 PM |
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A democratic socialist!!! |
Rosa Luxemburg |
Dec-06-10 07:27 PM |
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I salute Sen. Sanders for his stand. But unfortunately you and I both know he will not succeed. |
totodeinhere |
Dec-06-10 07:34 PM |
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And he will do this how? n/t |
pnwmom |
Dec-06-10 08:03 PM |
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It is important though because he will make a vote happen to end his filibuster. |
harun |
Dec-06-10 08:06 PM |
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Hear his voice! n/t |
Guilded Lilly |
Dec-06-10 07:38 PM |
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Pray for Bernie-he's our last hope. |
Scruffy1 |
Dec-06-10 07:39 PM |
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Stand up! n/t |
cheapdate |
Dec-06-10 07:40 PM |
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K&R |
Shining Jack |
Dec-06-10 07:53 PM |
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Thanks Bernie! |
bc3000 |
Dec-06-10 07:53 PM |
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KR |
grumgrum |
Dec-06-10 08:00 PM |
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Run Bernie run. |
leeroysphitz |
Dec-06-10 08:03 PM |
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The people's senator. Thank you, Bernie!! KR/nt |
tpsbmam |
Dec-06-10 08:07 PM |
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He won't have the votes to block cloture in the Senate... |
Imajika |
Dec-06-10 08:08 PM |
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YYYEEEE HHHHAAAWW! |
James48 |
Dec-06-10 08:24 PM |
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Thank you for doing the right thing! |
suede1 |
Dec-06-10 08:24 PM |
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Kudos to Mr. Sanders for sticking to his guns. |
BenzoDia |
Dec-06-10 09:02 PM |
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Great to see! Now look for Obama to |
wutangfan85 |
Dec-06-10 09:14 PM |
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Well if nothing else.. |
humbled_opinion |
Dec-06-10 09:23 PM |
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They're basically the same |
lark |
Dec-07-10 12:53 PM |
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That was as pissed as Bernie gets. Great to see. |
JBoy |
Dec-06-10 09:40 PM |
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Dec-06-10 09:53 PM |
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I proudly stand with Senator Sanders.. |
disillusioned73 |
Dec-06-10 10:15 PM |
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Sanders for President 2012 |
Goldstein1984 |
Dec-06-10 10:17 PM |
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No wonder Bernie's an Independent. Who would want to be in the party of |
bertman |
Dec-06-10 10:22 PM |
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K & R For Bernie! |
Dinger |
Dec-06-10 10:26 PM |
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Thanks Bernie..You are one of our last hopes. |
russspeakeasy |
Dec-06-10 10:26 PM |
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I am in the same boat. |
mr_smith007 |
Dec-06-10 10:46 PM |
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Bernie Sanders is all we've got left. |
mr_smith007 |
Dec-06-10 10:36 PM |
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Sen Sanders is America's Senator. Democrats take a lesson. nm |
rhett o rick |
Dec-06-10 11:08 PM |
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K & R |
democracy1st |
Dec-06-10 11:16 PM |
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Thank you, Senator Sanders for being the lone voice of reason. |
2QT2BSTR8 |
Dec-06-10 11:32 PM |
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He exploded on the Senate floor... |
and-justice-for-all |
Dec-06-10 11:59 PM |
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Now that is how to manage the bully pulpit. |
avaistheone1 |
Dec-07-10 12:14 AM |
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Democrats need to teach the president a lesson and fight against |
Barbara2423 |
Dec-07-10 12:24 AM |
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k&R |
grumgrum |
Dec-07-10 12:35 AM |
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Go Sanders!!!!! |
tomm2thumbs |
Dec-07-10 01:14 AM |
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Sanders should run for president. He is a true FDR liberal. nt |
Quixote1818 |
Dec-07-10 01:21 AM |
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Unfortunately we have a very short-sighted public. |
mr_smith007 |
Dec-07-10 11:50 AM |
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That 700 billion is what we usually use to provide capital loans and grants for building |
earcandle |
Dec-07-10 01:54 AM |
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Good for him |
quaker bill |
Dec-07-10 05:22 AM |
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Sorry to say, but filibusters only work for Repukes and Blue Dogs |
Stoic |
Dec-07-10 05:47 AM |
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No, wrong! |
Enthusiast |
Dec-07-10 08:44 AM |
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Go Bernie! |
pam4water |
Dec-07-10 06:34 AM |
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Suck it, Pugs! |
Can of Whoop-ass |
Dec-07-10 07:14 AM |
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This is nothing more than blackmail. |
olegramps |
Dec-07-10 07:23 AM |
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K&R! |
amyrose2712 |
Dec-07-10 07:52 AM |
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K&R! Why wouldn't all progressive |
Enthusiast |
Dec-07-10 08:17 AM |
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This is why the Repukes are brilliant bastards |
gibby2433 |
Dec-07-10 08:35 AM |
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God bless you Sen Sanders. |
EnviroBat |
Dec-07-10 08:44 AM |
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At the very least it will be part of the historical record now that Sanders |
Jefferson23 |
Dec-07-10 08:56 AM |
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... |
handmade34 |
Dec-07-10 09:31 AM |
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I still have some hope left for Bernie! |
raouldukelives |
Dec-07-10 09:45 AM |
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Rec for Senator Sanders! nt |
TBF |
Dec-07-10 10:40 AM |
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He's a good man! |
bobburgster |
Dec-07-10 10:42 AM |
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Yeah! |
wakemewhenitsover |
Dec-07-10 10:52 AM |
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Tell it, Sen. Sanders! |
geardaddy |
Dec-07-10 11:01 AM |
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The Democrats need to show they are behind he working man |
VeryConfused |
Dec-07-10 12:09 PM |
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Yeah, Bernie, GO! And run for president in 2012, too. |
wordpix |
Dec-07-10 12:09 PM |
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Go Bernie |
Marnie |
Dec-07-10 12:35 PM |
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k/r |
defendandprotect |
Dec-07-10 12:39 PM |
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I hate to say it since I like Sanders but he will cave |
no limit |
Dec-07-10 12:55 PM |
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Right on, Sen. Sanders! Filibuster until the fucking tax cuts expire! |
KansDem |
Dec-07-10 01:18 PM |
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I love Bernie |
florida08 |
Dec-07-10 01:47 PM |
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Unfortunately, too late... |
ProudDad |
Dec-07-10 01:57 PM |
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sadly that would be my assessment as well |
florida08 |
Dec-07-10 02:32 PM |
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Sanders in 2012! If our leader is going to be called a socialist anyway, why not get the benefits of |
lib_wit_it |
Dec-07-10 02:07 PM |
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Obama just made a great speech answering his critics at the end of the press conference |
bos1 |
Dec-07-10 02:33 PM |
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Speeches mean nothing |
fascisthunter |
Dec-07-10 02:41 PM |
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yes they do , words have meaning, and you might want to listen before flushing the future down the |
bos1 |
Dec-07-10 02:48 PM |
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he's the one flushing our fucking future down the drain |
fascisthunter |
Dec-07-10 02:52 PM |
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the president spoke about reality and what he's doing in the long run for progressive ideals that |
bos1 |
Dec-07-10 02:59 PM |
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Obama is self-limited |
ProudDad |
Dec-07-10 07:09 PM |
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LOL. Obama is our worst enemy? Not Palin, Gingrich, the GOP in general? We know where u stand. nt |
bos1 |
Dec-07-10 07:53 PM |
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Obviously not... |
ProudDad |
Dec-07-10 10:44 PM |
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you believe him? |
bowens43 |
Dec-08-10 05:19 AM |
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What a wonderful idea |
ProudDad |
Dec-07-10 07:08 PM |
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except that all of his answers were bullshit. |
bowens43 |
Dec-08-10 05:18 AM |
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I have always loved Berrie Sanders-But when it comes down to it he won't Filibuster-Here's why |
GreenTea |
Dec-07-10 02:54 PM |
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It only takes one Senator... |
ProudDad |
Dec-07-10 07:10 PM |
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go Bernie, called Pelosi and senators |
katty |
Dec-07-10 03:10 PM |
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Save us Bernie!! n/t |
Scurrilous |
Dec-07-10 03:14 PM |
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What will happen to those on unemployment? |
ZombieHorde |
Dec-07-10 03:23 PM |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Dec-07-10 03:35 PM |
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K&R |
pleah |
Dec-07-10 03:41 PM |
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K&R |
Jeffersons Ghost |
Dec-07-10 03:43 PM |
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contribute to bernie! |
thomhartmann |
Dec-07-10 04:17 PM |
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Our future is now in the hands of independent Sen. Bernie Sanders -- love to him!!! |
defendandprotect |
Dec-07-10 04:19 PM |
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K & R Go Bernie! |
madmax |
Dec-07-10 04:23 PM |
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So? |
crotchety |
Dec-07-10 04:59 PM |
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Sanders/Pelosi 2012 |
Moonbat2 |
Dec-07-10 05:21 PM |
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