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| 54. Thanks entirely to the dipshitfuckwipe Connecticut electorate. |
| -The Dems DO NOT have full control of both houses! Wake up! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:05 PM |
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thing is, the "landslide" people think took place in Nov 2006 never really happened on the scale |
ComerPerro |
Mar-17-07 06:07 PM |
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I recall in Oct 06 that taking control of the Senate was a long shot |
LSK |
Mar-17-07 06:10 PM |
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but we barely have control, and even if we did there is a Repig President |
ComerPerro |
Mar-17-07 06:12 PM |
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Exactly! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:16 PM |
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My feelings, exactly. |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:14 PM |
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Right ! it plays right into the hands of the MSM |
jaysunb |
Mar-17-07 06:28 PM |
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That's what I've been noticing, too. |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:42 PM |
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Look how close VA, MO and MT were |
sandnsea |
Mar-18-07 03:31 AM |
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But you have to admit it was quite a victory |
Pawel K |
Mar-18-07 01:31 PM |
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You mean it was fraudulently minimised, don't you? Don't kid yourself it was not a landslide. |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Mar-18-07 04:01 PM |
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Filibuster = 60 votes |
LSK |
Mar-17-07 06:08 PM |
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And that is a big point. I doubt the Dems are inclinded to "go nuclear". |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:11 PM |
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And the MSM would crucify them if they did. |
Dr_eldritch |
Mar-17-07 06:46 PM |
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That's a great idea, too. I think the Dems need to start dropping hints |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:53 PM |
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Fairness doctrine |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-18-07 03:33 AM |
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Couldn't happen. Cheney would have to be a part of it, and I don't think |
MiniMe |
Mar-18-07 12:14 AM |
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You only have to see that we have not yet passed one bill into law |
Robbien |
Mar-17-07 06:10 PM |
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And that is disheartening. The thing that is GREAT is that we have |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:20 PM |
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sometimes I think we need the definition of filibuster sticked to the top of GD |
LSK |
Mar-17-07 06:24 PM |
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Yes. That and "It Takes 67 Votes to Convict and Remove a President or VP!" |
AshevilleGuy |
Mar-17-07 06:27 PM |
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LOL! You think it would help? |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:47 PM |
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Whhat happened to minimum wage? I thought that was going to happen n/t |
AshevilleGuy |
Mar-17-07 06:25 PM |
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No. It is weighed down with a bunch of taxcuts in the Senate |
Robbien |
Mar-17-07 06:51 PM |
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No! This is eating away at my sense of betrayal and outrage!!! |
rockymountaindem |
Mar-17-07 06:19 PM |
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That wasn't funny. |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:23 PM |
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Don't tell *me* what's funny! |
rockymountaindem |
Mar-17-07 06:37 PM |
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Ok. You're funny! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:58 PM |
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But how outraged are you? n/t |
rockymountaindem |
Mar-17-07 07:23 PM |
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Well, looking down thread |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 07:40 PM |
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I couldn't help myself either ( LOL) so |
jaysunb |
Mar-17-07 06:20 PM |
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Thanks! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:56 PM |
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I agree, every time I hear one of the talking heads on TV.... |
ClintonTyree |
Mar-17-07 06:23 PM |
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I Fear That Your Sound Logic And Reasoning May Hurt Some People's Brains Here To Hear. Great Post! |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Mar-17-07 06:25 PM |
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I think sometimes it just helps to make a point of the obvious. |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:33 PM |
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BUT! Unholy joe did |
zidzi |
Mar-17-07 06:27 PM |
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His "morals" only go so far, Zidzi! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 07:59 PM |
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No he didn't |
MonkeyFunk |
Mar-17-07 11:25 PM |
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i think johnson can vote |
madrchsod |
Mar-17-07 06:28 PM |
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No, Johnson can't vote unless he's there. |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 07:00 PM |
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Off to the Greatest Page with you. |
Cerridwen |
Mar-17-07 06:28 PM |
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Thanks, Cerridwen! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 06:38 PM |
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true! In '08 we must target Dems who vote with Repubs |
Shoelace |
Mar-17-07 06:31 PM |
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Nelson was just re-elected last year. Pryor in 2004, I think. n/t |
AshevilleGuy |
Mar-17-07 06:34 PM |
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thanks, was wondering about that |
Shoelace |
Mar-17-07 06:38 PM |
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kick and recommend! This is so important! n/t |
terip64 |
Mar-17-07 06:43 PM |
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If a post ever deserved a recommendation... |
karlrschneider |
Mar-17-07 06:49 PM |
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Thanks, Karl! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 07:14 PM |
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Naw, I'm really a grumpy old phart who wants to stick with facts and reality |
karlrschneider |
Mar-17-07 07:40 PM |
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This is no excuse ... being in the minority was no excuse. |
JackRiddler |
Mar-17-07 06:53 PM |
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SHHH trying to educate people on how this works |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-17-07 06:58 PM |
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Good points and a good job pointing this out. NT |
leeroysphits |
Mar-17-07 07:01 PM |
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Making the stand is far more important than the outcome. |
greyhound1966 |
Mar-17-07 07:01 PM |
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I totally agree with "making the stand", and that's what the original post was |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 07:33 PM |
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Made a mistake in the original post: |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 07:20 PM |
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So I guess |
LWolf |
Mar-17-07 07:26 PM |
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Only 1/3 of the Senate was up for reelection in 2006. Keep that in mind. That |
Peace Patriot |
Mar-17-07 07:35 PM |
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And if something isn't done in a BIG HURRY, it's going to happen again |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 07:52 PM |
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Hi, LoudSue! Sorry to get back to you so late. (Had to eat dinner. Had a guest.) |
Peace Patriot |
Mar-18-07 02:28 AM |
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That sentence should be posted at the TOP of every DU page: |
loudsue |
Mar-18-07 02:57 AM |
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All they need to control is THE HOUSE |
TheConstantGardener |
Mar-17-07 07:46 PM |
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We have some members of congress |
thethinker |
Mar-17-07 10:01 PM |
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Thanks entirely to the dipshitfuckwipe Connecticut electorate. |
BlooInBloo |
Mar-17-07 10:02 PM |
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Not quite |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-17-07 10:05 PM |
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Oh fine. I retract the word "entirely". :) |
BlooInBloo |
Mar-17-07 10:35 PM |
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And I made a mistake |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-17-07 11:22 PM |
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Impeachment = indictment. House = grand jury/prosecutor. Senate = jury. Chief justice = judge. |
BlooInBloo |
Mar-17-07 11:38 PM |
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Yep |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-17-07 11:40 PM |
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KnR. Great post -- a voice of sanity, reason, and logic has spoken! |
Hekate |
Mar-17-07 10:20 PM |
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Thanks, Hekate! |
loudsue |
Mar-17-07 11:19 PM |
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Excellent and informative post. KNR. ....n/t |
WiseButAngrySara |
Mar-17-07 10:20 PM |
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But there is enough control that the Dems could stop this war |
MadHound |
Mar-17-07 10:34 PM |
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No, it is not a matter of will |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-17-07 11:42 PM |
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For the LAST TIME they don't need 60 votes in the Senate |
TheConstantGardener |
Mar-18-07 02:32 AM |
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I just happen to know the procedure |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-18-07 02:42 AM |
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Ummm, did you even read my post? |
MadHound |
Mar-18-07 06:57 AM |
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If we wait for control of the Senate, we'll be waiting forever... |
ToeBot |
Mar-17-07 11:38 PM |
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Hmm you do kow that there are enough repukes up for |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-17-07 11:43 PM |
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Thanks for telling people about reality |
nolabels |
Mar-17-07 11:57 PM |
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Thank you, nolabels! |
loudsue |
Mar-18-07 12:19 AM |
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K&R, thanks for the reality check loudsue! nt |
Land Shark |
Mar-18-07 12:28 AM |
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I agree, our control is very slim at best in the senate |
MasterDarkNinja |
Mar-18-07 12:41 AM |
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Nitpick here |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-18-07 02:46 AM |
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You're right about that, Nadin. And I'm beginning to think that |
loudsue |
Mar-18-07 03:56 AM |
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Look at Watergate |
nadinbrzezinski |
Mar-18-07 04:07 AM |
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Bingo. |
ellisonz |
Mar-18-07 02:25 AM |
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They have the numbers to start the wheels of justice turning. |
mmonk |
Mar-18-07 07:25 AM |
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A lot of pugs are up in the Senate in 08; we must get rid of the voting |
MasonJar |
Mar-18-07 11:38 AM |
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Thank You for adding clarity to what is certainly a frustrating situation |
Morereason |
Mar-18-07 11:59 AM |
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Always an excuse. |
RestoreGore |
Mar-18-07 03:21 PM |
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A well-needed post. |
KCabotDullesMarxIII |
Mar-18-07 04:02 PM |
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