NV Whino
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Sun May-20-07 03:08 PM
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I've wondered why they didn't do this before. I mean, fool me once, shame on you. Fool, me twice, shame on me. Fool me thrice, we keep congress in session.
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| -Reid’s plan to block Bush’s recess appointments. |
cal04 |
May-20-07 02:40 PM |
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awesome! K&N n/t |
AZDemDist6 |
May-20-07 02:41 PM |
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K & R. n/t |
wakemeupwhenitsover |
May-20-07 02:43 PM |
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How, *precisely* does that *prevent* gw from making recess appointments? |
BlooInBloo |
May-20-07 02:45 PM |
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It is used during a recess in the Senate |
havocmom |
May-20-07 02:56 PM |
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Did you miss the word "recess?" |
Atman |
May-21-07 12:01 PM |
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Good! To not do this would be malpractice: allowing the incompetence to spread. |
Democrats_win |
May-20-07 02:48 PM |
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I don't understand why there has been so much nay saying... |
R_M |
May-20-07 02:49 PM |
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I love it |
malaise |
May-20-07 02:53 PM |
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So much for a "quickie" Gonzo replacement! Go Harry - recommended |
williesgirl |
May-20-07 02:53 PM |
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LOL Harry's gotta keep Wolfowitz and Gonzales from switching offices |
havocmom |
May-20-07 02:57 PM |
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Good for him |
NV Whino |
May-20-07 03:08 PM |
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Ditto!! n/t |
JimDandy |
May-21-07 01:43 PM |
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Harry Reid is one tough customer. I'm glad he's on our side. |
sfexpat2000 |
May-20-07 03:11 PM |
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I am lost |
wakeme2008 |
May-20-07 03:15 PM |
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Learn the system. |
WilliamPitt |
May-21-07 03:12 AM |
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you're a sweetheart this morning. |
crikkett |
May-21-07 09:07 AM |
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LOL! If you don't know, just say it! |
jobycom |
May-21-07 02:05 PM |
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ALRIGHTY THEN! WTG, Harry! |
in_cog_ni_to |
May-20-07 03:15 PM |
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I thought Sam Fox was appointed during 4 days recess |
MissWaverly |
May-20-07 03:20 PM |
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I think Fox was appointed over the easter recess which was 8 days long |
Hamlette |
May-20-07 03:49 PM |
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this article is well worth a read, 7 working day recess/Fox appt. |
MissWaverly |
May-20-07 04:48 PM |
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good! k/r n/t |
upi402 |
May-20-07 03:32 PM |
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GIVE EM HELL, HARRY!!! |
CatWoman |
May-20-07 04:00 PM |
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Other posters raised good points asking how this would work |
wakemeupwhenitsover |
May-20-07 04:16 PM |
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Thanks for posting these rules. n/t |
quiet.american |
May-21-07 09:38 AM |
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If this works, How Sweet It Is !!!! |
Ms. November |
May-20-07 04:22 PM |
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Recess Appointment Blocking Strategy -- great idea! Sen. Casey please note. |
philly_bob |
May-20-07 04:26 PM |
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k&r |
Swamp Rat |
May-20-07 04:33 PM |
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Thank you, Harry! |
MasonJar |
May-20-07 04:42 PM |
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Ha! If true, what a smart procedural move. |
pinto |
May-20-07 05:08 PM |
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Better hold up on that celebrating for a minute |
AnnInLa |
May-20-07 06:18 PM |
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In These Modern Times Of Instant Communication and Speedy Travel |
Demeter |
May-21-07 01:12 PM |
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Hey! Great! I could use another spectacular let-down right about now! |
Edweird |
May-20-07 06:54 PM |
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This deserves a Molly Bloom yes yes yes |
wiley |
May-21-07 01:53 AM |
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Go Harry! |
19jet54 |
May-21-07 03:10 AM |
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It doesn't really matter if every 10 days is too long |
Truth2Tell |
May-21-07 04:26 AM |
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Welcome to DU |
wryter2000 |
May-21-07 09:57 AM |
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Right now I am concerned |
jonnyra |
May-21-07 04:59 AM |
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Welcome to DU |
wryter2000 |
May-21-07 09:56 AM |
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K&R!!! |
DeSwiss |
May-21-07 06:19 AM |
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The Original Meaning of the Recess Appointments Clause |
LiberalFighter |
May-21-07 07:50 AM |
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Well, hot damn!!! |
progressoid |
May-21-07 07:51 AM |
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The Meaning of Recess |
LiberalFighter |
May-21-07 08:03 AM |
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Simply awesome |
wicket |
May-21-07 09:08 AM |
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Dems are working hard to save our Democracy from the Bushbots... |
IWantAChange |
May-21-07 09:35 AM |
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Thank you Harry Reid |
madokie |
May-21-07 09:41 AM |
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Seems Like A Great Procedural Move, But How Much Ya Wanna Bet Bush Does It Anyway. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
May-21-07 09:47 AM |
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Give 'em hell, Harry |
wryter2000 |
May-21-07 09:53 AM |
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LOL-- kiss kiss |
npincus |
May-21-07 09:56 AM |
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Harry Reid was a Boxer in his younger days. He's still got a good Jab! |
paparush |
May-21-07 11:58 AM |
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As long as he has one or two backups in place...just in case |
Norquist Nemesis |
May-21-07 12:07 PM |
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Then why would he announce it? To take the argument from the other side... |
indie_ana_500 |
May-21-07 12:48 PM |
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I love it! |
Winebrat |
May-21-07 01:36 PM |
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Excellent. Give 'em hell, Harry! nt |
blondeatlast |
May-21-07 01:52 PM |
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What the hell, they should be camped out in D.C. at any rate |
nolabels |
May-21-07 02:00 PM |
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Great Move Even if it Doesn't Work!!! |
Henryman |
May-21-07 02:33 PM |
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