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JudyInTheHeartland (130 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 03:53 PM Original message |
Cornyn promises filibuster on Franken seating |
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Metta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
1. Happy karma, John. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
2. The first obstruction for the new Congress |
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SharonAnn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 10:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
70. Yes, a total waste of skin. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
3. Stick a cornyncob up your butt, you moran. |
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gravity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. Bring it on |
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Hawkeye-X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
5. Fuck you, Cornhole. |
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Liberal Veteran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
6. Okay, can we just agree to not seat ANY of their senators at all? |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:35 PM Response to Reply #6 |
19. Oooh. n/t |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:40 PM Response to Reply #6 |
47. works for me. They dont' even wait for the votes to be counted for their own Senators. |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 02:20 AM Response to Reply #6 |
56. Seeems perfect to me... put Franken first on the agenda and everything else would be held up.... |
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davefromqueens (277 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
7. If Cornyn wants war, give it to him |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
8. Every stupid filibuster will bring them closer |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:23 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. How about making them actually filibuster? Stand up and read the phone book don't just say it |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:40 PM Response to Reply #13 |
48. exactly. go for it. |
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louis-t (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:02 PM Response to Reply #8 |
24. Filibusters that RARELY make any MSM |
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edbermac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
9. We're gonna filibuster your ass for the next 4 years, Johnnie. |
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santamargarita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
10. Nothing but noise from another Right-Wing, Texas, Sonuvabitch! |
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liberal1973 (964 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:10 PM Response to Reply #10 |
25. I agree, and I like that idea. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:31 PM Response to Reply #10 |
31. I am in. nm |
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Jane Austin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
11. Okay. Now let's have a look at those precincts that had the exact |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:24 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. Bingo |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:37 PM Response to Reply #11 |
22. 18181 |
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Jane Austin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:41 PM Response to Reply #22 |
33. Was that the number? |
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Pastiche423 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 08:05 PM Response to Reply #22 |
54. 18181 was the total votes for each of three texan repubics |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #54 |
59. Assign the numbers to letters |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 04:45 PM Response to Reply #59 |
66. I've read five races in other sources... |
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Pastiche423 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #59 |
67. Nope, it was not the diifference |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:29 PM Response to Reply #11 |
28. The Democrats in Texas voted for John Cornyn... |
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Jane Austin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:46 PM Response to Reply #28 |
34. The Democratic Party has a lot to answer for in Texas, but |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:35 PM Response to Reply #34 |
44. Reagan Democrats... |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 04:28 PM Response to Reply #11 |
64. The number you're thinking of is 18,181. It happened in 5 different counties. |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
12. Attn: Harry Reid....Make this mothereffer ACTUALLY do it...instead of rolling over... |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:34 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. I had the same thought. I'm calling Senator Dickless right now. n/t |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:35 PM Response to Reply #12 |
20. Senator Dickless' voicemailbox is full. n/t |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:19 PM Response to Reply #12 |
41. He's too busy keeping out the lawfully appointed Senator from Illinois |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
15. This Minnesotan thinks Cornyn needs a swift kick in the ass. |
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CBHagman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
16. Filibuster THIS. |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
17. If Al Franken had listened to Randi Rhodes, this wouldn't be an issue. |
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Joey Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:49 PM Response to Reply #17 |
36. I miss Randi! nt |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:19 PM Response to Reply #17 |
42. YEs, it came back around to bite him. |
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nickgutierrez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:56 PM Response to Reply #17 |
61. What is the story with those two? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
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Stevepol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
23. You really have to admire the Repugs: they stick up for their own. |
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sofa king (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
26. Because Cornyn is one of like six Senate GOPers not worried about his job. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
27. What was it all his cronies were saying to us about eight years ago? Sore Loserman? |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
29. I truly wish gutless Harry would call his bluff and let him filibuster or end the filibuster rule. |
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judesedit (450 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
30. Does Johnny mean like the "recount"( NOT) that handed Bush the presidency in 2000? |
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FreakinDJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
32. Ain't Hypocracy Grand |
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Joey Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
35. Cornyn is a fool - Texas deserves him nt |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:39 PM Response to Reply #35 |
46. Thank you! |
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Joey Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 11:22 AM Response to Reply #46 |
58. LOL! I've got Sen. Inhofe |
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Still Sensible (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
37. Another faux outrage from an Asshat? |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
38. Yeah, good luck with that Johnny. |
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droidamus2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
39. How about |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:08 PM Response to Original message |
40. Time for a rule change. |
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Joanne98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
43. The nuclear option anyone? |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 11:12 PM Response to Reply #43 |
71. Sooner or later Reid will have to use it |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
45. but but San Diego..... |
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unblock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
49. the session hasn't even started and the party of "bipartisanship" is aiding the terrorists. |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
50. Hey Cornyn, go have sex with a box turtle. |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
51. The lapdogs... |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
52. Who is this 'Cornhole' |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-02-09 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
53. Well, that'll be enough to have Harry scurrying for cover |
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kevsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:58 AM Response to Original message |
55. Maybe they should swear in Burris. |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
57. Another shit flinging monkey |
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Thor_MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
60. Time to let Cornhole know that any attempt to block MN seating its elected Senator |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
62. But...but....but.... |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 04:20 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Yeah - I could've foretold as much... |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
65. We have 58 or so seats...Time for the "nuclear option" that Frist championed. |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
68. Okay fine John... |
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Thor_MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-09 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
69. Hey Cornhole, Franken won by 225 votes, get over it and mind your own business. |
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Abq_Sarah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-09 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
72. Franken will be seated |
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