Big Ed just said that the Republicans are refusing to have the meeting/debate televised.

[CatWoman]

What a bunch of whiny wimpy losers.......

[Jennicut]

1. But I thought they wanted negotiations televised for the Dems. Oh wait,

that double standard thing again. It is always okay for the Rethugs, right?

[babylonsister]

2. That's cause rushbo told them to be very afraid!

:scared:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x175265

[CatWoman]

3. wow, BS

look at all those hearts!!

you sweetie pie, you!! :hi:

[BeyondGeography]

11. Spot on

He squawks, they fall in line like little schoolchildren.

[calimary]

16. Dang! Somebody has a lot of LUV!

Ooo-la-la! :hug: you deserve it MIGHTILY, my dear!

Be afraid, rush! VERRRRRRRYYY AFRAID!!!!!

[rocktivity]

4. Have it without them, then. Invite doctors and patients instead

and whoever doesn't televise it loses their press access. So there!

:evilgrin:
roctivity

[DrToast]

8. Leave empty chairs for the Republicans

[iceman66]

12. Yes!

And name cards. Don't forget those.

[Cha]

14. YES EMPTY CHAIRS.. Let the country know

the chickenlivers didn't show.

[damonm]

30. EXACTLY. Then say, "we invited the republicans to come share their ideas...

...but they're not here yet, so we'll hold their seats open just in case they're running late..."

And then remind viewers at the end: "well, I guess the Republicans didn't care to share their ideas after all..."
:evilgrin:

[Skip Intro]

5. But..I thought they wanted everything out in the open. nt

[monmouth]

6. I just read the Rush warning...Hahahaha...Stay away from Obama...LOL..n/t

[DrToast]

7. That sounds like great news.

[Arkana]

9. Then Obama should ask them what the fuck they're so afraid of.

The problem is, he can't refuse to do it without it being televised--because THEN the talking point will be "OBUMMER NEEDED TO HAVE CAMERAS IN THE ROOM TO GET HIS GOOD SIIIIIIIDE"

[Sky Masterson]

10. Bunch of wimps

.

[Cha]

13. Their lord and master said NO and that means NO.

"RUSH: Look, for those of you Republicans in the House (and the Senate for that matter) the goal is to get our message out there and do it repeatedly and effectively right up to Election Day. Do not engage Obama in staged propaganda events. Do not do it. I'm going to tell you, all that's going to happen is here is a campaign debate. That's all it's going to be. It's not going to be a health care debate. It's going to be a campaign debate, but Obama gets to choose the talking points. Obama gets to choose the way in which it's discussed, and Axelrod will go out there. Axelrod will tell the media in advance where it's going and tell them how to handle it, all on live TV. It will be a replay of that summit where you had him come to visit your retreat in Baltimore. The -- media said, "That's the day Obama turned it around! That's the day Obama turned it around."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x175265

Chickenlivers have nothing so they will not debate President Obama on Health Care Reform.

[Dinger]

15. Well, Obama Is The President, So He Can tell Them To Fuck Off

He is the boss, period.

[DrToast]

17. Is there a link for this?

It seems like a big deal, but I haven't heard this elsewhere. Did they release a statement? Are these rumors? What happened?

[CatWoman]

22. I'm just repeating what Big Ed reported on his television program.

[DrToast]

25. Right, but I'm trying to figure out how serious I should take Ed

Is he quoting his "sources" or have the Republicans actually released a statement on this, etc.

[CatWoman]

26. see Tridim's post below

[niceypoo]

18. He makes them look stupid

By pointing out the obvious.

[tridim]

19. Don't worry, Michael Medved just predicted they'll change their mind by tomorrow.

:rofl:

[stubtoe]

20. They want to avoid another televised butt-kicking??

Republicons prefer to work in the shadows.

[Aviation Pro]

21. Cowards, fucking cowards.....

....

[louis-t]

23. I knew it, and stated so here.

Ha! The loony right.

[livetohike]

24. So much for transparency from the GOP

They're afraid to look like fools again. They are probably getting the straws ready to see who are going to be the sacrificial lambs this time.

[MUAD_DIB]

27. Invite them anyway, and televise their absence. Leave a few empty chairs

to signify that they were too afraid to attend.

Obama can talk to the Dems and some every day Americans; all the while highlighting that the Republican'ts are yellow.


On edit: I just realized that you guys have already said what I said.

So Cheers!

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[CatWoman]

28. Keith is talking about this right now on Countdown

[timeforpeace]

29. He has to agree or appear to be just wanting a show instead of bi-partisan progress on HCR.

[BlueIdaho]

31. Republicans = saboteurs.

They do not want to govern, they want to break the machine of government.

[Avalux]

32. Of course they are refusing, they're scared shitless.

They know they can't compete in a televised debate - they have NOTHING in their arsenal except "no". What reason are they giving for refusing? FAIL.

[jaysunb]

33. xoxo

:hi:

[opihimoimoi]

34. Cowards.....wimped out....

[brand404]

35. Repubz have nothing to gain from the Meeting....it only makes Obama look good.

Unless they have a descent strategy that blindsides Obama it probably wouldnt be in their best interest to repeat the disaster from last week.

By their not doing a televised Q&A it keeps Obama in the same position and looking like he isnt being bipart with the continued help of MSM pointing this out.

[SeattleGirl]

36. Heeeere, kitty kitty kitty

:rofl:

Fucking chickenshits!