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In reply to the discussion: The filbuster sell-out kind of explains Obama's "surprisingly liberal" inauguration speech. [View all]leveymg
(36,418 posts)10. So, you think this helps the chances for passage of progressive legislation in the 2nd term?
And, Obama was totally taken by surprise by Reid's decision? Hmm?
Granted, I doubt there's a one-for-one relationship with the Inaugural speech. Probably, there wasn't really 51 votes for filibuster reform - Conservative Democratic Senators wouldn't have the 60 vote requirement to hide behind so often if the rules were changed.
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The filbuster sell-out kind of explains Obama's "surprisingly liberal" inauguration speech. [View all]
Marr
Jan 2013
OP
yes, because his second term is a week old... that's enough time to get it all done
OKNancy
Jan 2013
#2
What the hell is WRONG with him? Jeez!!! He should have checked off a few blocks on that list
MADem
Jan 2013
#102
So, you think this helps the chances for passage of progressive legislation in the 2nd term?
leveymg
Jan 2013
#10
I think that a post slamming Obama, for a failure of Reid and the other Senate Dems...
SidDithers
Jan 2013
#11
Obama is temporary. He is a current manifestation of a much larger problem.
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#105
You should really start your own thread to "talk about these things" rather than hide them in the
MADem
Jan 2013
#106
LOL. Oh, it's been polluted with mockery by the usual corporate defenders, for sure...
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#110
Yeah, haul out that "corporate defenders" canard, too, when you don't get your way!
MADem
Jan 2013
#112
or alternatively the president intends to fight for these things he firmly believes in
arely staircase
Jan 2013
#8
It's such a simple ruse, and we fall for it EVERY time. Yes, I loved Obama's speech.
chimpymustgo
Jan 2013
#12
you really think anyone cares about that stupid visual? you really think you're changing any minds?
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#27
I highly recommend everyone educate themselves about this or nothing will ever change.
Bonobo
Jan 2013
#20
Thank you. The outcome is consistent, because the process is coordinated.
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#59
I don't understand any of those questions. Are you aware of the party concept?
BlueStreak
Jan 2013
#74
He borrowed Stewie's Time Machine, went forward to see what would happen with the filibuster, then
MADem
Jan 2013
#111
Oh you poor thing. Bernie Sanders on the Ed Show: "Reid had 47 votes for Filibuster Reform."
Cha
Jan 2013
#76
Corporate Democrats will always feign naivete and try to make it about Obama.
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#86
His administration has worked persistently and effectively for corporate interests
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#90
Yeah, that is true. If a person is infatuated by conspiracy theories and are convinced that they
bluestate10
Jan 2013
#101
A) Reid cannot force people to vote a certain way; he can only try to persuade or pressure
NYC Liberal
Jan 2013
#114