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julian09

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21. If Reid falls for this, he should be challenged for the leadership role.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 01:01 PM

Nov 2012

He caused Dems A LOT OF PROBLEMS by not doing it at the beginning of this session. This is his last four years anyway.

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McConnell Extends Olive Branch To Reid To Avoid Filibuster Reform [View all] DonViejo Nov 2012 OP

It's like "The Scorpion And The Frog" all over again thelordofhell Nov 2012 #1

I agree. If the frog (Reid) falls for another lie by the scorpion (McConnell) BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #38

the Senate Democrats have done everything they can to make our democracy look like yurbud Nov 2012 #40

Shove the olive branch JEB Nov 2012 #2

Winning Response and my biggest smile of the morning Liberalynn Nov 2012 #16

Good one... IthinkThereforeIAM Nov 2012 #23

Someone call the whaaaambulance for McConnell blackspade Nov 2012 #3

Yep, Ashley would be a breath of fresh air, and we need another woman to provide a juajen Nov 2012 #31

Didn't they have a "deal" before? I thought I read madmom Nov 2012 #4

... PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #5

My first thought exactly! Marie Marie Nov 2012 #46

The Story of Harry and the Tortoise Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #6

Tortoise, people. I'll just slip back out. juajen Nov 2012 #36

now I feel like a republican Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #37

WHAT THE RULE REALLY MEANS ROBROX Nov 2012 #7

This is what I think of when McConnell talks about the GOP being in the majority in the future: yurbud Nov 2012 #56

PIC: What does Gen. Akbar say about this? yurbud Nov 2012 #8

when did admrl akbar get demoted to gen. leftyohiolib Nov 2012 #26

sorry, it's my anti-crustacean prejudice yurbud Nov 2012 #41

PIC: the porn on Admiral Akbar's computer yurbud Nov 2012 #55

Don't believe him Renew Deal Nov 2012 #9

McConnell straight up LIED to Reid two years ago regarding the filibuster. RomneyLies Nov 2012 #10

"change the rules for some kind of misguided, short-term advantage" Uben Nov 2012 #11

Harry Reid has such a long history of waiting to trounce the Republicans, there's a ballad about it: yurbud Nov 2012 #12

Turtle wouldn't talk if his back wasn't against the wall. socialindependocrat Nov 2012 #22

this is great prose! northoftheborder Nov 2012 #29

Harry Reid, "Please proceed, Senator." yellowcanine Nov 2012 #13

"Peace in our Time!" Neville Chamberlain SCVDem Nov 2012 #14

Oh fer fuck's sake, Harry. NV Whino Nov 2012 #15

+1 Liberalynn Nov 2012 #19

even better, do away with it altogether. Reps abuse it and Dems don't use it yurbud Nov 2012 #43

McConnell lies without compunction The Wizard Nov 2012 #17

Don't Trust Him Harry - And Give Him Hell.....nt global1 Nov 2012 #18

No loyalkydem Nov 2012 #20

If Reid falls for this, he should be challenged for the leadership role. julian09 Nov 2012 #21

"now changing the rules, break the rules to change the rules for some kind of misguided" AAO Nov 2012 #24

Don't believe him. Its all bull. cyclezealot Nov 2012 #25

The Rule Changes Have To Be Put To A Vote DallasNE Nov 2012 #27

Once you get into his private office madokie Nov 2012 #28

Here's the 1StrongBlackMan response to the Olive Branch ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #30

I love Reid's response. sofa king Nov 2012 #32

I like the cut of your jib. This is the best analysis I've read so far. Thanks! - n/t coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #51

I'll keep John2 Nov 2012 #33

ya think it's the filibuster in exchange for rice? eom ellenfl Nov 2012 #34

. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #35

No way Harry Mitch is a liar and he needs to have his feet to the fire kimbutgar Nov 2012 #39

better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool JanT Nov 2012 #44

Good. Now Harry can say that he worked with McConnell and then Harry can go ahead and do ... Tx4obama Nov 2012 #42

I predicted this this morning... Javaman Nov 2012 #45

don't forget to bring your knee-pads harry. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #47

After what the repukes have done I'd prefer burning that olive branch rachel1 Nov 2012 #48

Had to choose between the "shoving the olive branch" post and Ashley Judd. A two-fer? libdem4life Nov 2012 #49

Up - meet Down - "some kind of misguided, short-term advantage" UpInArms Nov 2012 #50

as long as same thing is done in the house. If only as Bush said, the president was a dictator, graham4anything Nov 2012 #52

Follow Nancy Reagan's Example and "Just Say No!" rablrouzer Nov 2012 #53

The same GOP Senators refusing to approve an SoS appointment. David Zephyr Nov 2012 #54

DON'T TOUCH IT!! IT'S EEEEEEEEVILLLLL!!! librechik Nov 2012 #57