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38. It's the only way Democrats can make "lists of accomplishments" HATER!!

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 01:53 PM

Jan 2013

They can't be said to have done anything if they don't partner with Republicans to enact what is favorable to Republicans, that being the case, the only way to make the lists is to put the D signature on GOP accomplishments, it is the pragmatic way to serve Corporations while misleading the voters into thinking they mean that silly progressive nonsense they spout during campaigns.

If you don't support the efforts to cave in a way that makes a list you are a firebagin' "retard" as Rahm might say.

We need fresh Thinking! Third Way lists and goals are the grown up thing to do.

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Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell Reach Filibuster Reform Deal [View all] kpete Jan 2013 OP

Reid needs to go. Pab Sungenis Jan 2013 #1

I said that right after the election to anyone that would listen. Damn few would. Pelosi isn't Purveyor Jan 2013 #10

I disagree. Nancy presided over the most productive House in U.S. history. What she got passed was Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #65

No shit. If you look up milquetoast in a dictionary, his picture is there. harmonicon Jan 2013 #48

Reid needs to be replaced. NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #50

you have any idea how hard it is to negotiate with a turtle? snooper2 Jan 2013 #91

but leaves a fundamental feature, the silent filibuster, in place Botany Jan 2013 #2

Silent Filibuster Ian Iam Jan 2013 #9

Watch how quick McConnell and company use the silent filibuster to block .. Botany Jan 2013 #15

And Feinstein was listed as one of the seven not on board with talking fillibuster... cascadiance Jan 2013 #22

Feinstein is notorious for proposing bills that sound Liberal...but, then go down. KoKo Jan 2013 #54

Hear, hear! Merkley for Senate Majority Leader. Bette Noir Jan 2013 #73

Like it had any chance of passing to begin with. Dr_Scholl Jan 2013 #30

Senate Dems will be blocking Sen. Feinstein's assault rifle ban. hack89 Jan 2013 #45

I'm shocked...shocked I tell you that Harry folded like a Dollar General lawnchair. Suckers!!! eom Purveyor Jan 2013 #3

"Progressive senators working to dramatically alter Senate rules were defeated on Thursday" PoliticAverse Jan 2013 #4

No, just "Democrats." Pab Sungenis Jan 2013 #6

Old Plonkers Ian Iam Jan 2013 #5

Silver Lining BlueDemKev Jan 2013 #7

The GOP Ain't Gonna Win The Senate november3rd Jan 2013 #12

Why does the GOP have 30 governors then? former9thward Jan 2013 #18

Name the John2 Jan 2013 #51

There are 20 Democrats and 12 Republicans up for re-election. former9thward Jan 2013 #53

They will eventually because... BlueDemKev Jan 2013 #21

I wish there was a Santa Claus too Plucketeer Jan 2013 #13

I am fine with having a "standing" filibuster BlueDemKev Jan 2013 #23

If they get the Senate they will do what Harry didn't Dragonfli Jan 2013 #20

Yep, Reid just wants the ILLUSION that he wants real reform to have the Senate WORK again! cascadiance Jan 2013 #28

absolutely grasswire Jan 2013 #56

What do you base that on? They didn't change the rules when they had the majority. 24601 Jan 2013 #74

They threatened to get rid of it completely until we folded like a lawn chair. Dragonfli Jan 2013 #80

Reid made the same threat - just words. It's unlikely that a majority of the Senators would give 24601 Jan 2013 #87

You don't appear to understand Republicans at all Dragonfli Jan 2013 #89

They also thought screwing with the electoral college was a bad idea. jeff47 Jan 2013 #86

What's to say creeksneakers2 Jan 2013 #66

Yep, claiming it's an effort to be "bipartisan" is just a damn excuse! cascadiance Jan 2013 #67

I'm happy you recovered from that 2-year-long coma. jeff47 Jan 2013 #77

weak sauce n/t n2doc Jan 2013 #8

Rec'd so that more people will see it. n/t PoliticAverse Jan 2013 #11

Better to blame the six democrats that wouldn't support Still Sensible Jan 2013 #14

Note that the article indicates that Reid was apparently upset the names of the 6 were released. PoliticAverse Jan 2013 #17

Huffington Post article had already "leaked" these names, though some of them don't match up... cascadiance Jan 2013 #29

Hot air Harry. russspeakeasy Jan 2013 #16

He didn't really have the votes. It was a bluff The Second Stone Jan 2013 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Matariki Jan 2013 #24

Isn't our party's acting spectacular? I wonder what progressive measures woo me with science Jan 2013 #25

Salon article from '09 lays it out. Nothing has changed since then.. KoKo Jan 2013 #58

So the Dems basically would not vote Third Doctor Jan 2013 #26

Fuck them. Acting like fucking losers. GodlessBiker Jan 2013 #27

Another possible OP title: "Democrats give voters the middle finger" NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #31

It Leaves All Of The Odorous Pieces In Place DallasNE Jan 2013 #32

BUT they can say "Filibuster reform passed!!! VICTORY" NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #34

It's the only way Democrats can make "lists of accomplishments" HATER!! Dragonfli Jan 2013 #38

It's official, THE DEMOCRATS THAT PRETEND TO SUPPORT US WANT OBSTRUCTION TOO Dragonfli Jan 2013 #33

I understand your frustration and I share it. But the part of your comment that I take exception totodeinhere Jan 2013 #39

You know, I hear that over-and-over-and-over again, an yet NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #42

Wow, you type faster and far more succinctly than I, but I tried to say much the same! Dragonfli Jan 2013 #49

I don't disagree that the party has moved to the right. totodeinhere Jan 2013 #70

That is the line, but when they let the GOP in the tents "large back door" Dragonfli Jan 2013 #47

I have enough knowledge of party history to know that while there were strong progressive elements totodeinhere Jan 2013 #69

I have learned you take away little of what that history teaches Dragonfli Jan 2013 #72

It certainly would be ironic to see a real Democrat NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #40

That's what I've been saying. Third Doctor Jan 2013 #92

This sets the stage for another do nothing Congress. old guy Jan 2013 #35

Plausible deniability. Plausible deniability. demjellyfish Jan 2013 #36

What does the White House think of this crap? Dustlawyer Jan 2013 #37

Can someone explain in simple terms what the new rules are other than Politicub Jan 2013 #41

Still need 60 votes jeff47 Jan 2013 #79

I don't get why the dems decided to go in this direction Politicub Jan 2013 #83

AFAICT, they're operating under the belief that Republicans won't take away the filibuster jeff47 Jan 2013 #85

I could just easily scream BOOOOOOOO!!!! but would rather recommend taking action alp227 Jan 2013 #43

Huh? RickFromMN Jan 2013 #44

Hot air, or more precisely scripted drama. Dragonfli Jan 2013 #55

WTF??? Omaha Steve Jan 2013 #46

If the Democrats in the Senate were in the minority this wouldn't be so bad lunatica Jan 2013 #52

One opportunity, have you been in a cave the last 4 years? they did it nearly EVERY Dragonfli Jan 2013 #60

Haha. Very funny comment. xxxsdesdexxx Jan 2013 #61

If Dems were a minority, I'd PREFER a talking filibuster, as Bernie Sanders HAS and WOULD!!! cascadiance Jan 2013 #63

Not Good Enough supercats Jan 2013 #57

So nothing substantive changes? Fearless Jan 2013 #59

Enjoy yourself Harry tartan2 Jan 2013 #62

I wonder what would have happened if Sharon Angle had beaten him earlier... cascadiance Jan 2013 #64

Schumer's the one working his butt off to take over majority leader jeff47 Jan 2013 #88

The silent fillibuster was the one thing I really wanted changed abelenkpe Jan 2013 #68

weak sauce.... mike_c Jan 2013 #71

After thinking about this more, the Democrats will likely be in the minority in 2014. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #75

I have mistaken pity for love libodem Jan 2013 #76

hahahahaha... true believing suckers fascisthunter Jan 2013 #78

These so called Democrat Senators JEB Jan 2013 #81

if having integrity were easy, everybody would have it. appacom Jan 2013 #82

They blinked time & time & time again. How long hs it been since the Senate passed a budget? 24601 Jan 2013 #84

as if it weren't planned this way fascisthunter Jan 2013 #90