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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Let's Have Our Senators Know That We Want Reid Thrown Out! [View all]Cal33
(7,018 posts)14. If the Republicans can block any bill they wish just by saying "I'll filibuster it," then Obama's
next 4 years will be wasted. It wouldn't be possible for him to accomplish much of anything.
The next 4 years will be like the last 4. And what's more, the Republicans will be criticizing
Obama as a "do nothing president." These are sickos - but cunning sickos -we're dealing with.
They shouldn't be holding any positions of responsibility.
Reid caved in -- knowing full well the consequences that would follow his capitulation.
He deserves to be kicked out. Of the 53 Dem. senators, at least one decent person must be
among them!!!
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One huge motive--Dems could lose Senate in 2014 with those vulnerable seats.
hooverville29
Jan 2013
#3
With the filibuster fiasco as it is, the Dems. and Obama will continue to have their hands tied.
Cal33
Jan 2013
#4
Really? I believe that the more the right-wing nut-jobs say during a talking filibuster - which
Cal33
Feb 2013
#20
Most likely they are all based on fear of what right-wingers will do in the future. He doesn't seem
Cal33
Feb 2013
#11
This is the impression his facial expression makes on me: It looks harmless enough, also spineless.
Cal33
Jan 2013
#6
If it had passed, what would have happened once the republicans are in charge again?
WhoWoodaKnew
Jan 2013
#9
What you seem to be saying is that you'd prefer to have a ghost of a Democratic government
Cal33
Jan 2013
#10
Actually, I was asking the question of how this will play out whenthe repub's are back in power (and
WhoWoodaKnew
Feb 2013
#21
If you don't have some genuine Democrat who wants his job, what then? I don't think there is one.
ancianita
Feb 2013
#12
I don't want to waste time on infighting. Some changes were made to the better, not enough at least
Sunlei
Feb 2013
#13
If the Republicans can block any bill they wish just by saying "I'll filibuster it," then Obama's
Cal33
Feb 2013
#14
It would be great to have "days and days of crazy talk" from right-wing filibusterers. Just
Cal33
Feb 2013
#17
Can't he be replaced as senate majority leader, if enough Democratic senators are for it? I know
Cal33
Feb 2013
#24
I think there are enough people dissatisfied with Reid's frequent cave-ins. They could be
Cal33
Feb 2013
#29
Yeah! Keep him and let's enjoy another 400+ Republican filibusters for the coming 4 years!
Cal33
Feb 2013
#30
Good point. We will always have the majority in the Senate, so get rid of the filibuster.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#31
Let's get Reid replaced by a Progressive first, and then work to get rid of the filibuster.
Cal33
Feb 2013
#33
We can replace Reid with a full blown socialist, but let's keep the filibuster.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#34