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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:43 PM Original message |
BREAKING: Reid To Force All-Night Filibuster On Iraq Withdrawal |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
1. Pack yer' jammies somebeeotches! |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
14. Don't forget your diapers too. |
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ooglymoogly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 08:14 PM Response to Reply #14 |
96. LOL nt |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:32 PM Response to Reply #14 |
122. HaHa!!! |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
39. xultar, you made me lol |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:55 PM Response to Reply #1 |
105. LOL |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:34 PM Response to Reply #1 |
177. Let's put itching powder in Mc Cain's sleeping bag! |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
2. What happens after Tuesday? n/t |
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Subdivisions (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:00 PM Response to Reply #2 |
29. I would suspect they will be turning to Contempt of Congress |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:05 PM Response to Reply #29 |
36. That's in the House, though. nt |
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Botany (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
3. See Jim Webb |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
4. the wheels they are a turning. I wonder if the Reid haters will even acknowledge this. |
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Dhalgren (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:24 PM Response to Reply #4 |
42. I think that a lot of folks will wait and see. There have been too many |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:34 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. I agree if he blinks that is bad, but I think he has to get some credit too |
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Dhalgren (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:39 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. That's what gets me banging my head on the wall. The Democrats |
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GrantDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:38 PM Original message |
Exactly.... |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 08:14 AM Response to Reply #4 |
142. No one here "hates" |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 08:28 AM Response to Reply #142 |
144. I'll second that... |
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thereismore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
5. Somehow I don't think that's gonna happen. Too much disappointments lately. nt |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:48 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. I really, really, wanna believe this. |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
6. the republick party pisses and moans when the democratic party threatens to filibuster -- |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:56 PM Response to Reply #6 |
24. It Is the Repiggies Who Are Filibustering. Reid Is Forcing Them to Do It the Old-Fashioned Way |
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EVDebs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:32 PM Response to Reply #24 |
71. How can they filibuster, Reid has left them speechless ! ahahahaha ! nt |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #24 |
84. Can you or someone explain to me exactly how the Repubs are filibustering |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:38 PM Response to Reply #84 |
92. They are refusing to invoke cloture |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 08:00 PM Response to Reply #84 |
94. We Need 60 Votes To End Debate: Known as "Cloture" |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 03:04 AM Response to Reply #94 |
132. Didn't Strom Thurmand block the Civil Rights Act once with a real fililbuster? |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
7. Give 'em hell, Harry! n/t |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:49 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. And another! |
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thereismore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
9. This should be called an "anti-filibuster", or filibuster-buster. nt |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:50 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Will the Senate be on lockdown? |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:51 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. they will actually get pizza |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:53 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. The smokers will break down first. |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:55 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. hummmm .... then the sex addicts. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:58 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. LOL |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #22 |
32. Do diaper changes count as sex? |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:07 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. Yes! do you even have to ask? |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:30 PM Response to Reply #37 |
56. Right, but at what age does it become sex? |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #56 |
67. It's only sex if your a rethug |
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northernsoul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:47 PM Response to Reply #22 |
62. that'll (purportedly) eliminate Norm Coleman pretty quickly |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:01 PM Response to Reply #22 |
110. Well, to my understanding they still can still send "sexy" text messages from the senate floor? |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #16 |
31. Buy a few boxes of Commit Lozenges Harry. They'll be fine. nt |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:28 PM Response to Reply #12 |
102. And repuke diapers - for those so inclined... |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
13. MSNBC just confirmed, compared to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, though |
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eagler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
15. Bout time |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
17. Give 'em hell, Harry! |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
18. Yes. Yes. Yes. nt |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
19. Turn off the AC, Harry! |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #19 |
26. Better yet, turn on the heat in the room! |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
20. Suddenly that Vitter guy is going to look like a fucking Prophet |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
30. Or wading it out... nt |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
21. Good |
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FourScore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
23. Thank God! n/t |
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King Coal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
25. Help me out, here. How do you filibuster your own bill? |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:02 PM Response to Reply #25 |
33. It's a filibuster of the republican filibuster |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:02 PM Response to Reply #25 |
34. It's actually an anti-filibuster move so the rethugs |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:03 PM Response to Reply #25 |
35. I believe it's the Republicans that will filibuster |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
113. He's forcing a filli. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
28. Good for him. |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
38. Applause. n/t |
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spotbird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
40. Seriously, someone tell me how this will help? |
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wiggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:22 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. I see how it can help a lot of people politically, including pugs and the WH. nt |
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Jim Sagle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:10 PM Response to Reply #41 |
87. Chickenshit bullshit! |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:27 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Picture it |
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spotbird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:31 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. They'll read the phone book, |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:36 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. This isn't exactly the classic filibuster |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:42 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. It's the hair of the dog that bit them--the drunken power they used |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:47 PM Response to Reply #44 |
51. media images |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:13 PM Response to Reply #51 |
88. I smell a terror alert coming on.... |
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kenfrequed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #51 |
162. It draws the lines |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:35 PM Response to Reply #44 |
103. It is meant to force them to vote on the bill before them. They are |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 02:12 AM Response to Reply #44 |
130. It won't but it's red meat for a population that would prefer impeachment. |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:49 PM Response to Reply #44 |
166. Watch the media buzz....listen to the freepers cry foul! The out cry |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:37 PM Response to Reply #40 |
91. It will force the Repugs to go on record as supporters of this |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 03:19 AM Response to Reply #40 |
134. The Repubs will have to actively debate |
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ThoughtCriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
47. Republicans love overtime |
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EVDebs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:34 PM Response to Reply #47 |
73. But poor clock mgt has left them with over 18 months to run out the clock, way too much time.....nt |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:14 PM Response to Reply #47 |
100. They'll cry like little wimps for just the thought of actually having |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
49. I smell a terror alert coming. |
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mdelaguna2000 (300 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:40 PM Response to Reply #49 |
60. L.O.L. |
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pokercat999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:35 PM Response to Reply #49 |
74. or envelopes with white powder that's not the usual coke |
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neuvocat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:32 PM Response to Reply #49 |
82. Or possible a package of anthrax to the senate building. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
52. Well su prize su prize su prize! |
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Major Hogwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
53. Oh Great! Vitter gets to wear his allnighter diapers again!! |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:03 AM Response to Reply #53 |
128. I keep reading posts about his diapers |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 05:55 AM Response to Reply #128 |
136. Well... |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 11:25 AM Response to Reply #136 |
158. You mean the family values Senator |
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connecticut yankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:02 PM Original message |
and he |
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no_hypocrisy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
54. I've been waiting for this. |
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suffragette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
55. Love that Reid's shoving "up or down" right back at them |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
57. Harry Reid is the WORST Senator EVER!!! (whinewhinewhine) |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:04 PM Response to Reply #57 |
170. oh and you know that these SOB repigs will be whining their |
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Juan_de_la_Dem (800 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
58. Enough is Enough |
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DianaForRussFeingold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:38 PM Response to Original message |
59. July 13 Iraqi Police Fire on U.S. Soldiers! Al Maliki says we can go home! |
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knowledgeispwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
61. K & R n/t |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
63. I'm just wild about Harry!!!! |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
64. make them sign on the fucking line, Harry |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:07 PM Response to Reply #64 |
173. or send the Sargent of Arms to arrest them I thought I heard that |
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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
65. Good. Now, what is going to happen in the House if |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
66. Right...after they passed the Lieberman Amendment to Continue War to Iran... |
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flying_wahini (856 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
68. Get the Popcorn out..... |
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Flabbergasted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 04:58 PM Response to Original message |
69. Go Reid |
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EVDebs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
70. Sending the GOP off to bed without their supper, eh ? nt |
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rainbow4321 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
72. Guess the repukes better dial up their escort services |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:15 PM Response to Reply #72 |
175. .......... |
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Inuca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
75. Do I understand this correctly? |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:44 PM Response to Reply #75 |
93. I believe that the full debate is 30 hours, it is in the Senate rules |
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Joey Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
76. Reid is showing that he's got some balls n/t |
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southern_belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 05:53 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. Go get 'em Harry! |
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Joanne98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
78. YES! |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
79. Whoo Hooooo! K and R |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
80. Our troops are up all night and in peril. Good for Senator Reid. It's about time. |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
81. for real?! Wha? |
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tritsofme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
83. It takes 60 votes to invoke cloture, and one vote to defeat it. |
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Jacobin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
85. Excellent news |
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Miss Chybil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
86. K/R nt |
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jonnyra (205 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
89. An all night filibuster? |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 07:34 AM Response to Reply #89 |
141. get your pitchfork |
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jean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 09:15 AM Response to Reply #141 |
148. Kudos to you for rolling a reference to "the French" and the words asparagus, hugh, |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
90. This should improve Congress's approval numbers. . . . . !. . n/t |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
95. i'll sure as hell be watching tomorrow! glad to hear this. n/t |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
97. Aside from this political theater, what exactly does the proposed legislation say??? |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 09:40 PM Response to Reply #97 |
98. EXACTLY- Political theatre. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:59 PM Response to Reply #98 |
109. Gosh, I remember people calling for Dems to filibuster over this n that weekly. |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:03 PM Response to Reply #109 |
111. Sorry, Iv'e got to take the "wait and see" what it accomplishes side of the gallery |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:05 PM Response to Reply #111 |
112. I understand. Not trying to be hard on YOU at all Beherenow. |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:09 PM Response to Reply #112 |
114. I don't take it personally- it's just that I couldn't help notice this thread: |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:12 PM Response to Reply #114 |
116. If it's any consolation John Nichols of the Nation is encouraged by this move. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:57 PM Response to Reply #97 |
107. What it says tomorrow is that R's don't support getting out of Iraq. |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:11 PM Response to Reply #107 |
115. While dems vote to attack Iran! |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:13 PM Response to Reply #115 |
117. I'm sorry I don't consider the author of that piece to be very credible. |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:18 PM Response to Reply #117 |
118. How about Seymour Hersh, Scott Ritter and the recent Guardian article? |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:18 PM Response to Reply #118 |
119. They fear Cheney is pressing for an attack, that doesn't mean Democrats support one. |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:26 PM Response to Reply #119 |
120. Oh, and they just happened to remove this from their bill on spending.... |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:32 PM Response to Reply #120 |
123. That was in March. But, |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:36 PM Response to Reply #123 |
125. A stiff drink will help- |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 09:45 AM Response to Reply #123 |
151. I sure hope you're right, mzmolly. n/t |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 11:52 AM Response to Reply #151 |
159. I do too redqueen. I just can't imagine taking the bait again? |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:29 PM Response to Reply #159 |
161. I don't think it's bait. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #161 |
165. I think if they knew, they must have known history would prove them ignorant? |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:55 PM Response to Reply #165 |
167. No doubt... time to end it. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:05 PM Response to Reply #167 |
171. My only concern is another LIHOP. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:11 PM Response to Reply #171 |
174. Once again, I hope you're right! |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:22 PM Response to Reply #159 |
176. unless cheney has something up his sleeve like Israel will attack |
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Chichiri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
99. Procedurally, how would that work? |
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Jillian (577 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
101. You mean they are actually going to try to get something done? |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
104. I love all night debate |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
106. Thanks for the great news Babylonsister. |
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mountainvue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
108. Finally! Now we're getting somewhere. n/t |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:31 PM Original message |
Kick |
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Strawman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:31 PM Response to Original message |
121. Good move. But it has to go on as long as it takes |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-16-07 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
124. It's way, way past time to play hardball. |
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nebula (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:02 AM Response to Original message |
126. Too little too late |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 03:19 AM Response to Reply #126 |
133. How could this have been done years ago? |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 08:36 AM Response to Reply #126 |
147. Whan was the last time the Dems had a majority? The utter ignorance of civics |
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Botany (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 10:18 AM Response to Reply #126 |
156. A year ago he was not majority leader |
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Hawkowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:03 AM Response to Original message |
127. Finally! |
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BEZERKO (564 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
129. This should be interesting... |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 02:22 AM Response to Original message |
131. recommended |
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sampsonblk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 03:31 AM Response to Original message |
135. I hope this pays off, but not holding my breath |
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InsultComicDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 06:17 AM Response to Reply #135 |
137. How many sleepless nights |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 06:19 AM Response to Original message |
138. They should schedule it over a weekend |
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InsultComicDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 06:23 AM Response to Original message |
139. SUGGESTION FOR FILIBUSTERING MATERIAL |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 09:51 AM Response to Reply #139 |
153. I think they should read the Patriot Act - it is 800 pages long |
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Dragonbreathp9d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 06:30 AM Response to Original message |
140. How can people not balieve in evolution? |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
143. BREAKING NEWS: DEMS GROW A PAIR!! |
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pdxmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
145. As long as the Repukes are going to obstruct, Reid should force |
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cullen2382 (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
146. GIVE EM HELL HARRY |
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Voltaire99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
149. Give 'em your usual tiny bit o' freeze-dried heck, Harry! |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
150. FINALLY! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
152. Only chickenshits would filibuster this bill |
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connecticut yankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
154. It's about time |
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halobeam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 10:02 AM Response to Reply #154 |
155. Good morning.... |
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The_Casual_Observer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
157. You can have all the little filibusters you want, go ahead & knock |
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farmhand (24 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:02 PM Response to Original message |
160. Let the dog and pony show begin! |
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cullen2382 (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
163. Sign Reid's petition |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
164. This is nothing more then political theatre! |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:06 PM Response to Reply #164 |
172. LOL! |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
168. let's call our Senators and tell them we are watching them |
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democratdoug (60 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-17-07 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
169. Terrorists alerts go sky high anytime the Democrats try to do something! Is it... |
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