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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 08:59 AM Original message |
Can we all be that clueless? Dems are keeping mum about the filibuster |
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mod mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
1. I thought Kerry was working behind the scenes after the election. I think |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:03 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. We should scream filibuster |
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debbierlus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 12:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
51. Exactly! |
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Yupster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 07:01 PM Response to Reply #51 |
67. I don't think Reid has a plan yet |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:38 PM Response to Reply #1 |
58. Good point. This sounds like another "Kerry behind the scenes" or |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:48 PM Response to Reply #58 |
61. Another "secret plan" |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
2. I hope you're right, LynneSin! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:06 AM Response to Reply #2 |
7. Tell me how Harry Reid has let you down in 2005? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:10 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Harry Reid hasn't, but other milquetoast Dems have. I |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:14 AM Response to Reply #10 |
18. Outside of Lieberman and Nelson he's kept them reigned in |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:11 AM Response to Reply #2 |
14. Well I can't imagine Gore speaking on |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 03:43 PM Response to Reply #14 |
64. Hmm - that kind of coordination would give me great hope. |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 05:43 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. Let it be so, but I'm not holding my breath. |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-14-06 08:39 AM Response to Reply #64 |
69. What time is Gore speaking on Monday n/t |
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laruemtt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
3. from your mouth to god's ears - |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:18 AM Response to Reply #3 |
20. or maybe I'm wrong |
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gulfcoastliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
4. Really hope you're right!!! |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:09 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. You need to start blaming the Republicans and acknowledging they hold |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:04 AM Response to Original message |
6. Hopefully it will only be revealed on the call for a cloture vote |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:10 AM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Oh Frist is expecting it - he's not that dumb either |
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BR_Parkway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:19 AM Response to Reply #12 |
22. I like your reasoning, it's pretty solid sounding. Also, Reid gets to |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:23 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. I loved that last part and you're right |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 10:07 AM Response to Reply #12 |
46. An aside... |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:34 PM Response to Reply #12 |
57. The only reason they did that |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
8. I really hope that your assesment is correct |
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nickinSTL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:12 AM Response to Reply #8 |
17. "(Bond and Talent are useless pigs)" |
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MoJoWorkin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:24 AM Response to Reply #17 |
25. Yeah "Junk" Bond and "No" Talent are my worthless Senators, too. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:22 AM Response to Reply #8 |
23. Ignore the years when Daschle was in charge and assess again |
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Atman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
11. I rec'd that one |
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DistressedAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
13. DAMMIT LYNNE! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:14 AM Response to Reply #13 |
19. I'm just a tinfoil hat wearer who could very well be wrong |
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Surya Gayatri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:46 AM Response to Reply #19 |
34. I just hope your tinfoil hat |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 10:04 AM Response to Reply #34 |
45. I know and I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong when I am |
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Surya Gayatri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 11:52 AM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Well, I see Nelson, from my |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 12:03 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. We can lose 5 and win |
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Surya Gayatri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 12:26 PM Response to Reply #50 |
53. I just pray, like you say, |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:27 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. you and me both |
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Cooley Hurd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
15. K&R - They would be GODDAMN IDIOTS if they let on too soon... |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
16. From a democratic constituent standpoint, |
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deutsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
21. Hope for the best...prepare for the worst |
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ProfessorPlum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
26. I've heard this before . . . |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
27. I really hope you are right... |
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ananda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
28. Oh please god.. |
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converted_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
29. I hope you're right, but I wouldn't bet the house on it... |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:42 AM Response to Reply #29 |
32. Feinstein has probably received more pro-choice money then anyone |
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converted_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 10:09 AM Response to Reply #32 |
47. I'm confused by what you're saying.. |
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yodermon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
30. great analysis, 2 points: |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
31. Okay, so what happens if they do filibuster |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:51 AM Response to Reply #31 |
39. We would see how many republicans actually |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:40 PM Response to Reply #39 |
59. Good point. |
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stepnw1f (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
33. Thank You Lynn... Good Point |
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Strawman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
35. that's a fantasy of the "my daddy is an astronaut" variety |
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400Years (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:49 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Yes it's a fantasy, but some people insist on engaging in it |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:52 AM Response to Reply #35 |
40. Do coaches release their strategy before the football game? |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
36. bottom line is we need 40 votes to have have a filibuster |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:42 PM Response to Reply #36 |
60. and we need 51 to stop the threatened rules change. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
38. Boy I hope so. |
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PATRICK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
41. A long way to go |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:55 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. We need exactly what you said |
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theboss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
42. Would any Dems from the Gang of 14 be on board? |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
44. I agree. This is a "sneak attack" |
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theboss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 10:53 AM Response to Reply #44 |
48. Will Byrd, Lieberman, DiFi, etc participate? |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:51 PM Response to Reply #48 |
62. Dianne is getting a very clear message from her constituents |
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bpilgrim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
52. we've heard this many times before |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:29 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. Hope is all I have and even then it's shaky |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
56. You could be right |
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FogerRox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 03:06 PM Response to Reply #56 |
63. never telgraph your punches |
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pat_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
66. Whatever they are up to, WE need to CONTACT THEM! |
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incapsulated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-13-06 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
68. Although I agree they wouldn't talk openly about it... |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-14-06 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
70. I just...have this feeling. All is not what it seems. And I trust Reid. |
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