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Sat Jan-28-06 10:05 PM
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yo, democratic senators: your base is REALLY RILED UP about alito

the right's base got miers nomination removed.
the left's base can get alito removed.

ignore us at your political peril.

anyone who's been on democratic underground a long time can tell, we're REALLY riled up.
i don't think i've ever seen the board this lit up.

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ananda

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:07 PM
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1. so riled

and ready to see senators do the right thing
just because it's right.

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benburch

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:16 PM
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2. I will work to DEFEAT any Democrat who will not support Filibuster.

And I reach tens of thousands of people regularly.

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papau

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:28 PM
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5. I'm with you. if any of the 41 NO votes expected against Alito vote also

vote for cloture, I suggest that removing them as elected Dem officials be DU's mission for the next 9 months.

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Jayhawk Lib

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:42 PM
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7. What!!??

Are you really going to support the Republican candidates that run against these people. This is old but you will be cutting off your nose to smite your face.

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benburch

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:43 PM
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8. It is called a PRIMARY election.

This is where you support another Democrat to take the seat away.

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mom cat

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Sat Jan-28-06 11:33 PM
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13. We have to look at showing any Alito suporters that they are toast.

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Jayhawk Lib

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Sun Jan-29-06 12:41 AM
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14. AND???

If our targeted Democrat wins the primary then what??

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MuseRider

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:17 PM
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3. It riles me up

that we have to get this riled and do this much, all of us, just to get them to do what is right for this country not just what is right for their job security. REALLY riled up.

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Justitia

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:24 PM
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4. No kidding! I have been begging & pleading all week! -eom

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marions ghost

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:30 PM
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6. yes

a line has been drawn in the sand ...

We do not deserve to have the likes of Judge Alito shoved down our throats--certainly not by OUR Democratic representatives.

We will not tolerate one-party rule.

We will not tolerate a 'unitary executive.'

We will not put up with illegal surveillance.

We will not go back to the Dark Ages of backalley abortions.

We will not tolerate a corrupt and criminal government.

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This is a watershed decision. If I were a Dem senator, I'd be taking us seriously.

Not supporting filibuster is a big slap in the face to Dem supporters everywhere.

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Cronus Protagonist

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:44 PM
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9. Yup. This is the line in the sand.

This is not merely a conservative judicial appointment, this is an attempt to create an imperial presidency. Only traitors cross that line. Every Democratic Senator that does not support the fillibuster or that votes for the confirmation is supporting an attack on the foundations of our system of government and is therefore a traitor. It's as simple as that.

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FogerRox

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:45 PM
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10. Unblock U R right

SHUT THE SENATE DOWN

DAmn straight-- WE're Pissed off

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Mind_your_head

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:48 PM
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11. Why make it (keep it) a Dem/Repub issue.....it should be bi-partisan

There's PLENTY of reasons Republicans shouldn't support Alito either. Don't republicans serve and uphold the PRINCIPLES of the CONSTITUTION of the United States of America also or NOT???? Senators (whether Democratic, Republican, or Independent (1)) you're either with the Constitution of the United States of America or against it.

DON'T CONFIRM ALITO!!! (Crush it however you see fit)

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What about checks/balances?

What's this Unitary Executive Authority? :wtf:?????

http://www.alpheratz.net/BushCo/meek_mild_and_menacing/

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jillan

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Sat Jan-28-06 10:48 PM
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12. I haven't been this riled up since before the election.

One thing is certain, no matter what the outcome of this is,
the democrats that disappointed us are going to learn a hard lesson.
The "liberal bloggers" are a force to be reckoned with.

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