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Irishonly

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Thu Mar-06-08 01:03 PM
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I have a question

My husband was watching MSNBC and reading the news at the bottom of the screen. He said the repukes are planning to try to divide the democratic party by introducing legislation about water boarding and health insurance that will divide the party. I told him I thought it was BS from a republican strategist but then I started thinking which sometimes isn't a good thing. Don't Reid and Pelosi control what gets debated in Congress? Please excuse my stupidity but I am wondering if it's an empty threat or not.

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RB TexLa

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Thu Mar-06-08 01:04 PM
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1. There are always ways to force procedural votes on issues

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AlCzervik

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Thu Mar-06-08 01:05 PM
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2. i believe it and they'll try lots of things, look for gay marriage to come up on a state level.

and....Ward Connerly is back so look for affirmative action to come up as well.

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meegbear

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Thu Mar-06-08 01:09 PM
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3. There was an article about it at rawstory.com ...

I couldn't find it, but it said that since the presumed candidates from both parties are senators, both parties plan to file "embarrassing" legislation.

I'm sure Mr. Reid will let them all through, of course. :eyes:

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