President Obama left the Pukes speechless

[liberal N proud]

Obama ask the republicans one simple question in a sit down at the White House...


Even though nothing ended up being accomplished by having the face to face chat in Obama’s office, the president tried his best to get Republicans to “do their job” of helping him pick Justice Scalia’s replacement when he asked the GOP’s top brass if they had any recommendations. By asking them this one simple question: “Who do you have in mind?” the Republicans went speechless. They didn’t have any. They couldn’t produce one single name. And – it’s sad.


The truth is, they don’t want to produce a name. Their entire focus up to this point has been to obstruct, dodge, obstruct, and then do some more dodging. Mcconnell has already driven the point home publicly that he won’t even consider a nominee in Obama’s final year in office. A face to face meeting surely wasn’t going to change that, even if the president bended over backwards for them – which he did.

This is leaving President Obama with very little options since he’s getting no help from Republicans. He was even forced to highlight the relevant part of the U.S. constitution on Tuesday and show it to Republicans, reminding them that it’s their job to help.


How hard is that? Just do your damn job. If the president is willing to let you have a say in who he will nominate, take advantage of it. Show your base that you’re at least fighting to get who you want on the court. Don’t tell America you’re not reasonable, which is really the only point they’re driving home.


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[Rex]

1. I cannot believe a party that has done nothing for 35 years, still has so much political power.

They had no reply, because doing nothing is the primary role of a conservative. That and obstructing the government from serving the people. Oh and helping cover up crimes committed by their paymasters.

[babylonsister]

2. It's common knowledge via McConnell 8 years ago, and no one cares. nt

[Rex]

3. True. It is depressing.

If only we had an objective media.

[brer cat]

4. If we had an objective media

the dems would own the House, Senate and WH for decades. They are enablers of the worst of the pukes.

[malaise]

5. He failed then - Obama is a two-term President

[babylonsister]

6. Hi, honey!

4 MORE YEARS!!! Love you, I will visit one day!

[malaise]

7. Love you back

[bjobotts]

18. After 6mos no hearings means no objections and the nominee should go forward

We must move forward when republican senators refuse to do their jobs. Refusing to object must be taken as consent and Obama's nominee must be sworn in.

[malaise]

20. +1,000

[blm]

26. Alot of bloggers even blame Obama and Dem lawmakers for GOP obstruction, which is

exactly what GOP expected when they came up with the plan. They know how to manipulate some of our own on the left and make them sing the words they wrote for them.

[StevieM]

13. I don't know if it is fair to say that they have done nothing for 35 years.

They have wrecked the economy time and time again.

They have destroyed lives and lowered the standard of living for all.

That's not nothing.

[FighttheFuture]

16. It's called $$$$$... the takeover and subversion of the United States by the few Oligarchs and

Corporate aligned interests.

The Republicans just happened to be the party most susceptible to the Oligarch's Think Tanks schemes and conspiracies early on, being pro-business, greedy and having the FEVER (Fuck EVeryone EveRywhere). The Democrats are marching along this path pretty well, also, like Republicans from the 90's. Not as bad, of course, but something that all Democrats should be concerned about.

[Hortensis]

28. I've often thought that. The GOP has

hemorrhaged membership and support for its leadership. Of course, a great deal of power has shifted to more occult power bases. The Kochs' organization of 700+ is now believed to rival the GOP in power.

[meow2u3]

8. Obama ought to order a special session of Congress

and FORCE the Senate to remain in session until a Supreme Court Justice is confirmed.

[A Simple Game]

21. I like the way you think. n/t

[brewens]

9. Isn't their refusal to "advise" deferring to his judgement? He doesn't need their consent if they

don't bother to even name one prospect.

[Beartracks]

10. Hmmm... Semantically, you may have something there!

Does the absence of their "advisement" mean the process can't go forward?

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[Hortensis]

29. Hmm. And if he appointed a justice under this interpretation,

presumably the GOP and other groups would go to court to block it, and...? Would an appointment "filled" by this administration be finally confirmed or rejected by SCOTUS during the next? What would be the pros and cons for doing this?

[Beartracks]

30. How could they reasonably defend trying to block it in court?

Their "job" is to advise and confirm the appointee, not actively block him/her. If they can't be bothered to do their actual job, why should any court lend them credence when they try to do the opposite of their job?

"We couldn't be bothered to get off our a**es for a Senate hearing. But we won't just sit by and not sue you!"


Anyhow, I don't actually know if the President can "fill" a SCOTUS vacancy this way...

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[ErikJ]

11. Crevass holes.

[Ghost in the Machine]

12. It is way past time to break the Repuke Party up, declare them as a Hate Group with

the SPLC, or even declare them as Domestic Terrorists. They are KILLING our Country with their obsolete, regressive views & policies, and seems like they are trying to set us back 100 years or more....

Peace,

Ghost

[libodem]

14. .

[Helen Borg]

15. This is not bad though...

Look, 4/4 decisions mean nothing is changed. And having this fucker on the SCOTUS is as bad as what a Republican Prez might pick anyway.

[FighttheFuture]

22. Hmmm.... interesting points you make!!

[hamsterjill]

17. The fact that Obama asked the question is brilliant on his part.

Republicans never cease to infuriate me.

[Festivito]

19. Well... they might be busy trading our social wealth for campaign donations. eom

[stopbush]

23. Another case of Rs bringing a knife to a gun fight.

[pansypoo53219]

24. the teevee gnez have aligned w/ the GOP since reagan + REFUSE to call the GOP out for their

SEDITIOUS ACTS. beware the pedulum.

[wildeyed]

25. They never have any positive suggestions to make.

All they do is throw sand in the gears.

[Hoyt]

27. Obama slammers will say he turned over the nomination to white wingers.