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In reply to the discussion: Why Harry and the Democrats wimped out on filibuster reform? [View all]Recursion
(56,582 posts)58. So, "just" women's bodily autonomy and LGBTQ issues?
I'm glad I'm privileged enough that I can elide those into a subordinate clause, personally.
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are u suggesting that there is no amount of arm twisting that the dems can do to gain votes
leftyohiolib
Jan 2013
#22
From what I read, the deal does eliminate the filibuster on 'motion to proceed'
sinkingfeeling
Jan 2013
#4
All of which Reid would know, so this whole "filibuster reform" run was just a temperature check? nt
patrice
Jan 2013
#53
They don't even respect you enough to tell you which Democrats were for it and which against...
kentuck
Jan 2013
#14
The filibuster reform failed because conservative Democrats don't like the leadership's agenda
Recursion
Jan 2013
#51
A unified minority is working very effectively for the republicans....
Sekhmets Daughter
Jan 2013
#52
I wasn't kidding; if you'd rather have that, just do what the Republicans did and nominate...
Recursion
Jan 2013
#55
I was trying to make the point that the Democratic party has become too moderate...
Sekhmets Daughter
Jan 2013
#60
I think the Democratic party is as far left as it can be and win elections in a lot of districts
Recursion
Jan 2013
#61
Maybe on the wedge shit but on economics and war they are stuck in neoliberal lala land
TheKentuckian
Jan 2013
#65
He was a very good boxer back in the day. But he's all about keeping the owners happy now. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2013
#33
repubs will do that anyway. unlike many dems, repubs at least honor their own beliefs nt
msongs
Jan 2013
#28
if they get the Senate majority, filibuster reform will be the first thing they do
0rganism
Jan 2013
#42
I'm bookmarking this thread. Why? Because most assuredly, there are DU members quick to blame Obama
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#29
We make too many assumptions here on DU. We have absolutely no clue what goes on behind
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#38
True. I certainly agree with that. But we also have to be realistic and not let the Democrats
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#46
And our NOT knowing IS PRECISELY THE PROBLEM! It is NOT a Democracy when that happens!
cascadiance
Jan 2013
#44
You make a valid point. I often think Democrats refuse to stand up so that they can later
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#45
Sen. Reid is a weak, pathetic little weasel. He has squandered our President's 2nd term. nt
EastKYLiberal
Jan 2013
#37
I'll ask again: what legislation isn't reaching the President's desk that would have done so
onenote
Jan 2013
#49
Right! And his replacement will have magical powers of hypnosis to change Senators' votes!
Recursion
Jan 2013
#50
Then the majority of the Democratic caucus isn't representing the majority of Democrats.
Vinca
Jan 2013
#69