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TheProgressive

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3. At first, I gave Reid a pass on this watered-down filibuster reform. Now...

Mon Jan 28, 2013, 04:39 PM

Jan 2013

Now, after watching Rachel's piece on Reid and Senator Sander's position
and vote on it - I agree. Reid is weak and needs to be removed from
the Majority Leader position. It would be better if NV could elect a
progressive Dem for Senator.

I originally thought that removing the 60-vote rule would be ineffective against
the Republican House. Fellow DU'ers and others pointed out that being able to
bring forward legislation and passing (51 votes) it, is valuable for our democracy.

And, if/when we loose the Senate majority, we play by the same rules.

A minority must not, however, be allowed to permanently obstruct the wishes of the majority. That is not democracy. That is a perversion of democracy.
Thank you Senator Sanders.

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Bernie Sanders on why he voted NO for fillibuster reform [View all] garybeck Jan 2013 OP

Wish He Were My Senator SoCalMusicLover Jan 2013 #1

He's mine and loving it! Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #21

Mine too and like you loving it - and Vermont itself karynnj Jan 2013 #34

I wish ALL the senators were as reasonable as Bernie. loudsue Jan 2013 #33

I wish he were President. Or on the cabinet. grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #36

Can you just see/hear the heads exploding if Obama ever tried to get Sanders confirmed for anything? Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #42

Not that Obama would try very hard. truedelphi Jan 2013 #43

The last person in Washington representing the People. Scuba Jan 2013 #2

no, he's not. He's my Senator and I couldn't be gladder but cali Jan 2013 #15

True that tavalon Jan 2013 #18

You're right of course. Scuba Jan 2013 #26

Bernie's one of an all-too-rare breed. Plucketeer Jan 2013 #35

In your opinion, which other Senators represent the 99%? merrily Jan 2013 #51

Perhaps he is not the only one dotymed Jan 2013 #30

Sanders no longer claims to be a Democratic Socialist. merrily Jan 2013 #52

At first, I gave Reid a pass on this watered-down filibuster reform. Now... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #3

Harry Reid isn't weak. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #8

Weak or Blue Dog... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #10

He represents his caucus. merrily Jan 2013 #53

It is a bit delusional to blame only Sen Reid. He is the choice of the DEmocrats in the Senate. rhett o rick Jan 2013 #40

Exactly. truedelphi Jan 2013 #44

Bingo. One of his priorities is making sure they don't look bad. merrily Jan 2013 #54

Bernie is right. n/t Still Sensible Jan 2013 #4

As usual. Squinch Jan 2013 #5

"That is not democracy. That is a perversion of democracy." Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2013 #6

With respect, we live in a republic and not a democracy. The elites rhett o rick Jan 2013 #41

Well... Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2013 #46

I appreciate the links. Dont you have comments?? nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #47

Yes. I hereby comment that I agree with the gist of the points made at the links. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2013 #49

I am a little confused by your comment. I am sure it's me. rhett o rick Jan 2013 #50

You thanked my for the links, but apparently didn't read them. So, thank you for any future Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2013 #60

Strange reaction. You provided links with no comment. I had already stated my opinion. rhett o rick Feb 2013 #61

I also originally gave Reid a pass, now I want him recalled Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #7

Enjoy your stay; greiner3 Jan 2013 #9

We either demand better or give up Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #17

I dont buy what ever your selling. Nice try. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #48

Change a few words and your post sounds like something..... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #56

I also like dogs. You know who else liked dogs? Hitler! Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #57

Hmmmm. Looks like I struck a nerve.... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #58

Yeah, you did somewhat. I dislike those kinds of purity challenges... Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #59

"gave Reid a pass"?? pocoloco Jan 2013 #12

I guess. He used to be my Senator a while back... Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #16

I really wish Bernie was my senator. Third Doctor Jan 2013 #11

You tricked me...I read "Filibuster REFORM," not "Reid-McConnell Scam Bullshit." Atman Jan 2013 #13

I agree with Senator Sanders, but ProSense Jan 2013 #14

Yep. And as great as Bernie is, his explanation loses some of its power onenote Jan 2013 #27

K&R woo me with science Jan 2013 #19

Reform would make it far too easy for Senate Progressives to garner 51 votes. NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #20

Biden/Sanders 2016!!! Clinton/Sanders 2016!!!! Sander/Grayson 2016!!!! Nanjing to Seoul Jan 2013 #22

When Republicans controlled the Senate JEB Jan 2013 #23

They cannot find their cahones. 4dsc Jan 2013 #25

Cojones. n/t Comrade Grumpy Jan 2013 #29

They need to look in a banksters pocket...n/t dotymed Jan 2013 #31

With the gerrymandered House districts, it takes more than a majority to win the House, as well! grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #24

DEMs use GOP instransience as cover to enact right-of-center agenda. blkmusclmachine Jan 2013 #28

They are just following corporate orders...n/t dotymed Jan 2013 #32

Same reason he's not a democrat? FreeBC Jan 2013 #37

Pussy is not to blame for much in the U.S. Senate. merrily Jan 2013 #55

Good Cop vs Bad Cop OFFTHEWALL Jan 2013 #38

When Goldman, or Exxon, or UnitedHealth give money... Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #39

You are absolutely right. olegramps Jan 2013 #45