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I hope Harry Reid is happy with himself. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #1
Yep. The thought crossed my mind. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #2
What really galls me is that if the situation were EXACTLY kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #3
Seems we are just fucked no matter win or lose. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #4
The GOP didnt get rid of the filibuster when they held the senate in 2002-2006. davidn3600 Feb 2013 #5
As I was saying. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #6
I suppose if we could put "We cave on everything" in Latin, we'd have the Democratic slogan... villager Feb 2013 #7
Nos antrum omnia Arcanetrance Feb 2013 #13
True. But I suspect next time they will get rid of it as insurance. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #8
Big time. They are not playing around. We are. n/t Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #9
It may be a while before we GET a "next time" SoCalDem Feb 2013 #16
History For The 6th Year Of A Presidency... KharmaTrain Feb 2013 #20
Yup. City Lights Feb 2013 #17
Has this happened before for a nomination? cui bono Feb 2013 #10
There have been two other filibusters but neither were serious dsc Feb 2013 #21
Because I'm not American, I may be not 'getting' something; but what puzzles me here... LeftishBrit Feb 2013 #11
Mean ole Hagel was mean to golden boy, "W". That's about all you need to know. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #12
It is a mistake to try to interpret public political discourse in this country literally. bemildred Feb 2013 #14
Down in the first round Harry, Taking a dive is his specialty Dragonfli Feb 2013 #15
I shouldn't be, but I am LOL. City Lights Feb 2013 #19
I wonder if high school government class curriculum has changed. sadbear Feb 2013 #18
Harry Reid needs to go!!!!! What a sell out!!!!! Elizabeth Warren should take his place. emsimon33 Feb 2013 #22
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