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We've been down this road so many times, I need to replace my tires. winter is coming May 2013 #1
Well stated! Katashi_itto May 2013 #25
thanks babylonsistah! Cha May 2013 #2
Earlier it was said that Reid BACKED DOWN. Mr. David May 2013 #3
Harry Reid does whatever is good for Harry Reid. Screw everyone else. Swamp Lover May 2013 #4
I Will Have To See The Mushroom Rising, Ma'am, Before I Believe.... The Magistrate May 2013 #5
Ha! Just remember, The Magistrate, babylonsister May 2013 #6
I Hope It Is True, Ma'am The Magistrate May 2013 #8
I'll wait until Mitch McConnell grows webbed feet and glows. nt geek tragedy May 2013 #10
2009 was the time. It's pointless now. MrSlayer May 2013 #7
harry, do it or shut the f *ck up spanone May 2013 #9
do it or shut the f *ck up Flashmann May 2013 #29
Mitch McConnell Loses His Mind and Accuses Harry Reid of Intimidating Him Tx4obama May 2013 #11
That is absolutely ridiculous! nt octoberlib May 2013 #14
I think Harry will do it! RandiFan1290 May 2013 #12
Believe it when I see it. MNBrewer May 2013 #13
Reid appears to back away from 'nuclear option' on filibusters MNBrewer May 2013 #21
Whats the point? Once you open that door, the Republicans will use it next time they are in power. TampaAnimusVortex May 2013 #15
like repubs give a crap about what dems think/want. only dems grovel to their opposition nt msongs May 2013 #16
According to the history - neither side has violated it yet. TampaAnimusVortex May 2013 #17
If we changed the rules it would mean the Republicans can't filibuster everything. Dragonfli May 2013 #20
Just remember though - the end to obstructionism can work both ways. TampaAnimusVortex May 2013 #31
The point that you miss is, when we are in the minority we don't use the filibuster Dragonfli May 2013 #32
What are you talking about? Prior to Obama, it was used by Ds all the time... TampaAnimusVortex May 2013 #35
If Dem's could actually govern they way we want them to, Volaris May 2013 #34
What's the point? Are you kidding? demwing May 2013 #27
http://www.politicususa.com/lois-lerner-pleads-fifth-republicans-hysterical.html wilsonbooks May 2013 #18
nuclear milktoast ? not really very frightening Dragonfli May 2013 #19
He'll get rid of the filibuster after Republicans have DevonRex May 2013 #22
Now it's real? GeorgeGist May 2013 #23
Harry Reid is an empty suit, unworthy of any trust or confidence. (nt) Paladin May 2013 #24
I'm tingling with anticipation... oh, wait, my foot's just asleep JHB May 2013 #26
Either shit or get off the pot Reid liberal N proud May 2013 #28
Again? kentuck May 2013 #30
Ooh. Really? cherokeeprogressive May 2013 #33
I notice this thread gets bumped to page 1 everyday; For laughs I suppose. byeya May 2013 #36
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