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demwing

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27. What's the point? Are you kidding?

Reply to TampaAnimusVortex (Reply #15)

Thu May 23, 2013, 07:22 AM

May 2013

Do you think the Republicans will NOT eliminate the filibuster if they ever get the Senate back?

The point is to do as much good as possible, while possible, before we lose the Senate (it will happen eventually).

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Harry Reid escalates `nuclear’ threat [View all] babylonsister May 2013 OP

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