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randome

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31. I think you're right. This is a different time.

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 07:08 PM

Nov 2013

The pendulum isn't just swinging one way and then the other. In addition to the demographic changes, climate change will help rid us of these bastards for all time.

Who are the people going to run to when things get bad? Not the Professional Deniers.
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This 56 year old Man--err me--will never see a Republican Senate Majority for the rest of my life. [View all] trumad Nov 2013 OP

As people so often tell me, you're giving people too much credit... polichick Nov 2013 #1

And this slightly younger woman wishes you... MANative Nov 2013 #2

LOL--- trumad Nov 2013 #4

I will never utter the words "permanent Dem majority" Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #3

Agree---hence me not using it. trumad Nov 2013 #5

too late Voice for Peace Nov 2013 #43

They'd only be able to cram executive branch and judicial nominees down our throats frazzled Nov 2013 #6

Yes we are on the upper road here madokie Nov 2013 #7

You're assuming the rules would remain the same. jeff47 Nov 2013 #10

McConnell has to win back the seat malaise Nov 2013 #20

Really doesn't matter who leads the Republicans, they'd do the same thing. (nt) jeff47 Nov 2013 #47

BINGO! world wide wally Nov 2013 #42

The old GOP for sure, unless they can get senators without statewide elections HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #8

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Atman Nov 2013 #9

Dude! We all know your record on predictions!! madinmaryland Nov 2013 #11

Come on - that's only in Sports RockaFowler Nov 2013 #36

Even if Republicans go away, that doesn't mean there won't be a Conservative Party.... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #12

I believe we may see a Republican Senate... devils chaplain Nov 2013 #13

Well, it was just 10 years ago Art_from_Ark Nov 2013 #17

Yes, but the GOP is demographically screwed, not to mention has tarnished its reputation since. n/t devils chaplain Nov 2013 #18

They tarnished their reputation with Nixon as well Art_from_Ark Nov 2013 #22

If you look at the three classes, this is their last chance for at least 6 years. grantcart Nov 2013 #14

Americans under the age of 30 prefer socialism to capitalism. Laelth Nov 2013 #15

Hoping your right azurnoir Nov 2013 #16

+1 freshwest Nov 2013 #19

I think they'll make a comeback paulkienitz Nov 2013 #21

when have repukes NOT "crammed everything down the Dems throats" ????? Skittles Nov 2013 #23

I'm 57 today landolfi Nov 2013 #24

happy birthday, landolfi! Skittles Nov 2013 #34

We had better work to make that so... SoLeftIAmRight Nov 2013 #25

From your mouse to God's inbox, so to speak Maeve Nov 2013 #26

I'm older than you are and I don't want to see another one before i croak Warpy Nov 2013 #27

Be assured that they would have voted for the Nuke Option immediately! nt ErikJ Nov 2013 #28

Something will replace it. MannyGoldstein Nov 2013 #29

I sure hope you're right though. greiner3 Nov 2013 #30

I think you're right. This is a different time. randome Nov 2013 #31

2014 may be close but 2016 looks good for the Democrats Gothmog Nov 2013 #32

Then in 56 years you haven't been paying enough attention. FBaggins Nov 2013 #33

The Republicans would have eliminated it anyway as their first act. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #35

Never say Never passiveporcupine Nov 2013 #37

Much depends on how many people support the ACA after they can see their options. ... spin Nov 2013 #38

I hope you're right wryter2000 Nov 2013 #39

McConnell had made it clear he would eliminate ALL filibusters if the GOP Dawson Leery Nov 2013 #40

Not to worry. The GOP is figuring a way around demographics, and the DC DEMS will be too bipartisany blkmusclmachine Nov 2013 #41

They have been figuring since Lee Atwater.... trumad Nov 2013 #45

I've got 10 years on you but never underestimate the GOP with their endless funding mountain grammy Nov 2013 #44

I think their death will be like that of the Soviet Union--a lot less will change than we expect yurbud Nov 2013 #46

Glad to hear you're not terminally ill Martin Eden Nov 2013 #48

If I had a nickel for every time in my life I have been told "party (x) is in terminal decline" Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #49

Sweet Mr Dixon Nov 2013 #50

Demographics in both LiberalFighter Nov 2013 #51

Yes, as they lost the thread how to act in a Democracy rock Nov 2013 #52

from your mouth to god's ear...please let it be... CTyankee Nov 2013 #53