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Yes, I'm kicking my own thread. 'cause I want the news out there. Cha Jan 2015 #1
I'm kicking it for the same reason madokie Jan 2015 #7
Happy New Year, madokie! Cha Jan 2015 #9
Thank you madokie Jan 2015 #13
Never Never Never Give UP! Cha Jan 2015 #16
only when one gives up do they truly fail madokie Jan 2015 #18
Exactly my philosophy. Cha Jan 2015 #24
I'll join you, madokie! calimary Jan 2015 #96
K & R n/t jaysunb Jan 2015 #2
Mahalo Jay! Cha Jan 2015 #3
Happy New Year Cha ! jaysunb Jan 2015 #6
Thank you.. backatcha! Cha Jan 2015 #8
k/r Dawson Leery Jan 2015 #4
Thank you Dawson Leery! Cha Jan 2015 #5
Rec and kick! zappaman Jan 2015 #10
"Real Democrats".. "the only true really really true Democrats".. Just 'cause they wanted it Cha Jan 2015 #19
Wait What sheshe2 Jan 2015 #26
I guess Obama is too busy being pro torture and invading Syria. zappaman Jan 2015 #29
Let the games begin! livetohike Jan 2015 #11
Happy New Year, livetohike! He's Back.. and he's got the Big Pen and lots of INK! Cha Jan 2015 #25
Not only do we have the votes DFW Jan 2015 #12
So Good, DFW.. I was so appreciative of Senator Schumer saying this on FTN! Cha Jan 2015 #31
With Reid's injuries needing time to heal, Schumer now has to step up or shut up DFW Jan 2015 #39
Really.. that's right, I momentarily forgot about poor Harry's conditon. Get Well Sen Reid! Cha Jan 2015 #45
Woot! What I've been thinking (& saying) for months: PBO's been laying out the case to shut it down Hekate Jan 2015 #14
Yes he has, Hekate.. and now he's Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! With his Cha Jan 2015 #33
K&R! Omaha Steve Jan 2015 #15
Mahalo Steve! Cha Jan 2015 #35
"if the republicons want "Jobs" so bad.. pass Bernie's Bill! " arcane1 Jan 2015 #17
Thank you for reading that, arcane! And, how about that Schumer?! Cha Jan 2015 #21
Indeed! arcane1 Jan 2015 #46
K&R proverbialwisdom Jan 2015 #20
Thank you, proverbialwisdom! Cha Jan 2015 #37
Good news! Spazito Jan 2015 #22
Yes, Spazito.. I didn't know and to hear Sen Schumer actually tell the FACTS about Keystone on FTN.. Cha Jan 2015 #43
K&R Go Vols Jan 2015 #23
Thank you, Go Vols! Cha Jan 2015 #49
Good for them. AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #27
So glad most of the Dems are on board being against the bogus Keystone for Jobs meme! Cha Jan 2015 #53
happy new year, Cha AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #58
A big, fat K&R! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2015 #28
A Big Fat Mahalo, CalPeggy! Cha Jan 2015 #54
Kick it Cha! sheshe2 Jan 2015 #30
How about that Sen Schumer on TV saying "Why create very few jobs with the dirtiest of energy from Cha Jan 2015 #57
Bless his heart. sheshe2 Jan 2015 #64
And, somewhere Sen McConnell is not smiling about the President's big ol VETO PEN. LOL Cha Jan 2015 #66
Poor Mitch! sheshe2 Jan 2015 #68
now watcjh the blue dogs try to mess this up. DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #32
I thought Senator Schumer was considered a "blue dog".. "corporate dem"? .. and please what did Cha Jan 2015 #34
here ya go DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #40
video AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #47
Oh wow! thank you, DonCoquixote.. big dog got it WRONG.. the FACTS are Against him! Cha Jan 2015 #48
what is sad is DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #50
I have no idea.. but, it will be interesting to see what she has to say when the President VETOES Cha Jan 2015 #56
Hillary has already indicated she will follow the Alison Grimes strategy Cali_Democrat Jan 2015 #103
The funny thing about Grimes JonLP24 Jan 2015 #129
He is right about the details JonLP24 Jan 2015 #128
K&R silverweb Jan 2015 #36
silverweb.. Cha Jan 2015 #59
My pleasure! silverweb Jan 2015 #61
Take that, you chinless %^$# TheCowsCameHome Jan 2015 #38
Poor McConnell.. up against the Evil VETO PEN! Cha Jan 2015 #63
K&R mcar Jan 2015 #41
Mahalo mcar! Cha Jan 2015 #65
Misleading headline is misleading. "I think there will be" =/= "There are" DRoseDARs Jan 2015 #42
Actually it's a headline from the site.. and I don't think Sen Schumer would be saying that if he Cha Jan 2015 #69
Hurray! Time for the Happy Dance! Take THAT, GOP, Koch brothers, etc.! freshwest Jan 2015 #44
Wow, Good POint, fresh.. thank you! Keystone would increase Koch's networth to $200 Billion in Cha Jan 2015 #70
Boehner will likewise be bowed. He frontloaded Keystone fast track into every CR since 2009. freshwest Jan 2015 #74
I had no idea.. good little koch boys! Definitely a Civil War..and yes it is very Cha Jan 2015 #75
Highly recommend. K/R Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #51
Mahalo mucho, Jefferson! Cha Jan 2015 #71
You're always most welcome, Cha. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #109
K&r... spanone Jan 2015 #52
Hey, Aloha, spanone! "Mitch McConnell: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Be My First Bill" Cha Jan 2015 #72
Kicked. n/t GP6971 Jan 2015 #55
Good. Ed Schultz has been doing great shows on KXL. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #60
Good to know, SunSeeker. I really don't see how anybody who's into reality and doesn't want to Cha Jan 2015 #73
Yes, and I like what the Cowboy Indian Alliance has been doing. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #83
A Hand Painted Tepee as a gift for Pres Obama to represent hopes for protected land and clean water! Cha Jan 2015 #85
Exactly! Kath1 Jan 2015 #92
Yes, Daryl Hannah.. love her activism, Kath! The vid that SunSeeker posted is from around Cha Jan 2015 #93
Let Obama's veto stand. Let all of his vetos stand. JDPriestly Jan 2015 #62
Right On, JD! Cha Jan 2015 #76
OR, they're going to wrap KXL up with pretty bows of wind & solar so it will pass without -too- much RiverLover Jan 2015 #67
We'll see.. Cha Jan 2015 #78
One of those "pretty bows" would kill the KXL deal. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #84
Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #88
You don't like what I said, so you call me a troll? RiverLover Jan 2015 #90
You better believe it. nt Bobbie Jo Jan 2015 #94
This would be a good use of the veto Gothmog Jan 2015 #77
Yes, I can't wait to get it over and done with and on to the next VETO! Cha Jan 2015 #79
Why do the GOP, the Koch brothers, and Bill Clinton hate America? tularetom Jan 2015 #80
They make $$$$$$$ off of hating America. Cha Jan 2015 #82
Death warrant to our environment & people’: Native Americans say no to Keystone XL Cha Jan 2015 #81
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I'm sure they are keeping the list close to the chest davidpdx Jan 2015 #89
Yes, I would imagine.. don't want anyone trying to change their minds. Cha Jan 2015 #91
you're assuming, of course, that he'd veto it. He might bigtree Jan 2015 #95
Great to hear this, thanks for posting! beerandjesus Jan 2015 #97
K&R nt Andy823 Jan 2015 #98
Uh, that's a whopping 34 votes. jeff47 Jan 2015 #99
I'll take my victories where they come, jeff. kochs wants the Keystone and McConnell is determined Cha Jan 2015 #106
That's a little like the victory of getting dressed in the morning jeff47 Jan 2015 #107
Sheeesh.. If Keystone is stopped it's a Victory. Cha Jan 2015 #108
Unfortunately for some, acknowledging a victory would mean giving Obama some credit. great white snark Jan 2015 #116
Maybe that's it.. couldn't figure out their Problem.. it will be a HUGE Victory! Cha Jan 2015 #124
I'll cross my fingers...but he does say he "thinks" they have the votes... joeybee12 Jan 2015 #100
Kicked and recommended. n/t Duval Jan 2015 #101
A veto on KXL won't happen fast enough. blackspade Jan 2015 #102
Same page, blackspade! Cha Jan 2015 #112
I suddenly smell a nasty trick, though... Grown2Hate Jan 2015 #104
With oil at < $50 a barrell, why is this project still a thing? Yavin4 Jan 2015 #105
Kochs want it. Cha Jan 2015 #130
They can want it all they want. They're still going lose money on it. Yavin4 Jan 2015 #131
Copy that. Cha Jan 2015 #135
Kick sheshe2 Jan 2015 #110
mahalo she.. our electricity went out again. Cha Jan 2015 #113
Geez Cha~ sheshe2 Jan 2015 #114
Sweet BIL! Cha Jan 2015 #115
Hug~ sheshe2 Jan 2015 #119
.. Cha Jan 2015 #122
Good news, thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Jan 2015 #111
"...pipeline companies..." greiner3 Jan 2015 #117
Good! another_liberal Jan 2015 #118
Democrats, please don't break our hearts Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2015 #120
The Fact This Might Even Be An Issue Is Disgusting 1step Jan 2015 #121
Kick! Like!! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2015 #123
Aloha Blanche! Cha Jan 2015 #125
Oh, the Irony--this will prob. be one of the first veto's by a Dem. President and riversedge Jan 2015 #126
President Obama has VETOED one or two other bills before this.. but, this will be grand, riveredge.. Cha Jan 2015 #127
Numbers yes swilton Jan 2015 #132
Yes, I can't wait until its a Done Deal, swilton! Cha Jan 2015 #134
If Obama vetoes this legislation (which is sure to come but hasn't yet)....... RationalMan Jan 2015 #133
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