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In reply to the discussion: Yeeeeeeeeeees! Obama Iran deal now veto proof [View all]klook
(12,151 posts)48. I for one am shaking in my boots
from laughter.
As Rachel Maddow noted on her show last night, "If there's anything that will sway undecided Democrats, it's a rally led by Glenn Beck and Ted Cruz!"
I don't know why I'm taking the time to respond to this as if it's a serious issue, but anyway, for what it's worth, here's a quote from Steve Benen's piece on the Rachel Maddow Show blog:
And next weeks right-wing gathering on Capitol Hill will almost certainly discourage on-the-fence Dems from siding with the far-right. As the vote nears, wavering Democrats will have to take a side they can vote with the White House, nearly every U.S. ally on the planet, nuclear experts, diplomatic experts, and Republican elder statesmen. Or they can side with Glenn Beck, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and the Tea Party Patriots.
If youre Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and youre genuinely conflicted, which of those two camps seems more credible?
If youre Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and youre genuinely conflicted, which of those two camps seems more credible?
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I never thought she was on the fence. She can tell everyone to pound sand; she's outta there
MADem
Sep 2015
#51
He's got other friends in the crypt...that guy Krauthammer always looks on the verge of
CTyankee
Sep 2015
#42
My favorite quote on Cheney and an article from Daily Kos describing his character (or lack of):
freshwest
Sep 2015
#57
I'm so fortunate that it airs about 3 a.m. on the West Coast. Not even tempted. nt
Hekate
Sep 2015
#63
I do meditation for about 20 minutes before watching that show. I must say it helps.
CTyankee
Sep 2015
#50
Sweet...here's a long distance hug for barbara (((:))) or something like that.
libdem4life
Sep 2015
#10
Yes, that would be the perfect way to rub a few Republican noses in their own mess. nt
procon
Sep 2015
#27
Great news! Congrats to all deal supporters. But, filibuster, can the GOP use their favorite weapon?
Dont call me Shirley
Sep 2015
#25
Yeehaw. Nuke plants in one of the most seismically active places in the world.
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2015
#32
Bush and his cronies could have had a deal years ago with fewer centrifuges, but ...
libpride_15
Sep 2015
#53