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Warren DeMontague

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61. Next time we get the chance we stick the most liberal and healthy 18 year old we can find

Tue Apr 11, 2017, 07:40 AM

Apr 2017

On that court.

And we do that for every fucking vacancy we have the opportunity to fill.

"Civility" had a chance, his name was Merrick Garland.

Fuck this noise. We dont give them back the filibuster when we have the majority.

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Senator Markey says Democrats will restore 60-vote Supreme Court filibuster [View all] PoliticAverse Apr 2017 OP

Gorsuch will always be the judge who got in.... samnsara Apr 2017 #1

Justice Affirmative Action Hire gratuitous Apr 2017 #10

Ooh, I like it! Initech Apr 2017 #46

Dems should remove him. seriously they should run on that. Johonny Apr 2017 #20

I got laughed at for saying this ProudLib72 Apr 2017 #28

Of course he should be removed. It's Garland's seat. sharedvalues Apr 2017 #35

He could have declined the nomination. athena Apr 2017 #40

Yeah, he sure as hell should have declined ProudLib72 Apr 2017 #52

I don't think he should be impeached. athena Apr 2017 #53

No, I understood you weren't calling for impeachment ProudLib72 Apr 2017 #54

That would be a horrible idea mythology Apr 2017 #47

No comment. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2017 #2

Absolute bewilderment prevents me from making a comment. old guy Apr 2017 #8

Democrats already vowing to give up their power if they ever get it back virtualobserver Apr 2017 #3

Honestly Me. Apr 2017 #4

as my FIL used to say when "we" was used improperly renate Apr 2017 #5

no, but it makes for a great quote for Republicans to use..... virtualobserver Apr 2017 #9

+1 dalton99a Apr 2017 #24

Exactly what i was thinking. Wth?!?!?!! AgadorSparticus Apr 2017 #59

Eh....... Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2017 #6

Well, what's new. awesomerwb Apr 2017 #7

We just don't want it the way the right wants it. NewDealProgressive Apr 2017 #11

Senator Markey needs to sit down and Mr. Sparkle Apr 2017 #12

And the repubs are chortling. CrispyQ Apr 2017 #13

That is quite possibly the dumbest statement I've read today Bettie Apr 2017 #14

I like Ed madokie Apr 2017 #15

Video of his MSNBC interview... PoliticAverse Apr 2017 #16

What happened to stopping taking a knife to a gun fight? LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #17

It's not even a knife anymore. It's like a plate of cookies. ck4829 Apr 2017 #22

I stand by my statement from earlier. Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #33

Now they are taking a box of ammunition Bettie Apr 2017 #45

lol LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #49

smh at the dems. our party is never happy unless it's screwing itself out of victory Ohioblue22 Apr 2017 #18

Still bringing knives to a gunfight, I see. Tatiana Apr 2017 #19

I don't even think that fits anymore ck4829 Apr 2017 #21

Yes NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #60

Fuck that. roamer65 Apr 2017 #23

Truly idiotic plan. dalton99a Apr 2017 #25

Sigh... these guys are so fuckin inspiring ... please continue to pick up our teeth off the ground uponit7771 Apr 2017 #26

I want it back badly, but.. mvd Apr 2017 #27

You gotta be kidding. Dems ceding power back to the thuglicans after Gorsuch? LenaBaby61 Apr 2017 #29

Seriously? Are they going to voluntarily wear "kick me" signs too? Bleacher Creature Apr 2017 #30

And I will support a primary challenger to he in 2020. Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #31

Democrats can always be counted on to shoot themselves in the foot. Baitball Blogger Apr 2017 #32

Dear Senator Markey bluecollar2 Apr 2017 #34

I want to hear talk of expanding the court to 11 seats, not this backwards bullshit. RAFisher Apr 2017 #36

What the FUCK. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #37

and take my wallet Demonaut Apr 2017 #38

Um, Markey? You know I love you but for gawd's sake, man, get a grip! Warpy Apr 2017 #39

Next time we get the chance we stick the most liberal and healthy 18 year old we can find Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #61

Oh, make sure s/he is at least 30 Warpy Apr 2017 #64

He's up for re-election in 2020. Time to start looking for a primary opponent. Foamfollower Apr 2017 #41

The donor class doesn't want a liberal Supreme Court DefenseLawyer Apr 2017 #42

The junior senator from Massachusetts knows not of what he speaks. tritsofme Apr 2017 #43

sounds dumb. If we regain power - screw them- block every wingnut they put up. nt Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2017 #44

HEFTY, HEFTY, HEFTY! wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. PdxSean Apr 2017 #48

Merkley and Elizabeth Warren tried to bring back the talking filibuster... PoliticAverse Apr 2017 #50

No, Jeff is 180 degrees from this dude. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #62

Stupidest idea ever. Agschmid Apr 2017 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author oasis Apr 2017 #56

How about restore it AFTER they match Gorsuch and whoever else Trump gets to nominate. nm mr_liberal Apr 2017 #55

I have a two word response. oasis Apr 2017 #57

We should be focus grouping how voters will react if we tell them we'll tear Gorsuch from his Jonny Appleseed Apr 2017 #58

Oh, now that makes me want to vote Democratic. Caving before there is the capacity to cave. Vinca Apr 2017 #63