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16. But if we dont use the nuclear option, they will the first chance they get. I you think that by not

Tue Nov 19, 2013, 05:39 PM

Nov 2013

using the nuclear option, will guarantee that the Repukes wont when they are in power, then you're as naive as Senator Boxer is pretending to be.

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Key Senate Democrats Flip, Now Ready for Fillibuster Reform Through Nuclear Option [View all] Alhena Nov 2013 OP

This is huge. IF it comes to pass, it will be a momentous development in the Democrats battle with Bill USA Nov 2013 #1

Nuke the fuckers into oblivion. nt Cheap_Trick Nov 2013 #2

Double ditto the nuke. SoapBox Nov 2013 #25

yes mtasselin Nov 2013 #33

I now question Boxer's sanity if not her intelligence MyNameGoesHere Nov 2013 #3

I'm with you on this Plucketeer Nov 2013 #6

It was clear to me that there was/is a bunch of Dems elleng Nov 2013 #32

Look, even Obama gave them a chance. We can't be guilty of not doing at least that. CTyankee Nov 2013 #37

Well MyNameGoesHere Nov 2013 #39

Not they've done it enough and that's that. I don't think Obama is going to be Charlie Brown CTyankee Nov 2013 #41

Yeah MyNameGoesHere Nov 2013 #43

Sometimes it takes a long time quakerboy Nov 2013 #44

it took me 20 years....... rbrnmw Nov 2013 #47

Already? Scuba Nov 2013 #4

Sure hope Harry finallyt does away with this antiquated napi21 Nov 2013 #5

I'll save my rec for when it actually happens Doctor_J Nov 2013 #7

NUKE 'EM! Enough already! mountain grammy Nov 2013 #8

So it's time for Reid to make yet another deal with McConnell? PoliticAverse Nov 2013 #9

Just called both my senators to support them! Merlot Nov 2013 #10

It is a great idea as long as the Dems have 51 votes, someday if the obstructionists have the votes, olddad56 Nov 2013 #11

Presidential politics favor us going forward Alhena Nov 2013 #12

but without the nuclear option.... chillfactor Nov 2013 #13

As I have said over and over, holding back on using the nuc option because you think that would rhett o rick Nov 2013 #18

But if we dont use the nuclear option, they will the first chance they get. I you think that by not rhett o rick Nov 2013 #16

Getting judges on the bench is more important Merlot Nov 2013 #36

Why does that matter? quakerboy Nov 2013 #45

Why do I see visions of Lucy (Senate Democrats) telling poor ole Charlie Brown (Obama) rhett o rick Nov 2013 #14

.. but just for nominees, though, right? not wholesale filibuster reform? n/t yodermon Nov 2013 #15

right. lastlib Nov 2013 #31

How crazy is it for Democrats to say./. Vietnameravet Nov 2013 #17

Something smells bad in Denmark. Why after all this time? Please dont tell me you rhett o rick Nov 2013 #19

Has "Uncle Harry" checked in on this yet? He is the one that fucked this up the last time around. Purveyor Nov 2013 #20

The Rethuglicans in the Senate just filibustered the 4th nominee to the DC Court today!! Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #21

PLEASE make it so StarrGazerr Nov 2013 #22

2010 called. wants to know what the fuck took you so long. frylock Nov 2013 #23

Good. nt silvershadow Nov 2013 #24

The solution... DirtyDawg Nov 2013 #26

And who amongst us believes McConnell wouldn't have changed the rules ffr Nov 2013 #46

Do it! JimboBillyBubbaBob Nov 2013 #27

Kick n/t Tx4obama Nov 2013 #28

This article makes it seem Harry is serious this time ... link Alhena Nov 2013 #29

It is time to go nuclear Gothmog Nov 2013 #30

It is absolutely imperative sulphurdunn Nov 2013 #34

Lucy Flips On Issue Of Placekick. Ready To Not Remove Football... TrollBuster9090 Nov 2013 #35

yep--which is also the problem with incremental approach Obama has taken yurbud Nov 2013 #40

anyone who thought the GOP would stick to their deal is either lying or an idiot yurbud Nov 2013 #38

In the immortal words of Signorney Weaver NickB79 Nov 2013 #42

I'm skeptical davidpdx Nov 2013 #48