Check this Frist-fighting strategy out

[fertilizeonarbusto]

I think it's f*****g brilliant. Scroll down to April 25, 2005; it's the first entry after that.
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com

[caligirl]

1. Thanks. they picked the bills Bush hates, actually helps people.

[MissMarple]

2. I'm still laughing at "social security cooties". This guy is funny.

Here are a couple of the proposed bills, just to give a sense of the general idea behind this. Isn't politics great! :bounce:

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"As a matter of comity, the Minority in the Senate traditionally defer to the Majority in the setting of the agenda. If Bill Frist pulls the nuclear trigger, Democrats will show deference no longer."

In other words, they're going to introduce some bills and demand votes on them. Here are the nine bills they have in mind:


1. Women's Health Care (S. 844). The Prevention First Act of 2005 will reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and abortions by increasing funding for family planning and ending health insurance discrimination against women.


2. Veterans' Benefits (S. 845). The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2005 will assist disabled veterans who, under current law, must choose to either receive their retirement pay or disability compensation.

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[yurbud]

3. Why don't Dems force GOP to vote on these ANYWAY?

Jesus Christ, the GOP would do that to embarrass Dems.

How far do they put being polite to these corporate thugs ahead of the public interest?

They shouldn't threaten, they should just start putting these out for votes.