Burner02
12 years ago
Fox News: "President Obama, openly expressing his frustration with Senate Republicans, applauded Majority Leader Harry Reid's success Thursday at invoking the so-called "nuclear option" as Democrats voted to strip the minority party of its primary power to block nominations -- the filibuster."

"Obama, even invoking former President Bush, said it's critical to "change the way that Washington is doing business."

"But Republicans and even some Democrats warned that the Senate may have just opened a Pandora's box -- and with little debate, approved a change that could haunt the chamber for years to come."

"This was nothing more than a power grab," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said.



Reid, what a ******!
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cacman
12 years ago
The Dems will do ANYTHING to get their way - even if involves shredding the constitution a little.
They are after all doing it all for our own good.
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ZRX1200
12 years ago
Back off guys.

Democrats will line up to bash this move just like when the repubs threatened to do this........










Just wait.













Hold your breath................






















Um....
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Buckwheat
12 years ago
Big mistake by all involved on both sides of the aisle. Mitch is a relic that just needs to retire.
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Gene363
12 years ago

At one time or another all members of the Parliament of Whores have said this is a really bad idea.

Just one more reason to wish Reid, the child toucher voiced prick, to pay his due to Old Scratch sooner than later.
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ZRX1200
12 years ago
No Bush blame McConnell?


Ok.
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CelticBomber
12 years ago
Republicans forced this. They refuse to do their jobs which is legislate, not block every single thing Obama tries to get done and shut down the government when they don't get their way. You can thank the Tea Party for this.
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Gene363
12 years ago

Republicans forced this. They refuse to do their jobs which is legislate, not block every single thing Obama tries to get done and shut down the government when they don't get their way. You can thank the Tea Party for this.

CelticBomber wrote:



For your information, they are doing their job, just like Obama, they were elected. They are supposed to be the representatives, for their constituents, not obamatrons.

The democrats pulled the same thing blocking Bush appointments. When the republicans threatened to make the same change the democrats went on and on about the evils of the 'nuclear option.' This change screwed things, when the republicans are in control the democrats will regret this change.
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ZRX1200
12 years ago
Stephen.


They've comfirmed 259 nominations this year and rejected 2.

He's taking his ball like a little bitch and running home crying. And YOU ARE BUYING IT.
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edin508
12 years ago
He drank the Obuma Kool aid. Probably posting from his Obuma phone too.
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rfenst
12 years ago


Filibuster, to a large extent, is b.s. for poor sports on both sides. I am withholding judgment until there is a Republican majority to see if they overturn the vote. If not, they will be equally culpable.
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CelticBomber
12 years ago
In the history of the United States, 168 presidential nominees have been filibustered, 82 blocked under President Obama, 86 blocked under all the other presidents combined. No one see's anything wrong with this? These were not filibusters of substance where they had a problem with the nominee, republicans have publicly stated they are going to block everything until the issue's they want to talk about brought before the house and passed.
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stogiemonger
12 years ago

Filibuster, to a large extent, is b.s. for poor sports on both sides. I am withholding judgment until there is a Republican majority to see if they overturn the vote. If not, they will be equally culpable.

rfenst wrote:



House Republican Senators one day overturning this vote would be a fair response how?... and it won't happen, anyway. You know it as well as I.

If the nuclear option is further expanded the next time Republicans get control of the Senate (experts predict this will happen, and Senate Republicans have indicated this would be the plan if they (Democrats)passed these rule changes), why, then, would you not hold accountable the folks (Harry Reid and Senate Democrats in 2013)who changed the rules, and opened up this can of worms in the first place?

This is an unprecedented power grab by Democrats in the Senate. They will regret this, because it changes everything, forever. That is the cold hard reality, here. There's no turning back once we head down this slippery slope.
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ZRX1200
12 years ago
Stephen these three nominees are for a court that BOTH SIDES AGREE IS OVERSTAFFED..........wake up!!
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TMCTLT
12 years ago

In the history of the United States, 168 presidential nominees have been filibustered, 82 blocked under President Obama, 86 blocked under all the other presidents combined. No one see's anything wrong with this? These were not filibusters of substance where they had a problem with the nominee, republicans have publicly stated they are going to block everything until the issue's they want to talk about brought before the house and passed.

CelticBomber wrote:




While your filling us up with historical figures Stephen why don't you tell Us how many POTUS had appointments " step down " because they were TOO corrupt to hold their appointed position? I do NOT for the life of me know how you can continue to support this corrupt administration.....just because you voted for the man doesn't mean you have to keep supporting his failed Presidency and his corrupt cabinet of F*ck- ups....Tea Party's fault my AZZ. Leave it to your liberal **** for brains and you WON'T enjoy the freedom to air your opinion much longer....let alone other " Rights " given you under The Constitution of The United States!!!
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calavera
12 years ago

In the history of the United States, 168 presidential nominees have been filibustered, 82 blocked under President Obama, 86 blocked under all the other presidents combined. No one see's anything wrong with this? These were not filibusters of substance where they had a problem with the nominee, republicans have publicly stated they are going to block everything until the issue's they want to talk about brought before the house and passed.

CelticBomber wrote:




No. This is the worst excuse of a president that the country has ever had. The only way to keep the Union even kind of put together and to have anything to salvage later is to minimize any further effects of the Kenyan King. By blocking anything he does, they are trying to minimize his impact. Lets hope that there is a candidate that can do something to reverse his damage later.

Libertarian in 2016.




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CelticBomber
12 years ago

No. This is the worst excuse of a president that the country has ever had. The only way to keep the Union even kind of put together and to have anything to salvage later is to minimize any further effects of the Kenyan King. By blocking anything he does, they are trying to minimize his impact. Lets hope that there is a candidate that can do something to reverse his damage later.

Libertarian in 2016.




J

calavera wrote:



And there you have it. The reason they did what they did. I love how republicans have convinced the middle and lower classes that they are for them. When all they really do is vote to keep the rich rich and everyone else right where they are. Welcome to the crab bucket mentality. You don't have to put a lid on a bucket of crabs because the crabs themselves will make sure no one escapes. How dare someone who needs help get helped with our tax dollars. Don't people know that our tax dollars are for the rich corporations?
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TMCTLT
12 years ago

And there you have it. The reason they did what they did. I love how republicans have convinced the middle and lower classes that they are for them. When all they really do is vote to keep the rich rich and everyone else right where they are. Welcome to the crab bucket mentality. You don't have to put a lid on a bucket of crabs because the crabs themselves will make sure no one escapes. How dare someone who needs help get helped with our tax dollars. Don't people know that our tax dollars are for the rich corporations?

CelticBomber wrote:




What a **** bleeding heart pile of steamy excrement.....please take yourself and all like you to ANY Socialist State that already exists and leave the rest of us alone. Seems to me that even with the damage the Bush Admin. did in eight years time....it PALES in comparison to this Admin.....take your own poll and let's see how MOST Americans are doing NOW compared to then, even IF you wait till the END of Bush's term. People ARE hurting worse than ever and will continue to do so under the Dems. And YOU are sadly mistaken as to which party is supposedly for the working class of America.....cause NEITHER are!!! 😣
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Abrignac
12 years ago

And there you have it. The reason they did what they did. I love how republicans have convinced the middle and lower classes that they are for them. When all they really do is vote to keep the rich rich and everyone else right where they are. Welcome to the crab bucket mentality. You don't have to put a lid on a bucket of crabs because the crabs themselves will make sure no one escapes. How dare someone who needs help get helped with our tax dollars. Don't people know that our tax dollars are for the rich corporations?

CelticBomber wrote:



Count me in the group against corporate hand outs.

But, explain to me how guaranteeing income to someone gives them any incentive to go out and find a job instead of having more children?

Explain to me how giving away multiple phones to someone instead of telling them to find a job helps them?

Explain to me how guaranteeing unemployment benefits to someone for 2 years or more provides incentive to go find a job.

Explain how the Democratic Party is helping these people out of poverty.


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bloody spaniard
12 years ago
Rfenst , the Republicans once had the opportunity to do same to the Democrats when they were the majority but opted to go the milquetoast, er, "honorable" way. (as usual).

Oh, and why isn't anyone mad at the McConnells, McCains, Lindseys, & Boehners who are ALWAYS taken by surprise before they roll over like queers in heat for their Democrat buddies a la Jimmy Carter when the Russians invaded Afghaniland and the persians overran the US embassy?

Gonna give the Tea Party a final parting shot. Don't know why I bother. Maryland is lost anyway, but they seem to be the only ones that give a damn anymore & have the groundroots support.


Oh, who am I kidding? I don't really give a damn anymore. Gimmee my Obamacare and SSI and leave me alone.
Screw the young'uns to come. They've lost their country anyway. I'll give 'em the finger when it's time to euthanize me & shove me in the oven. 🍺
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