This is a Dino....
Posted on 01/30/2006 6:17:45 PM PST by dukeman
The left-wing moonbats have been pounding their keyboards and telephone buttons since around January 27th in a fevered attempt to block the Alito confirmation. They’re pulling out all the stops, and their hair, in the effort. Their emotional roller coaster ride include fear, hatred, conspiracy paranoia, and fatalism. What do you do when your world is closing in around you and you’re gasping for air? Here are the DU moonbats in their own words:
Onlooker (1000+ posts) Thu Jan-26-06 08:33 PM>br> Original message
Seems to me we desperately need something new about Alito
For those Senators who have announced that they would not support a filibuster and those who are truly undecided, someone, somewhere needs to find something new about Alito that's unpleasant, unflattering, or even scandalous. It's the only way to give the cowardly senators cover. I know someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows Alito's sister, who is supposedly an even more right-wing lawyer that her brother. Who knows, maybe she's so scary that it would make Alito seem even worse.
Is there any kind of research those of us who live near big universities or who use computers could do? If anyone has any ideas on how to try to find something new, please post it.
rzemanfl Thu Jan-26-06 08:39 PM
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3. Read somewhere he lied about his grandfather. Don't
remember where. Big help, right? Sorry, but I have to stealth surf at the salt mine.
seabeyond Thu Jan-26-06 08:41 PM
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4. we had people ready to walk from party without filibuster, and now we dont have enough on the man????
if we dont have enough on the man, why were so many emailing and calling senators to filibuster?
yankeedem Thu Jan-26-06 08:45 PM>br> Response to Original message
10. Only dead girl/live boy would stop him now
Thanks "moderate" Dems!
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rucky Fri Jan-27-06 01:33 AM
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Does anyone else get the feeling this is all a big act?
This Senator won't filibuster, that one's not making any decisions yet. Sources say so-and-so isn't on board the filibuster. A good friend told me in a mass email that an intern in Senator Fuzzlenut's office said to call Senator Bigglesworth. Then at the 11th hour, Senator Blankety-Blank launches a final push for a filibuster.
I'd like to think this is all a big "poker game," you know, not letting the opposition (or the constituents) know what they're up to. But come on, the GOP already stated what they'd do with the "nuc-e-lar option." They're prepared, and a surprise filibuster won't shake them.
My gut is leading me to believe that this "are-we or aren't we?" drama is being set up to the keep the party base from up-and revolting when next week comes and the fili doesn't run. Would it be a stretch to guess that the Dems (and Repubs) in the Senate have been talking to each other about this, and have pretty much known what they'd be doing even before the Alito hearing started? If our 44 haven't at least been planning amongst themselves, we have a serious unity problem that will not lead us through the next 3 years of hell. If they are unified, then why the big show?
Meanwhile we're working hard to stop this conformation, and a few key Senators are leading a push in what's sort of a good cop/bad cop act, so in the end, when we lose another battle, they can all throw up our arms and say "we tried, but we just didn't have enough votes." Then we can take our frustrations out on the 2 or 3 "DINOS" whose seats are safe anyway. We've seen this pattern before on key votes in both houses. Another line they like to use is, "the public support of the constituents was just not there." That's a nice and unverifiable way to shift blame.
I still hope the filibuster happens, it just seems like there's something ingenuous about the mixed messages we're getting from our Senators. It tells me this deal - like most other deals - was already settled in the back-room.
Can you blame me for being so cynical about this?
rwenos Fri Jan-27-06 01:36 AM
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1. Sure It's An Act
The Semate Dem's are looking rather feeble. No one can articulate a message. No one can do anything but carp.
Where are all the giants?
FreedomAngel82 Fri Jan-27-06 01:44 AM
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6. I've been wondering too
Why else is Frist trying to hurry up and get this through the Senate? I think more is going on behind the scenes than we think. Remember what happened when Reid closed the Senate. It came out of nowhere because Frist would have stopped them. So maybe they have a plan in case and are seeing what we're wanting them to do. I hope we don't get this fool on the court. He can't be there.
chimpymustgo Fri Jan-27-06 02:30 AM
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11. This is why I'm awake at frigging 2:30 am EST. This has been in my gut all day long. The back and forth. The in and out. Who's zooming who.
I'll keep calling, and fighting. But if this comes down ugly on Monday, it's over for me.
SoCalDemGrrl Fri Jan-27-06 02:35 AM
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13. Maybe the Dems are playing a great poker hand....
with the sons of bitches Repubs, it's wise not to tip your hand too early.... hope we will all be suprised on Monday....... Frist may wish he never called for a cloture vote..
Fingers crossed and KEEP THOSE CALLS AND LETTERS COMING!!!!!
in_cog_ni_to Fri Jan-27-06 07:39 AM
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22. I just watched The National Press Club, The Democrat's State of the Union luncheon from yesterday, Thursday and Dick Durbin said that you have to be able to count. HIS job is to count the Senators who would support a filibuster and he didn't count enough to support it. He said it was still a possibility, but HIGHLY UNLIKELY. They have discussed this for weeks in their Dem caucus and just didn't have the support for it. As usual, the Democrats wanted to tell US, the base, to F*** OFF.
SO, in light of Durbin's statement yesterday, I'd have to say we're being PLAYED like a fiddle. I'm willing to wait to see how this plays out, but I suspect I know already what will happen.
On the other hand, this may be a poker play by the Dems and they aren't showing their hand? I just don't know anymore. It's possible they want to blindside the repukes. They may actually have the the support, but don't want the repukes to know? Durbin is a pretty straight forward guy. If he says there's not support, I tend to believe him. Then again, his remarks could be part of the plan. I don't know what to believe.
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Leftchick Wed Jan-25-06 07:19 PM
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I am Ready to Leave the USA. Any Suggestions of Where to Live?
I would love to go to Canada but it seems we may be too old by the time we are able to leave in about two years. I am also considering Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico but any civilized non-fascist country will do. Please, any suggestions, help and/or links are greatly appreciated.
I am hoping for no "stay and fight" or "coward" responses. I have two young boys who deserve to have a real future. That is not going to happen in this country.
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mopaul Tue Jan-24-06 05:38 PM
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Why aren't more Americans Extremely Alarmed?
Are we the only ones on the edge of panic? Why are so few people interested in voting or what's happeining to their country? Why do most folks not even realize the danger we are all in?
Please join me in my lonely panic.
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cali Thu Jan-26-06 03:16 PM
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Check In Here If You're Still Sane
and find the attacks on Senator Byrd and Nelson beyond the pale, if you're not surprised by Lieberman voting against Alito, because you know enough about him to realize that he's actually fairly liberal on most domestic issues including choice. Check in if you understand that Roe is still protected by a slim majority on the court.
Yes, I wanted the dems to filibuster. I thought it was a risky enterprise that probably wouldn't work, and could be damaging, but I thought it was worth it for the opportunity to bring the dangers Alito presents, to the public. I'm deeply disturbed by the thought of Alito on the court. I'm also disturbed by the venom being spewed by some around these parts. It's really ugly. And it's ignorant. For those of you posting some of this invective, try being less reactionary and more reflective. And a little less passionate intensity might help too.
"The worst are filled with passionate intensity, while the best lack all conviction."
I know exactly what Yeats meant.
sparosnare Thu Jan-26-06 03:22 PM
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2. Emotions are running high right now.
I understand that you're venting, but it's probably not a good idea to write a post like this. Besides, Kerry may still filibuster. Don't throw in the towel just yet.
Neecy Thu Jan-26-06 03:23 PM
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3. I think valid criticism is fine...
Byrd's vote outraged me, given his lip service to the Constitution, but I *do* think that the klan remarks are beyond the pale.
If you think today is bad, wait until the vote itself. I don't think we've really seen anger yet.
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Dr.Phool Fri Jan-27-06 06:13 PM
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Sorry Senator Byrd. You sure picked the wrong day. Up yours!!
I've been out all day collecting signature cards for my friend and congressional candidate, John Russell. I'm tired, and just wanted to get the mail, have a cocktail and relax, because we'll be back getting cards tomorrow and Sunday too.
I noticed I had a letter from you in the mail. What could this be?
A goddamned fundraising letter for your campaign! The day after you announced that you were going to support Alito!!! Had I received this letter earlier in the week, I would have sent you a check. But I would have stopped payment on it yesterday. What I will do however is use your post-paid envelope, and send my reply to you. UP YOURS!
I've always enjoyed your eloquent speeches on the Senate floor. But now they ring hollow. Just maybe, you've finally become too addled with age or dementia to think clearly. Maybe it's time to hang it up. With the deaths of all the coal miners in your state this week, you're going to vote to approve a fascist to the SCOTUS, who believes they have no recourse for their deaths.
And take me off your mailing list for the future. You'll save a lot of postage.
On Par Fri Jan-27-06 06:22 PM
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8. Disappointed - Absolutely. Shocked - No.
Why not? Byrd comes from a state of Bible thumpers and gun toters. They've voted Republican in the past two Nat'l elections and he needs to curry favor. So, no, I'm not shocked, I just realize he's catering to his base where they believe that everything can be solved by either more Jesus or more guns.
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DoYouEverWonder Sat Jan-14-06 08:48 AM
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If Samual Alito is confirmed for the Supreme Court
it will be the final nail in the coffin of our democracy. The USA will soon be turned into a military state.
This is what is coming when BushCo solidifies their control of all three branches of government. This is why the stakes are so high.
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benburch Thu Jan-26-06 10:35 AM
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When do we abandon the political process?
Serious question here;
At what point do we rebel against the removal of the Democratic elements of our government?
At what point does sending faxes and hoisting signs become futile?
At what point do we become a nation of Refuseniks, and begin the destruction of the Republican Dictatorship by;
• Quitting,
• Striking,
• Calling out sick,
• Slowing down,
• Misfiling,
• Freecycling,
• Boycotting,
• Refusing to spend money.
• Refusing to watch television,
• And generally being individual obstructions to the smooth running of the fascist state?
Folks, we have to HURT them.
Our opposition is the monied class.
We are the working class.
They cannot exist without our cooperation.
DESTROY THEM.
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bertha katzenengel Fri Jan-27-06 05:17 PM
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this has been a miserable f***ing day
i woke with the headache from the bowels of hell
i barfed up my lunch in three parts and have just now begun to settle down - thank f*** all
my boss is an absolutely miser-f***ing-able communicator
nothing give me joy, there is nothing to look forward to, i just don't f***king care about s*** right now
no replies necessary, this was a just a venting rant
we'll see if it does me any good by the time i get home
/rant
edit: and another thing: DU GD/GD-Alito are almost as f***ed up as my day was. someone get in there with some raid & lysol. i've been skipping the front page as fast as possible because i don't even want to see the angry, judgemental thread titles
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LiberalAndProud Mon Jan-30-06 10:38 AM
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I need a hug.
Lobbying a solid Dem here today to beg for one more phone call to Hagel & Nelson. The response, "It won't make any difference."
My reply, "It won't if you do nothing for sure."
Did he pick up the phone? No! Do you have to be a defeatist to be a Democrat?
: end rant :
debbierlus Mon Jan-30-06 10:48 AM
Response to Reply #7
8. Keep calling - We can keep calling!
Don't let one defeatist get you down!
They are a dime a dozen.
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Armstead Mon Jan-30-06 12:47 PM
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BREAKING-- "Gang of 14 to fight against filibuster
According to CNN, the so-called "Gang of 14" will meet to block a filibuster this afternoon.
So if there are any halfway sane Democrats on that group, they need to be contacted fast.
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benburch Mon Jan-30-06 01:19 PM
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We are going to win this one if we keep up the pressure! We have turned the tide, and the GOP is losing.
The meeting of the "Gang of 14" is simply the meeting they agreed upon if a filibuster became an issue, and will decide whether the gang will stick together and allow the filibuster without the nuclear option or not. This does not decide cloture, but rather is about the nuclear option. (Which the GOP does not now have the balls to pull off anyway.)
We will defeat Alito!
Keep calling!
Keep FAXing!
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debbierlus Mon Jan-30-06 01:04 PM
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WE MUST VISUALIZE VICTORY - CALL, FAX, BELIEVE
NO NEGATIVITY
NONE
NOT A WORD OF DEFEAT OR EVEN A MAYBE
VISUALIZE SUCCESS
AND, ACT!
Quote of the day:
"Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game, one foot from a winning touchdown." H. Ross Perot
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RGBolen Mon Jan-30-06 01:03 PM
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OK, last ditch and very controversial
I have thought about this idea for years, mainly back when we had a GOP controlled Senate and a Democratic House. The constitution originally gave the Senate the power to "advise and consent" and confirm judicial nominees as well as confirm cabinet appointments. But the 13th amendment to the document gives all citizens "equal protection" under the law.
To have "equal protection" the "advise and consent" and power to confirm should be as close to equal as can be. This is not the case, California has around 36 million people and has 2 elected official to "advise and consent" and has two votes toward confirming or not confirming whereas Wyoming with around 500,000 people also has two elected officials for the same. If there is to be equal protection then the interpretation of the laws have to reflect the consent of the people through their elected representatives as equally as can be done.
………
A true last ditch effort to stop Alito and change the way things are done would be for someone today to file a lawsuit in California claiming that their right to equal protection under the law is being violated by the current process and ask the judge to grant an injunction prevented the US Senate from voting on Alito and other federal judges confirmations and set a date for a hearing on the violation of civil rights.
This is of course a huge legal and constitutional proposal and a few paragraphs does not lay out the entire argument. I only wanted to post the general idea and arguments without having to write a complete legal document.
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samhsarah Mon Jan-30-06 12:42 PM
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IMPORTANT: Any Italian-Americans out there?
I SWEAR to you this is true, no matter how freaking ridiculous it may seem...
I just spoke to a very active Democrat in NJ (no names) who just got off a conference call with Lautenberg. Apparently, Menendez feels he needs to support Alito because that's what the Italian-Americans in NJ want. I am one of those Italian-Americans, (from NJ, but my husband is stationed in FL, so I am registered to vote in FL) and if this wasn't as serious as it is, I would almost be tempted to laugh. Please contact these 2 Senators. This is insane.
YOY Mon Jan-30-06 01:04 PM
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5. Alito gives hard working Italian Americans a bad name
almost as much as every mob-flick I've ever seen...but far less entertaining.
Alito and anyone else who thinks him a proper Italian American can kiss my liberal-off-white-dago ass.
samhsarah Mon Jan-30-06 01:07 PM
Response to Reply #5
6. My Nonno came here from Italy through Ellis Island....
If he was still alive, he would call Alito out for what he is...a fascist pig.
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Wordie Mon Jan-30-06 12:35 PM
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MONDAY FILIBUSTER GAMEPLAN: URGE ABSTINENCE! FAST FAX/email w/ one click!
URGE THESE SENATORS TO EITHER SUPPORT THE FILIBUSTER OR ABSTAIN FROM THE CLOTURE VOTE
(Great approach I found at a blog, Vichy Democrats)
Today, we need to focus on those key Senators. In addition to calling their offices, we're also going to target their re-election campaign HQs. (A great idea thought up by ...Bob Fertik!) Finally, we're going to hammer away at a simple, but politically powerful, message.
Our theme today is: Lead, Follow, Or Get Out of the Way. In political terms, that's:
EITHER SUPPORT THE FILIBUSTER OR ABSTAIN FROM THE CLOTURE VOTE, BUT DON'T GET IN OUR WAY.
Now they like abstinence!
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DeepModem Mom Mon Jan-30-06 12:34 PM
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Dear Lord on High, please don't let DU slow down today. Please cast your spirit on the DU server and keep it running quickly and smoothly, so we can work against the forces of darkness here on Earth, and help guide thy servants, the Democratic, Independent, and moderate Republican Senators, to see the path of light and stand with courage to filibuster the nomination of Samuel Alito.
mcscajun Mon Jan-30-06 01:03 PM
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9. There's a prayer even this atheist can get behind.
AMEN!
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DemInDistress Mon Jan-30-06 12:11 PM
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are my replies being blocked or just doesn't anyone like me?
Maybe I'm paranoid,maybe I don't come across well but at least someone please tell me, can you hear me?
Thanks all...
No replies were made.
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kentuck Mon Jan-30-06 10:46 AM
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The champagne is on ice !
They are ready to pop the corks! Senator Kennedy mentioned this in his remarks. This is a great political victory for the right-wingers. I cannot believe there is even one Democrat going along with their parade and celebration.
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Amaryllis Mon Jan-30-06 01:52 PM
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DON'T lie about your residency! They all have caller ID and know if
you are calling from out out of state. My senator's office told me that a year or so ago. If they get a bunch of calls from people lying about their zip code, it lessens our chances of having an impact.
seabeyond Mon Jan-30-06 01:53 PM
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2. too late. too many already promote this, want this, they want to embrace this part of repug action...... to win
i personally cannot do it nor do i like it, but i will imagine you will have a strong majority here that dont stand with you on this
just a guess
Vash the Stampede Mon Jan-30-06 01:56 PM
Response to Reply #2
4. That would be the dumbest thing imaginable.
And yet I don't doubt for a minute that you're right.
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CottonBear Mon Jan-30-06 01:41 PM
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Senator Saxby "Sack of S***" Chambliss of Georgia is bloviating now.
As a Georgian, let me express my extreme disgust with this sorry excuse for a human being.
I apologize on behalf of all Georgia Democrats and progressives for our state (with the help of Diebold and Democratic Secretary of State Cathy Cox of Georgia) having elevated this chickenhawk piece of s*** to the United States Senate.
edit: Chambliss is the coward who smeared Max Cleland by comparing him to Hussein and Bin Laden.
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fooj Mon Jan-30-06 01:39 PM
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I think we should phone these Repub Senators and ask them
exactly WHAT PART OF THE US CONSTITUTION and THE RULE OF LAW are they having trouble understanding? I think that we should let them know that their vote will be their legacy.
peace.
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debbierlus Mon Jan-30-06 02:28 PM
Original message
Courage people - this is getting very nerve racking!
Positive thoughts and energy
I can't take this much longer!
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debbierlus Mon Jan-30-06 02:26 PM
Original message
LAUTENBERG IS ON - OH GOD!
HELP US ALL!
C-SPAN
HOPE HE WILL DO THE RIGHT THING
in_cog_ni_to Mon Jan-30-06 02:27 PM
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2. Sounds like he's going to vote NO!!!!
Please G-d!!!!
Wheezy Mon Jan-30-06 02:28 PM
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5. gulp.
fingers crossed.
Maggie_May Mon Jan-30-06 02:33 PM
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21. He's going to vote NO!!!
he heard us shout!
samhsarah Mon Jan-30-06 02:33 PM
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22. He sounds pretty heated about "right to choose" being "settled law"
Go Frankie!!!! Now for that filibuster.....
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Nimrod2005 Mon Jan-30-06 02:31 PM
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Senator Lincoln Chafee of RI? is the only GOP who wants to got to heaven
when he dies? he is voting with the good guys?
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QuettaKid Mon Jan-30-06 02:25 PM
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WHO DO I NEED TO CALL NOW AT 2:30 E.S.T. ? ! ? !
Who should we be focusing our efforts on at this late hour?
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BigBearJohn Sun Jan-29-06 07:07 PM
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Mr. Kerry
goes to Washington [Photoshop of Kerry’s head on actor Jimmy Stewart’s body as he filibusters in the U.S. Senate]
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helderheid Mon Jan-30-06 02:56 PM
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I've got chills, DU!
I have never felt so hopeful - I think this is going to happen!!
FILIBUSTER!!!
kineta Mon Jan-30-06 02:58 PM
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3. and i pledge $50 to each of my Wa State senators immediately
if they filibuster. (and no $ ever if they don't)
drm604 Mon Jan-30-06 03:02 PM
Response to Reply #3
8. Be careful.
I think that's called bribery.
tatertop Mon Jan-30-06 03:00 PM
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7. Heart be still!
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Hissyspit Mon Jan-30-06 02:54 PM
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Extremist right-wingers, this is just the beginning.
Right-wingers, wingnuts, freepers, caught off guard by the groundswell of grass-roots and rank-and-file support for action against the Alito nomination, support for filibuster?
This is just the beginning. Americans are pissed. A lot of them.
No matter WHAT happens with the nomination - whether there is a filibuster, whatever happens with the cloture vote, if Alito gets on the court or not, if he gets rejected and we get another bad nominee - no matter what happens: People are ANGRY. Americans are figuring out that they need to start fighting back and they are getting organized, using the Internet since the "mainstream" corporate media is, for the most part, failing them.
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burythehatchet Mon Jan-30-06 03:10 PM
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I am SICK of the word ALITO
Just hearing the name is making my stomach turn...especially when it spews from a Repubelican senator's mouth.
I hurl in disgust. FILIBUSTER!
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LiberalAndProud Mon Jan-30-06 03:21 PM
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I am a middle-aged lady in the Middle of Nebraska START THE REVOLUTION!
BE VISIBLE. We are HERE! We will not be ignored.
The giant is beginning to WAKE UP. AMERICA IS WAKING UP!!!
I AM AN AMERICAN!
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debbierlus Mon Jan-30-06 03:53 PM
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I AM SO NERVOUS - EIGHT MINUTES TO GO
Ever hear that Johnny Cash song ....
Five more minutes to go....
I can hear the buzzards....I can see the sky..........
ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH
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NYC Liberal Mon Jan-30-06 04:47 PM THIS IS IT!!! QUORUM CALL IS OVER!!
NYC Liberal
THIS IS THE VOTE!!!!!
DainBramaged Mon Jan-30-06 04:48 PM
Response to Original message
1. Did Lanreau and Rockefeller vote YES?
benevolent dictator Mon Jan-30-06 04:49 PM
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3. WTF?!
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SteppingRazor Mon Jan-30-06 04:55 PM
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We're done. (GOD DAMN MOTHERF***ING S*** GOD DAMN!!) We've lost Rockefeller, Bill Nelson, and half a dozen others, and picked up no Republicans.
We've lost.
yankeedem Mon Jan-30-06 04:57 PM
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3. The Joementum is over
Joe Libermann voted for cloture. SOB.
Pharaoh Mon Jan-30-06 05:00 PM
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5. THE BASTARDS!
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NYC Liberal Mon Jan-30-06 04:57 PM
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F*** YOU LIEBERMAN!!!!!
Not that we expected different!!!
Justitia Mon Jan-30-06 04:57 PM
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2. F***ING ***HOLE! To think he was our VP Candidate! He should rot!
The Backlash Cometh Mon Jan-30-06 04:58 PM
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4. I'm beginning to believe that was a set up too.
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MsUSA Mon Jan-30-06 05:04 PM
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Guess, I'm gonna take a little break from here.....
whew, just tired, just sick of it all. I don't want to even count how many times I've lived through these votes to just be disappointed.
kath Mon Jan-30-06 05:06 PM
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1. I need a break too.
Also considering changing my reg. to Independent - may do this tomorrow to send a message.
thecrow Mon Jan-30-06 05:12 PM
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4. Maybe we sshould extablish an "Independant Underground"
Oh. God. Not.Alito....
This is so sad
Gabi Hayes Mon Jan-30-06 05:19 PM
Response to Reply #5
I am very happy I got my passport renewed last year
I'm going to be making some serious inquiries about possible new homes, as well as re-learning my high school FRENCH! I have a friend who's got a place in S. France, and I'm definitely going to check it out this summer
I can't even express my disgust for those cowards in the Senate
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LeftNYC Mon Jan-30-06 05:18 PM
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This CSPAN feed is making me sick
watching these yokels clowning around with each other. Probably planning on dinner and cigars and cognac. Assholes. The DLC can kiss my ass. Lieberman, Salazar kiss my ass. We will continue to remind you what you've done. The phone calls and emails will not stop. Remember what happened when the Unitary Executive fascist leader of America steps up to declare that abortions are illegal and ten year olds are allowed to be strip searched wherever and whenever. Remember this when our the nazi party starts making laws allowing them to tap your phones. Remember who it was that tried to fight, you traitorous bastards...
LSparkle Mon Jan-30-06 05:21 PM
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3. Prepare to kiss the ring of King AssHat George ...
This Scalito slimeball is a f***ing ROYALIST ... Why doesn't he move to a MONARCHY/DICTATORSHIP?
CottonBear Mon Jan-30-06 05:21 PM
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4. What is happeneing? I can't tell on the computer screen.
Has the vote been tallied or posted? I'm at work and keep having to take calls and speak with my boss.
LeftNYC Mon Jan-30-06 05:23 PM
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10. Whats happening is
Lieberman- "Hey Frist, where you going for dinner. Me and Nelson of Florida want to come along"
Frist - "Bring Nelson of Nebraska too and I'll bring Saxy. We'll get a couple of strippers, some coke, and booze"
Liberman chortling "Frist, have you been listening to my calls. Snarf Snarf-How do you know I love strippers"
Frist - "Isnt it great when we work in a bipartisan way to f*** the American people?"
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Pharaoh Mon Jan-30-06 05:08 PM
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I AM F***ING PISSED!
Time to start drinking heavily,
It's Nazi time in America!
LSparkle Mon Jan-30-06 05:11 PM
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3. I'm with you there ... I'm leaving the "reality-based community" in favor
of DRINKING LIBERALLY ...
DearAbby Mon Jan-30-06 05:14 PM
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7. I am numb...welcome to the Fascists states of America
What has happened to our country?
Nutmegger Mon Jan-30-06 05:23 PM
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11. I can't believe this is happening...
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:14 PM
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I just got queasy.
It occurred to me that Little Boots will be smirking, jerking, and giggling tomorrow night at the SOTU.
Talismom (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:15 PM
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1. I'm not watching. I'm banging a frying pan with a big metal spoon!
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Prisoner_Number_Six (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:04 PM
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Are they deliberately slapping us "radicals" down with this vote?
Sending us a message to toe the line? Telling us to siddown and shaddap? Informing us our calls, faxes and letters have been, are, and always will be meaningless to them?
Talismom (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:04 PM
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1. Me too. It's 2000 and 2004 all over again, and this time there's not question that it was members of our own party that sold out.
ContraBass Black (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:05 PM
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5. F*** it. I'm going to bed.
When I get up, I'm going to light a candle and say a prayer for my civil rights.
Then, I'm going to go from moderate compromiser to hard-line leftist.
After that, I'm going take my country back.
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Dave Sund (931 posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:22 PM
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It Feels Like 11/2 Again.
I've got that sick feeling that came when Ohio was called for Bush and we all knew it was over. I'm growing increasingly upset with Democrats who don't seem to care that they are screwing this country in the name of so called bipartisanship. I'm a Nebraska Democrat, so I understand why people like Nelson have to compromise sometimes -- they're in a difficult position. But at the same time -- if you're not going to stand with us on this, when will you stand with us?
I've had it with them. Nelson has my vote in 2006, because he's still a hell of a lot better than Pete Ricketts, the corporate pig who tries to play himself off as a simple Nebraskan with "values." But that's as far as my support goes. I'm certainly not going to feel too good if Nelson wins and the Democrats don't make gains -- but I'd feel a hell of a lot worse if he lost and they didn't.
Greeby (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:23 PM
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1. And to complete the sense of deja vu Malloy's show will probably start with The End by The Doors
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MrsGrumpy (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:15 PM
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I just hugged my daughter close to my heart, went into the bathroom
and cried my eyes out. Good night Democracy.
(1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:20 PM
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2. goodbye to legal abortion. get out the knitting needles.
bush still has to go (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:57 PM
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16. Buy up those metal coat hangers
They're going to be in short supply REAL soon
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They're all bought and paid for, and we remain on the outside, tapping on the window. Too bad nobody is going to open up the door.
I'm numb.
I've been lurking over there since the '04 election night (never joined). It's just too funny to stay away, especially when something big like the Alito confirmation is happening. They never disappoint because they are characterized by 1)paranoia, 2)arrogance, and 3)hate. This forms a comical coccktail when they get spittin' mad.
I have more to post, by the way.
With regard to my #80: I'm sorry that some of the profanity slipped through. I try to bleep it out, but sometimes I miss a few.
When I told them it was over but at least some true Democratic heroes came out and fought for us and fought hard even when people told them they would look like fools. My son responded:
"Yea, but the heroes came too late."
Oh, cry me a freakin' river.
Do you think we could get 'em on child abuse for this? ;-)
Good grief! What a bunch of DRAMA QUEENS!
bush still has to go (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:57 PM Response to Reply #2 16. Buy up those metal coat hangers
They're going to be in short supply REAL soon"
Gee...not that there's any guarantee that Roe v Wade will be overturned, you freaked out drama queens, but have you ever thought of personal responsiblity instead of using abortion as a method of birth control?
You low-life scumbags.
This is a Dino....
HawkeyeX (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 06:12 PM
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How about a massive call-in to Justice O'Connor
And ask her to STAY ON her seat, and not let Alito have it. She can revoke her resignation.
MrsGrumpy (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 06:12 PM
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1. I cannot do that to her husband..He needs her more at this time than we do.
HawkeyeX (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 06:16 PM
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2. That's what an attendant is for.
My grandmother-in-law has one. She is 90 years old, and has had one for 5 years.
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debbierlus (414 posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:38 PM
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Red State DU'ers - You might want to move to a blue state
I think what is going to happen is that states are going to become very individualistic in terms of civil rights, social policy, health care...
The federal governmen is being disassembled.
I think the best bet (short of leaving the state entirely) will be to go to a blue state.
Quality of life will be dependent (somewhat) on if you are in a blue or red state.
Massachusetts is in the process of making our health care system a single payer system.
I am going to be a delegate for the progressive Governor's canidate. I am putting my energy into my state.
Massachusetts is a nice state. Great senators, too.
GrumpyGreg (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:41 PM
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4. Someone can take my place---it's far too expensive here in MA.
Neecy (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:48 PM
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9. That day is coming...
The day my red state makes abortion illegal after Roe is overturned, I will refuse to pay state taxes to an entity that considers me breeding stock, some kind of government property.
On that day - I'm out of here, back to California, where at least I won't be funding my christian overlords.
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orleans (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:10 PM
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Tell Me if This is Too Harsh to Send to the Turncoat Senators
YOU UNLEASHED ALITO ON ALL OF US AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED!
STEP DOWN! RESIGN!
WE WILL HAVE YOU TO THANK FOR ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN. WHEN BUSH IS PUT ABOVE THE LAWS THAT YOU WILL WASTE YOUR TIME WRITING YOU CAN LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND SHRUG AND REALIZE YOUR MISTAKE.
BUT IT IS THE REST OF THIS COUNTRY THAT WILL BE PAYING THE PRICE FOR YOUR MISTAKE.
THIS WAS THE VOTE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD. HOW COULD YOU HAVE POSSIBLY CAVED IN AND ALLOWED THIS TO HAPPEN.
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT BACK. IT’S TOO LATE. YOUR APOLOGY WON’T BE ACCEPTED. THIS WAS THE VOTE OF YOUR LIFETIME, AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED--AND (WITH AS MUCH RESPECT AS YOU’VE SHOWN US) YOU REALLY MESSED UP!
(is this too strong?)
ananda (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:12 PM
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5. That's tellin em!
I'm too griefstricken to say anything to anybody.. and angry!
Our country and its people are sooo screwed.
Slit Skirt (791 posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:12 PM
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6. not harsh enough....you won't believe some of the stuff I sent them in the past
Rowdyboy (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:14 PM
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7. If it makes you feel better, its perfect.
[Stop here! Think about this last statement. It explains a lot.]
autorank (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:18 PM
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12. Recommended. "Consequences" for passive aggressive goof balls.
You didn't swear or threaten. You informed them, these are the FACTS.
Excellent. I think I'll get the list and send them this>
My letter to the DNC:
Dear DNC: Today marks the end of the Democratic Party in it's current form. Allowing someone like Alito to go to the court means our party, collectively, stands for nothing (as opposed to those who voted Nay who are responsible adults). Quite frankly I'm ashamed of my party today and wonder how best to see the type of reform necessary.
Please *remove me from all call, fund-raising, and other lists.* I will continue to work for Democratic Presidential and state, local level candidates and give directly to them. I am through with the national party for fear that any support I may give will go to the disgraceful group who betrayed America.
They all need to read Al Gore's Speech of 1/16/06.
...of J.Temperance (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:27 PM
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15. When you compose this letter to the turncoat Senators Instead of writing, cut out the letters individually from newspapers and magazines and paste them on all "crookedy". That will make it much more effective.
[Yeah, if you're the Unabomber! Sheeesh!]
LOL! Keep reading. It gets even better!
I thought the same thing when I first came across that DU thread. An intervention is in order. I recommend someone read the kids Gen. Patton's speech to the troops before the Normandy invasion.
>>"the only way to stop him (Alito) now is to catch him with a dead girl or a live boy">>>
I love that quote, wonder who said it about whom originally? LOL!
Another colorful political saying is that something "isn't worth a warm cup of spit." I've heard that one many times.
I can imagine LBJ saying either one of those things. LOL!
I can't help but wonder if the rest of the country knows how seriously psycho the far left has become these days.
They're all hunkered down in their bunkers, plotting their escape from this country (here's a clue idiots - call an airline and go.) Halliburton is on the march! Halliburton, a company that merely solves logistical problems for the military, like delivering food services to war zones. Oh and they bug the phone lines of moonbats and kill them if they post something inflammatory on the internet.
They honestly believe, or at least like to try to convince themselves, that the government is coming to get them, or the nice minority people who they know from a healthy distance. The schools will be resegregated and the lynchings commence next Wednesday. This is all related to their belief that only white liberals can save black people and now they've let them down. Like a bunch of redneck yahoos are going to storm the South Bronx (on Alito's orders, of course) and round up compliant black men to decorate the neighborhood lampposts.
We need a phrase that raises "drama queen" by a factor of about a thousand. The biggest freaking earth shattering quake that may come some day down the road is the returning of the abortion rights debate to the people in their respective states. Some more conservative states may decide to outlaw the procedure, based on the will of the people in that state. Most states won't.
It would be a fairly major development, but realistically, they will all still be able to get their abortions if they ever manage to get laid. They may have to drive a bit further to do it, but it's nothing to turn into sniveling psychotic banshees over.
France could use these people. They really could.
MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 05:13 PM
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I'm going for REVENGE
Not one penny will I spend except directly to individual candidates which will run against these traitors! No DCCC or DSCC. No MoveON, or democrats.com, or DFA. I don't want to risk that ONE PENNY goes to any DLC bastards or DINO's or do nothing rich f*** hypocrites.
My first task is here at home - take out that rich good for nothing Herb Kohl! That SOB is going down!!
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BlueStater (113 posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:06 PM
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See you tomorrow night, Chimp
Enjoy your victory. Tomorrow marks the beginning of the end for your dictatorship. We'll see to it.
Juniperx (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:09 PM
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2. Time to raise a ruckus!
I'm watching. I want to cuss back at him while he lies.
If a ruckus arises outside, I have two massive speakers to turn toward open windows... "War Pigs" will be blasting.
Followed by "Revolution Get Down".
faygokid (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 07:28 PM
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6. Martial law. See you on the barricades.
You nailed it. Dictatorship. If it is that, then the wishes of the electorate - once convenient, and close enough to manipulate voting totals - will not mean an easy end to it. Check out PBS tonight at 9. The Nuremburg Trials. The American Experience. "Beginning of the end?" I pray you are right. I will join you in fighting back, but I do not believe there will be an election in 2008. Maybe not 2006.
[These yahoos think they're characters in Les Miserables.]
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 06:14 PM
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I didn't do everything I could do...
I meant to go and protest on the street in front of my Republican senator's local office. I didn't do it. Sheets of rain, you know, and a bum leg.
I didn't do it. I didn't do everything I could do to protect our liberty. I called and e-mailed, but I didn't do everything.
And so I'm as much to blame as any senator who chose personal interest over liberty.
And I didn't have the guts of my ancestors who chose to put their honor, their fortune, and their very lives at risk to provide this people with freedom from tyranny.
I chose comfort, and normalcy. I'm ashamed.
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toddaa (750 posts) Mon Jan-30-06 06:14 PM
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Hooray! Hooray! Another Moral Victory
We're really racking up a lot of these moral victories, aren't we? Ah yes, grab yourself a big tube of KY, slather up your backside, and get ready for ANOTHER MORAL VICTORY.
Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 06:38 PM Response to Original message 4. I could wipe my ass with a moral victory and it wouldn't change the smell
s*** smells like s***, no matter what it's called.
I've thought for a long time that the moonbats sincerely believe they are living in 1930's Germany. They're watching Hitler come to power, freaking out about it from their rooftops, but no one is listening. It drives them absolutely crazy! And it's great entertainment....
I love the quote by Ross Perot.
No, beef it up, Amanda dear. Maybe add a few F words to show them how angry you are.
Interesting choice, wasn't it? The moonbats like to quote song lyrics which "capture their heart" at any given moment. Oh, they also love to write their own lyrics and poetry. Some will be coming up soon.
LOL- I also laughed with the Yeats quote. Maybe some of these guys are lit profs at a moonbat college, but they seem more like 20 year olds students.
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