Justice for Judges Freep Report (D.C. Chapter anti-filibuster buttons featured in Washington Post)

D.C. Chapter ^ | Friday, November 14, 2003 | Kristinn

[rabidralph]

Congrats, y'all. I hope it translates into more concrete action by the Senate.

[stand watie]

YEP!

ya'll did GREAT!

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[stand watie]

TRUE!

[stand watie]

actually over 80!

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[LisaFab]

Thanks for the great report and the always terrific D.C. Chapter hospitality. It was a privilege to witness the historic fight the Pubs made in defense of the Constitution.

In the four sessions Ed and I attended we watched at least 39 Senator speak (we were not allowed to take notes), 22 of which were Republicans. As kristinn points out, it was difficult to see the entire floor from the one seating area that was open to the public--only half of the seats were utilized.

All of the Pubs were great but I was especially impressed by the diligence of Norm Coleman who seemed to be everywhere, even sitting and chatting with the help in the Senate canteen. Also good was a duet by Orrin Hatch and Mitch McConnell when, in the spirit of trying to help Senator Hatch regain his already scratchy voice, McConnell led him through a recital of the ways in which Miguel Estrada (nomination filibustered and withdrawn) and John Roberts (confirmed by unanimous voice vote) were treated "differently" by the Dems--a must-read.

I was present when the opening 'procession' took place at 6:00 PM Wednesday and I can say that the pride I felt was only equaled by that on December 19, 1998 when the Republicans in the House of Representatives lived up to their oaths to the Constitution.

I encourage all FReepers who have never visited our nation's capital to do so and, despite whatever the Congress critters are up to, take in the beauty of the Capitol building and grounds. And if you're lucky, you'll be able to time your visit with one of the many, many events conducted by the D.C. Chapter, and witness the true dedication and patriotism that make them the great group they are.

[FreeTheHostages]

Ah, Aqua, here's the after-action report you wanted to read.

My contribution: Sen. Chambliss and Sen. Lindsey are SO GOOD!!

[ironman]

I saw the picture of the buttons in the Post and knew immediately who was responsible. Nice job.

[LisaFab]

It was great meeting you the other night. You've got FReep mail.

[maica]

Wow! He sure has a lot of stamina for being over 80! He doesn't look that old either. It's a good thing he parted from Liz Taylor or he would be just a shadow of his former self.

[sauropod]

Good report. Apologies on my not being able to make it. Life intervened.

[sauropod]

Heh! I'm proud to be extreme!

Watched a few of these speaches. Saw Chris Dodd's ridiculous speech and Barbara Boxer's. Also saw Santorum's quite impassioned speeches a couple of times. And Smirking John Breaux denigrating Saxby Chambliss for reading out of Zell Miller's book. Slime.

[sauropod]

2700 something to 0 was not an effective sign?

[bmwcyle]

Bump from CENTCOM

[Angelwood]

The photo of the buttons with the Free Republic url so prominent really stood out and just happened to be on the same page as the TV highlights for the day so everyone who checked the TV listings had to also see the buttons photo.

I had a button made for an Estrada press conference a few months ago using Nick Danger's image of the Eagle Behind Bars with the caption "Judicial Nominations Held Hostage." That was a very popular button and quite a few of the young men and women who came to fill the Senate Gallery chose that one.

Some of the other buttons:

With
DEMOCRATS
It's Always
PARTY Before
COUNTRY

Advise
and
Consent
NOT
Obstruct
and
Filibuster

NEVER Trust
Democrats
With National
Security

I am sorry that there was no way to meet all of the FReepers who came during the 39 hour Marathon. But I thank everyone who made it, especially those who traveled long distances and those hardy souls who supported the Republican Senators throughout the late evening and early morning hours.

[gcruse]

Well done, guys. Well done.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Advise and Consent NOT Obstruct and Filibuster

You know, it is the duty of all senators to advise, and the duty of all senators who respect the nominee to consent. I think the senators who respect those appeals-court nominees should just get together in a press conference and announce that they consent to the nominees, and let that be that. I suppose that that is no different from the "nuclear option," de facto . . .

[Ferret Fawcet]

great job! I wonder where I could get one of those fantastic "stop democrat obstruction" buttons :)

[Angelwood]

Freepmail your name and address to me and I'll send you one of the buttons. I have a few left over.

[dutchess]

Why am I not surprised that the DC Freepers would be right in the middle of this fillibuster. GREAT JOB and thanks for another great after action report! You guys ROCK!

[stand watie]

LOL!

john warner is a "tough ole bird".

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