Posted on 04/05/2005 3:42:25 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
I just saw the Mr. Smith "Save the filibuster" ad on TV.
GAG!
Yea .. it's playing here in PA also
Most folks .. especially the ones who don't pay attention to politics are not going to get that commercial
I went to watch but I refuse to give that website and it's propaganda the hit for my watching it.
I suggest that you watch it some other way than at these peoples website.
Saw it here in WA as well.
Actually, "People For The American Way" and their idiot leader Ralph Neas may as well have thrown their money in the street!!! This ad does nothing and goes nowhere. Impact: ZERO!!!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002231120_filibuster05.html
Heavy fallout likely from filibuster battle
By Maura Reynolds April 5, 2005
WASHINGTON — After months of taunts and threats, Republicans and Democrats are preparing to escalate a conflict that each side describes as the "nuclear option": changing the rules for confirming federal judges.
The countdown began yesterday, when members of Congress returned from a two-week spring break. According to some scenarios, it could reach legislative Armageddon by the end of the month.
At issue is whether Senate procedures will be altered so that Democrats can no longer use the most-effective parliamentary weapon in their arsenal — the filibuster — to block votes on controversial nominees to the federal bench. The decision on when, or if, this battle begins rests with Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn.
Cooler heads on both sides warn of the potential fallout: partisan warfare on a scale not seen since the government shutdown in the mid-1990s.
Democrats say removing the filibuster for judicial nominations would change the fundamental character of the Senate as designed by the Founding Fathers. In retaliation, they have threatened to grind Congress to a halt in all but its most essential functions.
Frist has offered to talk to Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., about possible compromises, but neither side — or the political interest groups backing them — holds out much hope of a deal to defuse the confrontation.
"No, I don't see any potential compromises," said Nan Aron, president of the Alliance for Justice, a liberal lobbying group. "Judges are too important. They serve for life." ...................................
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Filibustered nominees
President Bush's 10 blocked judicial nominees:
William G. Myers III, for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Approved by Judiciary Committee and waiting on Senate vote.
Priscilla Owen, for the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Renominated this year. Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to consider her nomination Thursday.
Janice Rogers Brown, for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Renominated.
Richard Griffin, for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Renominated.
David McKeague, for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Renominated.
William H. Pryor Jr., for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bush gave him a temporary recess appointment and renominated him for a lifetime seat on the court.
Henry Saad, for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Renominated.
Miguel Estrada, for the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia. Withdrew his nomination.
Carolyn Kuhl, for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Withdrew her nomination.
Charles Pickering, for the 5th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals. Bush gave him a temporary recess appointment and he retired after that appointment expired.
It was on Fox News just a few minutes ago.
Just was on FNC morning show as a paid commercial.
Stupid premise---"Save the Fillibuster"
How about Republicans counter with a "Save the Constitution" ad?
""Hi I'm Ted Noniniand I'm a Republican""
It's just as easy for me to register as a Democrat.
Bump!
Is this the one that has a guy claiming to be a Republican, but in reality he is in labor management?
That's the hook that gets you to listen.
Yep, here in Mississippi as well. Didn't he say he was a Republican? If he is one I am a Japanese fighter pilot.
I'm thinking the same thing
For folks who don't follow politics .. which is alot .. they are not going to understand what that commercial was about
Do tell!
IM for filibusters to,The only thing is I cant ever remember seeing one .Ok democrats how about having one instead of your usual BS,all talk and no substance
More info HERE I really hate these LIARS!! They just lie and know they will get away with it...
I read that on another thread, but do not have a link. I don't want to spread unfounded rumors, that is why I was asking.
"Hi. I'm a Republican. A common sense Republican. I like that my party controls the White House and the Congress. But I also know that our democracy works best when both parties are speaking out and being heard." Ted Nonini is the treasurer of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City. They are IAFF local 112. Here is their Executive Board. Notice his picture? Now, the International Association of Firefighters, of which Ted Nonini is not only an active member, but is on the executive board of his local chapter, endorsed John Forbes Kerry for President. Want proof? Go here. It's the official website from IAFF endorsing Kerry. What are the odds that a member of the Executive Board of a labor union is a Republican? Is it more likely that he is a Democrat who is just saying he is a Republican in order to make the ad more dramatic? Source. 13 posted on 04/04/2005 9:23:23 PM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.") This is from the link above.
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