Betrayed by a Gang of Seven

Sitnews ^ | May 24, 2005 | Michael Reagan

[FROGTOWN CONSERVATIVE]

its only a gang of 5..Snowe and Collins are too dumb to be counted a humans...on the other hand you were referring to senators and thus you're right..its 7

[JOE6PAK]

7 DWARFS...

...ALL DOPEY!

[Kenny Bunkport]

Here's James Taranto's take, from OpinionJournal.com --

The most crucial passage in the agreement may prove to be this one: "Each signatory must use his or her own discretion and judgment in determining whether such ['extraordinary'] circumstances exist." As a practical matter, this applies only to the Democratic signatories, since no Republican has ever voted to filibuster a Bush judicial nominee.

The seven signatories, that is, have now declared that they will decide how to vote on judicial filibusters rather than take directions from the party. Two of them, Robert Byrd and Daniel Inoyue, probably did so largely to preserve "Senate tradition"; but the other five--Mary Landrieu, Joe Lieberman, Ben Nelson, Mark Pryor and Ken Salazar--are all generally moderate, and all from red states except Lieberman. Their inclinations and political interests diverge from those of Barbara Boxer, Ted Kennedy and other far-left blue-staters.

If left-wing Democrats want to filibuster another nominee, they will have to persuade Minority Leader Harry Reid to risk another nuclear confrontation and persuade at least one of the moderate compromising five, plus Byrd, Inoyue and every single uncompromising Dem, that it's worth it. It could happen, but we're not betting on it.

[N. Beaujon]

According to the surrender document, "We encourage the Executive branch of government to consult with members of the Senate, both Democratic and Republican, prior to submitting a judicial nomination to the Senate for consideration."...But if you want to know who really won in this disgusting episode listen to Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, who boasted that her group was "heartened that the crisis has been averted and the right to filibuster preserved for upcoming Supreme Court nominations. We are confident that a Supreme Court nominee who won't even state a position on Roe v. Wade is the kind of 'extraordinary circumstance' this deal envisions."

They think the gay marriage amendment brought out the conservative base, they haven't seen anything yet. There is a midterm election in 2006, I have a feeling the Democrats and these so-called "moderate" Republicans are going to be annihilated.

[Kenny Bunkport]

Meanie, Flakey, Whiney, Shakey, Queasy, Whimpy, and Lefty.

[Rummyfan]

G*d Damn John McCain and all the others! If they want to be Democrats then switch damn parties and get the hell out of the GOP! Why do we get these turncoats like McCain, Graham, Voinovich, et al, who gladly do the Dems bidding???? I am so angry I could spit!!!!!

[DoctorDentons]

I think we all need to pull a Kerry and "sear" the names of these idiots into our brains because what goes around comes around. This bunch seem to be playing the dwarfs to Harry Reids' Snow White.

[Rummyfan]

"We have sent President George Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and the radical right of the Republican party an undeniable message....the abuse of power will not be tolerated."

STFU, Dusty Harry, you effing hypocrite!

[DoctorDentons]

I think we all need to pull a Kerry and "sear" the names of these idiots into our brains because what goes around comes around.

[G Larry]

Its the "flacid 7"

(cuz I can't say

Deeeee
ickless 7 here)

[mdittmar]

According to the surrender document, "We encourage the Executive branch of government to consult with members of the Senate, both Democratic and Republican, prior to submitting a judicial nomination to the Senate for consideration."...

Just heard tim russert commenting on this,quoted the above quote,then said,"advice and consent",what a dumbass!

[Northern Yankee]

Why do I have the greatest urge to nail dingy Harry to the nearest wall...

[Nuc1]

Right there with you. We get these people because the Republican leadership tolerates it. I have often thought RAT moles are in the party just for this purpose. Hell, let's run the judges and Bolton then boot McCain, Snow, and Warner out of the party. Kick them right out of the caucus. The other weasels might think twice if party discipline was properly imposed. By the way, Dick Morris thinks we are right wing extremists and so does O'Riley (however you spell that name). I am past anger, I want retribution.

[DuncanWaring]

"We encourage the Executive branch of government to consult with members of the Senate, both Democratic and Republican, prior to submitting a judicial nomination to the Senate for consideration."

Basically, they're saying "If you only nominate people we tell you to nominate, we will confirm your nominations".

[Rummyfan]

By the way, Dick Morris thinks we are right wing extremists and so does O'Riley (however you spell that name).

Coming from those two, that's a compliment! Anyway, I'm in good company!

[Rummyfan]

Just heard tim russert commenting on this,quoted the above quote,then said,"advice and consent",what a dumbass!

Incredible! Just like the Pubbies advised Clinton on his nominees, which is why, I suppose, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an idiot savant without the savants, sailed through her confirmation process!

[monkeywrench]

He's obviously fogotten the messaage voters sent dashle.

[Tacis]

"Fortunately, the gang of seven was unable to surrender the ability of Senator Frist to employ the nuclear option should the Democrats attempt to deny the president's Supreme Court nominees their right to up-or-down votes."

Alas, this thought minimizes the treachery of the tergiversate seven. The 7, especially, McCain would vote against the simple majority option, arguing that they had agreed to a deal to avoid that disruption of the Senate.

Buffoon Bill Frist wouldn't get the 50 floor votes he needed to change the rules. That is the key victory of the scumbag crapweasel dems, there can be no rules change without the turncoats taking major heat from the dem leftie extremists. And, Buffoon Bill will not have the votes to end debate should-when the dems filibuster the next nominee. They'll give away Owen, Ford and Pryor (maybe!) and consider that the cost of, in effect, naming all future judges!

[N. Beaujon]

Why do I have the greatest urge to nail dingy Harry to the nearest wall...

I'm with you. I think we need a support group or something so some of us dont go nuclear.