Posted on 01/27/2006 10:37:35 AM PST by proud_yank
Dear A$$ Clown,
Yesterday, Senator Ted Kennedy and I told our colleagues that we supported a filibuster of Judge Alito's nomination for the Supreme Court. And we weren't alone. But the bottom line is that it takes more than two or three people to filibuster successfully. It's not "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." If you want to stop Judge Alito from becoming Justice Alito, use your own email list and organize. We can't just preach to our own choir. We need to prove to everyone - from our friends and neighbors to our fellow Senators - that the American people know Judge Alito will take our country in the wrong direction, and they expect something to be done about it.
So I'm asking you to join Senator Kennedy, me, and concerned citizens across America who are signing this petition to support a filibuster. If there was ever a time to forward an email on to friends and family, this is it. One way or another, we're going to find out in the next few days if Judge Alito is going to become Justice Alito. You know where I stand. The time to make your voice heard is now. So please sign this filibuster petition and get as many friends as you can to do the same.
Sign the filibuster petition
If Judge Alito gets on the Supreme Court, it will be an incredible mistake for America. And remember, this is one mistake that we can never take back.
I voted against Justice Roberts, but I feel even more strongly about Judge Alito. Why? Rather than live up to the promise of "equal justice under the law," he has consistently made it harder for the most disadvantaged Americans to have their day in court. He routinely defers to excessive government power no matter how much government abuses that power. And, to this date, his only statement on record regarding a woman's right to privacy is that she doesn't have one.
There isn't a shred of doubt in my opposition to Judge Alito's nomination. I spent a lot of time over the last few years thinking about what kind of person deserves to sit on the highest court in the land, so I don't hesitate a minute in saying that Judge Alito is not that person. His entire legal career shows that, if confirmed, he will take America backward. People can say all they want that "elections have consequences." Trust me, I understand. But that doesn't mean we have to stay silent about Judge Alito's nomination.
Sign the filibuster petition
President Bush had the opportunity to nominate someone who would unite the country in a time of extreme division. He chose not to do this, and that is his right. But we have every right -- in fact, we have a responsibility -- to fight against a radical ideological shift on the Supreme Court. This nomination was a sellout to the demands of the extreme right wing of the Republican Party. The president gave no thought to what the American people really wanted - or needed. So now that the president and Judge Alito have proven they won't stand up for the majority of Americans, we have to stand up. We have to speak out. That's the true meaning of "advice and consent."
Sincerely,
John Effin Kerry
But the bottom line is that it takes more than two or three people to filibuster successfully.
Correct it takes sixty. He is about 50 short.
Did he send this email from Switzerland?!?! You know, the country Kerry is sitting in on vacation while the Senate is in session!
LOL! Dunno, but I'm sure he "Has a plan".
so it looks like the republicans can no longer trust the democrats to keep their end of a bargain. is the political effect of prolonging a losing fight worth the cost in knowing that from now on none of them can be trusted, none of them can be counted upon?
talk about being shortsighted and petty.
republicans need to start portraying democrats in this light - untrustworthy, and incapable of ahdering to their sides of a deal - not to mention whining brats.
Sen. Kerry is such a big bazoo. Really and truly, how does this guy keep getting re-elected in MA? It really is puzzling. Mr. Kerry is a joke.
Apparently, the voters in MA must be some of the biggest meatheads in the country.
Kerry's "legacy" (reputation) is cast in stone. A traitorous liberal opportunist and committed North East socialist, his chicanery and lies will ride to his grave marker, that is if Terrreeereezzzaaaaa will even buy him one...
Actually, it takes 60 to prevent a filibuster, hence 41 are needed to creat one. Possibly 42 since the VP could make the 60th if needed I assume.
Your point is well made though .. he's still about 30+ short.
Is this a parody? can't be ... possibly an email from the Democrats that they 'wish' he would send? I only ask since I am sure that isn't his salutation and signature!! ;-)
Right. 60 votes for cloture.
Sounds like there aren't very many who want to ride in the same car as Kennedy.
Its real, I just added that for a laugh. Next time, I'll put in italics, my bad!
And they keep electing that gasbag Kennedy, too. I'm not sure "meatheads" goes far enough.
Kerry is not on vacation...he is undermining the sovereignty of the U.S. at the World Economic Forum.
It takes 40 to filibuster, 60 to break it.
Effin' has NO CLUE what the American people want. When's the last time he listened to an average citizen's opinion on anything?
I'm sorry Massachusetts, but IMHO, you are wasting two productive senate seats on two incoherent elitist snobs. IMHO.
It's amazing to see firsthand just how shallow the Democrats really are. The bitch is that if Senator Kerry (D. Viet) decides to run again, he'll insist on making campaign stops all over the country, which means joint appearances with local Democrat candidates.
How many Democrats are anxious to have Senator Kerry join their re-election campaign stops? How many won't have a choice in the matter?
Too much like fun...
Boneheads, pinheads, bananas, schmucks, putzes, jerks, knuckleheads, creep-faces, ne'er-do-wells, mountebanks, reprobates....Any of these interest you to describe, accurately, MA voters, i.e., the ones who keep voting for Mr. Kerry and Senator Chubby Chops.
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