Posted on 09/24/2013 12:16:55 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
WASHINGTON (CBSDC/AP) Sen. Ted Cruz began a filibuster Tuesday with the intent of defunding the Affordable Care Act, known also as Obamacare.
The Texas Republican noted while on the Senate floor, I intend to speak about defunding ObamaCare until I am unable to stand.
Cruz additionally asserted that Democrats are not listening to their constituents in regards to the health care law, which is set to take effect Oct. 1.
I rise today in opposition to ObamaCare in an effort to speak for 26 million Texans and 300 million Americans, Cruz asserted. It is time quite frankly to make D.C. listen.
(Excerpt) Read more at washington.cbslocal.com ...
He didn’t forget about the catheter and back brace did he?
lol
Wait it out, it takes about 15 sec for the program to load.
1957 record: Strom Thurmond, 24.3 hours, in opposition to the Civil Rights Act..!
As a constituent of his, I'm getting ready to send him one, been trying to tone it down before I do.
I'm thinking “Take a look on the Senate floor and educate yourself about being a MAN and being a PATRIOT.”
Anyone have a way to put this? Its sort of what I want to say.
ha!
Let’s all remember that David Dewhurst would not be doing this. We need to replace as many people as we can in the senate next year.
From Rinse Pre-Bus:
“In a fight between Harry Reid and Ted Cruz, I will stand with Ted Cruz any day.”
Yeah, right. Standing along with David Brooks, Rove, McConnell, McPain and Linda.
On now.
Good for Ted. He must have not listened to turncoat Cornyn to sit down and shut up.
I just wish he had a relief pitcher to hold the floor for him when he needs to rest. Some senator who reads this forum, show up and stand in. Please.
I remember the movie “Breaking Away”, where the main kid was a very good bike racer. All he needed to finish and win the 50 mile race around a stadium track, virtually at sprint speed, were three other bumpkins who could pedal in a straight line for just a lap or two.
Cruz is experiencing a Holy Spirit anointing to speak in compelling, diligent, printable prose, without notes.
Go, Ted!
I like it. I think I'll "borrow it" and send it along to add to the others I've sent him.
As a constituent of his, I’m getting ready to send him one, been trying to tone it down before I do.
I’m thinking Take a look on the Senate floor and educate yourself about being a MAN and being a PATRIOT.
Anyone have a way to put this? Its sort of what I want to say.
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How about “Grow a pair?”
I think Sen. Lee is there.
He’s on his own when filibustering, until he cannot stand or speak any more. On the positive side, he takes the credit for bringing his cause to the forefront for the American people.
I just wish he had Reed (sick!) to hold a relief pitcher to empty his bladder as the occasion arises.
But, alas, Hairy (again, Sicko!) is not worthy of such an honor.
So...
How do we get to see how many empty seats are in the chamber?
I think I’ll call my two Georgia senators and ask where they are today.
Great! Let's all make calls and ask if they're watching or on the floor.
Dingy Harry right there too, ready to stab Ted Cruz in the back.
He’s trying to prevent the destruction by Soviet style nationalization of one sixth of American economy! Educate the sheeple!
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