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Dr. James Dobson Blasts Filibuster 'Betrayal'
U.S. Newswire ^ | 5/23/05 | Dr. James Dobson

Posted on 05/23/2005 8:34:29 PM PDT by Crackingham

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To: cynicom
Has the title "Majority LEADER" no status. How did McLame end up brokering this deal made in hell, without Frist knowing about it?

And what of the "Majority Whip"? Is he using a wet noodle in his miserable attempt to keep the RINO's in line?

161 posted on 05/24/2005 12:33:16 AM PDT by Robert Drobot (Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos.)
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To: Lancey Howard
My FRiend, as of tonight, THAT dream is dead as a doornail. At this point, I only wonder how many seats the Republicans will LOSE in the 2006 and 2008 elections.

So much for Bush's leadership. What happened to "I'm going to use my political capital"? If he had pushed THIS issue first it would have been DONE. But he had to squander his capital on the pathetic social secutiry efforts, alien amnesty and the MBNA-payoff bankruptcy bill. None of that is even a fraction as critical as control of the courts. Bush dropped the ball. What will he and Frist do now? If he permits this compromise, Presidential power will have been set back 3 decades.

162 posted on 05/24/2005 6:17:06 AM PDT by montag813
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To: Bogolyubski

Tooo close to truth for my comfort.

Thanks.


163 posted on 05/24/2005 6:27:23 AM PDT by Quix (LOVE NEVER FAILS.)
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To: oprahstheantichrist

Gulp. Blush. I repent for not praying more, though I did pray some.


164 posted on 05/24/2005 6:28:10 AM PDT by Quix (LOVE NEVER FAILS.)
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To: Lijahsbubbe

Perhaps I was too harsh on Graham according to someone who knows him. But I don't know.

Thanks.


165 posted on 05/24/2005 6:30:22 AM PDT by Quix (LOVE NEVER FAILS.)
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To: ntnychik

Possible but I don't think so.

I thought there was another such with growth in the title that was in bed with the Club of Rome.

But I've been wrong several billion times at least so . . .


166 posted on 05/24/2005 6:31:20 AM PDT by Quix (LOVE NEVER FAILS.)
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To: ntnychik


Thanks for your kind reply.


167 posted on 05/24/2005 6:31:48 AM PDT by Quix (LOVE NEVER FAILS.)
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To: oprahstheantichrist

Know the feelings well.

I rationalize that I'm on vacation. As though there is such from evil and spiritual warfare.


168 posted on 05/24/2005 6:32:38 AM PDT by Quix (LOVE NEVER FAILS.)
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To: Crackingham

So much for Frist wanting to be president...


169 posted on 05/24/2005 6:34:40 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: Crackingham
These Rinos did not betray their own, because they have never really been with us. RINOS will always go against Republican principles.

Remember these people believe it is good for a woman to kill her child, what else do we expect from them?
170 posted on 05/24/2005 6:38:28 AM PDT by Delphinium
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To: k2blader
Like maybe 1%?

You laugh now, but when that 1% affects the outcome of a race between the RINO and Rat, don't come crying to us again.

171 posted on 05/24/2005 6:44:00 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Harmful Or Fatal If Swallowed)
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To: Crackingham; Lazamataz
Well......that does it for me.

Dobson isn't my guru, but I sure respect his opinions and have for many years.

If he doesn't see any silver lining in this mess from last night....it's not there!

Laz, you were right!

172 posted on 05/24/2005 6:50:26 AM PDT by Guenevere
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To: G Larry
#14..He will.

I believe you can count on that!

173 posted on 05/24/2005 6:51:38 AM PDT by Guenevere
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To: LibertarianInExile

Pryor a conservative? Many folks in Alabama aren't so sure. Pryor zeolously campaigned for Governor Riley's one billion dollar tax increase (which nearly 70 percent of the voters rejected).


174 posted on 05/24/2005 6:52:59 AM PDT by Austin Willard Wright
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To: Eagles6
#39..You're kinda new.

Not familiar with MurrayMom, eh?

175 posted on 05/24/2005 6:54:05 AM PDT by Guenevere
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To: Guenevere
Laz, you were right!

:o(

176 posted on 05/24/2005 6:54:38 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Republican no more.)
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To: Crackingham

Republicans get "played" again.


177 posted on 05/24/2005 6:55:35 AM PDT by dfwgator (Flush Newsweek!)
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To: Crackingham
Here's how I read it.....our world is turned upside down because the majority no longer wins as we were brought up to believe

First, one judge, a minority of one judge among hundreds of thousands, changes the meaning of marriage all by himself. We are helpless.

Second, the 'Rat minority in the senate hamstrings and defeats the Republican majority. We thought we had this wired because we were the majority party, yeah. The Republican senators were helpless and will remain so.

Third, the Dirty Seven Republicans, a minority in their party, torpedoed the party, their peers, the voters who elected them, and the Constitution. The Republican majority senators were helpless against the Dirty Seven and will remain in their thrall till the next election changes something.

So, our sportsmanlike "majority rules" credo in this country is down the drain. This is really what's eating us whether we know it or not. It's gut-wrenching.

"Minority rules" now supercedes the Constitution.

Let's all take a deep breath and hang together. It's not our party that needs us now, it's our country.

Leni

178 posted on 05/24/2005 7:14:55 AM PDT by MinuteGal ("The Marines keep coming. We are shooting, but the Marines won't stop !" (Fallujah Terrorists)
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To: Guenevere

No and I was a lurker for a good while before joining too.


179 posted on 05/24/2005 8:10:06 AM PDT by Eagles6 (Dig deeper, more ammo.)
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To: Raycpa
This was not a victory for Democrats, it was a victory for all Americans. Here's what Sen. Harry Reid had to say about the compromised reached by 14 Republicans and Democrats last night.

"There is good news for every American in this agreement. The so-called ³nuclear option² is off the table. This is a significant victory for our country, for democracy, and for all Americans. Checks and balances in our government have been preserved.

"The integrity of future Supreme Courts has been protected from the undue influences of a vocal, radical faction of the right that is completely out of step with mainstream America. That was the intent of the Republican "nuclear option" from the beginning. Tonight, the Senate has worked its will on behalf of reason, responsibility and the greater good.

"We have sent President George Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and the radical arm of the Republican base an undeniable message: Abuse of power will not be tolerated, and attempts to trample the Constitution and grab absolute control are over. We are a separate and equal branch of government. That is our founding fathers¹ vision, and one we hold dear.

"I offered Senator Frist several options similar to this compromise, and while he was not able to agree, I am pleased that some responsible Republicans and my colleagues were able to put aside their differences and work from the center. I do not support several of the judges that have been agreed to because their views and records display judicial activism that jeopardize individual rights and freedoms. But other troublesome nominees have been turned down. And, most importantly, the U.S. Senate retains the checks and balances to ensure all voices are heard in our democracy and the Supreme Court make-up cannot be decided by a simple majority.

"I am grateful to my colleagues who brokered this deal. Now, we can move beyond this time-consuming process that has deteriorated the comity of this great institution. I am hopeful that we can quickly turn to work on the people¹s business. We need to ensure our troops have the resources they need to fight in Iraq and that Americans are free from terrorism. We need to protect retiree¹s pensions and long-term security. We need to expand health care opportunities for all families. We need to address rising gasoline prices and energy independence. And we need to restore fiscal responsibility and rebuild our economy so that it lifts all American workers. That is our reform agenda, the people¹s reform agenda.

"Together, we can get the job done."

180 posted on 05/24/2005 8:29:44 AM PDT by MurryMom
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