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LIVE THREAD: Senate Democrats fake filibuster of Samuel Alito - C-span 2 10:00am EST
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Posted on 01/30/2006 5:57:36 AM PST by ken5050

Good Monday morning, fellow Freeper political junkies. One of the more ridiculous episodes of political theater is about to play itself out on the Senate floor, as the John Kerry-led democrats mount an exercise in political futility which will further expose their total irrelevance..So join us today, or drop in on occasion, for the festivities...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 109th; alito; alitovote; democratlosers; filibuster; scotus
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To: johnny7
The Dufuss of Davos

I think I like that almost as much as Donkey Hotie.

161 posted on 01/30/2006 6:59:47 AM PST by SwatTeam
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To: ken5050

162 posted on 01/30/2006 7:00:05 AM PST by veronica
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To: OldFriend

The dessert is about to roll on.....

http://www.exposetheleft.com/2006/01/22/andersoncoopersnl


163 posted on 01/30/2006 7:01:16 AM PST by Founding Father (The War Against Western Civilization Has Begun)
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To: Otho
If the cloture vote should somehow fail, the Republicans MUST invoke the Nuclear Option immediately. Otherwise 60 votes will have become the de facto threshold for Supreme Court confirmation.

I agree.

164 posted on 01/30/2006 7:01:51 AM PST by kimmie7 (As of January 23, I've been smoke free 11 MONTHS!)
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To: kabar

A political opportunist just waiting for some encouragement. The Senate Dems. must be handing out medals for political *bravery* and chicanery. Something is driving him forward on this filibuster mission.


165 posted on 01/30/2006 7:02:06 AM PST by small voice in the wilderness (Hillary/Obama Nation '08. Let The Desolation Begin.)
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bump!


166 posted on 01/30/2006 7:02:47 AM PST by tiredoflaundry (I'll admit it , I'm a Snow Flake !(Snoq) The rest of my tagline redacted by court order.)
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To: andy58-in-nh
Frist and Co. aren't going to get blindsided. This business of a filibuster is a political non-starter for the Democrats.

I admit I get a laugh out of you "glass half empty" conservatives though.

167 posted on 01/30/2006 7:03:14 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (Proud to be a cotton-pickin' Republican on the GOP Plantation)
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To: small voice in the wilderness
Fox flashing that at least 62 senators will vote for cloture.

Jumpin' Jim at the mike.

168 posted on 01/30/2006 7:03:19 AM PST by LisaFab
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To: kimmie7

Further, I think VP Cheney should be presiding when the cloture vote takes place.


169 posted on 01/30/2006 7:04:20 AM PST by Otho
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To: small voice in the wilderness
Something is driving him forward on this filibuster mission.

The DUmmies UnderRocks and the Daily Kos'ers.

170 posted on 01/30/2006 7:04:50 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (Proud to be a cotton-pickin' Republican on the GOP Plantation)
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To: i_dont_chat

Haven't read the whole thread yet, but I heard it called a "foolibuster" yesterday. Perfect word!


171 posted on 01/30/2006 7:04:52 AM PST by Moonmad27
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To: Mo1

Am I really supposed to care what Chaffee thinks?


172 posted on 01/30/2006 7:04:54 AM PST by kellynch (I am excessively diverted. ~~Jane Austen)
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To: LisaFab

The people of Vermont must be so proud.


173 posted on 01/30/2006 7:04:56 AM PST by RetroSexual
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To: kellynch

LOL! .. no


174 posted on 01/30/2006 7:05:37 AM PST by Mo1 (Republicans protect Americans from Terrorists.. Democrats protect Terrorists from Americans)
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To: Otho

The VP doesn't vote today--he only breaks ties.


175 posted on 01/30/2006 7:05:38 AM PST by Founding Father (The War Against Western Civilization Has Begun)
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To: daybreakcoming

I know, but it's like closing the water park on a beautiful 90 degree day......so not fair to deprive others of their amusement.


176 posted on 01/30/2006 7:06:00 AM PST by kimmie7 (As of January 23, I've been smoke free 11 MONTHS!)
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To: YaYa123
flitting? what is "flitting?"
177 posted on 01/30/2006 7:06:28 AM PST by ken5050 (Ann Coulter needs to have children ASAP to pass on her gene pool....any volunteers?)
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To: Otho

The VP won't be needed. The VP only votes to break a tie vote. At this juncture, the Democrats don't have a prayer.


178 posted on 01/30/2006 7:06:28 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (Proud to be a cotton-pickin' Republican on the GOP Plantation)
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To: Mo1

Looking back, I didn't mean that to sound impolite to you, I was asking Chaffee himself.


179 posted on 01/30/2006 7:06:32 AM PST by kellynch (I am excessively diverted. ~~Jane Austen)
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To: LisaFab
Dear Jumpin Jim: Should voters consider the political philosophy when they elect someone as .....oh I don't know, say a Senator to their state?

Or should a senator take money from a party to get elected, and then declare himself "independent".

Choke on your words, old man. and Happy Retirement!

180 posted on 01/30/2006 7:06:40 AM PST by A Citizen Reporter
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