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To: Bahbah
-- Yes, they need 60. --

It's not uncommon for a Senator to approve a limit on debate (vote AYE on cloture), while expressing opposition to the underlying bill. Specter does that OFTEN.

I'm wary of the exact nature of the so-called "opposition" that these three weasels intend to offer, should the bill deviate from what they wrote.

30 posted on 02/11/2009 4:08:07 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: Cboldt
I'm wary of the exact nature of the so-called "opposition" that these three weasels intend to offer

Same here, my friend. Good to see you.

35 posted on 02/11/2009 4:11:39 AM PST by Bahbah (Typical white person-Snow white)
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To: Cboldt
It's not uncommon for a Senator to approve a limit on debate (vote AYE on cloture), while expressing opposition to the underlying bill. Specter does that OFTEN.
I'm wary of the exact nature of the so-called "opposition" that these three weasels intend to offer, should the bill deviate from what they wrote.

This time, I thought they were combining the cloture vote (at least 60) and the "real" vote (simple majority) into a single vote. But you are right, they are clearly not trustworthy. For example, they could claim that the changes made in conference are "not that bad."


94 posted on 02/11/2009 5:11:10 AM PST by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (I want to "Buy American" but the only things for sale made in the USA are politicians)
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To: Cboldt

When it comes to opposition on matters this grave, never bring a RINO to a Tiananmen Tank fight.

We need these sworn public servants to lie down in front of that tank ideologically, just like our brave sworn troops throw themselves on enemy grenades to save the lives of the others and defend their homeland. It is the same principle.

And We The People must do the same at the grassroots.


97 posted on 02/11/2009 5:16:27 AM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (Public Employees: Honor Your Oaths! Defend the Constitution from Enemies--Foreign and Domestic!)
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