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Pelosi has the votes
The Politico ^ | November 7, 2009 | Ben Smith

Posted on 11/07/2009 6:23:21 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

POLITICO reports:

Hours before an expected vote on a sweeping health care bill, House Democrats believe they've secured the 218 votes they need to approve the bill, several party insiders said.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor about 6:30 p.m. to say, “Today we will pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act.. . .We will make history. We will also make progress for America's working families."

Thirty-two Democrats have publicly declared their opposition to the bill, giving party leaders the narrowest possible margin to push the bill across the finish line. But numerous sources said Democrats believe they do have the votes after a day of intense lobbying of wavering Democrats.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 111th; abortion; bhohealthcare; congress; democrats; economy; healthcare; obama; obamacare; pelosi
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To: New Yawk Minute

Why don’t you go look it up - exactly?


321 posted on 11/07/2009 8:46:15 PM PST by Babalu ("Tracer rounds work both ways ...")
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To: New Yawk Minute

Closing bridges , tunnels , offices ,blocking stairways , blocking roads,callsfor massive work stoppages and if need be more.
You suggestion ? A strongly worded email to your representative perhaps?
We all tried that and they laugh in your face . You do realize that the government has be taken over by Marxist ?


322 posted on 11/07/2009 8:48:32 PM PST by sonic109
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To: sonic109

Yes — it may sound cliche. Nonetheless, I don’t think this is anywhere near being over. Unless, of course, we roll over and take it.


323 posted on 11/07/2009 8:48:49 PM PST by Babalu ("Tracer rounds work both ways ...")
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To: Nowhere Man

The time has come! Michael Steele is a disgrace. Joseph Cao is a disgrace. The Republican party is a disgrace.

To paraphrase Thomas Jefferson: "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations... evinces a design to reduce us under absolute Despotism, it is our right, it is our duty, to throw off such Government..."

November 2010 is absolutely key!! We must organize now to throw off these despots. Our Republic is in peril.

Forget about "Republicans" or "Democrats" - they are the same. We CONSERVATIVES are the last, best, and only chance this republic has. It is not only our right, it is our DUTY to organize, grow, strengthen, and prevail against the EVIL which has enveloped our nation.

I really don't mean to sound so "over the top", but the House of Representatives has begun a "long train of abuses" which we must reject swiftly and without fear. This is about God and country. This is about the future of of our Republic.

324 posted on 11/07/2009 8:49:30 PM PST by Cyberrat (Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither.)
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To: Babalu

I did..protests, sitins, riots, sabbotage...sounds like a fun time..huh? People will get arrested.


325 posted on 11/07/2009 8:50:35 PM PST by New Yawk Minute
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To: Babalu

That sick b*tch Pelosi will be dancing on table tops tomorrow . Sick twisted maniac who’s power drunk to the max.
Action is needed . I hope Glen Beck calls for civil unrest tomorrow . If it’s real I’ll take the week off work and go to wherever the gathering is.
I refuse to be ignored by some millionaire scumbag in a suit who thinks he can legislate my life and my money away .


326 posted on 11/07/2009 8:52:15 PM PST by sonic109
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To: sonic109

Of course, I realize that. I just dont want to see any hot heads making things worse for themselves.

I have no suggestions..but like I said..I dont know how smart it will be to do any of those things.......yet.


327 posted on 11/07/2009 8:52:20 PM PST by New Yawk Minute
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To: Bean Counter

Dang...I should have bet you. Actually both of us are screwed. We might not be able to afford a burger and beer after these folks are done with us. They are full steam ahead now...cap and trade and immigration up next. Wake me up when this nightmare is over...


328 posted on 11/07/2009 8:53:19 PM PST by napscoordinator
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To: New Yawk Minute

Then stay home and be a prisoner of your “government”.


329 posted on 11/07/2009 8:53:28 PM PST by sonic109
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To: New Yawk Minute

YOu’re worried about being arrested?

Lead, follow or get out of the way, we’ve got enough spineless cretins in the GOP to last us a lifetime.


330 posted on 11/07/2009 8:53:31 PM PST by Brytani (Support Lt. Col Allen West for Congress - www.allenwestforcongress.com)
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To: New Yawk Minute

SO WHAT?? SO PEOPLE GET ARRESTED! They can’t arrest everyone.


331 posted on 11/07/2009 8:54:04 PM PST by Babalu ("Tracer rounds work both ways ...")
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To: New Yawk Minute

Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way.


332 posted on 11/07/2009 8:55:12 PM PST by Babalu ("Tracer rounds work both ways ...")
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To: sonic109

There is only one way to make a lasting statement.

We are the “cash cows.” They cannot implement anything

without a tax flow.

Why don’t we call a national strike for one day.

Not only don’t show up for work but don’t spend one penny

that could be taxed.


333 posted on 11/07/2009 8:57:21 PM PST by GOPeach (After 160 years under Democrat occupation, Georgia has awakened.)
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To: New Yawk Minute

Yea, lets wait until cap and trade , immigration and the fairness doctrine are all passed. By then it will be way way way too late. I’m not trying to bust your chops my friend but understand , these bill will never be reversed once they are passed. No one will ever run and win on the platform of “ I’m going to take back your freebees”. It never happened once , ever in our history.
I promise future generations will write that we blew the chance to save America . Personally I don’t believe there is much chance of this country ever being anything near what it was only a very very short time ago.


334 posted on 11/07/2009 8:57:51 PM PST by sonic109
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To: sonic109

Do you people have families?

Do you want to be locked up..with free room and board and three squares a day plus entertainment, while your family suffers thru it without you?

Be my guest.

Havent you learned anything these past few months? They are gonna do what they freaking want to..no matter what YOU do or say.


335 posted on 11/07/2009 8:58:08 PM PST by New Yawk Minute
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To: sonic109

I’m retired Army. I’m now a full-time music student pursuing a dream I put off for 35 years. I’ve got all the time in the world. This latest display of tyranny has put me over the top.


336 posted on 11/07/2009 9:01:42 PM PST by Babalu ("Tracer rounds work both ways ...")
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To: GOPeach

It’s a start . Again, LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION ARE NEEDED.
I do not have those skills on such a grand level. Someone who has gotten serious attention and has real national face time and respectability needs to put their neck out and go for broke. someone like Levin could pull it off. They would have to be willing to loose their jobs and more if necessary.I’m telling you all , cap and trade and immigration will be passed as well and then we are TOTALLY IRREVERSIBLY SCREWED !


337 posted on 11/07/2009 9:03:27 PM PST by sonic109
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To: Babalu

If you begin to lose your resolve, just remember Obama giving a shout out when your brothers were just slaughtered by a terrorist.


338 posted on 11/07/2009 9:03:30 PM PST by Brytani (Support Lt. Col Allen West for Congress - www.allenwestforcongress.com)
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To: Brytani

Thanks ... I will add that one to the list. Believe me, these monsters have given me plenty of material to maintain my focus and resolve.


339 posted on 11/07/2009 9:06:44 PM PST by Babalu ("Tracer rounds work both ways ...")
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To: Babalu

Excellent , I’m a musician also .
This is the time , NOW! Does ANYONE on here doubt that this is only the start ? I meam , lets wake up folks. This is a RADICAL left wing take over of the USA .Obama plans on full control and destruction of everything we know , everything this country was. We have the ENEMY of AMERICA in the White house. this is a nightmare beyond words. Look what this monster has already tried to do in a few short months. It’s bare bones fact s. He’s hired , blatant communist to his team . He tell us he’s going to war with opposition media, spread the wealth and form an home security force as well manned and equiped as the Army.
What the hell else do we need to see before we act ?


340 posted on 11/07/2009 9:09:43 PM PST by sonic109
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