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Live Thread: Estrada Confirmation Filibuster
http://www.freerepublic.com ^ | February 12, 2003

Posted on 02/12/2003 8:57:20 AM PST by Howlin

As requested, a thread to follow the filibuster.


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KEYWORDS: antihispanicdems; cavernousmaw; clintonfillybuster; democrathypocricy; democrats; ducttapehermaw; estrada; fatdemocrats; filibuster; gohaveaseat; hitleryyouknow; paradeofmorons; sitdownandshaddap; thefloorissagging; uglybutstupid; whereisthemute
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To: Howlin
The dems yielded thinking the Republicans wanted to make a comment. Hatch started comments and all the Republicans came and began interrupting for the purpose of asking questions for Hatch to clarify Estrada's bio and the dems tactics and reasoning for filibuster.

As I understood it.
1,321 posted on 02/12/2003 7:42:41 PM PST by swheats
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To: Howlin
If I were in DC, I'd be sending Hatch and the other Reps a giant order of Papa Johns, some Krispy Kreme dougnuts, and about 20 gallons of Starbucks.
1,322 posted on 02/12/2003 7:43:03 PM PST by Capitalism2003
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To: chnsmok
I hope Hatch has a catheter on!
1,323 posted on 02/12/2003 7:43:22 PM PST by Howlin
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To: woodyinscc
bump
1,324 posted on 02/12/2003 7:44:12 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: chnsmok
Its not just Hatch, its the rest of the R's standing with him especially Frist. I cannot imagine Lott not caving by now.
1,325 posted on 02/12/2003 7:44:24 PM PST by VRWC_minion ( Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and most are right)
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To: Mo1
"New post to you" is still frozen but now I'm seeing the post on this thread.
1,326 posted on 02/12/2003 7:44:31 PM PST by Darlin' (The choice is clear, you stand with us or you stand with terrorist)
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To: chnsmok
This is really great! The Republicans have regained their backbones!
1,327 posted on 02/12/2003 7:44:35 PM PST by Wait4Truth (God Bless our President!)
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To: woodyinscc
Send them some Starbucks and portable cots! We need to let a few of our guys get an hour nap in their offices...They need to stay on site and be ready for a vote if the dems give up.
1,328 posted on 02/12/2003 7:44:49 PM PST by Capitalism2003
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To: Howlin
I love the key words on top of this thread ;)
1,329 posted on 02/12/2003 7:45:56 PM PST by Capitalism2003
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To: Howlin
Levin was speaking when I went to add some ice and Coke to my glass -- when I came back Hatch had taken over the floor and won't relinquish. Heck he didn't even want to relinquish is to Senator Frist.

Believe Ted Stevens from Alaska pulled a fast one on the RATs! He has been known to do battle but good!
1,330 posted on 02/12/2003 7:46:18 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Bush/Cheney 2004)
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To: Howlin
I had to quit the drinks, 0or I would not be able torespond. I am now on tea and toast (in honor of Orrin Hatch).
1,331 posted on 02/12/2003 7:46:21 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: watsonfellow
They could talk about pulling lint from their belly buttons if they want to. That might be more interesting than what they are talking about.
1,332 posted on 02/12/2003 7:46:24 PM PST by fifteendogs
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To: Howlin
Frist has brought all the GOP senators to the floor. They have been asking Hatch questions for over an hour. At one point, Frist came to the floor and made an offer to the Rats. First, he offered an additional six hours. Then an additional day. Then an additional week. Then an additional two weeks. At each offer, the Rats objected to a vote. Hatch asked for a show of the yeas and nays on the question of Estrada's nomination. I believe the Rats objected to that.

Bottom line: there is a true fillibuster going down in the Senate. Apparently, the Rats are going to have to hold the floor because Reid has lined up speakers when Hatch yields the floor.

It is so cool to see the Pubbies standing up to the Rats! YeeeeeHaaaaa!

1,333 posted on 02/12/2003 7:46:43 PM PST by Don'tMessWithTexas
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To: Howlin
How did this happen? How did they steal the floor?

Not sure, but Reid mentioned that he gave up the Floor to Hatch so he could make a statement

But I don't think Reid thought the Repubs would spend all this time asking questions .. hehehe

I AM SO PROUD OF THESE SENATE REPUBLICANS!!!

1,334 posted on 02/12/2003 7:47:14 PM PST by Mo1
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To: Fred Mertz
It is hard when you post and then you don't see it for awhile. Think it is down to about a 5-minute difference!
1,335 posted on 02/12/2003 7:47:38 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Bush/Cheney 2004)
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To: Howlin
Where are all the posts..........LOL.

Just a little slow .. maybe it was all that talk of gin and wine .. LOL

1,336 posted on 02/12/2003 7:48:00 PM PST by Mo1
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To: Howlin
I t seems, from my experience, that the posts are showing up about 20 minutes after we write them.

Everyone should keep commenting whether they see anything or not.

Orrin is fantastic!!

1,337 posted on 02/12/2003 7:49:06 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Howlin
Looks like posts are appearing somewhat delayed.
1,338 posted on 02/12/2003 7:49:15 PM PST by JackTom
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To: swheats
That is hilarious! I knew Republicans had pulled something the way Ted Stevens from Alaska was acting. That means some RAT had to yield the floor. Notice how Sen Hatch always says he retains the floor when letting someone speak.
1,339 posted on 02/12/2003 7:49:42 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Bush/Cheney 2004)
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To: Howlin
"Better mix the drinks!"

LOL, don,t get busted for PWI (posting while intoxicated)

BTW, I hope the FReepmobile makes it to NY if hitlery runs for senate again in 06.

I'll even host a sleep-over and tour of the Falls and maybe some gamblin (if anyones inclined)

P.S. Cheers!
1,340 posted on 02/12/2003 7:50:05 PM PST by NYTexan (back to the bunker...)
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