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Idiot GOP Senate Set to Shaft Estrada?
rushlimbaugh ^
| 2/28/2003
| rushlimbaugh
Posted on 02/28/2003 5:57:59 PM PST by TLBSHOW
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To: TLBSHOW
You're mixed up.....again. I've said nothing about Fox News to you.
To: TLBSHOW
I'd be horrified is you didn't. I stand behind what I say and don't switch on a dime, depending on what press report I read or hear.
Your words on this thread speak for themselves.
522
posted on
03/01/2003 6:59:41 PM PST
by
Howlin
To: Howlin
Dead. Horse.
523
posted on
03/01/2003 7:21:29 PM PST
by
RobFromGa
(Real Americans Support Our Soldiers 100%)
To: RobFromGa
As long as we stop the rats is all that counts and that is a fact! Was from the start of this whole mess.
I say hold the rats to a 24/7 and then get as much PR out there about them.
524
posted on
03/01/2003 7:24:34 PM PST
by
TLBSHOW
(God Speed as Angels trending upward dare to fly Tribute to the Risk Takers)
To: TLBSHOW; Howlin
Amen On that note, can we get an AMEN to this thread. Howlin, Amen. First one of you to 525 on Amens and it's over...To your corners,,, go...
525
posted on
03/01/2003 7:26:17 PM PST
by
RobFromGa
(Real Americans Support Our Soldiers 100%)
To: RobFromGa
OK, 550.
526
posted on
03/01/2003 7:26:42 PM PST
by
RobFromGa
(Real Americans Support Our Soldiers 100%)
To: justshe
Best part is you don't fool anyone and the facts are as plain to see what happened and you and the gang can spin it whatever way you like. Rush stopped a GOP cave that is a fact!
527
posted on
03/01/2003 7:27:47 PM PST
by
TLBSHOW
(God Speed as Angels trending upward dare to fly Tribute to the Risk Takers)
To: RobFromGa
I do give her credit for getting the story Rush wrote out there. LOL
528
posted on
03/01/2003 7:30:07 PM PST
by
TLBSHOW
(God Speed as Angels trending upward dare to fly Tribute to the Risk Takers)
To: Howlin
Reading this thread is like premonitions of how the filibuster is going to go. Talk about entrenched positions with no movement.
Once the Republicans go 24/7 (and they will once all 51 are on the floor, IMO, but not before), the Democrats will be stuck. No major media has come out in support of them. The daily papers are all editorializing against the Democrats (Hatch read some on the floor last week) and the broadcast TV media are ignoring the story for now in order to run cover for the Democrats.
Once McConnel and Bunning are back and the Republicans go 24/7, Hatch will read more and more of the editorials against the Democrats. Then they will turn the heat on the TV media to cover the story (I'll know that the Democrats are ready to cave when the Perky Katie Couric covers the story).
Going 24/7 (dubbed the nuclear option by some) will require a coordinated effort between the Republicans and the White House, because there will be pressure on both sides: the Republicans to move onto other business, and the Democrats to relent. The Democrats have the weaker argument, but they have nothing left to lose. The Republicans must realize that if they lose this then they lose the next two years as well.
Time is on the Republicans' side. They just need to withstand the initial onslought.
-PJ
To: TLBSHOW
There should be no more oral arguments, you have made your case. And the opposition has made theirs. No more minds are going to be changed. It is all on the record.
I really wish this infighting would stop. I participate and try to bring levity but these arguments seem very hostile at times.
Things will now continue to play out over the coming weeks and months. And we all want the GOP to prevail. We can all agree on that and that is actually the most imortant thing of all. Senseless internal bickering is counter-productive. Like a soap opera, these fights are addictive. But, they sap one's strength for really important tasks.
President Bush needs to win this battle over the Estrada confirmation. It is really important to our cause and his mission. Let's quit fighting about a stupid article and work on making this happen starting at 10a on Monday morning with faxes, phone calls, etc.
Plus, Iraq is about to be liberated. And this is a historic moment in the Gulf. Let's keep our eyes on the big picture.
530
posted on
03/01/2003 7:41:05 PM PST
by
RobFromGa
(Real Americans Support Our Soldiers 100%)
To: Political Junkie Too
The Republicans must realize that if they lose this then they lose the next two years as well.
BUMP
531
posted on
03/01/2003 7:49:15 PM PST
by
TLBSHOW
(God Speed as Angels trending upward dare to fly Tribute to the Risk Takers)
To: RobFromGa
LOL...I was going to call you cutie (If anyone calls me names, I reserve the right to return and defend myself) just to see if you came back.
Guess I didn't need to.
532
posted on
03/01/2003 7:51:36 PM PST
by
justshe
(FREE MIGUEL !)
To: TLBSHOW; Howlin
I say hold the rats to a 24/7
And I say in due time.... Each season has it time and reason. What in the world is your hurry? Can you even attempt to explain that?
Again have you finished the dishes, swept the kitchen floor, fixed the coffee pot for in the morning, etc. Do you have all your chores done yet?
By the way do you like turnips?
533
posted on
03/01/2003 7:53:50 PM PST
by
deport
(Did the TURNIP TRUCK pass by last night?..........)
To: Political Junkie Too
Sen. Bunning voted in the Quorum call the other night.... I know he maybe back and forth but he was there for those votes
534
posted on
03/01/2003 7:55:30 PM PST
by
deport
(Did the TURNIP TRUCK pass by last night?..........)
To: TLBSHOW
The Republicans must realize that if they lose this then they lose the next two years as well.
The 60 # is needed any time the democrats chose to use it over the next two years..... so whether they win or lose this one the potential to lose to a cloture vote is there as long as they can filibuster. Thems the rules ol' boy
Finished your chores and the dishes yet?
535
posted on
03/01/2003 7:57:32 PM PST
by
deport
(Did the TURNIP TRUCK pass by last night?..........)
To: RobFromGa; Howlin; justshe
I just got home and was cleaning out my mailbox when what do I find? Why this missive clearly dated this past Wednesday saying the Republicans would stand by Estrada.:
Wednesday, February 26, 2003 4:22 PM
Dear friend,
To date over 20,000 supporters of President Bush have signed our petition urging Democrats to end their filibuster of Miguel Estrada. This overwhelming show of support for the President has helped to create awareness among the American people about the Democrats continued obstruction.
Our Republican Senators remain steadfast in their determination to make sure that Miguel Estrada's nomination receives a vote before the full Senate. In fact I am certain that many Republican Senators were inspired by President Bush's radio address this past Saturday. In his address the President stated:
I nominated Miguel Estrada for the Court of Appeals because he's a man of talent and character who will be an excellent judge. Yet after 21 months, he still cannot get an up or down vote from the Senate. Democrats are stalling Miguel Estrada's nomination, while they search in vain for a reason to reject him. Some senators who once insisted that every appeals court nominee deserves a vote have abandoned that principle for partisan politics. Their tactics are unfair to the good man I have nominated, and unfaithful to the Senate's own obligations.
I call on the Senate Democratic leadership to stop playing politics, and permit a vote on Miguel Estrada's nomination. Let each Senator vote as he or she thinks best, but give the man a vote.
Let's keep the pressure on the Democrats. Below are three things you can do today to help put an end to this filibuster.
1) Sign our petition. If you have already done so please forward this message and tell others that they can sign our petition by visiting: http://www.nrsc.org/index.cfm?FuseAction=SignUp.Home&Petition_id=41
2) Let Democrats know that their treatment of Miguel Estrada will not be forgotten. Write to Democrat Senators and let them know that you will be working to see that they are defeated in 2004. To see a list of vulnerable Democrat Senators as well as their contact information please visit: http://www.nrsc.org/nrscweb/estrada/senators.shtml
3) DONATE TO THE NRSC. Your donation will go to making sure that we have the necessary resources to expand on our Senate Majority in 2004. To make a donation via our secure online server please visit: https://donate.nrsc.org/index.cfm?mode=account&category_meta_id=349
Thank you for your support of the Republican Party. Together we can make America a better place to live, learn, work and raise our families.
With warm regards, I remain
Gratefully yours,
Senator George Allen
Paid for by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. www.nrsc.org
536
posted on
03/01/2003 7:57:51 PM PST
by
cyncooper
(God Be With President Bush)
To: the Real fifi
welcome aboard.... but things change once the true filibuster begins because then you start the speech limits of two per legislative day, etc. Of course they can play with with motions, etc all of which can drawn out... But this gentleman filibuter will change to different tone if they go full bore.
Whe don't you fly your state flag. Be Proud....
537
posted on
03/01/2003 8:02:21 PM PST
by
deport
(Did the TURNIP TRUCK pass by last night?..........)
To: deport
The Republicans must realize that if they lose this then they lose the next two years as well. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 60 # is needed any time the democrats chose to use it over the next two years..... so whether they win or lose this one the potential to lose to a cloture vote is there as long as they can filibuster. Thems the rules ol' boy Finished your chores and the dishes yet? You can't blame him for that one -- he was quoting me and a reply (he should find a way to offset a quote from his own posts).
I know that 60 votes is always there in the future, but if the Democrats are beaten back now, they will be reluctant to push to the wall over and over. If they win, they will be emboldened to do it always.
-PJ
To: RobFromGa
President Bush needs to win this battle over the Estrada confirmation.
And all of this must be what is talked about at every minute of air time that our side gets should be about this, not only the next 2 years is at stake but the constitution is at stake which is as important as The President. I believe a real push to repeal the 17th amendment must be done too. While we get all eyes and ears focused on this battle with the rats and commies.
539
posted on
03/01/2003 8:03:54 PM PST
by
TLBSHOW
(God Speed as Angels trending upward dare to fly Tribute to the Risk Takers)
To: deport
The 60 # is needed any time the democrats chose to use it over the next two years..... so whether they win or lose this one the potential to lose to a cloture vote is there as long as they can filibuster. Thems the rules ol' boy I dont want to play by those rules...waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
540
posted on
03/01/2003 8:06:31 PM PST
by
woofie
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