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In reply to the discussion: Want to see what happens when a DEMOCRAT actually STANDS UP and FIGHTS the Republicans? [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)23. It can happen in Texas
Due to their filibuster rules.
Senate Republicans don't have to go through the speaking. But they must be admired for their hard line filibustering, no?
It's OK to be obstructionist when we like the obstructing.
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Want to see what happens when a DEMOCRAT actually STANDS UP and FIGHTS the Republicans? [View all]
bvar22
Aug 2013
OP
Agreed. Whoever was really responsible has been on a run for domination every since.
rwsanders
Aug 2013
#9
Haven't they heard? Money = Free Speech. Just ask turd blossom and the Kock brothers.
King_Klonopin
Aug 2013
#37
Meanwhile back at the Ranch the Koch brothers donate another 100 mil to her toothless opponent
Heather MC
Aug 2013
#17
"That is a COOL MILLION $DOLLARS$ from grateful, HUNGRY Democrats for simply Doing Her JOB!"
Stinky The Clown
Aug 2013
#28
Well, you're among MANY friends here. Some of us rather cantakerous at times... LOL!
calimary
Aug 2013
#53
Want to see what happens when a DEMOCRAT actually STANDS UP and FIGHTS the Republicans?
blkmusclmachine
Aug 2013
#44