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TexasTowelie

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53. Unfortunately the petulant children will ultimately get their way.

Wed Jun 26, 2013, 06:16 PM

Jun 2013

The transportation bill will come first since it is the most urgent and can get bipartisan support.

The death penalty bill isn't that huge of an issue.

The abortion bill(s), let's remember that two were already killed in the calendar process, will be set after the transportation bill but with plenty of time to get it passed. There will be ample time for any filibuster to fall apart. No matter how many people are there to protest the Republicans will ram this bill down our throats and will cheat to win if necessary. The only way to win is to keep either chamber from having the two-thirds necessary to form a quorum. The legislators could try to leave the state, but then the governor gains the upper hand by declaring that Democrats are obstructionists.

The special session will cost $1.2 million, and a few million more will be spent on lawsuits because the Republicans have to have their way.

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BREAKING: From Gov. Perry -- Special Session of the Texas Legislature will begin at 2 p.m. Jul 1st [View all] rdking647 Jun 2013 OP

The Democrats should leave the state that day. n/t Gore1FL Jun 2013 #1

Do you think he will try for succession again? This guy really has to go still_one Jun 2013 #2

No... he probably wants to complete the vote on the anti-abortion bill. femmocrat Jun 2013 #5

If he wants secession I would be happy to withdraw all federal funding. aquart Jun 2013 #25

Asshole. He won't quit til he gets all Laurian Jun 2013 #3

Wombs to control! ck4829 Jun 2013 #4

I love this picture from last night: El Supremo Jun 2013 #15

LOL! That's brilliant. tanyev Jun 2013 #19

kudos to them thumbing their own flag in the face of the idiots tomm2thumbs Jun 2013 #41

He can go to hell KamaAina Jun 2013 #6

But isn't this dangerous? Texas Republicans dominate the state legislature. It's not like it was Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #9

the bills are going to pass rdking647 Jun 2013 #12

That's true, You're right. Not even a filibuster can stop it because the Republicans dominate the Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #16

Even so, the bill will be challenged immediately in federal court. CTyankee Jun 2013 #84

I hope so. I have relatives there and they are fired up and mad as hell over this. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #85

They still need a quorum onenote Jun 2013 #13

they need 2/3 the the members for a quorum rdking647 Jun 2013 #17

yes, they need 2/3rds for a quorum and they have the same # of dems now as then CreekDog Jun 2013 #32

A quorum is 1/2 majority of the members, plus 1, right? If so, the Republicans have that. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #18

according to the texas constitution its 2/3 rdking647 Jun 2013 #20

Why do you keep saying that? The Senate makeup is the SAME now as it was in 2003 CreekDog Jun 2013 #30

I think d_r Jun 2013 #38

Relax and calm down! I was looking for clarification. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #46

no you didn't ask for clairification while telling us wrongly that quorum is 1/2 the members CreekDog Jun 2013 #52

Someone had already clarified for me earlier Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #56

Yes, please lecture me on my attitude CreekDog Jun 2013 #59

wow. BlueToTheBone Jun 2013 #62

that's gotta be some sort of record CreekDog Jun 2013 #67

You must be having a very bad day. BlueToTheBone Jun 2013 #68

Need a Quorum. Gore1FL Jun 2013 #26

Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate the explanation Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #48

The Texas Senate has the same party numbers as in 2003 when the Dems went to Oklahoma CreekDog Jun 2013 #28

I'm not making a statement of fact. I'm seeking clarification!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #49

There is no difference between now and them, Republicans have the same number of seats CreekDog Jun 2013 #34

What's your fucking problem? I made 1 statement Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #50

The idiot republicans in Texas may consider these victories, however, they are actually writing still_one Jun 2013 #40

I believe a quorum is needed no matter who is in the majority Bandit Jun 2013 #81

I posted below that Wendy Davis was on one of the shows last night, and she explained that for a Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #82

Not that easy MrBig Jun 2013 #35

Eurghh. KamaAina Jun 2013 #37

What's interesting... MrBig Jun 2013 #43

Texas Dems are better off in New Mexico meow2u3 Jun 2013 #44

Yes, you're absolutely right. New Mexico is the place to go. ancianita Jun 2013 #55

Colorado offers asylum. Mr. David Jun 2013 #57

Also, legalized weed. winter is coming Jun 2013 #73

That'll give the D-TX legislators something to do. nt caseymoz Jun 2013 #79

What will this co$t the state of Texa$? DemoTex Jun 2013 #7

A 30 day special session costs about $1.2 million. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #47

FFS. idwiyo Jun 2013 #8

the special session will adress 3 issues rdking647 Jun 2013 #10

God what an asshole he is. reflection Jun 2013 #11

That was good, but the syrup incident was outstanding! Moostache Jun 2013 #63

I'm ashamed to say reflection Jun 2013 #64

That was the funniest thing I have ever... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2013 #80

right no surprise there.... chillfactor Jun 2013 #14

The cost of the special session is only one element of the cost Gothmog Jun 2013 #33

That is why the people of Texas need to vote these thugs out still_one Jun 2013 #42

Oh, and so quickly so that a heavy opposition presence can't be formed. While this okaawhatever Jun 2013 #21

Can we use the same delay tactics? iandhr Jun 2013 #22

Yes Gothmog Jun 2013 #31

The world will be watching this time. No more FELONIES please. Coyotl Jun 2013 #23

lets see how much money he can waste in 4 months PatrynXX Jun 2013 #24

Perry can't do it any earlier. He has to execute someone first... KansDem Jun 2013 #27

Time for another Citizen Filibuster Gothmog Jun 2013 #29

I doubt that it would work though. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #51

They won't be able to deny a quorum jeff47 Jun 2013 #65

No. There are 12 Democrats; 11 can deny a quorum. CreekDog Jun 2013 #69

Except they need 1 present to object. That means they need all 12. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #75

Ok. and unlike the redistricting, which united them, this doesn't quite. CreekDog Jun 2013 #78

im ready to testify rdking647 Jun 2013 #60

The taxpayers has to be *extremely* pleased that the Governor is wasting taxpayer dollars.. Mr. David Jun 2013 #36

Perry: brat being dragged kicking and screaming to his bath tomm2thumbs Jun 2013 #39

Another salvo in the War on Women Faygo Kid Jun 2013 #45

Unfortunately the petulant children will ultimately get their way. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #53

One senate Democrat supports the bill. That doesn't leave enough to block a quorum. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #66

Not true. 11 Democrats can block a quorum and there are 12 Democrats. CreekDog Jun 2013 #70

1 Democrat has to be present to object. Thus they need all 12. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #76

Ladies of 'merica, Are you paying attention? Will you vote in 2014? nt onehandle Jun 2013 #54

Wasn't this the way Anne Richards won? LostOne4Ever Jun 2013 #58

It was a handshake snub by Clayton Williams that moved the attention to Anne. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #83

Assclown Dj13Francis Jun 2013 #61

Ironic, Destroy women's rights in TX on 4th of July! Sounds abt right for TX macho men egos. CarmanK Jun 2013 #71

The last time he did this, Perry inadvertently put a Dem state senator on the national map. winter is coming Jun 2013 #72

How many here from Texas will show up? Historic NY Jun 2013 #74

Wendy Davis was on Chris Hayes's show and she clarified that in a Special Session, Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #77

Looking back to 2003 Rstrstx Jun 2013 #86

It's the 4th of July week anyway. Beacool Jun 2013 #87