OHdem10
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:19 PM
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WHat is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Thinking??? |
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W. Blitzer just gave a blow by blow account of SCHIP BILL Fight going on in Senate. They have 48 hrs to get enough votes to overturn Presidential Veto.
The Dems brought in Paul Simon and some chilren to press the Issue. The GOP are dug in saying they will only support a less expensive bill.
Blitizer: What happens if they cannot get the votes to overturn veto:
The Piece ends up with Dana Bashe saying she asked Harry Reid this question. Harry Reid told her that "we will tweak the bill to help the President save face." WHAT.
You do not tell the GOP you will fold before the fight really gets going????? He is saying Just hold out and we will adjust to your whims, GOP.
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:21 PM
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1. Worst. Majority Leader. Ever. |
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Edited on Tue Oct-16-07 03:21 PM by jgraz
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:38 PM
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10. Imagine how much he'd roll over with a fellow mormon in the WH. |
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He can really be pathetic.
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:55 PM
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13. I'm not sure. Let me check my golden tablet. |
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Tue Oct-16-07 04:21 PM
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Let's pretend Giuliani was Jewish, and Lieberman were the Senate ML. Imagine how much he'd roll over with a fellow Jew in the White House.
That sound appropriate? Let's stick to facts, and not religion-baiting.
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Tue Oct-16-07 04:36 PM
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18. That's a lot of pretending. |
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And if that pretending were true, I'd ask that fair question. Religion can be a strong force in one's life, and if the decisions they make based on their beliefs affect the course of our nation, it is valid to question them.
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Tue Oct-16-07 05:07 PM
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22. I don't believe it's valid to state |
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that a politician will sell out his nation because of his religion. Honestly, that's the exact same rationale (word-for-word, really) that had people questioning if JFK would sell America out to the Pope.
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Tue Oct-16-07 05:14 PM
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23. And I believe it is a major reason the SCOTUS is so messed up. |
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5 Catholic men with the most power in the land, and they answer, ultimately, to their religious beliefs and manipulate the Constitution to those beliefs. I don't want to see any particular religion consolidate power in our government.
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Tue Oct-16-07 05:02 PM
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21. So are all those Protestants voting in block? |
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Tue Oct-16-07 05:17 PM
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24. I wouldn't consider the Protestants Fundamentalist. |
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All of the Protestants in office come from varied branches of Christianity. Mormonism is a singular, fundamental religion. Every Mormon follows the same leader. That is not the case with Methodists, Southern Baptists, Unitarians etc.
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:56 PM
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14. Daschle was worse. Not by much, but he was worse. n/t |
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Tue Oct-16-07 04:13 PM
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15. Yeah, you may be right. |
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:21 PM
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2. Do you mean Harry 'there will be no compromise' Reid? That Harry? nt |
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:25 PM
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3. Who said he's thinking? |
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:27 PM
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4. Why am I not surprised? |
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:28 PM
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5. I'd love to play some high stakes poker with Reid. |
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He's so weak. I can't believe he is considered a Democratic leader. Can't we do better...a whole freakin' lot better?
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:31 PM
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Edited on Tue Oct-16-07 03:32 PM by silverojo
He shares the Worst Democratic Capitulator Ever with Nancy Pelosi. :mad:
And who the hell cares about helping Bush "save face"?!?!?
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:35 PM
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7. I thought the senate passed this with enough votes to override the veto? |
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Tue Oct-16-07 05:41 PM
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:37 PM
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8. That's 21st Century leadership for ya! |
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:37 PM
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9. dana bash says harry reid said that. |
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Do I necessarily believe her?
No.
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:51 PM
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12. Some DUers believe anything the MSM says |
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so long as it's against a hated dem
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Tue Oct-16-07 04:50 PM
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19. AhHHhhhh.... I see. n/t |
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:48 PM
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a possible defeat for the dems!
please let it be so!
great fun!
off to the greatest page!
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Tue Oct-16-07 04:14 PM
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16. Right, better we ignore it and pretend it isn't happening |
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Tue Oct-16-07 04:59 PM
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20. Why should we be the least bit |
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interested in helping Bush "save face"? Christ,Reid sounds like he's negotiating for hostages.This is an unwinnable position for the GOP. I don't want SCHIP tweaked. Take it to the ground and let the chips fall where they may.
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Tue Oct-16-07 05:37 PM
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25. THE OP IS BASED ON A LIE |
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Reid didn't say he would "tweak the bill" to save face for *
Reid said he would "tweak the language" (so long as it doesn't affect the bill) to save face for *
If that's what it takes to provide health care to MILLIONS of children, then I'm ALL FOR IT
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Tue Oct-16-07 06:24 PM
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27. I'm starting to get a permanent indentation & bruising on my forehead from everytime I slam my head |
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against the wall or table after hearing the latest stupid move by Reid, Pelosi and the Dem leadership...
I'm sorry, but the Dems show up to a Street Fight wanting to play chess and they are debating the rules while the Republicans show up with knifes and ready for blood....
Please tell me that Harry Reid didn't say this....my indentation just got deeper and more bruised....I just can't stand it much longer....
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Tue Oct-16-07 09:38 PM
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29. Tweaking Language means changing the bill. |
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Let us be honest, the Pres and GOP are dug in. Tweaking a few words will not move them.
The GOP cannot be shamed. In their weird thinking, they believe they are right. GOP does not pretend to believe in these programs. If they are to help anyone in society, it is only only only the very poorest. True Republicanism believes the government has no role in this type program. Poor should be taken care of by the churches and charity not government.
No one is owed anything is GOP Creed. Personal responsiblity is their mantra. You get yours, I got mine.
I guess I believe we need to be just as toughminded in our belief we are in this together and we are our brother's keeper.
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Tue Oct-16-07 07:04 PM
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He cares about health care for kids more than political posturing.
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