flpoljunkie
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:18 PM
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Let's hope Specter means it for once, and doesn't fold under WH pressure. |
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Reuters Monday, September 25, 2006; 3:06 PM
Specter to press for detainees' habeas corpus rights
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading Republican senator on Monday said he will fight to give detainees the right to challenge their imprisonment, creating a new potential obstacle for legislation President George W. Bush wants in order to try terrorism suspects.>i Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said he would join Democrats working to amend a bill setting up trial procedures for foreign terrorism suspects that Republican leaders are trying to push through Congress this week.
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:19 PM
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1. Good one! I needed the comic relief. |
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Specter is posturing again, nothing more. He'll be towing the BushCo line by sundown Wednesday.
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:20 PM
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2. Is this a trick Question? |
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THe good pub bad pub show!
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:20 PM
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3. and lord, please give me a pony! |
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please oh please oh please and make it a unicorn, ok?
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:21 PM
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4. Anyone who has faith in that man is going to be disapointed. |
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He's putting a thin coating of illusion on the party to make it look like they stand up for something other than greed and power.
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:22 PM
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5. Specter will fold like a freshly starched shirt. n/t |
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:25 PM
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6. Not to worry. Republicans will guard your civil rights... |
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No, really. And they'll protect your job too. In fact, there's really no need for a loyal opposition.
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:27 PM
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7. What's that saying? Fool me once, 300 times....n/t |
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:29 PM
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8. What's that saying? Fool me once, 300 times....n/t |
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Mon Sep-25-06 02:33 PM
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9. He's already got his knee pads out! |
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Words that do not belong in the same sentence: Specter and (a) spine, (b) principle. Unless the word "not" is in there.
Specter will cave even faster than McCain, Graham, and Warner. Putting party ahead of country. Damn shame.
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