Leahy: *Reid will make filibuster decision*

[Avalux]

I just heard him say it on the Ed Schultz show. Leahy was asked about the filibuster and he said Reid will make the final decision; that he hasn't decided one way or the other.

;-)

[Skink]

1. See what you miss..

when you're offline for a few days. I thought the Dems had decided kiss Alito's ring.

[mmonk]

2. Hmmmm

Harry has been good at being a leader. This decision will define him however.

[jsamuel]

3. sent this to Reid

Please filibuster Alito. Others have been trying to tell you otherwise because they know how important it is for Republicans to get this man into the Supreme Court for life. They know he will not challenge Presidential Powers. He will let any president be the sole power of government by giving up the checks and balances of our government. The constitution is invalid in this current president's eyes and Alito will not challenge him on that.

Alito will not uphold the constitution over the president's word and that would be the end of democracy in the US.

Please fight for those who voted for you, not those who wouldn't vote for you anyway.

Trying to appease the so-called "swing voters" only discourages those who will vote for you and doesn't give people who don't normally vote a reason to vote for you.

If you excite your base and give the others a REASON TO VOTE FOR YOU, you will not only uphold democratic principles and help the country, but will ensure your place in the US Senate.



http://reid.senate.gov/email_form.cfm

[Avalux]

4. Good! I'm gonna write to him too.

The ball is in his court - he's got a giant decision to make and needs to hear from us. :hi:

[zippy890]

9. done - thanks for the link

:dem:

[FreedomAngel82]

35. I sent an Email for support

[Ian David]

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[EFerrari]

10. Talked to Yolanda in Carson City.

:kick:

[Ian David]

14. Call right-wing radio to support Judge Lance Ito

Rememeber: The Democrats hate Lance Ito because he's Asian and he let O.J. Simpson go.

[EFerrari]

19. Ian, I don't call rw radio because I will not validate their stats.

But, I'll call anyone else.

:)

[Ian David]

25. fun with c-span?

[EFerrari]

29. Sure! I called in as a Latina opposed to Torquemada.

That was good. :)

[Ian David]

16. I just spoke to Yolanda, too! n/t

[EFerrari]

17. Lol! Good! She seems nice and patient.

:)

[DURHAM D]

12. Thanks for posting the contact info. I justed called

his D.C. office - spoke to a staffer. Told him I was tired of the Dems acting like a battered spouse and hoped that we would "finally fight back and do something for a change". Staffer said he would let him (Reid)know - staffer also sounded tired and bored.

[EFerrari]

18. What a terrible job that must be. What's the number?

I want to call this guy and buck him up. :)

[EFerrari]

6. I AM BEHIND SENATOR REID NO MATTER WHAT.

:kick:

[Avalux]

7. I think he's great - and I have a feeling....

can't shake it - he's got something up his sleeve. I hope so anyway. :hi:

[EFerrari]

11. He's a piece of work. And we need to keep supporting him.

:hi:

[froshty1960]

20. Here's what I wrote:

Dear Senator Reid,

I'm writing to urge you to filibuster the nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. As a child of the 1960s, when men like Thurgood Marshall were chosen as Supreme Court Justices, I have watched with dismay as recent Supreme Court appointiess have turned it into a rubber stamp for Republican administrations to subvert the U.S. constitution. Alito is no different. His blatant disregard for the privacy of American citizens and his beliefs that the system of checks and balances is some hackneyed invention of the 18th century are a matter of public record.

I am the daughter of a history professor and I learned early on what James Madison and others framers of U.S. Constitution did to create one of the best systems of government in world history. Please don't let Bush and the Republicans make a mockery of what so many people people have worked for and died for since 1791 (and earlier if you count those who fought in the Revolutionary War).

Best regards,
Forsyth Alexander
Member of the Democratic Party since 1978

[EFerrari]

24. Thank you!

:kick:

[KittyWampus]

23. I Also Trust Reid's Decision, No Matter What.

[EFerrari]

27. Good. Harry Reid is a tough negotiator who doesn't lose track

of the big picture.

Let's line up behind him and let him know, he has our full support.


:kick:

[blm]

8. Call Reid's office now - AGAIN, if necessary. Senators have said they will

support a filibuster already, Reid won't be out on a limb. He has nothing to lose.

[EFerrari]

13. Support Harry Reid so he can represent us!

:kick:
:kick:
:kick:

[EFerrari]

15. Kick for Harry

I don't have many heroes. He is one.

:kick:

[burythehatchet]

21. then its a done deal

I predict a constitutional crisis or something just short when he does. Dickstain Cheney will emerge from his hidey-hole and nuke the senate. How appropo.

[EFerrari]

22. I think you're right. But let's call anyway.

:kick:

[Avalux]

26. I want them to use the nuke option.

Leahy also had this to say - he's not worried about the nuke option and possible rules change because those in power now don't follow the rules anyway. He sounded fed up.

[EFerrari]

28. He did sound fed up. Let's help them stand up in opposition

in ANY WAY we can.

We're there, Mr. Reid and Mr. Leahy.

:kick:

[burythehatchet]

32. He ain't as fed up as you and I.

And I do like his sentiment. I get the feeling that our senators finally realize what we've known for four years - these criminals do not have any respect for their office or for the people.

[FreedomAngel82]

36. Maybe that's why Reid was chosen as leader

So far he hasn't disappointed (except with a vote) so I hope he doesn't this time. I'm really praying for sure.

[wiggs]

30. What is quorum in the senate?

Can dems filibuster until it appears that the nuclear option will be invoked, then walk out so as to shut everything down? If no quorum, then no senate action.

No filibuster, no Alito vote...nada, until a deal is made and dem senators come back.

If the pugs play rough, why do the dems just have to sit there and watch it happen? They should play rough too and shut it all down!

[wiggs]

31. Looks like 51 is a quorum. So

all dems need to be absent, plus a few republican senators for the senate to be incapacitated?

[EFerrari]

33. Well, if the Democrats rebel, it's a little hard to do business

especially with the cameras rolling. Above all, the Thuggery has to maintain the appearance of consent.

[BigYawn]

37. Can somebody puncture tires ?

of the 55 senators?

[FreedomAngel82]

34. I hope he does it

I'm praying hard.

[bliss_eternal]

38. msm keeps reporting that alito seating a done deal--

one of us should let them know about the info. on the internet. They suck!

Oh--it's on now--abc here in So. Cal--Dems admit they don't have enough votes to support a filibuster--Alito seat a done deal. What a bunch of shit! :grr: