Just reported that Mitch McConnell is going to filibuster Reid's Bill.

[Drahthaardogs]

Prick chinless bastard. This screws us. They are shocked on msnbc.

[monmouth]

1. They will force the Pres. to use the Fourteenth. I hope the President

refuses to meet with McConnell..

[SpiralHawk]

2. "Smirk." - The McCster (R - Prune Deficient)

[Fresh_Start]

3. won't it in effect also filibuster the House bill?

I mean isn't a filibuster a filibuster?

[lumberjack_jeff]

11. The house bill is being voted down (in the Senate) as we speak. n/t

[demwing]

4. theater

the debt ceiling is headed for a 14th amendment solution, what else can happen?

[valerief]

6. The civilized world will wage war on us, forcing Congress to raise the debt ceiling. nt

[Fresh_Start]

5. let him do it....

but make it a real filibuster where they have to stay there 24 hours a day...and turn the Air conditioning off so its like the old days.

[a simple pattern]

15. I agree.

Make him stand there and flap his stupid flaccid face.

[Skink]

17. Nope this is one where they our doing are work for us.

Up or down wote on the debt then get down to the business of Governing. The Republicans can't touch the Social insurance programs through any other means that's why they want a deal.

[Samantha]

20. I like how you think

Call Harry.

Sam

[Solomon]

22. He ain't gonna filibuster. He's just posturing for negotiation.

When he finds out he can't stop a few republicans from voting for Reid's bill, he'll cave.

When Reid's bill gets a couple of republican votes, the democrats can then say the Reid bill is "bi-partisan" while Boehner's bill was not. At that point, the democrats will be able to do whatver is necessary, impeachment notwithstanding, to do what is necessary to avoid disaster.

[cynatnite]

7. The repukes drives the US into a ditch just so they can make Obama a 1 term president...

That was their number 1 objective from the beginning. Fuckers.

[sasha031]

8. this is unbelievable

[Deep13]

9. I don't think the 14th helps us, but he may have to do it by decree...

...as a kind of emergency measure pursuant to his executive powers. It will be unconstitutional as hell, but hey, it's not like that's a first for us.

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. Shocked I tell you, SHOCKED

[piedmont]

12. MAKE them do it!

Let's have it put on record that the Rs filibustered the bill. Then pull out the 14th and use it. But FFS, don't cave just because they SAY they'll filibuster.

[Waiting For Everyman]

13. I think they just went a step too far. This will look obvious to more people.

[tishaLA]

14. Time to unleash Bernie

And let him give "The Speech" again. And again. And again.

Fuck the turtle.

[Beartracks]

16. "We had to destroy the country in order to rule it... I mean, save it." n/t

[liberal N proud]

18. Like that is going to solve the debt crisis

Reaffirms His Top Priority To Limit Barack Obama To One Term

[SoCalDem]

19. Duh.. did anyone think he would not.. Shame on our leadership

for dropping the ball on the anti-filibuster thing when we had the chance.. remember when they were going to change the rules?...and then didn't.

Our leadership goes to "battle" armed with marshmallow pop guns and warnings that stern words will be uttered in sotto voce.. republicans come with heat seeking missiles & ear plugs & bullhorns.

they "win" because they are bold and never back down (even if their cause is ridiculous, stupid, dangerous and pure evil)

we "lose" because we are tentative, we telegraph our every intention, we aim to be their "friends", we always fight from a defensive position, we start any negotiation by surrendering ..

we cannot really complain though.. If you ran an ad that read :

Car for sale:asking $15K..(will take 2K), can you be upset that no one offered more than $1500.00?

[AndyTiedye]

21. Isn't a Filibuster Automatic for Democratic Bills?

[Change Happens]

23. Lol....Yes, it is is.