This entry started out as a comment in Senator Kerry's thread but I truly feel that what I have to say is much too important to be lost in the numerous comments Sen. Kerry has received.
And if you happen to agree, please recommend this.
Let me start off by saying that I am not a Democrat. Hell, I'm not even a liberal.
What I am is an independent libertarian.
And I have something to say...
Just like a good amount of people here (Kos included), I am reluctant to an Alito filibuster. I am not reluctant because I fear the Nuclear option, for I do not. I am reluctant because I think filibustering Alito would be a bad move politically and in the end, it would be a lost cause. On top of this, when I saw that it was Senator Kerry who was leading the call to filibuster Alito my first impression was that the Republicans are going to have a field day with this.
Seriously, what a bad move by the Dems!
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