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NFTT Progressively supporting the troops
by Timroff on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:08:24 PM PDT
discussion! The republicans are getting their asses handed to them all the way around this year!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." ~Edmund Burke
by kenjisan on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:12:32 PM PDT
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Why the hell they decided to drag it out is beyond me.
Now, let's just make sure they don't cave...
The vote is "Basic Democracy #1". YOU must preserve it. -edscan
by BoiseBlue on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:13:55 PM PDT
about Bush's statements today.
Watch the Senate take it to him tomorrow...
by Timroff on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:16:50 PM PDT
are actually acting like Democrats, with both the big and little 'd'.
Amazing. Just amazing....
Je suis inondé de déesses
by Marc in KS on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:18:15 PM PDT
had to get angry enough...
It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. Ansel Adams -6.5 -6.75
by Statusquomustgo on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:21:40 PM PDT
which way the wind's blowing (e.g., Mississippi the other day).
They are, at root, politicians.
But that makes me no less happy, because they're at the least paying attention to the sentiments of the people they're supposed to fucking be representing (instead of just fucking the people they're supposed to be representing).
by Marc in KS on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:23:20 PM PDT
A strong signal...something they can actually read past the static at last.
Hope they keep at it.
Join the party! Help us build the Netroots platform!
by DemocracyLover in NYC on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:05:02 PM PDT
About this time in 2006, there were all kinds of things about 'impeachment' hearings, etc.
And 'Puff the Magic Dragon' blew all that DC Hot Air right to sea as soon as the election was over.
It's nice to hear music on the alarm clock vs the usual irritating BBBBUUUUUZZZZZZZ, but I'll believe it when the New GI Bill is passed before the election and not before.
RMD
The Bushiter's Iraq 2004 - 1268 Dead, about 25K Medivacs and 9000 Maimed... It's the Bushiter Way, wasting other people's money and lives. And it's worse now.
by RedMeatDem on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:57:15 PM PDT
act like they haven't tried other stuff before...they have, nothing has worked until now...and why? because we're close to election time and they can get these rethugs on record now. remember, while we have the majority in congress, it's not big enough to pull off some of these things and I'd say considering that it took 8 years to get us where we are, it's not going to change over night. this is a very good start and hopefully a sign of things to come!
we should send our reps some love, maybe donate to their campaigns or the DNC.
Obama '08
by chiefsjen on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:51:59 PM PDT
... until AFTER they actually accomplish something.
(¯`*._(¯`*._(-IMPEACH-)_.*´¯)_.*´¯)
by NonnyO on Thu May 15, 2008 at 05:00:25 PM PDT
the new leadership that Obama is providing, even on the campaign trail.
It is no measure of good health to be well-adjusted to a sick society. (Krishnamurti)
by RadicalGardener on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:27:21 PM PDT
he is going to make such a huge difference.
I can't wait.
:)
by Statusquomustgo on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:35:09 PM PDT
We'll all be writing about problems instead of writing about the Republicans who cause the problems.
I've been trying to imagine what life after Bush will be like, and I'm frankly astonished at just how different things will truly be. It's just like E.L. Doctorow said, he is "the face of our sky, the conditions that prevail."
(-5.88, -6.46) Democracy is what happens between elections.
by autoegocrat on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:57:55 PM PDT
things and sharing our successes. 'Here, try this, this is what we did' or 'Got any ideas on how we can solve this community problem?'
by RadicalGardener on Thu May 15, 2008 at 05:12:12 PM PDT
Than Mississippi.
But whatever gives them cover, I'm for it!
They had fangs...they were drinking blood....They had this look in their eyes, totally animal. I think they were young Republicans. (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
by wrights on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:58:34 PM PDT
I'm unaware of any role he had.
by brooklynliberal on Thu May 15, 2008 at 04:37:22 PM PDT
by RadicalGardener on Thu May 15, 2008 at 05:10:36 PM PDT
...we had an apparent nominee for president, which will result in a quick assemblage of a political machine to move forward.
...and sufficient evidence collected and documented to put bush in check and stop his chickenshit warhawking -- stop an attack on Iran.
Congress now has in its records testimony regarding torture and has probably made its case for war crimes, whether stated or not stated overtly.
Rep. Conyers has notified Bush of impending impeachment should he overstep his authority and attack Iran without congressional authorization.
For Bushie republicans, I expect sackcloth and ashes, knashing and knawing of teeth, etc. Couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch of criminals.
It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them. Alfred Adler
by Quicksilver2723 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:53:04 PM PDT
when he leaves office they need to slap the handcuffs on the bastard and fry his ass.
by Statusquomustgo on Thu May 15, 2008 at 04:15:58 PM PDT
After the obligatory thank-yous, she introduced the bill as the "last supplemental" for Iraq that they would ever pass. I couldn't decide for a minute whether she was saying that it would no longer be off-budget, or that there would be no war. Then I shook off the influence of my frozen coke and realized that fiscal responsibility was the best we could get.
But now! What a lovely display of bronx cheers led by the lady from California.
"I'm not a humanitarian. I'm a hell-raiser." Mother Jones
by histopresto on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:30:54 PM PDT
today". How many words did he mangle?!
Aloha .. .. ..
dolphin777
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:04:05 PM PDT
but the word "Hitler" came through loud and clear.
by Timroff on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:04:53 PM PDT
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:06:51 PM PDT
stop reading Kos for a few minutes... the whole world goes to shit, and you don't even know about it.
This sig line shows a complete lack of imagination.
by weelzup on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:09:39 PM PDT
for iced tea these days!!
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:35:17 PM PDT
Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along. We have heard this foolish delusion before. As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: "Lord, if only I could have talked to Hitler, all of this might have been avoided." We have an obligation to call this what it is – the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history.
The constitutional crisis was over two years ago. It's been full-scale erosion since then.
by geomoo on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:13:04 PM PDT
Did he pull outta his ass, as per usual?! We're all aware he makes up shit as he wishes!!
Consider that Commander Chimpy "Mission Accomplished" McCodpiece is speaking to the choir, err: Knesset!!
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:17:13 PM PDT
http://en.wikipedia.org/...
by hormiguero on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:23:36 PM PDT
included in Wiki Borah entry--- May 15, 2008.
WTF is up with THAT!!
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:33:03 PM PDT
Is that so may people are there out editing it.
I have to say that Wikipedia restores some of my faith in humanity, that it is reliably accurate and amazingly up-to-date (at least on things which I think I'm expert enough to evaluate, certain science topics). Even more amazing about Wikipedia is that communal editing results in things that are remarkably void of overt bias.
For instance, my her work my spouse wanted to to find an accurate explanation of the Crusades that manages to not insult Christians or Muslims. The first sentence of Wikipedia had it better than I ever could have come up with.
by hormiguero on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:38:39 PM PDT
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:42:23 PM PDT
by meg on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:56:38 PM PDT
Interesting how Bush equates talking with someone the same as appeasement.
don't tase me, bro
by BradMajors on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:06:49 PM PDT
a few people have mentioned something David Obey said today..does anyone know what that is about? I have been out running errands all day and got home just in time to see Chris hand that idiot his ass.
by churchlady on Thu May 15, 2008 at 05:20:09 PM PDT
from Texas to name one piece of pork in the appropriations bill. The Republican stammered and yelled, but he couldn't come up with anything, and looked like a jerk. I think it's someplace down on the main page.
Don't get me started . . .
by Upper West on Thu May 15, 2008 at 06:13:16 PM PDT
spending bill was loaded with pork. This was during the time regulated back and forth. Obey asked for 30 seconds and asked the prick 'what pork? There is no member (congressional district) pork in this bill.' Prick kept whining. Obey resorted to "Name one item!" Whine.. "Name One!" Blather... "Name One, you can't!"
Bottled hot water for dehydrated babies? WTF?!
by JVolvo on Thu May 15, 2008 at 06:15:14 PM PDT
David Obey is great.
by churchlady on Thu May 15, 2008 at 06:57:01 PM PDT
some "testicular fortitude."
About damn time.
No matter how cynical I get, it's impossible to keep up.
by Flippant on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:51:16 PM PDT
in how Democrats voted, but because of a change in how Republicans voted. Eventually, funding will pass -- Democrats don't want to hand McCain a lifeline, and few people want to see Bush mangle a withdrawal. I'd love to see drawdowns, Murtha-style improvements to troop treatments, and the other amendments that Dems have on this bill, but I don't think Dems are yet on board with absolute defunding.
Still, this has to be a huge embarrassment to the GOP.
John McCain's Court will overturn Roe; don't kid yourself.
by Seneca Doane on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:09:03 PM PDT
Rep. Tim Walz (D-MA), choice words to the GOP re: obstructionist of the GI Bill
"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." -- Mahatma Gandhi
by IamTheJudge on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:25:26 PM PDT
by TomFromNJ on Thu May 15, 2008 at 05:08:19 PM PDT
Strong words! Shame these chickenshit ReThug punks!
"You had 5 years, 5 years!"
by JVolvo on Thu May 15, 2008 at 06:18:33 PM PDT
If they'd started playing hard-ball from the start, the GOP would have come around by now.
Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
by darthstar on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:18:50 PM PDT
better late than never! ;-)
Our economy is a house of cards. Don't breathe.
by Youffraita on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:58:08 PM PDT
by geomoo on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:14:02 PM PDT
come around, b/c the Bush version of the GOP's positions are not reasonable or based on the common good ergo cannot be argued or negotiated, how do you reasonable argue in favor of giving away billions to Halliburton and turn around and refused funds for the education of soldiers? answer: you don't
As many said before is like dealing with a 5 y/o when content is happy and full of energy when angry will dug his/her heals and throw a tantrum until it gets what he/she wants
by IamTheJudge on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:37:19 PM PDT
3rd out of 3 special elections in red states. They have more "guns" and more incentive.
by bfitzinAR on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:24:39 PM PDT
piss and vinegar!
"We the People of the United States..." -U.S.Constitution
by elwior on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:06:53 PM PDT
Running against Herb "WIRETAP" Kohl in 2012. $1/year. Cash preferred. Masel4Senate 1214 E. Mifflin, Madison, WI 53703
by ben masel on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:14:30 PM PDT
by Norm in Chicago on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:23:42 PM PDT
by ben masel on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:26:10 PM PDT
I might well vote for it too. I don't trust Bush to be the one to wind down the occupation. The fact is that our Iraq policy is being held hostage by a combination madman/idiot who would be perfectly happy to see even more carnage there -- including more aimed at our troops -- so long as he could blame it on Democrats.
They should load this bill up with provisions that will make Bush's liver curl up when he signs it, but I don't want the GOP to be able to engineer an increasing travesty in Iraq -- and hell yes it could get worse -- and then blame it on Democrats as a means of trying to support McCain. I'm happy to see lots of Democrats follow their conscience and vote no, but anyone from a swing district gets no criticism from me for this. President Obama will figure out how to draw down the war.
by Seneca Doane on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:14:44 PM PDT
Dems have got the increased funding for education, and can paint the repubs as opposing it (which they do), since they'll all support doofus' veto. The repubs can scream "tax increase", and fan their dumdum base (who, of course wouldn't be affected by the surtax on $500k/indiv).
Which is all fine and dandy sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Unless, of course, it's at all part of a concerted counteroffensive with: this, which supports this, which is bolstered by this.
Makes a nice set, and I'd love to believe this is the trotting out of some of the megatons of "dry powder" that's been accumulating under the Capitol these seven + long, dark years.
On Liberation Day, 1/20/09, Americans will greet us with flowers and candy
by kamarvt on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:27:48 PM PDT
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:08:08 PM PDT
Next time I tell you someone from Texas should NOT be president of the United States, please pay attention. In Memory of Molly Ivins, 1944-2007
by truebeliever on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:05:23 PM PDT
voting present because they're too scared to take a stand on controversial issues.
The sleep of reason brings forth monsters. --Goya
by MadScientist on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:49:26 PM PDT
I need these little glimmers of hope.
Of course, I'm cynical enough to expect to have my hopes crushed at a later time, but for now...
w00t!
by Marc in KS on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:16:48 PM PDT
and the hourly CBS news feed came on and boom! there it was! The announcer even called it "Breaking News!"
by Timroff on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:18:01 PM PDT
Senators would take a lesson from the House Democrats, things could start to look really different for the rest of Mr. Bush's term.
It could even be that we begin to resemble a democratic republic again. That would be cool.
by Marc in KS on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:19:37 PM PDT
only by virtue of Joe Lieberman. They don't have either the guns or the incentive the House has.
by bfitzinAR on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:25:39 PM PDT
this fall?
The Republican brand: "Consequences, schmonsequences, as long as I'm rich"
by D in Northern Virginia on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:59:37 PM PDT
to make it hard to pass stuff in general.
The frogurt is also cursed. -8.25, -6.51
by Superribbie on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:00:13 PM PDT
that doesn't mean they have to roll over for Bush and the GOP every time, like they did in voting to give the telecoms immunity in the FISA bill.
by lofistew on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:03:39 PM PDT
in the Senate that we think we'll have after November?
by D in Northern Virginia on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:07:08 PM PDT
About 16 of the races for those seats will be competitive. If we can win 9, we've got 60, though 10 is better because one of those 60 would be Lieberman!
by elwior on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:21:33 PM PDT
From your keyboard to the FSM's ears..
by wrights on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:01:06 PM PDT
had to approve spending measures.
The House refusing to do it is enough. Forget the pansy Senators.
Never give up! Never surrender!
by oscarsmom on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:33:36 PM PDT
Sorry, couldn't resist, Marc!!
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:10:21 PM PDT
And I'm not referring to your physical location.
"Si se puede"
by egarratt on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:31:53 PM PDT
by cececville on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:41:35 PM PDT
Is is strictly an XM show, or something syndicated, etc?
by egarratt on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:47:11 PM PDT
..at night. Think you can get it from their website too.
I'm still an Edwards supporter, and a Patriots fan. Not having the best year here...
by Stymnus on Thu May 15, 2008 at 03:59:10 PM PDT
Her new Home.
If the Coastal Republic had believed in the existence of virtue, it could at least have aspired to hypocrisy. - Neal Stephenson, The Diamond Age
by BehereBenow on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:47:18 PM PDT
by BehereBenow on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:49:07 PM PDT
by Timroff on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:50:38 PM PDT
Just said he would like to use Inherent Contempt to force KKKarl to testify.
by BehereBenow on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:53:32 PM PDT
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:21:46 PM PDT
on Nova M radio.
"The meek shall inherit nothing" - F. Zappa
by cometman on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:48:03 PM PDT
Stream is Windows Media. I'm on a Mac. At least when AirAmerica was using Real that was cross-platform. And don't give me any BS about using Flip4Mac: it doesn't work with all Windows Media streams.
Besides, Flash is multi-platform and can and does stream audio. Go to myspace.com if you don't believe me.
McCain = Death. "I'm tired of being afraid." -- Michelle Obama
by Pris from LA on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:13:58 PM PDT
because I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about.
All I know is I hear her voice on my computer somehow....;)
by cometman on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:21:18 PM PDT
You know when your 11 y.o. grandbaby teaches ya shit about the 'puter you've had for 3+ years!!
by dolphin777 on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:24:02 PM PDT
and I get it just fine. Use this webportal It's a browser feed, not a media player one...
by Timroff on Thu May 15, 2008 at 04:28:24 PM PDT
like ktlkam1150.com
by BlueStateWatchdog on Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:48:27 PM PDT
my hopes from making a fool of me again... but for some reason, my feet just want to do the happy dance ala Snoopy. Dare I say that the tide is turning? As you said, w00t!!
When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it? Eleanor Roosevelt
by seefleur on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:19:23 PM PDT
Good news.
"The answer is to end our reliance on carbon-based fuels." Al Gore, 7/17/08
by TomP on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:20:33 PM PDT
the Dems for ignoring them. They all voted present and delivered the liberal democrats' agenda for them.
I think the Repukes are losing their minds or turning blue, can't decide which.
John McCain "Beware the terrible simplifiers" Jacob Burckhardt, Historian
by notquitedelilah on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:49:06 PM PDT
because they're holding their breath, stamping and pouting.
by Timroff on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:51:45 PM PDT
