Sorry for the short diary, but I wanted to share this.
It is telling that this used to be his idea, but now he's willing to filibuster a bill he wants to support over his own idea...
I can't explain how frustrating it is to see how high the barriers are for policies that help the AMERICAN PEOPLE. I can't imagine things working this way when business interests are being debated, or our Dem pols behaving the same way in the minority to stop something horrible.
It is a double standard if I've ever seen one.
Anyway, I'll try to come back and add more. For now, watch the video, then call the Senator's office and ask the staffers if they enjoy working for this slimeball.
And, didn't Obama help him win re-election by bucking our efforts? It is not worth the 'I told you so' moment, to see people continuing to die...
We will have to fight a war for every inch from the ownership class in this country. It is frustrating, but it is a war we must fight -- and win.
Peace,
thenumbersguy