Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Oppose eliminating the filibuster!

2005-05-22 Thread Martin Pratt
I agree. In fact, I plan to be out of action for most of '09, because I plan on volunteering for every Democratic candidate on the ballot in '08, and going so hard that I will be in need of hospitalization. This is OUR country, not just THEIRS.g123curious <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Agreed. It is

[scifinoir2] Re: Oppose eliminating the filibuster!

2005-05-19 Thread g123curious
Agreed. It is wrong. However, most Radical Republicans I've talked with have this attitude: "Politics is a rough sport. Stop whinning and deal with it. Plus, we Republicans have the votes in the House and Senate. So, we can do as we please." What we progressives, Independents, Democrats, and se

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Oppose eliminating the filibuster!

2005-05-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
Similar crap took place in my native Texas when the Republican majority started major redistricting to cut the few gains made over the years. Gots to stop all that "unfair" advantage given to people of color!   -- Original message -- This is so wrong, and the arrogance of

[scifinoir2] Re: Oppose eliminating the filibuster!

2005-05-19 Thread Kelly Wright
This is so wrong, and the arrogance of it is stunning. The Republicans think they have forged a permanent majority so they feel they are immune to the consequences. This is incredibly short-sighted. It reminds me of when the Republicans engineered the two-term limitation on presidents after Roos