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t0dd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:00 PM Original message |
Bill Nelson: "Public option will not pass" |
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Arkana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
1. Rules say we only need 51, Ben. |
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niceypoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 06:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
49. But the GOP 'base' will jump up and down, and cry, and make a stink, and bring guns! |
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cojoel (125 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 07:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
52. 50 plus Biden would be enough |
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Arkana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 10:32 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. It's funny--I was reading Doris Kearns Goodwin's book on Lyndon Johnson |
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LynnTheDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
2. If so, then Americans will remain very unfortunate. |
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paulsby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 10:18 PM Response to Reply #2 |
53. what backwards spiral? |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
3. STFU, Ben! |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
14. That's BILL Nelson. |
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t0dd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:58 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. It's my fault |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 11:32 PM Original message |
don't discount the value of "STFU Ben!" |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 04:20 AM Response to Reply #16 |
29. That post should get a prize. So few posters admit their own mistakes, let alone take the blame |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 11:47 PM Response to Reply #14 |
21. OOPS! |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 07:38 AM Response to Reply #14 |
34. Thank god it wasn't Gunner.... |
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dbonds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:06 PM Response to Original message |
4. How much did they pay him to say that. |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
5. It's not Ben (NE), it's Bill (FL). They could be clones. |
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t0dd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:17 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. Hmm, good. I fixed it. I know Ben has hedged some, and I'm glad these words weren't uttered by him. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. We MUST find someone worthwhile to run against that waste of space |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:57 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. Bill's another asshole from "The Family" cult. |
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TommyPaine (300 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 02:50 AM Response to Reply #15 |
25. WWJD? Clearly let the poor suffer and die. |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
6. Will you join the Republican filibuster? |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
7. He's Just Trying to Give His Masters Their Money's Worth |
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grassfed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
8. Obama Rahm sold out |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 01:28 PM Response to Reply #8 |
42. Bullshit..you just like eating |
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kenny blankenship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
10. OK motherfucker, you just made the list of Dems I will work to unseat |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 08:25 AM Response to Reply #10 |
37. He's a founding member on my list. |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
11. If we have bin Laden in our sights, now would be a great time to get him |
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raventattoo (99 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 10:52 PM Response to Original message |
12. Make the refuckligans OWN a filibuster! |
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DeepBlueC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 11:47 PM Response to Reply #12 |
20. amen amen amen amen amen |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 04:43 AM Response to Reply #12 |
31. Sorry. Apparently, they don't have to talk during a filibuster. |
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knixphan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-02-09 04:44 AM Response to Reply #12 |
59. YES!!!!! |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. There are 60 Dem votes in the Senate - |
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scentopine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 11:32 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Sold out. Watch us bail out insurance companies in 4 years. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 04:26 AM Response to Reply #19 |
30. Without a public option, this bill WOULD "bail out" the very rich insurance companies. |
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scentopine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 08:19 AM Response to Reply #30 |
36. "reform" is just another word for corporate welfare program... |
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hulka38 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-31-09 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
18. Invade Iraq - No public option. Good Dem |
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grytpype (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 12:08 AM Response to Original message |
22. Just jam it down his throat. |
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cyclezealot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 01:17 AM Response to Original message |
23. Progressive TV spots have been targeting Ben Nelson |
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FreedomTrain (66 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
24. So, how exactly is this guy better than Katherine Harris again? n/t |
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LeftishBrit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 05:01 PM Response to Reply #24 |
45. He didn't instal George Bush in the White House (n.t.) |
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winyanstaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 02:58 AM Response to Original message |
26. US Senator Bill Nelson is not a psychic.... |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 04:51 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Don't bet on it. The Democratic Party loves its incumbents. Look how they |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 04:01 AM Response to Original message |
27. Does Nelson have a crystal ball? |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 04:06 AM Response to Original message |
28. Then you're not getting ANY bill at all...because the progressive caucus is sick of this |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 05:28 AM Response to Original message |
33. Another event in the saga of Florida's trying to unseat Texas in the race for most absurd. |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
35. Then within 4 years, we will be in the midst of the 2nd Great Depression |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
38. i still say that it's going to take a MASSIVE march on washinton to get real healthcare reform. |
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ronnie624 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
39. He sure brightens up when he starts reflecting on U.S. militarism. |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
40. oh yes it will, Bill |
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cap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
41. so we get 51 votes for public option |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
43. Prove him wrong... |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 04:59 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. Write your LTTE and send it... |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
46. Nelson is a Bu*h Dog DINO that corporations planted in our party in order |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
47. I mean this in the nicest way possible, Sen Nelson: |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
48. Then it will time to tear The Democratic Party apart, |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 10:22 PM Response to Reply #48 |
55. I agree! |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
50. There ought to be a minimum standard for Democrats |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
51. he's wrong |
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Egnever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-01-09 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
54. Why do they always have to cut the quote out of the context? |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-02-09 01:10 AM Response to Original message |
57. He's only saying that to cover his desire not to vote for it. |
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Faryn Balyncd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-02-09 01:26 AM Response to Original message |
58. When a Senator walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and smells like a duck.... |
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