It's Time to Begin the Filiblog!!

[battlebob1]

Senator Bill Frist is sitting on his nuclear option. The filibuster is in danger. Right now, the future of the filibuster rests in the hands of a few Senators--and, of course, US.

Because after all, THEY WORK FOR US. So no matter who you voted for, or what your persuasions are--take the time to think about this issue. Really think. Do you want checks and balances? Do you want discussion of judgeships? Or are you thinking that it is a good thing to rush appointments to the Federal bench through without much discussion?

The Democracy Cell Project is inviting all other blogs to begin what we are pleased to introduce as the FILIBLOG.

RALLY THE FILIBLOGSTERS

We are calling out to all of you, become filiblogsters by contacting the Senate and let them know how you feel about using the nuclear option in the confirming of judges. If the filibuster is to survive, the time to filiblog is now. Phone, fax, and e-mail your concerns and comments.

www.senate.gov

Senator Bill Frist
509 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington D. C. 20510
202-224-3344
202-228-1264 (fax)
In Nashville
615-352-9411
615-352-9985 (fax)

You can start with Senator Frist and keep the filiblog going by contacting your own senators: www.senate.gov

FILIBLOG TODAY TO SAVE THE FILIBUSTER!

[oncall]

1. Nuclear option

This is my post from the democracycellproject.net. That site is filled with excellent posts (if I may say so myself). Its forum has terrrific links and information

Why do you think those who are willing to change the filibuster rules are calling it the "nuclear option"?


Could it be they fear that it will do irreparable harm to our democracy?
Could it be they fear that those who vote for it will be recognized as forever stained by the slime of fascism?
Could it be they fear that it is suicidal for a democratic country to legislate one party rule?
Could it be they fear that generations of Americans will suffer its consequences?
Could it be they fear that once enacted we will immediately regret that it has happened?
Could it be they fear that our standing as a beacon for democracy will be forever snuffed out?
Could it be they fear that we will have lost the cold war not by mutually assured destruction with the Soviet Union, but by our own hands?
Could it be they fear that once enacted, Americans will rise up and demand a change in their system of government and thereby oust those who perpetuated this crime on its citizens?


To all of those questions the answer is no. They are calling it the nuclear option because they don't give a damn about our country or millions of Americans who don't agree with them. And if it takes destroying the Constitution and all that it stands for, that is what has to be done. They are driven by moral compass that points straight to hell. It is barbarism. They think we will just swallow this like good little children should. So what if our rights are trampled and ignored. Americans can't let this stand!

[butterfly2005]

2. i could not agree more

If we sit back and allow the filibuster be blown up be the nuclear option we are in big trouble. I'll filablog along with all of you!!!