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| Kerry accuses GOP of stifling Iraq debate | |
| 2007-02-11 | |
Ohfergawdsake. Shuddup, why don'tcha?
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| Posted by:Fred |
| #17 “Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., blamed Republicans for squelching Senate debate on the Iraq war…” First things first, it is the majority leaders prerogative to set the agenda. But it is not his prerogative to dictate to the opposing party which resolutions they will offer. And that’s exactly what he tried to do by not allowing the “Judd” resolution to be debated. It was Sen. Reid that shelved the debate after parliamentary objections from the minority as to the required number of votes for passage and which resolutions to debate. There are essentially four resolutions before the Senate. First is the so-called “Warner” amendment. It is a non-binding resolution that urges the President to strongly consider alternatives to adding additional troops into the theater. This “confetti” resolution is favored by the Democrats not because it would actually accomplish anything but to simply put Senators on record. In short, this allows the Democrats to carp about the administration, blame the Republicans, and still not have to offer any credible alternatives. The next is the “McCain” amendment. It argues that it is contradictory to approve General Patraeus’s nomination but not support his plan. It too is non-binding and like the Warner amendment most likely wouldn’t have 60 votes required to pass. Then there’s the “Feingold” resolution that essentially defunds the Iraq war. Unlike the previous two resolutions it actually has teeth. However, it could portray the Democrats as not supporting the troops and it too doesn’t stand a chance for passage therefore Reid won’t allow it to be debated. And finally there is the “Judd” resolution. In essence it is the opposite of the Feingold plan and clearly states that no matter what there will be money for the troops. So why would Reid be opposed to bringing a concise resolution that would actually have an impact? Because he knows it is the only one of the four proposals that would pass. |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2007-02-11 14:21 |
| #16 How's the GOP gonna do that from the goddamned minority. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2007-02-11 11:01 |
| #15 Depends on the settlement offer, Right? |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-02-11 10:12 |
| #14 "...and I am also the real father of Anna Nichole Smith's baby." But then again on reconsideration I'm not. That may change at any time however. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2007-02-11 09:51 |
| #13 #9 Him say, America needs to wake up smell the coffee, get a donut and arm to the teeth. Done, At least here down South.(On second cup) |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-02-11 09:34 |
| #12 Been reading the comments by Mendiola for a couple years now and, although he might be insightful,I have yet to clearly understand one of his posts. As OU183 mentioned, we need translator or simpler version for less mentally agile people like me! |
| Posted by: Jim 2007-02-11 09:34 |
| #11 I missed that smoke signal TW. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-02-11 08:40 |
| #10 Whats there to debate about - be it CNN's or FOX's or Other's, still comes down to its better "Over There" than "Over Here". Great summation, Shipman! The above is his other key bit, methinks. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2007-02-11 08:23 |
| #9 Him say, America needs to wake up smell the coffee, get a donut and arm to the teeth. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-02-11 06:08 |
| #8 Mendiola translator needed on aisle 3!!! |
| Posted by: OU 813 2007-02-11 05:57 |
| #7 IRAQ > America is winning ergo the Amer People are told we're losing. * FOX's special on Radical Islam > (1) Radical Islam = Commies or Nazis hiding behind the face of God-Religion; (2) the only "Ace" Radicals themselves say they = Islam has left is SUICIDE = SUICIDE OPERS; (3) Radical Islam controls many of the National/Public = Govt Institutions + Medias; and (4) PEOPLE IN THE WEST NEED TO KNOW THEY ARE IN DEEP/SERIOUS TROUBLE WHEN THEY ARE OPPOSED BY OTHERS WHOM BELIEVE IN, OR PREFER, DEATH TO LIFE OR COMPROMISE. "MODERATE ISLAM" IS BECOMING IRRELEVANT + INTOLERATED BY [DESPERATE] RADICALISTS. Whats there to debate about - be it CNN's or FOX's or Other's, still comes down to its better "Over There" than "Over Here". THE RADICS WANT AMERICA-WEST'S HEADS ON A STICK, AND THAT INCLUDES THE HEADS OF ANTI-DUBYA-GOP DEMOLEFTIES! BY CNN's + FOX, etc. THE DEMS ARE DEALING WID PEOPLE WHO NO LONGER CARE ABOUT BEING $$$ PAID OFF = APPEASED THRU THE UNO. $$$ WILL NOT SAVE DEMOCRAT HEADS-BUTTS. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-02-11 02:19 |
| #6 RUSSIAN GENERAL > Amer's influence, positioning, and diplomatic manipulations in Russia's periphery = sphere of influence is a TOP NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT-CONCERN FOR RUSSIA; + PRAVDA/REGNUM > GATES calls to increase Amer's army due to uncertainty over Russia, Iran, and North Korea > America is preparing for war against Russia. WMF.com > Chinese people will not accept Western forces or influence in NORTH KOREA. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-02-11 01:54 |
| #5 Kerry accuses GOP of stifling Iraq debate wtf John'F'Kerry shut the fuck up. |
| Posted by: Dannielynns real Daddy 2007-02-11 01:26 |
| #4 Stifiling my ass. We are allowing open and undisgused treason from sons of bitches like John "Felcher" Kerry, the Democrat party and, 99.9% of the journalists in this counrty. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2007-02-11 00:50 |
| #3 ...and I am also the real father of Anna Nichole Smith's baby. |
| Posted by: John Fn Kerry 2007-02-11 00:30 |
| #2 Summary: Donk fillibuster: Good GOP fillibuster: Bad |
| Posted by: DMFD 2007-02-11 00:30 |
| #1 If by "stifling" you mean wanting Kerry and the other usual suspects to STFU with their constant hate-America yammering, then it ain't just the GOP - it's a good majority of the country. STFU, you loser. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2007-02-11 00:04 |