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RIP Mr. Thomas
Author: Raine
Date: 01/26/2009 13:16:13
Are any of us this dedicated? On Friday, after sitting in front of the White House, under yellow tarp and board filled with flyers and posters asking for a peaceful end to American Nuclear Activities, William Thomas has left us. Many of you have seen him, or his ramshackle hut, in front of the White House. He and his wife, Ellen, were there for 27 years. He protested thru peace and non-violence. 
27 years is a long time. In 1988 he was taken to federal court. Seems as tho the administration at the time didn't want him in front of the White House. The White house lost, and he had been there ever since. (give or take a few months here and there). From the Prop1 Website: He sat in Lafayette Park (also known as Peace Park) right in direct view of the White House. If you have come to DC to protest, you will find yourself here at one point or another. Bob and I walked past it just last Monday night.
For myself, it was striking and amazing to see this for the first time in 2005. It was a little shabby looking, dated, ramshakle protest hut-- but something about this man and his wife shows determination and dedication to a cause. They would see protests and causes come and go, and yet, they were always there.
Can we say the same thing about ourselves? Mr. Thomas may never have seen an end to American nuclear activities, and we may never in our lifetime, but he was a source of inspiration to more than a generation of people both activists and tourists. He was willing to talk to anyone who came up to him. He was willing to peacefully buck the establishment. For or against what he believed in, one would always walk away from this site that he occupied for more than quarter century with something to think about.
No doubt he was willing to face those that thought he was anti-American thru the Reagan years, and the Bush years. He was there for the protests, the parades and even this last inauguration. He was a hero to some, an anti-American traitor to others. Much of it is documented in the diary kept here. However, he believed in a cause and stuck with it. Season after season, year after year.
He may not have stopped the Nukes, but he kept the flame of hope alive for a new generation of people in this country, that have dedicated at least-- at the very least-- a part of their own lives to making America a more peaceful place in whatever cause it may be.
Rest in Peace Mr. Thomas. Thank you for all you have done.
:peace: and
Raine
27 years is a long time. In 1988 he was taken to federal court. Seems as tho the administration at the time didn't want him in front of the White House. The White house lost, and he had been there ever since. (give or take a few months here and there). From the Prop1 Website:
Thomas' fast ended, but he remained to establish a fulltime, unpaid continuous forum in front of the White House. Thomas' message, "WANTED, WISDOM & HONESTY," has stood north of the White House day and night since 1981, except for a three-month period in 1988 when Thomas was sent to prison by U.S. Judges Flannery and Richey, who wanted to "deter others from adopting your lifestyle." He has patiently outlasted most of the police, the media, and even the eager regulation writers, who originally attempted to remove Thomas. Unlike 1981, it appears for now that the White House accepts the presence of the vigil. However, that is subject to change at any moment.
For myself, it was striking and amazing to see this for the first time in 2005. It was a little shabby looking, dated, ramshakle protest hut-- but something about this man and his wife shows determination and dedication to a cause. They would see protests and causes come and go, and yet, they were always there.
Can we say the same thing about ourselves? Mr. Thomas may never have seen an end to American nuclear activities, and we may never in our lifetime, but he was a source of inspiration to more than a generation of people both activists and tourists. He was willing to talk to anyone who came up to him. He was willing to peacefully buck the establishment. For or against what he believed in, one would always walk away from this site that he occupied for more than quarter century with something to think about.
No doubt he was willing to face those that thought he was anti-American thru the Reagan years, and the Bush years. He was there for the protests, the parades and even this last inauguration. He was a hero to some, an anti-American traitor to others. Much of it is documented in the diary kept here. However, he believed in a cause and stuck with it. Season after season, year after year.
He may not have stopped the Nukes, but he kept the flame of hope alive for a new generation of people in this country, that have dedicated at least-- at the very least-- a part of their own lives to making America a more peaceful place in whatever cause it may be.
Rest in Peace Mr. Thomas. Thank you for all you have done.
:peace: and
Raine
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Comment by 
BobR on 01/26/2009 13:36:56
BobR on 01/26/2009 13:36:56
oh what a shame. I DO remember his display from every time I've been to Washington DC (including way back in the early 90's). Sadly, I don't remember the man himself, but I'm sure he'd be okay with that, so long as I remembered his message.
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/26/2009 13:42:26
TriSec on 01/26/2009 13:42:26
Comment by 
Raine on 01/26/2009 13:50:42
Raine on 01/26/2009 13:50:42
Now this is an interesting Facebook Group. Welcome Home George and Laura!
Well to each their own I suppose.
Well to each their own I suppose.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 13:56:16
So what happens now? We a government dissolved? Who is left in charge?
Raine on 01/26/2009 13:56:16
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks. In other cheerful news, the government of Iceland has fallen.
Yes, Iceland.
So what happens now? We a government dissolved? Who is left in charge?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 13:57:33
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 13:57:33
Morning :hug:
I wonder is anyone is going to stand in Mr. Thomas' place? Its going to seem like a very empty spot if no one does
I wonder is anyone is going to stand in Mr. Thomas' place? Its going to seem like a very empty spot if no one does
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 14:12:29
I suspect his wife and his fellow associates.
Raine on 01/26/2009 14:12:29
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning :hug:
I wonder is anyone is going to stand in Mr. Thomas' place? Its going to seem like a very empty spot if no one does
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 14:14:50
Raine on 01/26/2009 14:14:50
The best 6 words in the Engliah language: "This is William Kristol's last column."
Of course the First Sentence is pretty good too.
Of course the First Sentence is pretty good too.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2009 14:22:48
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 14:22:48
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2009 14:30:32
Wow, wish I knew what planet he lives on. Must be a wonderful place full of chirping birds, clean air, good schools....
TriSec on 01/26/2009 14:30:32
Quote by Raine:
The best 6 words in the Engliah language: "This is William Kristol's last column."
Of course the First Sentence is pretty good too.
Wow, wish I knew what planet he lives on. Must be a wonderful place full of chirping birds, clean air, good schools....
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2009 14:37:16
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 14:37:16
Now it's wearing thin? 
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 01/26/2009 14:40:43
Yeah, we are all glad your back in TX - and OUT of the White House!! :rofl:
Morning all.
velveeta jones on 01/26/2009 14:40:43
Quote by Raine:
Now this is an interesting Facebook Group. Welcome Home George and Laura!
Well to each their own I suppose.
Yeah, we are all glad your back in TX - and OUT of the White House!! :rofl:
Morning all.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2009 14:41:20
TriSec on 01/26/2009 14:41:20
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your captain speaking.
We're expecting to run into some turbulence over the next 12-18 months. The weather forecast calls for blubbering neocons, continued obstructionism, and ongoing fire and brimstone for the foreseeable future.
I've been advised by Center that there is better weather ahead, but we've got to get through the initial storms first. This could take a while to clear, as we're unable to divert from the course ahead. It's a difficult flight path, but we've got a good aircraft and crew, so we'll get you through as best we can.
Thank you.
We're expecting to run into some turbulence over the next 12-18 months. The weather forecast calls for blubbering neocons, continued obstructionism, and ongoing fire and brimstone for the foreseeable future.
I've been advised by Center that there is better weather ahead, but we've got to get through the initial storms first. This could take a while to clear, as we're unable to divert from the course ahead. It's a difficult flight path, but we've got a good aircraft and crew, so we'll get you through as best we can.
Thank you.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2009 14:43:39
Last Tuesday heading into town, we kind of went around the subway car and everyone said where they were from. An elder couple said "Texas", and the car became noticeably darker....
Until the gentleman said "We're here to make sure George gets home safely where he can't do anymore damage."
I say we all join the group and express similar sentiments. (Be kind to your enemies; it will drive them mad!)
TriSec on 01/26/2009 14:43:39
Quote by velveeta jones:
Yeah, we are all glad your back in TX - and OUT of the White House!! :rofl:
Morning all.
Last Tuesday heading into town, we kind of went around the subway car and everyone said where they were from. An elder couple said "Texas", and the car became noticeably darker....
Until the gentleman said "We're here to make sure George gets home safely where he can't do anymore damage."
I say we all join the group and express similar sentiments. (Be kind to your enemies; it will drive them mad!)
Comment by BobR on 01/26/2009 14:55:10
very cool. Unfortunately the zoom lens on the right is obscuring the area where we likely were.
BobR on 01/26/2009 14:55:10
Quote by TriSec:
Inauguration "Gigapan"
It's taking a while to load...
very cool. Unfortunately the zoom lens on the right is obscuring the area where we likely were.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2009 15:03:12
TriSec on 01/26/2009 15:03:12
Wha?
Did they just say on the news that Governor Cuckoo Clock (R-IL [retarded]) thought about appointing Ms. Winfrey to the Senate?
Did they just say on the news that Governor Cuckoo Clock (R-IL [retarded]) thought about appointing Ms. Winfrey to the Senate?
Comment by BobR on 01/26/2009 15:07:11
yep - I've seen that on the news sites as well.
BobR on 01/26/2009 15:07:11
Quote by TriSec:
Wha?
Did they just say on the news that Governor Cuckoo Clock (R-IL [retarded]) thought about appointing Ms. Winfrey to the Senate?
yep - I've seen that on the news sites as well.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2009 15:11:24
TriSec on 01/26/2009 15:11:24
Erm, didn't Jesus himself tell a group of male diciples "Love one another as I have loved you"?
That didn't strike me as gender specific....
That didn't strike me as gender specific....
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 15:13:12
Raine on 01/26/2009 15:13:12
:yadda: Oh Steve... Steve...
WooHooo
WooHooo
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2009 15:13:34
"the journey of the majority" that doesn't even make sense 
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 15:13:34
"the journey of the majority" that doesn't even make sense
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 15:14:23
Yes. Yes you did.
BTW, Blagookoo and his wife will be on the View today.
Raine on 01/26/2009 15:14:23
Quote by TriSec:
Wha?
Did they just say on the news that Governor Cuckoo Clock (R-IL [retarded]) thought about appointing Ms. Winfrey to the Senate?
BTW, Blagookoo and his wife will be on the View today.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 15:20:16
Raine on 01/26/2009 15:20:16
*sigh* 
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/26/2009 15:44:44
velveeta jones on 01/26/2009 15:44:44
"We will not be denying the facts - we will be guided by them" President Barack H. Obama.
:swoon:
:swoon:
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/26/2009 15:45:58
livingonli on 01/26/2009 15:45:58
Good morning everyone. 
I wish this cold would end so that I would finally be motivated to get out of the bed.
And as Mr. Flanders would say about the Bible, "I did everything the Bible told me to do even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff".
I wish this cold would end so that I would finally be motivated to get out of the bed.
And as Mr. Flanders would say about the Bible, "I did everything the Bible told me to do even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff".
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2009 15:49:45
And Momma was mentioning it earlier in the show. I guess someone aren't paying as much attention as we used to.
livingonli on 01/26/2009 15:49:45
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Wha?
Did they just say on the news that Governor Cuckoo Clock (R-IL [retarded]) thought about appointing Ms. Winfrey to the Senate?
yep - I've seen that on the news sites as well.
And Momma was mentioning it earlier in the show. I guess someone aren't paying as much attention as we used to.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2009 15:50:33
53 days until spring
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 15:50:33
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
I wish this cold would end so that I would finally be motivated to get out of the bed.
And as Mr. Flanders would say about the Bible, "I did everything the Bible told me to do even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff".
53 days until spring
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2009 15:54:48
I wish I was a bear so I could sleep until then.
livingonli on 01/26/2009 15:54:48
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
I wish this cold would end so that I would finally be motivated to get out of the bed.
And as Mr. Flanders would say about the Bible, "I did everything the Bible told me to do even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff".
53 days until spring
I wish I was a bear so I could sleep until then.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 15:54:48
Is is wrong to have these feeling about a president???
Raine on 01/26/2009 15:54:48
Quote by velveeta jones:
"We will not be denying the facts - we will be guided by them" President Barack H. Obama.
:swoon:
Is is wrong to have these feeling about a president???
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 15:58:38
Raine on 01/26/2009 15:58:38
While I think Caroline Kennedy would have made a fine senator... she DID have a pretty bad rollout.
I think Hillibrand will be a very strong senator.
...and BTW... Joel Tyner is now running for the seat that Hillibrand is vacating. I know Joel, he's a good guy... I hope he wins the seat.
But it will be a tough one to win.
I think Hillibrand will be a very strong senator.
...and BTW... Joel Tyner is now running for the seat that Hillibrand is vacating. I know Joel, he's a good guy... I hope he wins the seat.
But it will be a tough one to win.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/26/2009 15:59:46
Scoopster on 01/26/2009 15:59:46
Morning all! Late again.. but this time I had a reasonable excuse!
... I had an accident with an electric razor, namely the height guide slipped from 9 to 1 while I was doing my regular trim job and VRRRROOOOOWWWWWW now there's a nice 4-inch long patch of scalp with a thin covering of white fuzz where used to stand over an inch of shiny premature grey hair.
Yeah.. and that's not all either. While I was trying to even it all out and TRY to make it look not fubar'd, the battery on the razor ran out. I tried charging it for a few hours overnight and finishing the job this morning, but it died again so now my hair has patches all over where it's a few inches long and it looks like I have some deformed mullet!
I wanted to call into work today sooo bad... but I came in anyways. The crew here at the office had a good quick laugh at my expense.
So anyways...
This... makes me feel SO much better. Now if only the jackass would just keep his mouth shut as well.
... I had an accident with an electric razor, namely the height guide slipped from 9 to 1 while I was doing my regular trim job and VRRRROOOOOWWWWWW now there's a nice 4-inch long patch of scalp with a thin covering of white fuzz where used to stand over an inch of shiny premature grey hair.
Yeah.. and that's not all either. While I was trying to even it all out and TRY to make it look not fubar'd, the battery on the razor ran out. I tried charging it for a few hours overnight and finishing the job this morning, but it died again so now my hair has patches all over where it's a few inches long and it looks like I have some deformed mullet!
I wanted to call into work today sooo bad... but I came in anyways. The crew here at the office had a good quick laugh at my expense.So anyways...
Quote by Raine:
The best 6 words in the Engliah language: "This is William Kristol's last column."
Of course the First Sentence is pretty good too.
This... makes me feel SO much better. Now if only the jackass would just keep his mouth shut as well.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 16:01:45
Oprah Responds to this news:
Raine on 01/26/2009 16:01:45
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Wha?
Did they just say on the news that Governor Cuckoo Clock (R-IL [retarded]) thought about appointing Ms. Winfrey to the Senate?
yep - I've seen that on the news sites as well.
Oprah Winfrey said she was surprised to learn Wednesday from her best friend Gayle King that Governor Blagojevich was considering her for Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.
Blagojevich confirmed on Good Morning America that he was considering Winfrey. She said she was meditating when she got the news.
"If I had been watching from the treadmill I probably would have fallen off the treadmill," Winfrey told King on King' Sirius satellite radio program. - Kara Spak
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 16:04:02
Ok Scoop! 
:spit: you are a trouper indeed!
Raine on 01/26/2009 16:04:02
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all! Late again.. but this time I had a reasonable excuse!
... I had an accident with an electric razor, namely the height guide slipped from 9 to 1 while I was doing my regular trim job and VRRRROOOOOWWWWWW now there's a nice 4-inch long patch of scalp with a thin covering of white fuzz where used to stand over an inch of shiny premature grey hair.
Yeah.. and that's not all either. While I was trying to even it all out and TRY to make it look not fubar'd, the battery on the razor ran out. I tried charging it for a few hours overnight and finishing the job this morning, but it died again so now my hair has patches all over where it's a few inches long and it looks like I have some deformed mullet!
So anyways...Quote by Raine:
The best 6 words in the Engliah language: "This is William Kristol's last column."
Of course the First Sentence is pretty good too.
This... makes me feel SO much better. Now if only the jackass would just keep his mouth shut as well.
:spit: you are a trouper indeed!
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2009 16:05:51
TriSec on 01/26/2009 16:05:51
Comment by BobR on 01/26/2009 16:06:19
:rofl:
BobR on 01/26/2009 16:06:19
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all! Late again.. but this time I had a reasonable excuse!
... I had an accident with an electric razor, namely the height guide slipped from 9 to 1 while I was doing my regular trim job and VRRRROOOOOWWWWWW now there's a nice 4-inch long patch of scalp with a thin covering of white fuzz where used to stand over an inch of shiny premature grey hair.
Yeah.. and that's not all either. While I was trying to even it all out and TRY to make it look not fubar'd, the battery on the razor ran out. I tried charging it for a few hours overnight and finishing the job this morning, but it died again so now my hair has patches all over where it's a few inches long and it looks like I have some deformed mullet!
:rofl:
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2009 16:13:05
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 16:13:05
Scoop just tell them your predicting the latest trends, their behind the times if they haven't done the same thing by now ;)
Or say your inspired by the whole "change" theme of the nation and felt you could do with a fresh start on your hair :p
Or say your inspired by the whole "change" theme of the nation and felt you could do with a fresh start on your hair :p
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:15:09
livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:15:09
Now trying rolling that many R's. 
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:17:46
livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:17:46
1000 bucks an hour. That is very Republican. That will guarantee that the only ones who can afford her are wealthy Republicans.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:19:52
Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:19:52
:rofl: Yep that about says it Tri..
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:22:55
This is when you want to wear a hat all the time.
livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:22:55
Quote by TriSec:
This is when you want to wear a hat all the time.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2009 16:25:28
wickedpam on 01/26/2009 16:25:28
speaking of the Hat, Raine I love your new FB pict :D
Comment by Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:26:24
Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:26:24
Some Republitard Senator has an anonymous hold on Hilda Solis' nomination to be Secy of Labor...
Rumors are it's Sen. Enzi from Wyoming.. personally I wouldn't be surprised if it's McConnell himself though since he's married to that corporate shill Elaine Chao.
Rumors are it's Sen. Enzi from Wyoming.. personally I wouldn't be surprised if it's McConnell himself though since he's married to that corporate shill Elaine Chao.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:27:40
OMG I wanted to wear my Yankees hat today, but I couldn't find it.. so I put on my flag bandana instead for the bus ride.. but I can't wear that all day at the office! :lol:
Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:27:40
Quote by livingonli:
This is when you want to wear a hat all the time.
OMG I wanted to wear my Yankees hat today, but I couldn't find it.. so I put on my flag bandana instead for the bus ride.. but I can't wear that all day at the office! :lol:
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:31:15
And Elaine Chao ruled against Labor every time. Like we need any more proof, the GOP only sides with the interests of the wealthy and not working folk.
livingonli on 01/26/2009 16:31:15
Quote by Scoopster:
Some Republitard Senator has an anonymous hold on Hilda Solis' nomination to be Secy of Labor...
Rumors are it's Sen. Enzi from Wyoming.. personally I wouldn't be surprised if it's McConnell himself though since he's married to that corporate shill Elaine Chao.
And Elaine Chao ruled against Labor every time. Like we need any more proof, the GOP only sides with the interests of the wealthy and not working folk.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:35:57
Actually, her nomination is still in committee... which means it might be either Lamar Alexander (the Asst. Minority Leader) or Tom Coburn. Both have expressed their desire to see Employee Free Choice defeated.
Scoopster on 01/26/2009 16:35:57
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
Some Republitard Senator has an anonymous hold on Hilda Solis' nomination to be Secy of Labor...
Rumors are it's Sen. Enzi from Wyoming.. personally I wouldn't be surprised if it's McConnell himself though since he's married to that corporate shill Elaine Chao.
And Elaine Chao ruled against Labor every time. Like we need any more proof, the GOP only sides with the interests of the wealthy and not working folk.
Actually, her nomination is still in committee... which means it might be either Lamar Alexander (the Asst. Minority Leader) or Tom Coburn. Both have expressed their desire to see Employee Free Choice defeated.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 16:40:21
This comment... Seriously... Why is this hold being allowed to happen?
Raine on 01/26/2009 16:40:21
Quote by Scoopster:
Some Republitard Senator has an anonymous hold on Hilda Solis' nomination to be Secy of Labor...
Rumors are it's Sen. Enzi from Wyoming.. personally I wouldn't be surprised if it's McConnell himself though since he's married to that corporate shill Elaine Chao.
because Harry Reid allows it to.
All the Senate leadership has to do is to proceed with the confirmation process. That'd flush out the "anonymous" holder. And if the Republicans do filibuster, fine, let them! More likely than not we'll break it.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/26/2009 16:47:18
Its Enzi. There was something on the 'Tubes Friday. I called his office.
Mondobubba on 01/26/2009 16:47:18
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
Some Republitard Senator has an anonymous hold on Hilda Solis' nomination to be Secy of Labor...
Rumors are it's Sen. Enzi from Wyoming.. personally I wouldn't be surprised if it's McConnell himself though since he's married to that corporate shill Elaine Chao.
And Elaine Chao ruled against Labor every time. Like we need any more proof, the GOP only sides with the interests of the wealthy and not working folk.
Actually, her nomination is still in committee... which means it might be either Lamar Alexander (the Asst. Minority Leader) or Tom Coburn. Both have expressed their desire to see Employee Free Choice defeated.
Its Enzi. There was something on the 'Tubes Friday. I called his office.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/26/2009 16:56:26
:scans:
Really? It's taken this long? I figured that would have happened about 2 months ago. In a parliamentarian form of government failing no big deal happens all the time. They hold and election and form a new one.
I sense a buying opportunity in sweaters. Sweaters and herring and whatever that disgusting rotten shark meat dish is called.
Mondobubba on 01/26/2009 16:56:26
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks. In other cheerful news, the government of Iceland has fallen.
Yes, Iceland.
:scans:
Really? It's taken this long? I figured that would have happened about 2 months ago. In a parliamentarian form of government failing no big deal happens all the time. They hold and election and form a new one.
I sense a buying opportunity in sweaters. Sweaters and herring and whatever that disgusting rotten shark meat dish is called.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/26/2009 17:34:01
Scoopster on 01/26/2009 17:34:01
Wow.. A most unexpected casualty of this shitty economy.
Well at least we'll always have FSX Tri :hug:
Well at least we'll always have FSX Tri :hug:
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/26/2009 17:35:00
Okay more ill informed Reid bashing. The holds are a prerogative of any member of the Senate. It is again something that Reid could have stoped. He has no control over members of the minority. In my opinion, a filibuster weakens the reputation of majority with the public and makes the minority look better. Both sets of leadership know that. So, until there are say 65 Democrats in the Senate shite like this is going to happen all the time.
Mondobubba on 01/26/2009 17:35:00
Quote by Raine:This comment...Quote by Scoopster:
Some Republitard Senator has an anonymous hold on Hilda Solis' nomination to be Secy of Labor...
Rumors are it's Sen. Enzi from Wyoming.. personally I wouldn't be surprised if it's McConnell himself though since he's married to that corporate shill Elaine Chao.Seriously... Why is this hold being allowed to happen?because Harry Reid allows it to.
All the Senate leadership has to do is to proceed with the confirmation process. That'd flush out the "anonymous" holder. And if the Republicans do filibuster, fine, let them! More likely than not we'll break it.
Okay more ill informed Reid bashing. The holds are a prerogative of any member of the Senate. It is again something that Reid could have stoped. He has no control over members of the minority. In my opinion, a filibuster weakens the reputation of majority with the public and makes the minority look better. Both sets of leadership know that. So, until there are say 65 Democrats in the Senate shite like this is going to happen all the time.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2009 17:40:40
Raine on 01/26/2009 17:40:40
it is an amazing thing to read.