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Democracy Returns to the Senate
New York Times ^
| November 21, 2013
| Editorial Board
Posted on 11/21/2013 2:34:25 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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Tyranny.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
If a GOP majority did this the headline would be
“Democracy ends in the Senate”
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:35:20 PM PST
by
GeronL
(Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Really, then why does the rule “revert” if the Democrats lose control of the Senate?
This is a rigged deck and the corporate socialist shill media is selling Bullstalin.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
This editorial would have a totally different view if Republicans had pulled this stunt. No question about it.
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:36:47 PM PST
by
Starboard
To: Oldeconomybuyer
The federal government is corrupted beyond repair. We need to call for an Article V Convention so we can replace the current federal government with one that is much more limited and easier to control.
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:36:56 PM PST
by
Repeal 16-17
(Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Hey...no times editors...your game is getting old...and patience is thinning
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:37:46 PM PST
by
goodnesswins
(R.I.P. Doherty, Smith, Stevens, Woods.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
There is ample precedent for this kind of change, though it should be used judiciouslyIn other words, only when Democrats are in charge as they are the only party who can be trusted with this responsibility.
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:37:46 PM PST
by
capydick
(''Life's tough.......it's even tougher if you're stupid.'')
To: a fool in paradise
“then why does the rule revert if the Democrats lose control of the Senate?”
It does?
To: Oldeconomybuyer
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:38:14 PM PST
by
jimbo123
To: GeronL
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:39:19 PM PST
by
jwalsh07
To: FReepers; Patriots; FRiends
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:39:58 PM PST
by
onyx
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
NewSpeak— Democracy=Tyranny (what they call democracy, pure dictatorship). Only libs can come up with this. And Ted Cruz was terrifying their power grab— and will continue to do so.
It is 1984 Orwellian this editorial, twisting on a pinhead with pretzel logic and false definition. The People have no voice in the Senate. 17th Amendment repeal is only way to return it to the People and the States.
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:40:20 PM PST
by
John S Mosby
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
For five SIX years, Senate Republicans DEMOCRATS have refused to allow confirmation votes on dozens of perfectly qualified candidates nominated by President Obama George W Bush for government positions.... Who else remembers when the NY Slimes published the above statement in an editorial?
To: jwalsh07
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:44:21 PM PST
by
GeronL
(Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
To: capydick
In 225 years, one has to ask the Times morons... WHAT precedence exists for this most essential element in the Senate Rules. When has there ever been this change— as a “precedent”. Answer there has been none. The Socialists are stealing for the Statist power grab. All that remains is a Reichstag fire to be blamed on TEA party or such. RINOs to be the mensheviks or von Papen’s horde of establishment stoolies.
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:45:09 PM PST
by
John S Mosby
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: a fool in paradise
...why does the rule revert if the Democrats lose control of the Senate?
I have not been able to find this "clause".
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:45:38 PM PST
by
Sopater
(Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? - Matthew 20:15a)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Todays vote was an appropriate use of that power, and it was necessary to turn the Senate back into a functioning legislative body.
If by "functioning", you mean "appointing radical liberals", you're absolutely correct.
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:46:39 PM PST
by
Sopater
(Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? - Matthew 20:15a)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
“perfectly qualified”
Read: malcontents and people who should be in prison.
To: John S Mosby
17th Amendment repeal is only way to return it to the People and the States.Amen.
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:47:52 PM PST
by
Repeal 16-17
(Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
To: a fool in paradise
Really, then why does the rule revert if the Democrats lose control of the Senate? Does it? I don't disbelieve you, but can you post a citation?
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posted on
11/21/2013 2:48:05 PM PST
by
Washi
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