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i don't prefer the status quo but i don't want this bill in the form it's taking shape

Posted by mr. squiggles at 30,000 feet (aka chris) Dec 16 '09, 10:58

kill it

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I think for political reasons, something needs to be passed. - Reagen Dec 16, 10:59 14
- Dear Obama, if you backpedal and support the GOP plan (a darn good start), I promise not to ever rub it in your face. - Eight Tiny Vermin Dec 16, 11:05 2
  - Ugh. -- nm - nubby Dec 16, 11:08
  - they already have a GOP plan, functionally -- nm - mr. squiggles at 30,000 feet Dec 16, 11:06
- fuck em. if Joe stays, i go -- nm - mr. squiggles at 30,000 feet Dec 16, 11:01 9
  - If they continue to allow him to chair a committee and caucus with them, I'll give serious consideration to every Republican candidate on the ballot - TWuG Dec 16, 11:04 8
    - i'll just stay home, not that that matters in California -- nm - mr. squiggles at 30,000 feet Dec 16, 11:05
    - [deleted] 6
      - They *don't* need him. They need his vote. He says they can't have it. So... Why keep him? - TWuG Dec 16, 11:09 5
        
        Isn't it fear of a filibuster? How long could those things last anyway? -- nm - Loyola Dec 16, 11:13 2
        
        indefinite. They don't make people actually talk anymore. -- nm - Reagen Dec 16, 11:14 1
        
        That's insane. -- nm - Loyola Dec 16, 11:15
        
        [deleted] 1
        
        Only if they need 60 votes to get it to the floor. That's a self-imposed restriction. Remove it and he can be left - TWuG Dec 16, 11:18
- That's pretty much where I am. -- nm - mara Dec 16, 11:01

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