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JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
38. That is the article I have been hoping to see.
Mon Sep 30, 2013, 06:50 PM
Sep 2013

Sane Republican members of the House have to defeat the Hastert Rule and the unwillingness of the Republicans to bring a measure that does not delay or cut the ACA to the floor. Let's see what the vote is on that alternative measure. No tricks. Just fund what has been voted for already.

please let it be so. You guys need to cave so hard, it's felt in China Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #1
Don't hold back, tell us how you feel! LOL! Agreed, all. freshwest Sep 2013 #11
+1 Wait Wut Sep 2013 #26
That's how I roll..... :) Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #37
+2~ sheshe2 Sep 2013 #64
I'm in China. It will be felt here. Chinese media is dreading this. Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #78
I think the whole world is. The Nikkei was down over 300 last night Warpy Sep 2013 #79
What aspect concerns them most? TIA. freshwest Sep 2013 #81
How this will affect exchange rates and how it will affect current business deals. Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #83
But but but what about Speaker Boehner? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2013 #2
If he has any sense left, he should be encouraging them. GreatCaesarsGhost Sep 2013 #12
Here ya go! Keep that economy running! freshwest Sep 2013 #17
that is an awesome animated GIF Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #20
He's probably down the street at a bar Myrina Sep 2013 #21
Bingo Liberalynn Sep 2013 #45
He's a big fan... Sophiegirl Sep 2013 #74
He used to go to Bullfeathers when I was an undergrad back in 98-02. Chan790 Oct 2013 #93
If this guy was anything but repug, he'd be unfit for office. WCLinolVir Sep 2013 #60
That is awesome MFrohike Sep 2013 #86
Yes!!!!! Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #3
I've got the beer Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #9
nice G_j Sep 2013 #4
And they didn't think to do this last week because...? n/t winter is coming Sep 2013 #5
Apparently the moderates did not think this would go as far as it did, bolded part below... Tx4obama Sep 2013 #30
Wow. Talk about not understanding members of your own party. n/t winter is coming Sep 2013 #33
Put a spike in the tea party coffin right now upaloopa Sep 2013 #6
they better take back their party, else the brand wont be worth shit next election NightWatcher Sep 2013 #7
Their brand being worth shit is a GOOD thing for us. But the shutdown is a BAD thing. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #32
OT...to NightWatcher Sophiegirl Sep 2013 #75
the wild pitch to end the game was hilarious NightWatcher Sep 2013 #76
Yes it was! n/t Sophiegirl Oct 2013 #95
How many do they need. Are there any R's other than themselves who were already Squinch Sep 2013 #8
Dunno, but only 17 Republicans need to vote with the Dems for a majority. nt SunSeeker Sep 2013 #68
Seems like they only got 6 of the 17 Squinch Sep 2013 #77
They need 18 Republicans and 200 Democrats to sign a discharge petition. joshcryer Oct 2013 #92
Because they know that if the crazies shut the government down, the GOP is fucking TOAST next Nov. Warren DeMontague Sep 2013 #10
But how can they bring it to the house floor if Boehner won't do it? Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #13
Hastert Rule is called a being a Stepford. Old Navy Sep 2013 #19
True. Boehner has broken the rule at least 3 times: Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #35
Fuck the 'Baggers. It's past time to dump them as they are past their expiration date. Old Navy Sep 2013 #14
I wish them well. surrealAmerican Sep 2013 #15
Hopefully Robbins Sep 2013 #24
A spark of sanity among the teapuglicans? Ohio Joe Sep 2013 #16
But can they also force a vote to actually pass the Senate CR? Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #18
They should set up a discharge petition voting ONLY the clean CR, and deal with the mess later. Old Navy Sep 2013 #22
Split the party! Yesssss!! Myrina Sep 2013 #23
My personal opinion is that they need to leave the GOP and caucus with the Dems or they are wasting factsarenotfair Sep 2013 #25
A clean bill, ONLY. Any other CR is more gaming. Damned no-good rat bastids. freshwest Sep 2013 #27
Exactly no side deals just clean Liberalynn Sep 2013 #47
Good. Well except for the frame job that aligns fucks like King as "moderate" TheKentuckian Sep 2013 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author woo me with science Sep 2013 #55
My thought as well. WTF? merrily Oct 2013 #91
So the savior in this situation is.... Peter King? johnd83 Sep 2013 #29
Discharge Petition kaiserhog Sep 2013 #31
So there are Republicans with an IQ >0 santamargarita Sep 2013 #34
Uh Oh, Mr. Speaker! bunnies Sep 2013 #36
That is the article I have been hoping to see. JDPriestly Sep 2013 #38
would like to see this story handmade34 Sep 2013 #39
It is the TOP headline on the front page of HuffPo at the moment Tx4obama Sep 2013 #41
Foaming At the Mouth Wingnuts VS Slightly Saner Right Wing Toadies. colsohlibgal Sep 2013 #40
And "Slightly" is exactly a good meaning when it comes to GOPers Iliyah Sep 2013 #54
Breaking: House to vote again (8PMish), moderates refusing to vote on anything but clean CR NightWatcher Sep 2013 #42
Peter King: 25 Republicans May Vote Against Taking Up Spending Bill With Obamacare Provision Tx4obama Sep 2013 #43
175 GOP lawmakers willing to vote for a continuing resolution without defunding/delaying Obamacare Tx4obama Sep 2013 #46
Good article. Let's hope he's right.. mountain grammy Sep 2013 #66
This reveals their actual strategy a2liberal Sep 2013 #67
Isn't the definition of insanity... Lobo27 Sep 2013 #44
Of course, that also goes with those who say "delay a yr, then they'll pass it." uppityperson Sep 2013 #50
Looks like Cruz's plan to boot King out of office is backing firing on him! Tx4obama Sep 2013 #48
Cruz is a nasty piece of s*** Iliyah Sep 2013 #57
This sick fuck needs to go. He's a dictator in the making. Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #61
The Dem caucus should only participate if it is a straight no strings The Second Stone Sep 2013 #49
The Dem caucus WILL ONLY participate if it is a straight no strings attached clean CR Tx4obama Sep 2013 #51
This debacle might just win us back the house! MirrorAshes Sep 2013 #52
This is great news except for the AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #53
This is one civil war I couldn't be happier to see take place. Liberalynn Sep 2013 #59
Just 30 Out Of 233 House Republicans Actually Want The Shutdown Fight Tx4obama Sep 2013 #56
they are screwing America even at this very moment. continuing to add amendments Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #62
Just 175 of them and one asshole speaker who is probably boozing it up. Iliyah Sep 2013 #63
Breaking: Some Republicans decided it's time to cover their asses. n/t ProSense Sep 2013 #58
They didn't revolt, goper's mandate bill passed Iliyah Sep 2013 #65
You said it Liberalynn Sep 2013 #69
Let the knives come out. roamer65 Sep 2013 #70
In what alternate universe is Peter King a "Moderate Republican"? MNBrewer Sep 2013 #71
Maybe they are comparing him to Steve King. n/t Gore1FL Sep 2013 #73
K&R DeSwiss Sep 2013 #72
A wise man. toby jo Sep 2013 #84
Only if they bring it to the floor will it mean anything. What is a moderate republican? lostincalifornia Sep 2013 #80
Wait. . .when did Peter King become a moderate? WTF is this???? Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #82
Kick for sanity. sarcasmo Sep 2013 #85
"feverishly making calls" Yes, the republicans are riding to the rescue of America! NBachers Sep 2013 #87
It's not to late to change parties/go Independent and kiranon Sep 2013 #88
Somebody call the waaaahmbulance blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #89
Moderate threat fizzles totodeinhere Oct 2013 #90
Moderate House Republicans… regnaD kciN Oct 2013 #94
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