Senator Schumer: Bolton won't face filibuster

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Senator Schumer: Bolton won't face filibuster

RAW STORY
Published: Monday July 31, 2006


A leading Democrat senator said that a filibuster of President Bush's controversial UN Ambassador John Bolton "is unlikely," RAW STORY has learned.

Senator Charles Schumer, a New York Senator, appeared last night on CNN's Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer. During the course of the interview, Schumer explained "I think that if you count the votes, a filibuster is unlikely, but a lot of Democrats are deciding, weighing the positive of Bolton that he's been for Israel and negative that he has almost an antagonistic, "go at it alone" attitude to the nations of the world, which we need with us to fight a war on terror."

Schumer confirmed that he himself was "open-minded" and has yet to make a final decision on the vote.

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Senator_Schumer_Bolton_wont_face_filibuster_0731.html

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[Mr_Spock]

1. How can he be open minded about the walrus?

Is Schumer a fucking moron?

[wellst0nev0ter]

15. No, Israel Is Too Much Of A Single Issue

As if we never had other diplomat who was pro-Israel and yet were DIPLOMATIC

[Mr_Spock]

28. So, Schumer IS a fucking moron then.

What a fucking useless single issue ass hole.

[saigon68]

36. Typical New York Dino

He is utterly useless.

[Mr_Spock]

41. I have to wonder where some of our representatives priorities are

If they aren't the USA and what WE stand for, then they ought to be voted out or impeached.

[saigon68]

44. Schumer's priority is to help Israel grab as much of Lebanon as possible

In the shortest amount of time

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

47. Their priorities lie with garnering as much money as possible

to keep their office and line their pockets.

[saigon68]

58. Especially Schumer King of the Pocket liners

He is a despicable little man.

[Cha]

54. In a word "Yes!"..

schumer shows signs of fucking moronism..quite sad, really. Who the Fuck does he think he's kidding?

[oc2002]

2. ..thats a shame, because that is one guy that all democrats should oppose.

Democrats or Americans like Schumer are a disgrace, in that they place Israel above America.

[yurbud]

10. unlike fascist Alito, or war criminals Gonzalez and Rice?

[theHandpuppet]

23. Touche' !

You beat me to it.

[ShortnFiery]

3. The man or woman who runs against Schumer will have my 100% support!

What a arrogant man. :grr:

I'm ashamed he's a democrat. :( :thumbsdown:

[0007]

24. ditto

[Democrats_win]

4. Then I'll fillibuster: I won't vote this November.

[leveymg]

6. I wonder if this war has torn the GOP up as much as it has us?

Maybe, the Freepers just don't care so much about Lebanese and Israelis dying in increasing numbers?

[ShortnFiery]

8. No, do this = Vote out Incumbents Democracy!

That's exactly what the ruling class wants us to do!

VOTE PLEASE!!! But consider using this as your guide = http://voidnow.org/

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David Remer, a writer at WatchBlog, decided in October of 2005 to set up a website called Vote Out Incumbents for Democracy and call it VOID for short. Remer's idea was to provide a place where bloggers and net surfers could aggregate and discuss what is wrong with our system of government, provide news stories educating visitors as to how corrupt our system has and is becoming. In addition, it was hoped that visitors could come to some agreement as to how an individual's vote against politician's who support and maintain the corruption of our processes, could strengthen their motivation to register and vote, as well as strengthen their anti-incumbent vote by adding other anti-incumbent votes to theirs in any given federal election. Remer articulated the belief that our political process and governance could be cleaned up and restored to founding principles if elected officials could be made to realize their incumbency depends on their official actions to do just that.

[paulk]

34. then maybe you should change your screen name

Democrats_win


How about....


Democrats_lose

[yurbud]

5. 'We will not filibuster Jeffrey Dahmer or Hannibal Lector's appointment

to the Human Rights Commission. They will bring a fresh perspective that other members are unlikely to have.'

[yurbud]

7. Bolton has not been seen killing other UN reps, sucking their eyes out,

and eating them.

He gets them out with a spoon.

[Generator]

43. You got it!

And next up I will be begged, implored and all that jazz to vote for DEMOCRATS or the world will end. They are traitors,and idiots. After a few years on DU I'm not even sure I want to vote anymore! That's how bad it is. Something is seriously wrong. Right now I wish I was in Mexico in the streets protesting an election. That would probably be more useful to my soul that writing letters and begging these cretins to act like Democrats. Fucking sell outs and traitors! IT NEVER ENDS with them.

[yurbud]

45. I feel like a dog doing tricks when I contact them and if I say

something on the phone that their aide knows they aren't going to vote for anyway, they act like I just told them I have herpes (like telling Boxer's office she shouldn't campaign for Vichy Joe).

[rhett o rick]

9. There is another thread re. this subject.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2749475&mesg_id=2749475

[longship]

11. What?!!! Open minded???

Support a lunatic like Bolton solely because he's for Israel??????

That's truly madness.

Ideologues piss me off. Schumer is an ideologue.

[ShortnFiery]

12. dupe, self delete

[bemildred]

13. Schumer speaks for the Senate now?

He is 100% behind Dolton, but too dishonest to say it.

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[RCinBrooklyn]

16. Well, Schumer is going to face a primary. He is not representing NYers. nt

[bigluckyfeet]

39. What a Liar!

"Schumer confirmed that he himself was "open-minded" and has yet to make a final decision on the vote."

[ChiciB1]

17. My Take??? Schumer Is Not Going To Oppose!

Just giving it to the press in dribs & drabs!! Now, don't hold your breath til Hillary does the same!

I'm going to go suck my thumb!!!

[longship]

21. Schumer == Democrat Lite.

Don't rock the boat.
Don't make waves.
Get along with the Repugs.
Compromise, even when it's the Constitution.
Filibusters are bad.

He's a feckless dolt.

[Mass]

18. Durbin said a few days ago they were only one vote short from a

filibuster.

He is the whip. He should know.

[KKKarl is an idiot]

19. Remember the war in Iraq

For the most part the democrats went in Gung Ho supporting the president. People like Kerry who now suddenly has a different opinion. A lot of progressives were questioning the existence of WMD's but the democrats in DC were going to war. Now we have the democrats supporting the Israeli farce. They need to grow up & stand for truth. I say vote all the incumbents out. Send a majority of freshmen back to congress. This will wake them up. The freshmen will not try to pull the same garbage these guys pulled because they will remember how they go elected.

[zara]

20. Yet Another Act of Courage!

Well, if we was rolled on the Supreme Court, who would expect the Dems to fight on UN Ambassador. I mean, really, ....

[DoYouEverWonder]

22. Once again Schumer and the rest of the DEMS in Congress

put Israeli interests before the interest of the US.

[progressivebydesign]

25. Bolton has been the ONE roand at the UN to stopping Israel's assualt

Guess it doesn't shock me that the lap dog lobbyist-ass-kissing reps would let him thru with flying colors. EVERY single article about the UN trying to get Israel to stop it's mad attack on civilians in Lebanon, has been met with BOLTON refusing to allow ANY condemnation. Makes sense that the lobby-money-addicted, fear of pissing off Jewish voter reps, would side with Bolton. They make me sick.

[VegasWolf]

26. Given Democrats like Schumer, who needs an opposition party? nt

:puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke:

[IA_Seth]

27. Reason #32134 why Schumer is a putz. n/t

[depakid]

29. Punt again! That's the way to inspire confidence

and win elections.

At this point I don't understand why ANYONE would trust the Dems to lead.

[jaysunb]

30. See post # 7 here..

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x1777847

[redqueen]

31. and he uses this time to sell the war on terra, too

*sigh*

how long do the leaders of this party expect us to stay with them?

[yurbud]

32. Schumer: Bolton has compromised and said he'd only blow up top FIVE

stories of the UN as opposed to ten. That shows the man is flexible and capable of real growth. I believe that with time to grow into the position, he may actually acknowledge the legitimacy of the UN, the Geneva Convention, and standards of civilized behavior.

[yurbud]

33. Why are Democrats quicker to grab their ankles and take it up the ass

from the GOP than they are to stand their ground and fight?

Bolton wasn't even acceptable to Republicans the first time through. That should give the Dems the cover they need to sink Bolton--unless they don't want to because they buy into the Iran War plan.

[newyorican]

35. Can someone please...

give me a good reason to vote for this guy, other than the "D" in front of his name?

[frylock]

37. i think the blame falls squarely upon the shoulders of ralph nader..

if not for his self-fulfilling propecy stating that Dems are no different then Repubs, then perhaps the Dems might actually stand up for something.

[ShortnFiery]

38. Oh Please! After all, wasn't nader partially right? Lookie at the DINOS!

We must stop blaming OTHERS and get off of our asses (+ away from keyboards) to get LEGITIMATE "For the People" Democrats elected into office this fall.

It's our fault - Nader is just a distraction. We must take responsibility of the things we did wrong, and work to elect those who care for Working and Middle Class AMERICANS first and foremost.

[yurbud]

40. Ralph is very powerful if he can make elected Dems forsake their

convictions and act like bought and paid for tools like the GOP.

Ralph must be like a god in your world.

[IndianaGreen]

52. Nader was a great prophet of GAWD

Nader knew that Israel was going to lay waste to Lebanon in 2006, and that Bolton was going to be UN Ambassador. Wow! Perhaps we should offer a sacrifice to the Santeria god Chango in thanksgiving for being blessed with such a prophet.

No one is putting a gun to the heads of the Democrats telling them to oppose a ceasefire. They need to pay less attention to their campaign contributors, and act on the basis of humanity and compassion. Stop the bloodshed!

[coalition_unwilling]

42. Please remind me again, why should I vote Democratic??? (eom)

[yurbud]

46. Because the Republicans are actively worser

Democrats slogan: If we don't do anything, maybe no one will get hurt.

[AtomicKitten]

48. effin hell

[LibDemAlways]

49. Senator Schumer doesn't "get" that he represents the

State of New York in the United States Senate. I think he and Hillary believe they are representing the 51st state of Israel and make their decisions based on loyalty to their AIPAC constituents.

So what if Bolton is an arrogant SOB who has neither the skills nor the inclination to effectively represent the US before the United Nations. He's pro-Israel. That's enough for Schumer. What an ass.

[Zhade]

50. Yes, with a growing conflagration in the Middle East...

...let's have the fire department step aside so an arsonist can run past them and gleefully light the match that will finish the accelerating combustion of international law.

Way to go, gang.

[VegasWolf]

51. Schumer needs his very own Ned Lamont to straighten out his crazy

ass.

[AnOhioan]

61. Amen to that! n/t

[IndianaGreen]

53. Schumer: enabling the killing of babies in Lebanon

Pathetic!

[Strawman]

55. Imperious Chuck Schumer annoints Bolton

Pity the unfortunate kid who calls me from the DSCC asking for money.

[ckramer]

56. What do you need republicans for when you have them inside the

democrats?

[Zorra]

57. After Lieberman, Schumer is next on the People's chopping block.

We need a good Dem candidate like Ned Lamont that can oust Schumer in the primary.

Bolton is a dangerous asshole, and if Schumer can't see this or won't admit it, he is far too stupid or too corrupt to be a Democratic Senator.

[hatrack]

59. "Keeping your powder dry", Chuckster?

Well, OK then . . .

Asshole.

[Cocoa]

60. misleading headline

he says it's unlikely and that he himself hasn't made a decision.

[unda cova brutha]

62. bolton is just plain bad man

how can anyone take him serious with that mustooch he has on his face.