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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:10 PM Original message |
Talked to a Blue Dog Dem Senator's staffer today about the public option. |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
1. She should tell him that a bold move in a progressive |
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NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
2. Why is it "important" for him to keep his seat if he won't pass what we need? |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
3. You might be right on the term limits. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
4. Tell her to punch the senator in the mouf for me, please. |
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Psychic Consortium (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
5. Most of our US Congress is corrupt. They work for themselves and corporations. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:20 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. They have not for a long time |
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Psychic Consortium (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:26 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Yes you are correct. |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
31. I am patiently waiting. |
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Psychic Consortium (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 06:36 AM Response to Reply #31 |
34. Yes, Obama is up against a great deal. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. It will take millions in this country |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:36 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. True dat. n/t |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
8. I hope she doesn't get fired |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:28 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. Unfortunately, sandnsea, in our current governmental setup it is not considered bribery but |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. No. Your post is quid pro quo |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. No, they probably don't talk that way about their 'bosses.' |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:40 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. They lie or they clam up |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:35 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. So, you're saying I'm lying about this, sandnsea? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:08 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Saying someone is lying is against DU rules |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. So, you're calling me a liar without having the courage to say it. "It's against the DU rules" |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:36 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Maybe you are, maybe you aren't |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:39 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. It's not a story. It's the truth. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:55 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Then get out of the thread. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:01 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. I said I hoped her friend didn't get fired |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:12 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. You called the poster a liar. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:15 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. No. Her post does not mesh with reality |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:17 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Fine. |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 07:38 AM Response to Reply #29 |
37. you have nothing |
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rocktivity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
13. If Obama's election proved only one thing |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:45 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Candidate Obama outraised and outspent Candidate McCain almost two to one: |
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unblock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
16. that attitude is at the heart of modern-day corruption. the astounding egocentrism |
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Kansas Wyatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
19. You should have told her... |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:47 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. This was not a political gathering or even a political discussion except for my |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
21. So what is the point of holding office anyway? |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:30 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. Having good health care. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:43 PM Response to Reply #21 |
33. Once they get there, it appears they want to STAY there. |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 06:40 AM Response to Original message |
35. Bring up that old quote from Texas. |
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Phoebe Loosinhouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 06:55 AM Response to Original message |
36. Many come planning to "do good" but learn it's more important to "do well" |
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