I think it's time for Reid to threaten to use the Nuclear Option if it means getting a Public Option

[WI_DEM]

In U.S. politics, the "nuclear option" is an attempt by a majority of the United States Senate to end a filibuster by majority vote, as opposed to 60 senators voting to end a filibuster. Although it is not provided for in the formal rules of the Senate, the procedure is the subject of a 1957 parliamentary opinion and has been used on several occasions since. The term was coined by Senator Trent Lott (Republican of Mississippi) in 2005.<1>

The maneuver was brought to prominence in 2005 when then-Majority Leader Bill Frist (Republican of Tennessee) threatened its use to end Democratic-led filibusters of judicial nominees submitted by President George W. Bush. In response to this threat, Democrats threatened to shut down the Senate and prevent consideration of all routine and legislative Senate business. The ultimate confrontation was prevented by the Gang of 14, a group of seven Democratic and seven Republican Senators, all of whom agreed to oppose the nuclear option and oppose filibusters of judicial nominees, except in extraordinary circumstances.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_option

Lieberass is one of the "Gang of 14" and now he is threatening to filibuster with the GOP if he doesn't get his way.

[tblue]

1. Yeah, Harry! If you wanna stay SML, kick some butt!

Stop. Playing. Nice. Lives are at stake here, not just your job in the senate!

[Sebastian Doyle]

2. There's a better chance of Switzerland going nuclear than Spineless Harry Reid

I'm sure Harry has offered up numerous prayers to Elohim and Joseph Smith in thanks that Jellyfish Pelosi already weakened the House bill enough to the point that there's very little he could do to make the final bill any worse.

[AllentownJake]

3. Harry Reid can't even take a gavel away from Joe Lieberman

you honestly think he would do this?

[Demeter]

4. Not in a Million Years

Harry Reid cannot do anything with anyone with more guts than he has. That covers just about anyone conscious.

[WI_DEM]

5. I'm just saying this is what should be done.

[AllentownJake]

7. Oh it should be done

but Harry needs someone to hold his hand when he pees.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

6. As I said earlier today...

You're not talking about Harry Reid are you? Give em head Harry? Harry the Gelding? The Senator from Nevada?
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, O.K. MAYBE if he is locked in a chemical factory and like, there is a really, really big earthquake and, you know, like the chemicals spill and get all mixed up and stuff and there is like this cloud of of toxic fumes and Harry Reid breathes it in and it it changes his molecular composition and he transforms into like THE INCREDIBLE ALAN GREYSON! SUPER HERO!.

Otherwise, forget it.

[rucky]

8. Why threaten? I just hope he's ready to do it.

because that's what it looks like it's going to take.

[depakid]

9. Harry won't survive 2010

[ChicagoSuz219]

10. Whatever it takes... nt