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Somehow, this nuclear option thingy is Republican, in toto...
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/harry-reid-if-gop-blocks-scotus-in-2017-dems-should-go-nuclear-again
Harry Reid's Parting Shot: Dems Will Nuke The Filibuster For SCOTUS
ByLAUREN FOXPublishedOCTOBER 24, 2016, 1:16 PM EDT
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Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said he is confident that he has laid the groundwork for Democrats to nuke the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees if they win back the Senate in November.
Envisioning Hillary Clinton in the White House and Democrats controlling the Senate, Reid warned that if a Senate Republican minority block her Supreme Court nominee, he is confident the party won't hesitate to change the filibuster rules again.
Such a move would be an extension of what Reid did in 2013 when he was still majority leader, eliminating filibusters (with a simple majority vote) on the President's nominees. There was only one exception: the Supreme Court. As it stands now, Democrats still need 60 votes to move forward with a Supreme Court nominee.
Reid said, however, that could change.
“I really do believe that I have set the Senate so when I leave, we’re going to be able to get judges done with a majority. It takes only a simple majority anymore. And, it’s clear to me that if the Republicans try to filibuster another circuit court judge, but especially a Supreme Court justice, I’ve told 'em how and I’ve done it, not just talking about it. I did it in changing the rules of the Senate. It’ll have to be done again," Reid told TPM in a wide-ranging interview about his time in the Senate and his legacy.
"They mess with the Supreme Court, it'll be changed just like that in my opinion," Reid said, snapping his fingers together. “So I’ve set that up. I feel very comfortable with that.”
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/harry-reid-if-gop-blocks-scotus-in-2017-dems-should-go-nuclear-again
Harry Reid's Parting Shot: Dems Will Nuke The Filibuster For SCOTUS
ByLAUREN FOXPublishedOCTOBER 24, 2016, 1:16 PM EDT
7499
Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said he is confident that he has laid the groundwork for Democrats to nuke the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees if they win back the Senate in November.
Envisioning Hillary Clinton in the White House and Democrats controlling the Senate, Reid warned that if a Senate Republican minority block her Supreme Court nominee, he is confident the party won't hesitate to change the filibuster rules again.
Such a move would be an extension of what Reid did in 2013 when he was still majority leader, eliminating filibusters (with a simple majority vote) on the President's nominees. There was only one exception: the Supreme Court. As it stands now, Democrats still need 60 votes to move forward with a Supreme Court nominee.
Reid said, however, that could change.
“I really do believe that I have set the Senate so when I leave, we’re going to be able to get judges done with a majority. It takes only a simple majority anymore. And, it’s clear to me that if the Republicans try to filibuster another circuit court judge, but especially a Supreme Court justice, I’ve told 'em how and I’ve done it, not just talking about it. I did it in changing the rules of the Senate. It’ll have to be done again," Reid told TPM in a wide-ranging interview about his time in the Senate and his legacy.
"They mess with the Supreme Court, it'll be changed just like that in my opinion," Reid said, snapping his fingers together. “So I’ve set that up. I feel very comfortable with that.”
This is a chimp who hits an old woman with poop. It has no relevance but eff it.
Going to stay away from politics for awhile. Time is better spent not arguing with morons and constantly being disgusted by the left. Now I can see more videos like this.
Don't underestimate the voting power of Billy Joe Wildcat
Been a busy week. Go ahead and add the Sweden attack to the list as well.
"hey Sven, grab me a beer pal, your wife is making me thirsty".
Don't overestimate the Billy Joe Wildcats that care for Matt.
My position on Mitch McConnell is well documented in this thread, but LOL if you think Billy Joe Wildcat is going to vote for some internet famous liberal to take Mitch McConnell's seat.
Funny hearing some Dems citing the Constitution regarding Trump needing authority from Congress to do the air strike, but do not hear a peep from them when liberal judges block Trump's CONSTITUTIONAL EO on the travel ban.
Irrelevant. Let someone like him think showering gas on people is ok and it eventually spreads. That nut needs cracked immediately.
The same Republicans who told Obama not to bomb Syria are now holding hands and saying 'bout time' LMAO...including Trump.
Republicans think Americans forgot how they acted for the past 8 years. Crying about having to go 'nuclear' is hilarious and ironic.
Trump has still literally done nothing except sign a few bills that let companies pollute, get rid of privacy for consumers, and remove various workers' rights. Proving once again he was bought and paid for by corporations.
Republicans think Americans forgot how they acted for the past 8 years. Crying about having to go 'nuclear' is hilarious and ironic.
Trump has still literally done nothing except sign a few bills that let companies pollute, get rid of privacy for consumers, and remove various workers' rights. Proving once again he was bought and paid for by corporations.
Reuters Top NewsVerified account@ReutersJUST IN: Syrian warplanes take off from air base hit by U.S., carry out strikes in Homs countryside - Syrian observatory for human rights
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JUST IN: Syrian warplanes take off from air base hit by U.S., carry out strikes in Homs countryside - Syrian observatory for human rights[/QUOTE]
nice time for some good combat footage
Reuters Top NewsVerified account@ReutersJUST IN: Syrian warplanes take off from air base hit by U.S., carry out strikes in Homs countryside - Syrian observatory for human rights[/QUOTE]
nice time for some good combat footage
But I didn't vote for him to kill bogeymen. As a matter of fact, I voted for him, in large part, because his opponent made it crystal clear that she was going to make such a thing a very high priority. I voted for "America First". I'm not the only one.
You still haven't discussed why he dropped Katie Walsh and now the rumors of replacing Reince.
Compromised?
Exclusive: Trump eyes new chief of staff; House Leader on short list
President Trump is considering a broad shakeup of his White House that could include the replacement of White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and the departure of chief strategist Steve Bannon, aides and advisers tell us.
Let me add this after the edit. Why not the White House?
PALM BEACH, Fla. — We've seen this photo before.
The president of the United States huddles in a cramped room with top national security officials, intensely focused on what's happening on a television monitor off frame as they wait for the outcome of momentous events half a world away.
Instead of President Obama, it's President Trump. Instead of the White House situation room, it's a secure conference room at Mar-a-Lago. And instead of the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, it's the Thursday night missile strike on the Syrian regime.
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If Priebus goes, so be it. Godspeed and I wish him well.
Bannon is another story. Bannon is the MAN.
They're not alone. Freedom Caucus "never Trumpers" are piling on as well. Even going as far as to label the strikes "illegal" and warn of "extreme ramifications".
"The law says that the president does not have the power to declare war, does not have the power to take us to war. Illegal Syrian strikes could have extreme ramifications. No matter your view of the merits of engaging in Syria, every member of Congress should stand up today and reclaim our Constitutional authority over war."
But they're so caught up in obstructing everything thing Trump they fail to realize that the Constitution actually does give Trump the authority without Congressional approval.
Matter of fact, as president, the Constitution gives Trump the authority to go as far as putting boots on the ground for up to 90 days without Congressional approval, as long as he notifies Congress 48 hours in advance. Take note, Trump notified Congress of this strike two days ago ago, accompanied by two days of practice runs before carrying out the real strike.
The president has power under Article II of the Constitution to use force overseas to defend U.S. national interest. The official said that the U.S. has a strong national interest in promoting regional stability, which the use of chemical weapons threatens. The official added that this justification is similar to what President Obama used in 2011 to use force in Libya. The White House also argues that the chemical weapons use violates a 2013 deal for Syria to get rid of them.
The War Powers Resolution, enacted in 1973, long after American troops began fighting in Vietnam, required the president to notify Congress before sending U.S. armed forces into combat unless there already had been a declaration of war. The troops could not stay more than 90 days unless lawmakers backed the decision. The law also sought to give the president “leeway to respond to attacks or other emergencies,” according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
Sweden torn over how to handle incoming terrorists
As investigators piece together a possible motive in Friday's apparent terror attack in Stockholm, government officials have disagreed on the right way to handle terrorists entering the country — with one lawmaker suggesting they should be “integrated” back into society.
Swedish Minister of Culture and Democracy Alice Bah Kuhnke, reportedly made the remarks.
“First of all there are suspicions of crimes, they need to be investigated — and any such crimes should be punished,” Kuhnke said. “But after that we need structures locally, such as social services, around our country to integrate them back into our democratic society.”
Liberal Party leader Jan Björklund called the comments “ignorant”.
As investigators piece together a possible motive in Friday's apparent terror attack in Stockholm, government officials have disagreed on the right way to handle terrorists entering the country — with one lawmaker suggesting they should be “integrated” back into society.
Swedish Minister of Culture and Democracy Alice Bah Kuhnke, reportedly made the remarks.
“First of all there are suspicions of crimes, they need to be investigated — and any such crimes should be punished,” Kuhnke said. “But after that we need structures locally, such as social services, around our country to integrate them back into our democratic society.”
Liberal Party leader Jan Björklund called the comments “ignorant”.
Why would Assad gas his own people when Nusra and Daesh is on the run in Syria? What would he have to gain by doing this? We know Daesh has weaponized drones that they use on a daily basis in Mosul, why is it out of the realm of possibility that they could have equipped a missile with vx and staged this themselves to set up Assad?
Not trying to be Conspiracy Guy, but something just doesn't add up and lots of questions remain.
I mean if our government and media said it happened, it MUST be true!
Not trying to be Conspiracy Guy, but something just doesn't add up and lots of questions remain.
I mean if our government and media said it happened, it MUST be true!
Freedom caucus needs to slow down. I agree we shouldn't be involved. But to claim it's illegal without congressional authority is clearly wrong. Probably even a frivolous claim
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It's eerie how the tone of so many people towards Trump instantly changed almost the moment missiles got launched. What the actual **** is happening?
As I said when Jones was being begged to run for the Lexington US house seat, y'all vastly overstate the number of people who watch or give a crap about sports. Much less some liberal duke lawyer who's views are incompatible with this now deep deep red state at every level.
Notice a major difference in the photos. Obama is sitting off to the side, cradling a 40, Trump is sitting in the big boy chair at the head of the table.You still haven't discussed why he dropped Katie Walsh and now the rumors of replacing Reince.
Compromised?
Exclusive: Trump eyes new chief of staff; House Leader on short list
President Trump is considering a broad shakeup of his White House that could include the replacement of White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and the departure of chief strategist Steve Bannon, aides and advisers tell us.
Let me add this after the edit. Why not the White House?
PALM BEACH, Fla. — We've seen this photo before.
The president of the United States huddles in a cramped room with top national security officials, intensely focused on what's happening on a television monitor off frame as they wait for the outcome of momentous events half a world away.
Instead of President Obama, it's President Trump. Instead of the White House situation room, it's a secure conference room at Mar-a-Lago. And instead of the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, it's the Thursday night missile strike on the Syrian regime.
What it shows is how little understanding most of these bastards have of the constitution we elect them to protect. The Constitution has been shit on so much for the last 24 years that even its larger components have been obscured.
Ya'll in Ky better watch out. If Matt Jones gets elected, Kentucky will look like Sweden. ....
oh these bastards know exactly what the constitution says and stands for, they just count on the fact the population now is so overwhelmingly uneducated on what the constitution says and means. we the people have become misinformed by an education system that doesn't teach American values and American History anymore. and these bastards in Washington use this to their advantage
Justin Amash and Rand Paul, Constitutional Tards per catspause scholars
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They either don't know what it says or they're trying to mislead the public. Neither is acceptable to me.Justin Amash and Rand Paul, Constitutional Tards per catspause scholars
I'd prefer if were going to bomb a sovereign nation, more than one person in the government has a say.
What does Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 say?
Maybe plain text of a document is trying to mislead someone.
