April 06, 2017, 04:55 PM
Il CattivoGorsuch hearing
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
They aren't really theatrics. Them's the rules. And the rules make sure everything is done properly and not like in Idi Amin's Uganda.
Ah, but the rules are always obscure enough that not every person in the street understands them. That, in turn, means that following the rules provides the Dems with an opportunity to engage in theatrics, and, well, what else have they got at this point except theatrics?
April 06, 2017, 04:59 PM
chellim1quote:
McConell did what I didn't think they had the balls to do. Going to have a nice Lagavulin tonight to celebrate.
Lagavulin is awesome.
I don't have any Lagavulin in the house but I may join you with a MaCallan.
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible."
-- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth."
-rduckwor April 06, 2017, 05:10 PM
JALLENquote:
Originally posted by goose5:
Folks I am here to eat a big helping of crow.
I was wrong. I am happy to be wrong by the way. McConell did what I didn't think they had the balls to do. Going to have a nice Lagavulin tonight to celebrate.
A great many people have been mistaken about these men.
They refrain from wasting time futilely, going through the motions for no possibility of result, not from a lack of courage, or understanding but rather because they understand rules, strive to abide by them, understand why they are as they are, respect as best they can the adversaries, and are men and women of principles.
They have to listen to criticism that they have no guts, no standards, no fight, unpatriotic. Just like Sam Houston, they understand there is a time to have a fight when you have an advantage and until you do, it is foolish and wasteful. It starts with the lesson below from Professor Lyndon B. Johnson.
Those who do not acquaint themselves with the procedures and tactics of legislation really ought to bitch and moan and criticize less and try to learn more.
Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.
When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown April 06, 2017, 05:32 PM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by JALLEN:
Those who do not acquaint themselves with the procedures and tactics of legislation really ought to bitch and moan and criticize less and try to learn more.
Yeah, but when you get your information from Mother Jones or Rush Limbaugh, those fine points are lost
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. April 06, 2017, 05:38 PM
chellim1quote:
Mother Jones or Rush Limbaugh
The two are by no means equivalent. Rush comes from a good family of lawyers and knows much about the fine points of procedure and political tactics.
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible."
-- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth."
-rduckwor April 06, 2017, 07:38 PM
PASigSuck it, you crybaby Democrats.
April 06, 2017, 07:45 PM
sdyCSPAN reports the Gorsuch confirmation vote will take place 11:30am ET tomorrow.
Previously it was assumed the DEMs would demand the full 30 hours after the cloture vote.
April 06, 2017, 11:05 PM
Il CattivoWith the filibuster gone, I guess they just don't see the point?
April 07, 2017, 12:13 AM
911Boss
What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???
April 07, 2017, 07:01 AM
David Leequote:
Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
With the filibuster gone, I guess they just don't see the point?
They want their recess early. Thank you President Trump.
April 07, 2017, 07:06 AM
BamaJeepsterHappy Merrick Garland Day!!
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
- John Adams April 07, 2017, 08:00 AM
Veeper
“The urge to save humanity is almost always only a false-face for the urge to rule it.”—H.L. Mencken April 07, 2017, 08:20 AM
ParagonI am upset about this nuke option being deployed.
Upset that it wasn't done sooner. Get this show on the road. There important cases to be heard, not the least of which is a certain EO case.
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Range Safety Officer April 07, 2017, 08:31 AM
TigerDoreFinally, the Republicans have returned the Dems' multiple kicks to the groin with one of their own. Marquess of Queensberry rules don't work in a street fight.
April 07, 2017, 08:43 AM
rekstromquote:
Originally posted by TigerDore:
Finally, the Republicans have returned the Dems' multiple kicks to the groin with one of their own. Marquess of Queensberry rules don't work in a street fight.
They shend one of yours to the hoshpital, you shend one of theirs to the morgue. That's the Chicago way. Now...what are you prepared to do?
April 07, 2017, 08:48 AM
chellim1
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible."
-- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth."
-rduckwor April 07, 2017, 09:44 AM
David Leequote:
Originally posted by rekstrom:
quote:
Originally posted by TigerDore:
Finally, the Republicans have returned the Dems' multiple kicks to the groin with one of their own. Marquess of Queensberry rules don't work in a street fight.
They shend one of yours to the hoshpital, you shend one of theirs to the morgue. That's the Chicago way. Now...what are you prepared to do?
I love that line. Connery was most excellent.
April 07, 2017, 10:18 AM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by Veeper:
That's rich!
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. April 07, 2017, 10:33 AM
BamaJeepsterThumbs up, Mitch!
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
- John Adams April 07, 2017, 10:33 AM
sdyHere we go!
voting now to confirm.
Mike Pence chairing
