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On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:25:22 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
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I think I'll withhold judgement until I read some of the facts from
organizations dedicated to dissecting such things.

Actually if you have an opinion it is time to contact your senator
although I understand this is probably DOA in the senate


Hmm... well, that was said of the healthcare bill, but if it is DOA, then
why is it so disturbing?


Because these things have a way of coming back until they get through.
The difference is this time the Senate is not filibuster proof and in
January the GOP might have both houses.

Yes, good legislation sometimes get through.

The Senate was not filibuster proof during the last go round with
healthcare.

The GOP is a failed party. They won't be getting anything back. That's a
rightwing wet dream, but not based on reality.

I never underestimate their ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of
victory tho. If they keep on making idiots like Pailn their standard
bearer they could lose the 40.

This is a more likely outcome than gaining a majority. What can the
Republicans say they've done for their constituents? Basically, they've done
nothing.

I am really independent, leaning toward Libertarian so I don't really
have a dog in this fight. I voted for Martinez(R) and Nelson(D) just
because the alternatives were worse. A democrat in Florida would be a
republican in California anyway except for a 2 counties on the South
East Coast.

I'm really an independent, not leaning toward Libertarian, because I believe
we have a responsibility to ourselves and our neighbors.

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Nom=de=Plume