Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Filibuster Never Used Before? & Petition Letter

Yes, once again, Bill the Cat Killer Frist is LYING. I know-- you're probably as shocked as I am-- but just ask Abe. Abe Lincoln? Nope. Abe Fortas. His nomination was filibustered by the Repubs, but why should those pesky lil things like history and facts get in the way of a GOP extremist agenda? The unprecedented break in tradition began in 1968, when GOPers filibustered LBJ's nomination of Abe Fortas. Fortas (who had been on the Supreme Court, as an Associated Justice since 1965) was nominated to replace Chief Justice Earl Warren in 1968. The GOPers didn't want another Warren, so in an unprecedented move, they blocked Fortas from a straight up or down vote... so THEY FILIBUSTERED back in '68. They also filibustered 2 Clinton appointees on the floor, just 5 years ago. The GOPers, (including a cat's worst friend, Bill Frist), tried to block Richard Paez and Marsha Berzon from a straight up or down vote. Don't believe me? Check out the Roll Call for Berzon on March 8, 2000. Now, check out the Roll Call for Paez on March 8, 2000. Didja happen to see this part?: Question: On the Cloture Motion. Well, cloture motion= filibuster. Case closed ya hypocritical lying bastards. Please sign Sen Harry Reid's petition letter to keep the filibuster. Thank you.
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