12-09-2010, 05:21 PM
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Keeneland
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 10,072
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Riot
In the previous two years, all of the following had more than enough votes, Constitutionally, to pass into law, and were passed or passable by the House, but were filibustered by the Senate GOP so that those votes could not even be taken.
In the new Senate, where the Democrats still hold the majority, these bills would still pass.
Health care with a public option
Tougher financial reform
A more aggressive recovery package that actually would have lowered unemployment
The DREAM act
A climate and energy policy
Renewal of the nuclear START treaty
Repeal of DADT
A middle class-only tax cut
I want my country back. I'm in favor of our Constitution. I'm in favor of voting for a House of Representatives, and a Senate, and allowing them to vote on the issues facing our country.
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A bit hypocritical no? Even for a former republican!
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