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Posted: 4/28/2009 7:59:25 AM EDT
[#1]
It's only going to be official now....he's really been a (D) for a long time.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:00:34 AM EDT
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At the stupid people won't get confused now. He is a certified fuckhead - now w/ a (D) behind his name.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:00:53 AM EDT
[#3]
He's switching parties?
Are you serious? |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:01:55 AM EDT
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It won't make a dang bit of difference on how he votes....
He's been anti-gun for awhile (Like since 94) |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:04:23 AM EDT
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I guess he's gotten all the use out of his RINO costume.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:04:26 AM EDT
[#6]
good grief.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:05:46 AM EDT
[#7]
Good riddance. I hope he takes McCain with him.
I just hope the GOP hits rock-bottom soon and realizes what an abject failure RINO-ism has been.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:05:55 AM EDT
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They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:08:29 AM EDT
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They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right. He realizes he has a better chance at getting re-elected as a democrat. It's about maintaining power. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:08:42 AM EDT
[#10]
Arlen Specter has always sucked Democrack. This his just him coming out of the closet RINO-Style.
sw1217 |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:09:22 AM EDT
[#11]
Way to be on top of it, ARFCOM. Fox News just announced it - too bad they get their news FROM US!!
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:10:20 AM EDT
[#12]
HUMAN EVENTS: Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa) to announce switch to the Democratic Party... 60 60 60 Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) to announce switch to Dem Party? Decision gives filibuster proof majority... Not really surprised but... PIMPS AND WHORES
 
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:10:37 AM EDT
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Quoted: They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right. Yup. That is very scary. Remember when in 2005 the Republicans were complaining they couldn't get judges passed and were thinking of changing some rules to get them through? The Dems screamed and some Republicans fell in line with them. People said it was insane to change the rules because it would come back to bite us. What is it that they want to pass that they need to destroy any fight from the other side? How bad is it? Oh, and Specter, I don't need to say anything else about his RINOisms. He is being challenged in the Republican primary by a conservative and it looks like he might lose. If he changes parties he may actually be able to win in the general election against a conservative. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:12:50 AM EDT
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What a surprise: a politician lied.
Specter staying on Republican ticket By Thomas Fitzgerald Inquirer Staff Writer Sen. Arlen Specter yesterday tried to snuff speculation that he was preparing to bolt the Republican Party in the face of a conservative uprising that threatens his bid for a sixth term. "To eliminate any doubt, I am a Republican, and I am running for reelection in 2010 as a Republican on the Republican ticket," Specter said in a statement released by his campaign manager. The clarification came after Specter told the Hill newspaper that he would not rule out becoming an independent and caucusing with Senate Republicans - as Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I., Conn.) did in 2006 with the Democrats. "It's pretty hard to run without a party," Specter told the Hill. "It's always something that could be a possibility. But then I wouldn't be in the Republican caucus - wouldn't have quite the standing as a Republican." Conservatives have been furious with Specter because he was one of three Republican senators whose votes clinched passage of the $787 billion Democrat-drafted economic stimulus package. He also faces skepticism in the party's base because he has not come out against legislation that would make it easier for labor unions to organize. Former Rep. Pat Toomey, a conservative Republican from Allentown, has said he is likely to challenge Specter for the party nomination. In 2004, Specter beat Toomey by 2 percentage points. Antiabortion activist Peg Luksik also wants to run. Pennsylvania law does not allow somebody to run as an independent after losing a primary, as Lieberman did. In addition, Pennsylvania has little history of successful third-party candidates, said G. Terry Madonna, pollster and professor at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster. "We still have very high high partisan identification in our state, which is a huge difference from Connecticut," he said. Specter told The Inquirer on Tuesday that he believed independents should be allowed to participate in Pennsylvania's primaries, now limited to enrolled members of a party. "We need to broaden citizen participation," he said. There also had been speculation Specter would become a Democrat, fueled largely by Gov. Rendell's televised comments. Specter has always dismissed that talk. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:13:39 AM EDT
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=3852243&mesg_id=3852243
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:14:42 AM EDT
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He was always 5th column, and the GOP knew he was 5th column, but as long as he supported corporate interest, they did everything they could to get him reelected. Make no mistake, the Republican party deserves this, because they knew exactly what he was, and defended him anyway. And this won't be the only Neocon that jumps ship, either. They were never conservative, and now that they've permananently wrecked our party (and our nation) they can reveal their true colors and slither back to the Democrats, like many of us knew they always would.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:15:40 AM EDT
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Doesn't he have cancer?
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:17:05 AM EDT
[#18]
Time to use the Willie Horton attack on his ass. Ira Einhorn is his albatross. Hang it around his neck. Better yet, showcase the victim, Holly Maddux. Ira Einhorn killed Holly Maddux, then stuffed her body in a trunk, hiding it in his closet. Specter defended Einhorn, even when Einhorn fled to France and hid for 20 years. Einhorn was also the keynote speaker on the first Earth Day celebration. Because it was HIS idea. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:17:24 AM EDT
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What a surprise: a politician lied. Specter staying on Republican ticket By Thomas Fitzgerald
Inquirer Staff Writer
Sen. Arlen Specter yesterday tried to snuff speculation that he waspreparing to bolt the Republican Party in the face of a conservativeuprising that threatens his bid for a sixth term. "To eliminate any doubt, I am a Republican, and I am running forreelection in 2010 as a Republican on the Republican ticket," Spectersaid in a statement released by his campaign manager.
The clarification came after Specter told the Hill newspaper that hewould not rule out becoming an independent and caucusing with SenateRepublicans - as Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I., Conn.) did in 2006 with theDemocrats.
"It's pretty hard to run without a party," Specter told the Hill. "It'salways something that could be a possibility. But then I wouldn't be inthe Republican caucus - wouldn't have quite the standing as aRepublican."
Conservatives have been furious with Specter because he was one ofthree Republican senators whose votes clinched passage of the $787billion Democrat-drafted economic stimulus package. He also facesskepticism in the party's base because he has not come out againstlegislation that would make it easier for labor unions to organize.
Former Rep. Pat Toomey, a conservative Republican from Allentown, hassaid he is likely to challenge Specter for the party nomination. In2004, Specter beat Toomey by 2 percentage points. Antiabortion activistPeg Luksik also wants to run.
Pennsylvania law does not allow somebody to run as an independent after losing a primary, as Lieberman did.
In addition, Pennsylvania has little history of successful third-partycandidates, said G. Terry Madonna, pollster and professor at Franklinand Marshall College in Lancaster. "We still have very high highpartisan identification in our state, which is a huge difference fromConnecticut," he said.
Specter told The Inquirer on Tuesday that he believed independentsshould be allowed to participate in Pennsylvania's primaries, nowlimited to enrolled members of a party. "We need to broaden citizenparticipation," he said.
There also had been speculation Specter would become a Democrat, fueledlargely by Gov. Rendell's televised comments. Specter has alwaysdismissed that talk.
Until a Money filled envelope passes in front of his face; How MUCH did it take for this CHUMP to make this "Decision"?? 
A LEADERLESS Nation wonders why OUR Country is on the Auction Block
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:17:31 AM EDT
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They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right. He realizes he has a better chance at getting re-elected as a democrat. It's about maintaining power. This. He's way, way down in the polls for the next primary. He's going to suckle the donkeyteat to try and retain his seat. The pathetic cockbag will go wherever he has to to stay in power. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:18:41 AM EDT
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Doesn't he have cancer? He is a cancer. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:19:26 AM EDT
[#22]
Maybe that's why W should have endorsed Toomey.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:19:41 AM EDT
[#23]
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They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right. The AWB will be a done deal and not a neutered one.Possibly a no grandfather clause one or one with strict registration ala NFA.We ARE fucked. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:20:12 AM EDT
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the only good news on wikipedia:
Specter strongly supports the death penalty and opposes most gun control, voting against the Brady Bill, background checks at gun shows, the ban on assault weapons, and trigger locks for handguns. His work has included numerous articles on the deterring effect the death penalty has on future crimes.
he voted against the brady bill. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:20:22 AM EDT
[#25]
I was just going to post this.
got home, turned on my tv and this asshole finally announces his true colors. he really pissed people off here with his support of porkulus. this puts them close to their super majority.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:20:42 AM EDT
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http://www.drudgereport.com/siren.gif
HUMAN EVENTS: Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa) to announce switch to the Democratic Party... 60 60 60 Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) to announce switch to Dem Party? Decision gives filibuster proof majority... Not really surprised but... PIMPS AND WHORES
IT IS THE SAME PERSON. His switching parties doesn't give anyone anything they didn't already have. This traitor just had his true skin showing. Even if Specter voted with the republicans there is always McCain, Collins, and Snowe that can give the dems their filibuster proof majority anyways. Especially Snowe and Collins. (They had an ACU rating of 12% and 20% in 2008 for god sakes! Many dems are MORE conservative than those two twits.) |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:21:51 AM EDT
[#27]
Shocked from PA
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:24:45 AM EDT
[#28]
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They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right. Yup. That is very scary. Remember when in 2005 the Republicans were complaining they couldn't get judges passed and were thinking of changing some rules to get them through? The Dems screamed and some Republicans fell in line with them. People said it was insane to change the rules because it would come back to bite us. What is it that they want to pass that they need to destroy any fight from the other side? How bad is it? Oh, and Specter, I don't need to say anything else about his RINOisms. He is being challenged in the Republican primary by a conservative and it looks like he might lose. If he changes parties he may actually be able to win in the general election against a conservative. Well, between this Scheisster, and Smalley getting Minn, its going to happen. Probably one of those two broads (R) from Maine that voted for all the bail-outs will be next. Tar and feather the lot! |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:25:00 AM EDT
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Doesn't he have cancer? He is a cancer. 
Yes , he is .
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:25:22 AM EDT
[#30]
So voting for a RINO all these years was a mistake?
I mean, the alternative was a Democrat, right? This is very confusing. I'm going to lie down for awhile. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:25:23 AM EDT
[#31]
So voting for a RINO all these years was a mistake?
I mean, the alternative was a Democrat, right? This is very confusing. I'm going to lie down for awhile. ETA: Even my mouse is confused |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:25:52 AM EDT
[#32]
He has been a no good fuckstick ever since his lawyer days when he was able to get the bail reduced on that hippy murderer Ira Einhorn. Despite the body of his girlfriend being found in a trunk in his closet, Einhorn was let out on $40,000 ($4,000 actual cash) and then vanished in 1981 just before his trial. He then hid in France for 20 years and fought extraditon, but in 2001 was finally sent back to the US.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:26:24 AM EDT
[#33]
His position on gun control will flip. Count. On. It.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:27:36 AM EDT
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When Al Franken gets setaed, they will have 60. Not good.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:29:00 AM EDT
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They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right. The AWB will be a done deal and not a neutered one.Possibly a no grandfather clause one or one with strict registration ala NFA.We ARE fucked. NIGHTSTAKER...........You are wrong on your opinion here. There are a NUMBER of Senate Democrats who have already announced OFFICIALLY that they WILL NOT VOTE FOR AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN!!!!! Also, there are 65+++ House Democrats that have GONE ON THE RECORD against the AWB. It is not going to happen for AT LEAST two years.......but probably not at all!!!!! |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:29:33 AM EDT
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He is a back stabbing, self important bastard. Why YOU follks in PA kept electing him I WILL NEVER know.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:29:37 AM EDT
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Arlen Specter is f%^king scum.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:30:02 AM EDT
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So voting for a RINO all these years was a mistake?
I mean, the alternative was a Democrat, right? This is very confusing. I'm going to lie down for awhile. ETA: Even my mouse is confused What if I told you even McCain voted for Obama? |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:30:09 AM EDT
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The House just became our last bastion against gun control. The U.S. Senate just officially became a rubber stamp on anything Pelosi can get passed to a conference committee.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:30:28 AM EDT
[#40]
Good riddance!
Now Olympia Snow and Chenowith should leave, as well! |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:31:26 AM EDT
[#41]
Well...... bye. It's not like we need his ass for the numbers, he would have never stood with the others to block anything anyway. I'm done caring. The Nation voted to fuck itself in the ass with a dildo made of tax dollars. So let it burn. I'll go on doing what I can to make a living. When they come to take my property, my home, whatever, I guess I'll cross that bridge when it comes. May as well be able to admit who the enemy is now.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:33:35 AM EDT
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I would not be surprised to see more of the RINO whores follow in his footsteps.
They see the writing on the wall. The dem party has the makings of being the majority party for the foreseeable future. Things like amnesty, universal healthcare, (aka more free shit for the lazy) will ensure this. Add the cult of personality that is Obama and we have an uphill battle for sure. He may or may not turn on gun control. I am sure there is a lot of behind the scenes arm twisting on this issue going on as we speak (look at Mccarthy) in NY. It will reach a fever pitch if and when a bill is actually tabled. If we can stave off amnesty and universal healthcare until the midterm elections, we may stand a chance. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:34:28 AM EDT
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They must have some really evil shit that they want to get through if they are this bound and determined to have a filibuster proof majority. It's not like the Republicans have been able to stop anything in congress so far. What is it that the Dems desperately want to ram up our asses that they feel the need to get this asshole to switch parties now? Something isn't right. The AWB will be a done deal and not a neutered one.Possibly a no grandfather clause one or one with strict registration ala NFA.We ARE fucked. NIGHTSTAKER...........You are wrong on your opinion here. There are a NUMBER of Senate Democrats who have already announced OFFICIALLY that they WILL NOT VOTE FOR AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN!!!!! Also, there are 65+++ House Democrats that have GONE ON THE RECORD against the AWB. It is not going to happen for AT LEAST two years.......but probably not at all!!!!! Dream on;the screws will be turned in the house and Reid will have to capitulate.It IS coming. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:35:20 AM EDT
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Like Clay Aiken announcing he was gay.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:35:27 AM EDT
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as others have stated - he is just changing names; the ideology has always been socialist[>://
Specter probably wants to make it official as he sees the dems as the winning side.. with the kenyan making changes to the census, legalizing the illegals and changing the tax codes, he is probably right 
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:36:48 AM EDT
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....NIGHTSTAKER...........You are wrong on your opinion here. There are a NUMBER of Senate Democrats who have already announced OFFICIALLY that they WILL NOT VOTE FOR AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN!!!!! Also, there are 65+++ House Democrats that have GONE ON THE RECORD against the AWB. It is not going to happen for AT LEAST two years.......but probably not at all!!!!! You really think the next ban is going to be phrased as the 'AWB'? Don't be naive; it'll be the Put Americans To Work And Protect Our Children Act of 2009, and you damned well better believe your precious Democrats will vote for it. |
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:39:55 AM EDT
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The House just became our last bastion against gun control. The U.S. Senate just officially became a rubber stamp on anything Pelosi can get passed to a conference committee. Sen. Reid = Senate Devil bitch Pelosi = House of Reps 
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:41:32 AM EDT
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http://www.drudgereport.com/siren.gif
HUMAN EVENTS: Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa) to announce switch to the Democratic Party... 60 60 60 Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) to announce switch to Dem Party? Decision gives filibuster proof majority... Not really surprised but... PIMPS AND WHORES
IT IS THE SAME PERSON. His switching parties doesn't give anyone anything they didn't already have. This traitor just had his true skin showing. Even if Specter voted with the republicans there is always McCain, Collins, and Snowe that can give the dems their filibuster proof majority anyways. Especially Snowe and Collins. (They had an ACU rating of 12% and 20% in 2008 for god sakes! Many dems are MORE conservative than those two twits.) Explains why WE need term limits, and why WE will never see that day
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:41:38 AM EDT
[#49]
Good riddance.
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Posted: 4/28/2009 8:41:49 AM EDT
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Well...... bye. It's not like we need his ass for the numbers, he would have never stood with the others to block anything anyway. I'm done caring. The Nation voted to fuck itself in the ass with a dildo made of tax dollars. So let it burn. I'll go on doing what I can to make a living. When they come to take my property, my home, whatever, I guess I'll cross that bridge when it comes. May as well be able to admit who the enemy is now. Amen, brother.
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