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Go Shepard Smith!

Posted on December 17, 2010 at 8:45 pm by Bob Cesca

Shep joins with Jon Stewart — as well as all reasonable people everywhere — in blasting the Republican filibuster of the 9/11 first responders healthcare bill. Once again, eff you Republicans.

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Eff You, Republicans

Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:36 pm by Bob Cesca

As discouraged as I am about progressives, the Republicans still win the Bigtime Douchebag Award. Jon Stewart dedicated his entire show last night to the 9/11 heroes healthcare bill, which is currently being blocked by the Republicans.

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When in Doubt, Blame the Democrats

Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:57 am by Bob Cesca

As Benen points out, the Republicans are blocking healthcare for the 9/11 heroes. But the heroes are also blaming the Democrats for some reason: Responders blame [Republicans] most, but are getting tired of Democrats putting it all on the GOP … Continue reading →

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Filibustering the 9/11 Heroes

Posted on December 14, 2010 at 2:10 pm by Bob Cesca

Just perfect: “Since when does the Republican Party make the 9/11 First Responders stand over in the corner with the gays and Mexicans?” Now that you’re done laughing, let us seriously contemplate the fact that the 9/11 fetishists seriously filibustered … Continue reading →

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The Sanders Filibuster

Posted on December 10, 2010 at 3:28 pm by Bob Cesca

They’re saying it’s not a “real” filibuster because there’s no legislation on the floor to be halted at this point. But it sure looks like one. Watch Senator Sanders make with the very long talking here.

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The Republican Version of 'Compromise'

Posted on December 1, 2010 at 9:58 am by Bob Cesca

The White House concedes the federal pay freeze and agrees to form a bipartisan panel on the Bush tax rates, and this is how the Republicans play along: According to a letter delivered to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid this … Continue reading →

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Republicans Filibuster DADT Repeal

Posted on September 21, 2010 at 3:43 pm by Bob Cesca

This big news at this point: UPDATE – 3:05 p.m.: Senate Republicans, led by John McCain (R-Ariz.), have blocked the Senate from considering the defense authorization bill Tuesday afternoon. By blocking the bill from moving to the Senate floor, Republicans … Continue reading →

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Go Anthony Weiner!

Posted on July 30, 2010 at 8:27 am by Bob Cesca

Rep. Weiner totally rips into the Republicans for obstructing a healthcare bill for 9/11 heroes. What he said. You don’t eff with New York.

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Republican Filibuster of the Day

Posted on July 27, 2010 at 4:53 pm by Bob Cesca

Today they filibustered the DISCLOSE Act… The DISCLOSE Act would require corporations and interest groups to identify themselves when they sponsor political ads and, in the case of smaller organizations, to reveal their donors. Yep. The Republicans want to make … Continue reading →

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It Takes A Disaster

Posted on July 23, 2010 at 9:11 am by Bob Cesca

This almost slipped through unnoticed, but Republicans and Conservadems successfully filibustered the Senate climate crisis bill and Harry Reid doesn’t plan to bring it up again before the August recess. It’s horseshit like this that will make future historians condemn … Continue reading →

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