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November 19, 2013

Two Simple Questions
— CAC

The Senate Majority Leader appears rather irked over Republican block maneuvers of His Greatness, so once again he's threatening to change the rules and go nuclear, requiring a simple majority to get judicial nominees (excluding the Supreme Court) confirmed.

With just under a year to go until election day:

But now, Dems have already agreed not to change the rules once, and the filibustering continues, even though Republicans admitted when the last deal was reached that they were wrong to block Obama from staffing the government. And now, the GOP position is not grounded in an objection to ObamaÂ’s nominees or to the function of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals; itÂ’s grounded in the argument that Obama should not have the power to make these appointments to the court at all. As Jonathan Chait argues, Republicans may not have even thought through the full implications of the position theyÂ’ve adopted. But Dems have, and taking it to its logical conclusion, they believe Republicans have presented them with a simple choice: Either they change the rules, or they accept those limits on ObamaÂ’s power. And that really leaves only one option.

Funny, because the rest of us have an option too. Let me guide your hand, Harry. The Washington Post Poll (full data here) already shows that registered voters would oppose a Congressional candidate who favored Obamacare by a 39% to 23% margin nationally, and you've got a helluva lot of territory to defend next November:

Narrowing down to just the states that went to Romney, the situation gets a whole lot uglier:

In Romney states, home to 7 targeted Senate seats, voters by 3-1, 46-15 percent, say they're more inclined to oppose cand supporting OCare
— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) November 19, 2013

I'm just a lowly college dropout, with a slightly burned out brain, and even I know that 55-7= 48.

But hey, if you want to give conservatives in red and purple states a reason to go for an even bigger win, by all means. I'm sure a newly-minted Republican Senate Majority would happily return the favor on those rule changes of yours.

Posted by: CAC at 12:49 PM | Comments (222)
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1

Please please please please PLEASE change the rules on your way out Harry.

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 12:52 PM (nELVU)

Harry Reid is a Pederast.

(I read that somewhere.)

Posted by: garrett at November 19, 2013 12:53 PM (KCoLk)

3 From your typing to God's ear. Please.

Posted by: moki at November 19, 2013 12:53 PM (EvHC8)

4 Oh God, don't let him go nuclear again.

Posted by: A Hairless Youth Locked In Hairy Reed's Basement Pedo Lounge at November 19, 2013 12:53 PM (8ZskC)

5 And now, the GOP position is not grounded in an objection to ObamaÂ’s nominees or to the function of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals; itÂ’s grounded in the argument that Obama should not have the power to make these appointments to the court at all. --- How is this any different from the Dims blocking a bunch of W's nominees like Pickering et all at various levels, ranging from accusations of racism to intentionally blocking judges who could be future SCOTUS nominees?

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 12:54 PM (/Crba)

6 You know I don't recall staffing being such a big deal to the press and donk-e when it was Schumer the fuckhead blocking...

I must be a little brain burnt was Bork when the GOP stopped Walter Mondale from nominating a judge?

Posted by: sven10077 at November 19, 2013 12:54 PM (9jfyN)

7

My friends, we have nothing to fear with Barack Obama in the White House.

Posted by: John McCain at November 19, 2013 12:54 PM (Pr6hk)

8 I'm confused by this map... Louisiana went to Romney.

Posted by: Cajun Caret at November 19, 2013 12:54 PM (UZQM8)

9 A good nuclear option would include disposal of nuclear waste in Nevada. Preferably in Searchlight.

Posted by: Furious George at November 19, 2013 12:55 PM (yFb77)

10 Republicans may not have even thought through the full implications of the position theyÂ’ve adopted. But Dems have,
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Damn Thugs are stupid. Donks are brilliant.

Posted by: WalrusRex at November 19, 2013 12:55 PM (XUKZU)

11 Nevermind, I'm an idiot... carry on.

Posted by: Cajun Caret at November 19, 2013 12:55 PM (UZQM8)

12 Call me a pessimist or a realist. The GOP will figure a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory or some clichÃ© like that.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humantiarian at November 19, 2013 12:55 PM (HVff2)

13 8 I'm confused by this map... Louisiana went to Romney. --- These are Senate seats up in 2014, such as Landrieu, Pryor, Begich, etc.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 12:55 PM (/Crba)

14 Yes, Democrats have blocked perfectly qualified judicial nominees for completely made-up reasons. Why do you ask?

Posted by: Zombie Bernie Siegan at November 19, 2013 12:56 PM (yFb77)

15 Of all the corksuckers in Congress, Reid disgusts me the most. Die of a festered asshole you smug dickhead.

Posted by: Mr. Dave at November 19, 2013 12:56 PM (Uxd7x)

16 CAC, sorry to go OT first thing, but wondered if you or Ace had posted about the Minotaur1 launch scheduled for tonight. According to Space.com it should be visable to most of the Eastern seaboard. It's scheduled for 7:30pm EST.

Posted by: DishofRed at November 19, 2013 12:57 PM (Dmq63)

17
That would have been a GREAT place to post a plaid map.

I'm just sayin'.....

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 19, 2013 12:57 PM (TIIx5)

18 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) at November 19, 2013 12:57 PM (PYAXX)

19 8 Cajun Caret at November 19, 2013 04:54 PM (UZQM

Yes and Swwet Sister Mary Landrieu is a very vulnerable donkey

Posted by: sven10077 at November 19, 2013 12:57 PM (9jfyN)

20 I saw Nuclear Option open for Tupelo Chain Sex at the 688 Club in 1984.

Posted by: phreshone at November 19, 2013 12:57 PM (Pr6hk)

21 CAC,

That map is cool, but way cooler with a black light.

Can I get it on a poster?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 12:58 PM (oJ5Fd)

22 The aide says Reid believes he now has 51 Dem Senators behind a rules change, if it comes down to it. The Huffington Post reports that some Dem Senators who have previously opposed changing the rules Â— such as Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein Â— are now open to it. Â“I believe that we are there,Â” the aide tells me. if it doesn't effect their pocketbooks... this will be /shrug by most of the country

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at November 19, 2013 12:58 PM (IXrOn)

23 I saw that map on a cell phone commercial once.

Posted by: meh at November 19, 2013 12:59 PM (W2qJe)

24 19 8 Cajun Caret at November 19, 2013 04:54 PM (UZQM Yes and Swwet Sister Mary Landrieu is a very vulnerable donkey --- *thwack* Donkey punched!

Posted by: Bill Cassidy (R-LA) at November 19, 2013 12:59 PM (/Crba)

25 LOL, is it remotely possible that the SOP (that's Stupid Old Party) actually has a well-thought out strategy on something rather than simply lurching from impulse to impulse? How cool would it be for Reid to go "nuclear" and then hand the Senate to the SOP next Fall? Of course, the Dems would insist that the vote % revert, but good luck to that.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 19, 2013 12:59 PM (OY9lA)

26 hah. Watching the libs flailing about is pure comedy gold.

CAC, we do have options, but at this point it's like watching a 19 year old skateboarder eyeing the handrail of 200 stairs:

Just give them the "look" that says 'do you really want to do this?' and then hilarity ensues. Don't. Say. A. Word.

Let nature take its course. Bring a camera.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 12:59 PM (x3YFz)

27 "Limits on Obama's power?" Are you kidding? Are you kidding!

Posted by: Pelosi Galore at November 19, 2013 12:59 PM (yFb77)

28 OR... Mr. Searchlight Strangler knows something we don't about the upcoming 2014 elections. More importantly, I think it's funny how the nobility of the Filibuster is always directly proportional to the number of Republicans in the senate. When there are lots of Republicans, the filibuster is a noble tool in the defense of democracy. When there are fewer Republicans, the filibuster is an outdated measure which prevents the Great and Beneficent Democrats from Working Their Will.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (PYAXX)

29 CAC,

Are there any vulnerable Republicans to counter the 7 targeted states?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (oJ5Fd)

Obama's trying to pack the DC Circuit. It doesn't have enough cases for the judges already there and does not need two more judges. But Obama wants a couple more liberals on it anyway.

All Republicans need to do when Reid starts whining about this is chant, "Miguel Estrada."

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (Q4elb)

31
I saw Vulnerable Donkey open for Air Supply in 1982.

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (nELVU)

32
So, the Democrats are going to welsh on the promise they negotiated with the Senate Republicans to not unilaterally change the rules of the house?

Quelle suprise.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (kdS6q)

33 For the last time, I don't want to be disturbed from the Cub Scout hunt over holiday recess.

Posted by: Harry Reid is a pederast at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (Pr6hk)

34 21 CAC, That map is cool, but way cooler with a ~~black light~~ toke. Can I get it on a poster? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 04:58 PM (oJ5Fd) Fixed

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (GEICT)

35 4 Oh God, don't let him go nuclear again. Posted by: A Hairless Youth Locked In Hairy Reed's Basement Pedo Lounge at November 19, 2013 04:53 PM (8ZskC) Sometimes this blog is the only reason i get up in the morning. File under: "Sad but True." THAT is some funny shit...

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 19, 2013 01:00 PM (NYTfE)

36 I see a vase.

Posted by: Waterhouse at November 19, 2013 01:01 PM (LwqhW)

37 CAC and MAPS !!

This is why I come here. That, and the egg rolls.

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 01:01 PM (P6QsQ)

38 Let me guide your hand, Harry.

Posted by: (((shudders))) at November 19, 2013 01:01 PM (5ikDv)

39
Don't underestimate the capacity of the media (and dim bulb Republican candidates) to snatch defeat from the jaws of triumph.

Posted by: Haydare at November 19, 2013 01:02 PM (Xv7f/)

40 Are there any vulnerable Republicans to counter the 7 targeted states? --- Closest I'm seeing is that Saxby Chambliss is retiring in Georgia and Mike Johannes is retiring in Nebraska, but both of those are fairly red states. Several veteran Republicans could see primary challenges, though, like Thad Cochran (MS), McConnell (KY), Cornyn (TX), Graham (SC), etc.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 01:02 PM (/Crba)

41 Someone in the linked piece commented this URL Republicans ShouldnÂ’t Let Obama Pack the Courts http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-11/republicans-shouldn-t-let-obama-pack-the-courts.html One of the vacancies Democrats are trying to fill used to be held by John Roberts. After he became chief justice, Bush nominated the impeccably qualified Peter Keisler for the spot. The Democrats blocked him, and the seat has gone empty ever since. A reasonable case can be made against a minority party blocking judicial nominations, or for it. What canÂ’t reasonably be argued is that Democrats should be able to use the tactic to keep a judgeship open until they have the power to fill it with a liberal, at which point Republicans have to stand down. /tiredoftheBS

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at November 19, 2013 01:02 PM (IXrOn)

42 Posted by: sven10077 at November 19, 2013 04:57 PM (9jfyN) Kay Hagan is toast. There aren't enough transplants to keep her in. Just gotta get the right R in there. Brannon seems like a good pick so far.

Posted by: Golfman in NC at November 19, 2013 01:03 PM (/djtm)

This is why I come here. That, and the egg rolls. AND VALU-RITE

FIFY

Posted by: Misanthropic Humantiarian at November 19, 2013 01:03 PM (HVff2)

44 OR...
Mr. Searchlight Strangler knows something we don't about the upcoming 2014 elections.

Hi.

Posted by: Boxes of ballots in trunks of Minnesota pollworkers' cars at November 19, 2013 01:03 PM (ZKzrr)

45 Closest I'm seeing is that Saxby Chambliss is retiring in Georgia and Mike Johannes is retiring in Nebraska, but both of those are fairly red states.

Several veteran Republicans could see primary challenges, though, like Thad Cochran (MS), McConnell (KY), Cornyn (TX), Graham (SC), etc.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 05:02 PM (/Crba)

Mark Udall (D- CO) is going to have a tough time. We're ramping up here to drop the hammer on him.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:03 PM (x3YFz)

46 32 So, the Democrats are going to welsh on the promise they negotiated with the Senate Republicans to not unilaterally change the rules of the house? Quelle suprise. I think I just read they HAVE no choice. An open appointment hurts the JEF like a night w/Reggie w/o Bodyglide

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 19, 2013 01:03 PM (NYTfE)

47
The ACA is flimsier than Obama's first pitch.

-Greg Gutfeld

Posted by: Doctor Fish at November 19, 2013 01:03 PM (pJF+c)

48 Remember when this used to be a republic and people understood that the true democracy/ majority rules thing was a bad idea? You know what you get with a democracy? Slaves.

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 01:04 PM (j0wOO)

49 Wait. There's egg rolls?

Posted by: Meghan McCain, Titular Republican of Tomorrow at November 19, 2013 01:04 PM (8ZskC)

50 Ahhh..... good job of misstating the Republican position... to make it seem idiotic. One of the open positions was John Roberts... and Bush submitted a nominee for it... and the Dems filibustered him... It remains unfilled. Note that when Repubs nominate a Judge... they bitch and moan until there is a moderate, or Roberts, on the Bench... But when Dems nominate a Judge... we get Racists and open bigots (wise Latinas), open Liberals (Ginsburg), or Political Hacks (Kagan)...

Posted by: Romeo13, a vet... at November 19, 2013 01:04 PM (lZBBB)

51 To the comprehensive immigration reform legislation!

Posted by: Typical RINO Consultant at November 19, 2013 01:05 PM (Pr6hk)

52 Are there any vulnerable Republicans to counter the 7 targeted states? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 05:00 PM (oJ5Fd) Two, possibly, but it's a stretch: McConnell in KY, and the open seat in Georgia. I don't see either of them voting for a pro-Obamacare Democrat with the shit now actually hitting the fan. But, then again, the GOP is susceptible to a virulent strain of idiocy. So pray.

Posted by: CAC at November 19, 2013 01:05 PM (kbPCL)

53 Okay, it was fun to be back, but now I have to get ready for a meeting in which I tear our HR department a new one. Nicely.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) at November 19, 2013 01:05 PM (PYAXX)

54 46 32
So, the Democrats are going to welsh on the promise they negotiated with the Senate Republicans to not unilaterally change the rules of the house?

Quelle suprise.

I think I just read they HAVE no choice. An open appointment hurts the JEF like a night w/Reggie w/o Bodyglide

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 19, 2013 05:03 PM (NYTfE)

Erm. Intent: A
Precision: D

Senate doesn't make House rules.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:05 PM (x3YFz)

#29 - There won't be unless the idiots on the far right manage to knock off Mitch McConnell.

Dems have more vulnerable seats this time because many of these are freshmen who won in the Obama wave of 2008. Republicans that survived that wave are safe this time unless they get beat by a weak nutcase in a primary.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 01:05 PM (Q4elb)

56 These are Senate seats up in 2014, such as Landrieu, Pryor, Begich, etc. Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 04:55 PM (/Crba) SEN. MARY LANDRIEU (D-La.): Â“If you like the insurance that you have, youÂ’ll be able to keep it.Â” (MSNBCÂ’s Hardball, 12/16/09) SEN. MARK BEGICH (D-Alaska): Â“If you got a doctor now, you got a medical professional you want, you get to keep that. If you have an insurance program or a health care policy you want of ideas, make sure you keep it. That you can keep who you want.Â” (Sen. Begich, Townhall Event, 7/27/09) Need one for Pryor.

Posted by: RWC at November 19, 2013 01:05 PM (fWAjv)

57 Go get 'em , Harry!

Posted by: Senator John McCain at November 19, 2013 01:06 PM (5ikDv)

58 47The ACA is flimsier than Obama's first pitch.

-Greg Gutfeld

Posted by: Doctor Fish at November 19, 2013 05:03 PM (pJF+c)

Barry never pitches

Posted by: Reggie Love at November 19, 2013 01:06 PM (Pr6hk)

59 Minotaur1 launch scheduled for tonight.>>

Are Space Minotaurs Offensive or defensive? And are we building a space Labyrinth?

Posted by: Buzzsaw at November 19, 2013 01:06 PM (tf9Ne)

The dems feel their power waning. They need the power.

I shudder to think what damage to this country they would do with non-filibuster senate in one year. Makes me cringe as much as thinking about three more years of Dear Leader.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 01:06 PM (66ULQ)

61 No way. The Senate is not in play. No way.

Posted by: toure at November 19, 2013 01:06 PM (bMeMt)

62 53 Okay, it was fun to be back, but now I have to get ready for a meeting in which I tear our HR department a new one.

Nicely.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) at November 19, 2013 05:05 PM (PYAXX)

OH OH OH! Advice: don't say anything (I get that a lot but that's not relevant). Just sit and stare at them, expressionless.

8:1 you win. My odds.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:07 PM (x3YFz)

63 Need one for Pryor.

Posted by: RWC at November 19, 2013 05:05 PM (fWAjv)

----

We have "one" for every single Dem. They ALL voted against the grandfathering fix. Every.Single.One.of.Them.

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:07 PM (nELVU)

64 I always knew Harry Reid had had a few to many blows to the head in his boxing days. I just didn't know he was the one who administered them.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:07 PM (6TB1Z)

65 Damn gerrymandering of Senate seats.

Posted by: Low Information Senator at November 19, 2013 01:08 PM (Pr6hk)

66
Erm. Intent: A Precision: D
Senate doesn't make House rules.
Posted by: tangonine

"house" not "House".

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:08 PM (kdS6q)

67 Mark Udall (D- CO) is going to have a tough time. We're ramping up here to drop the hammer on him. --- I was talking only about Republican seats, as we don't exactly have to play a lot of defense from what I'm seeing. I can see the Republicans taking out most of Begich (Alaska), Pryor (Arkansas), Udall (Colorado), Landrieu (Louisiana), the retiring Baucus (Montana), Shaheen (New Hampshire), Hagan (North Carolina), the retiring Tim Johnson (South Dakota), Mark Warner (Virginia), and the retiring Jay Rockefeller (West Virginia). That's potentially 10 seats which are open, in red states, and/or have vulnerable incumbents. We could potentially take out Harkin (Iowa), the retiring Levin (Michigan), or Jeff Merkley (Oregon), too, if it becomes a true wave election.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 01:08 PM (/Crba)

68 Posted by: CAC at November 19, 2013 05:05 PM (kbPCL)

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory: A Republican specialty since 1992.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:08 PM (oJ5Fd)

69 55 rockmom at November 19, 2013 05:05 PM (Q4elb)

The GOP is stronger without Mrs McCain-Graham than with him.

Posted by: sven10077 at November 19, 2013 01:08 PM (9jfyN)

70 #29 - There won't be unless the idiots on the far right manage to knock off Mitch McConnell.

Great strategy. Go with that.

Posted by: President Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:09 PM (5ikDv)

71 Need one for Pryor. --- I'm not sure we need one. I think that reminding the people of Arkansas that they sent Blanche Lincoln packing could do it, given that Lincoln was MUCH more popular than Pryor at her peak.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 01:09 PM (/Crba)

72 We have "one" for every single Dem. They ALL voted against the grandfathering fix. Every.Single.One.of.Them. Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 05:07 PM (nELVU) Indeed.

Posted by: RWC at November 19, 2013 01:09 PM (fWAjv)

73 #56 Mitch McConnell put out a list of 27 Democrat Senators who promised people they could keep their health plan and their doctor. I'm sure Pryor is on it.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 01:09 PM (Q4elb)

74 We could potentially take out Harkin (Iowa)

He's retiring. Bruce Braley (you may remember him from complaining that the shutdown meant he had to bring his own towel to the House private gym) is the heir apparent.

Posted by: Boxes of ballots in trunks of Minnesota pollworkers' cars at November 19, 2013 01:09 PM (ZKzrr)

75 Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory: A Republican specialty since 1992.

And you should see what we can snatch from the jaws of defeat!

Posted by: Mitch McConnell at November 19, 2013 01:09 PM (8ZskC)

76 What s missing from all this is that Obama has already had twice as many judicial appointments approved as Bush at the same time in the Presidency.

In short Hairy Read the Pederast is a lying SOB.

Posted by: Vic at November 19, 2013 01:10 PM (FTQyq)

77 Off, criminal sock.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at November 19, 2013 01:10 PM (ZKzrr)

78
There won't be unless the idiots on the far right manage to knock off Mitch McConnell.
Posted by: rockmom

"I'll send flowers"

Al Calpone

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:10 PM (kdS6q)

79 Okay, one last post before I skeedle to my meeting: Just for the fun of it, consider the following: Senate Majority Leader Ted Cruz (yes, I know it would never happen- but it takes you to a happy place, doesn't it?)

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) at November 19, 2013 01:10 PM (PYAXX)

80 Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 05:08 PM (/Crba)

I'm not seeing NH moving Red. But every other one you mention makes sense.

Any White Mountain Morons with some actual....you know....facts?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:11 PM (oJ5Fd)

81
Need one for Pryor.

Posted by: RWC at November 19, 2013 05:05 PM (fWAjv)

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http://tinyurl.com/kwc56wp

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 01:11 PM (P6QsQ)

Mr. Searchlight Strangler knows something we don't about the upcoming 2014 elections.

---------------------------------------------------

I still think that the fix is already in for 2014 and 2016. I get the feeling that repubs won't be winning any elections for a long long time.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 01:11 PM (66ULQ)

83 Have you seen the plans for the new dam?

Breathtaking.

Posted by: Mitch McConnell at November 19, 2013 01:11 PM (5ikDv)

84 let's keep in mind:
Dems attempt recalls against Repubs in Wisconsin: GOOD
Repubs attempt recalls against Dem sin Colorado: BAD BAD BAD

Hypocrisy: it's what's for (D)inner.

Posted by: Mallfly at November 19, 2013 01:11 PM (bJm7W)

85 I think Harry has a good idea here.

Posted by: Next Republican President at November 19, 2013 01:12 PM (aN78T)

86 Senate Majority Leader Ted Cruz (yes, I know it would never happen- but it takes you to a happy place, doesn't it?)

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) at November 19, 2013 05:10 PM (PYAXX)

Oh sure... bastard.

Tease, tease then run off.... you a woman? That's a skill specific to the female gender of our species.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:12 PM (x3YFz)

87
If gop senate candidates don't remind voters early and often that a vote for the dem is a vote for obamacare (because the dem will vote harry reid as majority leader), then they will deserve to lose.

Even when the dem swears they want to get rid of obamacare, it does not matter, a vote for reid is a vote for obamacare.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 19, 2013 01:12 PM (iGPSR)

88 We could potentially take out Harkin (Iowa), the retiring Levin (Michigan), or Jeff Merkley (Oregon), too, if it becomes a true wave election. Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at November 19, 2013 05:08 PM (/Crba) Here's what I would propose: start investing heavily in ground-game operations in states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa. Keep those operations functioning AFTER the 2014 cycle to drive up voter registration and volunteers, and you're set up well for 2016. The open seats in Iowa and Michigan would be quite nice, and giving Franken at least a scare would be nice too.

Posted by: CAC at November 19, 2013 01:12 PM (kbPCL)

89 *crickets*

Posted by: GOP "Leadership" at November 19, 2013 01:13 PM (5ikDv)

90 Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 05:11 PM (P6QsQ)

Please to fix your nic?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:13 PM (oJ5Fd)

91 #80 I am not sure but it is looking like Scott Brown may be moving to New Hampshire and running against Shaheen. And before everyone gags and barfs, there is zero chance of a conservative beating Shaheen. At a minimum Brown will force the Dems to spend money defending that seat.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 01:14 PM (NYnoe)

92 62 Just sit and stare at them, expressionless. Silent Bob their asses, amen. Epic.

Posted by: akula51[/b][/i][/s] at November 19, 2013 01:14 PM (sCO74)

93 89 *crickets*

Posted by: GOP "Leadership" at November 19, 2013 05:13 PM (5ikDv)

Get back in your hole.

We've got this.

Posted by: The Tea Party of Doom at November 19, 2013 01:14 PM (x3YFz)

Harry Reid recently said that he would love to bring gun control back up but does not have the votes currently to pass any new laws but he will keep working on the issue.

I guess that NRA endorsement was not in vain. /s

(actually I picture Reid as the Senator in Godfather II)

Posted by: polynikes at November 19, 2013 01:14 PM (m2CN7)

95
The diversity of the group is hard to overlook. Ten of the sidelined judicial nominees are women, two are openly gay and nine are minorities (seven are African American, one is Asian American and one is Native American). The lone executive nominee being blocked right now, Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.), is African American.

Democrats have noted that Republicans keep filibustering female nominees to the D.C. Circuit. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) wondered aloud on the Senate floor "whether there is a double standard" when it comes to putting women on that court. Before Pillard, Republicans also blocked Patricia Millett and Caitlin Halligan.

Huffipo

Racists! Sexists! Homphobes! Umm -- whatever you call people who don't like Indians!

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:15 PM (kdS6q)

96 Please to fix your nic?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 05:13 PM (oJ5Fd)

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It is fixed. I revised it. I may revise it again to grammy wingr shortly. I am evolving and becoming a more complex individual.

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 01:15 PM (P6QsQ)

97
The biggest Dem to get rid of is Lindsey Graham.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 19, 2013 01:15 PM (iGPSR)

98 @ 83 you can thank Fuckstein for that Master Piece

Posted by: 7 Days in May at November 19, 2013 01:15 PM (j6DTo)

99 I still think that the fix is already in for 2014 and 2016. I get the feeling that repubs won't be winning any elections for a long long time.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 05:11 PM (66ULQ)

I don't think they can steal Senate elections in all those red states. Arkansas ain't Minnesota.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 01:16 PM (Q4elb)

100 Here's what I would propose: start investing heavily in ground-game operations in states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa. Keep those operations functioning AFTER the 2014 cycle to drive up voter registration and volunteers, and you're set up well for 2016.

Posted by: CAC at November 19, 2013 05:12 PM (kbPCL)

ORCA is warmed up and ready to go!

Posted by: Romney Consultants Inc. at November 19, 2013 01:16 PM (oJ5Fd)

101 I can see the Republicans taking out most of Begich (Alaska), Pryor (Arkansas), Udall (Colorado), Landrieu (Louisiana), the retiring Baucus (Montana), Shaheen (New Hampshire), Hagan (North Carolina), the retiring Tim Johnson (South Dakota), Mark Warner (Virginia), and the retiring Jay Rockefeller (West Virginia).

I wish it was so, but I see no evidence that I'll be rid of Mark Warner anytime before 2016. He's managed to sell himself as a moderate, results-oriented guy rather than the flaming lib he really is.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:16 PM (6TB1Z)

102 What a fucking idiot. Except for nominations, a simple majority vote does absolutely nothing for him while we have the House.

Go ahead, Harry.. make my day. And we'll take over the Senate next year and then make Obama use that veto stamp over and over and over... until Chrispie Creme takes over in 2016. Ha!

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 19, 2013 01:17 PM (f9c2L)

103 -- whatever you call people who don't like Indians!

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Settlers???

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:17 PM (nELVU)

104 Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 05:15 PM (P6QsQ)

My apologies. I did not recognize the integrative complexity and post-modern heuristics of the name.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:17 PM (oJ5Fd)

105

#96 Republicans had no problem voting for Janice Rogers Brown to be a circuit judge.

But Democrats refused to vote for Miguel Estrada.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 01:17 PM (Q4elb)

106 Hairy Reid, possibly molesting children and taking the football home since the 1970's.

Posted by: dfbaskwill at November 19, 2013 01:18 PM (ndlFj)

107
Umm -- whatever you call people who don't like Indians!

Redskins?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 19, 2013 01:18 PM (iGPSR)

108 ... until Chrispie Creme takes over in 2016. Ha!

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Dude..... youre harshing my mellow.

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:18 PM (nELVU)

109 I did not recognize the integrative complexity and post-modern heuristics of the name.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 05:17 PM (oJ5Fd)

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I am as elusive as the transcendent wind. Also a realy bad spellr.

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 01:19 PM (P6QsQ)

110 100 I still think that the fix is already in for 2014 and 2016. I get the feeling that repubs won't be winning any elections for a long long time.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 05:11 PM (66ULQ)

I don't think they can steal Senate elections in allthose red states. Arkansas ain't Minnesota. Posted by: rockmom

Stop it. Stop interrupting with your real world stuff while Soona is getting his Eeyore on.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:19 PM (6TB1Z)

111 But Democrats refused to vote for Miguel Estrada.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 05:17 PM (Q4elb)

They don't want any greasers in their club. It's lawn care or nothing.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:19 PM (oJ5Fd)

112 Democrats have noted that Republicans keep filibustering female nominees to the D.C. Circuit. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) wondered aloud on the Senate floor "whether there is a double standard" when it comes to putting women on that court. Before Pillard, Republicans also blocked Patricia Millett and Caitlin Halligan.

Huffipo

Racists! Sexists! Homphobes! Umm -- whatever you call people who don't like Indians!

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 05:15 PM (kdS6q)

Evidently someone hasn't seen a photo of the creatures that are Sotomayor and Kagel... er... KAGAN (you know your brain just did that and I'm laughing).

They're asexual. Obviously.

Posted by: The Tea Party of Doom at November 19, 2013 01:19 PM (x3YFz)

113 But we LIKE second place!

NOOOoooooooo!

Posted by: Senate RINOs at November 19, 2013 01:19 PM (5ikDv)

114 Do we have any announced candidates in these potential pick-up Senate races? Strong? Weak? Or are we still a few months away for many of them?

Posted by: Blue State Hostage at November 19, 2013 01:20 PM (JMt7S)

115 I am as elusive as the transcendent wind.

Sooooooo, silent but deadly?

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:20 PM (6TB1Z)

116 Anyone care to bring me up to speed on what's going on with Allen's HR Dept? Sounds like a tale of suspense and intrigue.

Posted by: The Obsidian Owl at November 19, 2013 05:18 PM (tWmgi)

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....its full of bull dykes and commie libtards, same as any other HR dept.

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:20 PM (nELVU)

117

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 05:15 PM (kdS6q)

What they all have in common are they are far left radical in their philosophies. They just happen to be women and minorities. And probably not qualified.

But maybe the Left is on to something. Harriet Miers got screwed.

Posted by: polynikes at November 19, 2013 01:20 PM (m2CN7)

118 *looks up from notes* Let me make sure I've got this right. Under the new system, the President writes the laws, then sends them to Congress. If Congress doesn't pass them, the President's job is to call Congress a bunch of racists, sexists, and/ or terrorists and refuse to negotiate until he get's his way. And, to prevent the President's laws from not going through, it is Congress's job to change the rules to suit the President's whims... and name post offices. It's the Judicial Branch's job to rewrite laws that are unconstitutional or provide alternative definitions to words so that all the President's laws remain intact. These rules only apply if there is a Democrat President. To prevent this confusion; the media, the Census Bureau, and all other departments now report to the Executive Branch exclusively and the IRS, DOL, FBI and related departments have the responsibility to enforce voting for Democrats exclusively. Also, to help people to vote correctly, the Executive Branch has full authority to fund private groups like ACORN, OFA, and others and empower groups like the Black Panthers to provide security at polling places (at least until the Executive Domestic Security Force is fully in place). Right? Let me know if I've got any of this wrong. *looks over new United Socialist States of America Constitution*

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 01:21 PM (j0wOO)

119 Sooooooo, silent but deadly?

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 05:20 PM (6TB1Z)

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I see you are familiar with my lutefisk recipe.

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 01:21 PM (P6QsQ)

120 Harriet Miers got screwed. Posted by: polynikes

I'm thinking, no.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:21 PM (6TB1Z)

121 I don't think they can steal Senate elections in allthose red states. Arkansas ain't Minnesota.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 05:16 PM (Q4elb)

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Maybe I should have said "majorities" instead of elections. Either way, with the corrupted election systems that many of the states have adopted, I can't help but feel pessimistic about our chances.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 01:21 PM (66ULQ)

122 Posted by: The Obsidian Owl at November 19, 2013 05:18 PM (tWmgi)

Allen has video of the CEO screwing his secretary on the conference room table.

Allen thinks that it should be posted on the company intranet because it is an extremely high-quality video and both participants are quite attractive.

HR disagrees.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:21 PM (oJ5Fd)

123 Reid is an annoying turd. I don't remember Daschle being as big of a dickhead as Harry.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 19, 2013 01:21 PM (oFCZn)

124

I would like to see a new Senate rule:

No waddling turkey necks.

I think we would be down to about 15 Senators, if that were to be adopted.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 19, 2013 01:22 PM (TOk1P)

125 Senate Majority Leader Ted Cruz (yes, I know it would never happen- but it takes you to a happy place, doesn't it?) With President West and Speaker [Do we have a good one in the House]. Nirvana.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, upholstering his throne of skulls at November 19, 2013 01:22 PM (naUcP)

126 102 ---I wish it was so, but I see no evidence that I'll be rid of Mark Warner.... He's managed to sell himself as a moderate, results-oriented guy rather than the flaming lib he really is. Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 05:16 PM (6TB1Z) ------------------------ And he was married to Elizabeth Taylor!!!!

Posted by: Virginia LIV at November 19, 2013 01:22 PM (dfYL9)

127 I don't remember Daschle being as big of a dickhead as Harry. Posted by: Dack Thrombosis

I'm.......disappointed.

Posted by: Tom Daschle, contemplating his payoff from the Indian casinos at November 19, 2013 01:23 PM (6TB1Z)

128 ...its full of bull dykes and commie libtards, same as any other HR dept.

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 05:20 PM (nELVU)

Easy, crusher. I know some "bull dykes." Count a few as friends.

I get the drift, but slow down maybe.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:23 PM (x3YFz)

129 Going waaay OT here for just one moment. I'm about to cook dinner. Last Tuesday I made chicken stock and stored it in the fridge, covered. Is it still safe to cook with?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 19, 2013 01:24 PM (DmNpO)

130
BTW -- from that Huffpo article. One of the blocked is:

William Thomas, nominee to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Obama nominated Thomas in November 2012. His Republican home state senator, Marco Rubio, said in September 2013 that he will block Thomas from getting a hearing, even though he recommended him for the post in the first place.

Oh Marco, just stop.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:24 PM (kdS6q)

131 I'm thinking, no.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 05:21 PM (6TB1Z)

Why? You think this expert in Contractual Law more so than anyone else on the Court and with a minor in Mathematics was not qualified or intelligent enough?

Posted by: polynikes at November 19, 2013 01:24 PM (m2CN7)

132 OT... a crazy FB friend has a linked article about a conservative student at University of Texas who has worked for Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott. The thumbnail is this guy posing for a pic with Ted Cruz. Anyway, he has a Catch an Illegal Immigrant game where students win a $25 gift card for each illegal they can find. An earlier stunt was an affirmative action bake sale where whites pay the most followed by asians, latinos, blacks and native Americans.

Posted by: Tattoo De Plane at November 19, 2013 01:24 PM (Y92Nd)

133 And he was married to Elizabeth Taylor!!!! Posted by: Virginia LIV

Gawd, don't remind me. John Warner wasn't a person, he was a cloud of silver hair with a bulbous nose and a patrician attitude attached.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:24 PM (6TB1Z)

134 The Democrats aren't as stupid as they seem. They're not actually going to do anything to endanger the filibuster. Especially not now. But also in general. This is mostly posturing and propaganda. 'Republicans are mean and won't let Obama appoint judges because he's Half-Kenyan (Communist).'

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:24 PM (M8OWQ)

135 Allen has video of the CEO screwing his secretary on the conference room table.

When you say "high-quality video," like, what's the actual resolution?

I'm asking for a friend.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2013 01:25 PM (8ZskC)

136
Please don't go nuclear, Mr. Reid!

Posted by: Brair Rabbit at November 19, 2013 01:25 PM (iGPSR)

137

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 05:21 PM (j0wOO)

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Thanks. Well written. Yes, this is what's giving me my pessimism on gaining anything in any future elections. The set-up is almost perfect for a complete takeover of the US government.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 01:26 PM (66ULQ)

138
I'm about to cook dinner. Last Tuesday I made chicken stock and stored it in the fridge, covered. Is it still safe to cook with?
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse

Yep!

Posted by: A thriving colony of Salmonella

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:26 PM (kdS6q)

139 Tell them they'll let them vote on judges when they impeach Eric Holder.

Posted by: --- at November 19, 2013 01:26 PM (MMC8r)

140 Right? Let me know if I've got any of this wrong.

*looks over new United Socialist States of America Constitution*

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 05:21 PM (j0wOO)

No... I think you pretty much just captured how our govt currently works. You get an A.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:26 PM (x3YFz)

141 'Don't hate the game. Hate the players. The Republican players.' -- Senate Majority Leader Reid

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:26 PM (M8OWQ)

142 Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 05:23 PM (x3YFz)

Heh.

Wife has a good friend who is a bull dyke.

She participated in my Triple-Sec vs. Cointreau tasting for Margarita supremacy, and comported herself well (That's a euphemism for getting hammered and having a good time).

They ain't all to type.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:26 PM (oJ5Fd)

143 Why? You think this expert in Contractual Law more so than anyone else on the Court and with a minor in Mathematics was not qualified or intelligent enough? Posted by: polynikes

Simple question: if she hadn't been associated with the Bush WH, would she ever have been considered for the position? No? Then she's not a victim.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:26 PM (6TB1Z)

144 Allen could be set for life if he'd play his cards right. IYKWIMAITYD

Posted by: Cajun Caret at November 19, 2013 01:27 PM (UZQM8)

145 Last Tuesday I made chicken stock and stored it in the fridge, covered.

Is it still safe to cook with?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 19, 2013 05:24 PM (DmNpO)

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Wish I could help NDH, but my chicken stock comes out of a can.

Please don't rat me out to you-know-who.

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 01:27 PM (P6QsQ)

146 No... I think you pretty much just captured how our govt currently works. You get an A. Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 05:26 PM (x3YFz) Damn... I had been hoping for a solid B+. I hear anything over 80% is suboptimal.

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 01:27 PM (j0wOO)

147 134 OT... he has a Catch an Illegal Immigrant game where students win a $25 gift card for each illegal they can find.

Posted by: Tattoo De Plane at November 19, 2013 05:24 PM (Y92Nd)

Shit! There's a bounty? I'm on this!

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:28 PM (x3YFz)

148 In theory, the filibuster is a Conservative thing. But to what it mostly works out is that whatever piece of shit Democrats succeed in passing stays passed, and then they move on to the next piece of shit they'd like to pass. Etc.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:28 PM (M8OWQ)

149
Wife has a good friend who is a bull dyke. She participated in my Triple-Sec vs. Cointreau tasting for Margarita supremacy....
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

"Dear Penthouse Letters..."

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:28 PM (kdS6q)

150 131 Going waaay OT here for just one moment. I'm about to cook dinner. Last Tuesday I made chicken stock and stored it in the fridge, covered. Is it still safe to cook with? Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 19, 2013 05:24 PM (DmNpO) I do that for my Goldendoodle puppy. I pressure can the chicken, though. I use the stock as water for the instant rice -- should be OK that way. If you're not going to boil it, though, I'd be hesitant.

Posted by: jwb7605[/i][/u][/b] at November 19, 2013 01:28 PM (Qxe/p)

151

144 -

I have a relative who fits the description. She's a Republican.

Pro-gay marriage though... she swears it's all about the tax equity though.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 19, 2013 01:28 PM (TOk1P)

152 I get the drift, but slow down maybe.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 05:23 PM (x3YFz)

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**sigh**

filled with "concerned employees looking out for the proletariat" and "women wearing comfortable combat boots".

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:28 PM (nELVU)

153 Is it still safe to cook with?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 19, 2013 05:24 PM (DmNpO)

Probably, but bring it to a boil before you use it.

The danger is heat-stable toxins, and the bacteria that produce them don't do well in the refrigerator.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:28 PM (oJ5Fd)

154 Last Tuesday I made chicken stock and stored it in the fridge, covered.

Sell all your chicken stock and invest in wheelbarrows!

Posted by: JT Marlin at November 19, 2013 01:29 PM (8ZskC)

155

Last Tuesday I made chicken stock and stored it in the fridge, covered.

Is it still safe to cook with?

Depends. Did you clarify it? If it still has the fat in/on it, likely no.

Posted by: garrett at November 19, 2013 01:30 PM (KCoLk)

156 135 --- Yeah, well, John's voting record was a damned sight better than Marky's. (This is not saying much, to be sure.) I do run into people who think they're the same person though!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 19, 2013 01:30 PM (dfYL9)

157 Please don't rat me out to you-know-who.

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 05:27 PM (P6QsQ)

Too late!

Regards,

Pompous Foodie

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:30 PM (oJ5Fd)

158 Could people just not use "bull dykes" and just use the word lesbians?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2013 01:30 PM (23Kgq)

159 Shit! There's a bounty? I'm on this! Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 05:28 PM (x3YFz) No, you are not allowed to bring back an ear.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at November 19, 2013 01:30 PM (XIxXP)

160 Democrats almost certainly care a lot more about the filibuster than about staffing issues.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:30 PM (M8OWQ)

161 Posted by: A Hairless Youth Locked In Hairy Reed's Basement Pedo Lounge at November 19, 2013 04:53 PM (8ZskC) You should use your internet access to contact help, then.

Posted by: © Sponge at November 19, 2013 01:30 PM (xmcEQ)

162 Damn... I had been hoping for a solid B+. I hear anything over 80% is suboptimal.

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 05:27 PM (j0wOO)

We'll have to redistribute your grade to other "underenhanced" or "otherly priveleged" (i.e. not white) students and those of lower income levels in order to maintain a level playing field on which no one achieves.

So: "A" means "C"

Make sure you grab a free phone on the way out.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:31 PM (x3YFz)

163
Re: Chicken stock.

Nope -- not worth the risk. For food safety, you freeze stock after it cools down on the day it's made.

A week, even if kept in the fridge covered is questionable.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:31 PM (kdS6q)

164 Of course, they also care about maximizing Obama's power. But probably not at the expense of the filibuster which has served them quite well thus far.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:31 PM (M8OWQ)

165 Could people just not use "bull dykes" and just use the word lesbians? Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2013 05:30 PM (23Kgq) It's a little more descriptive. Like Lip Stick Lesbian. Helps the visual witch in turn increases the comedic value.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at November 19, 2013 01:31 PM (XIxXP)

166

155 Is it still safe to cook with?

If I say 'no' will you become emotional?

Posted by: Foghorn Leghorn at November 19, 2013 01:31 PM (l0lja)

167 Whatever word you use, come on down! Our deals can't be beat.

Posted by: Bobs House of Falnnel Shirts and Wallet Chains at November 19, 2013 01:32 PM (pj6Nr)

168 If the Democrats really had a problem with the filibuster, they would have probably already done away with it, just as they did away with the Constitution and everything else.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:32 PM (M8OWQ)

169 what do you call people who don't like Indians? I would have guess Pakistanis but that's just me.

Posted by: Mallfly at November 19, 2013 01:32 PM (bJm7W)

170 OT... he has a Catch an Illegal Immigrant game where students win a $25 gift card for each illegal they can find. Turns out the guy is Hispanic (I think I read Mexican) so memory hole. Also, I never get why these AA bake sales have Asians pay less than whites. If anybody gets screwed by affirmative action, it's Asian kids who apply for college admission.

Posted by: AmishDude at November 19, 2013 01:32 PM (T0NGe)

171 Posted by: Bobs House of Falnnel Shirts and Wallet Chains at November 19, 2013 05:32 PM (pj6Nr)

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Ok.... THAT was funny right there....

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:33 PM (nELVU)

172 But Democrats refused to vote for Miguel Estrada. I liked him on CHiPs.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2013 01:33 PM (t+DWU)

173

fwiw - I wouldn't use it.

Why didn't you freeze it?

Posted by: garrett at November 19, 2013 01:33 PM (KCoLk)

174 Simple question: if she hadn't been associated with the Bush WH, would she ever have been considered for the position? No? Then she's not a victim.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 05:26 PM (6TB1Z)

First, since she was nominated and then immediately bashed by the right, it doesn't matter what her status would have been if she had not gone to the WH in order to be considered a victim. She probably would have been on the Texas Supreme Court. You could say the same thing about Clarence Thomas.

Second, the 'consevatives' can bash Miers all they want but its their boy that they gave kudos for Bush nominating him that has screwed us today. I also gave Roberts a thumbs up. Who knew.

Posted by: polynikes at November 19, 2013 01:33 PM (m2CN7)

175 I'm sure a newly-minted Republican Senate Majority would happily return the favor on those rule changes of yours. That probably depends on who would be in a "leadership" position of a Republican Senate majority. If it's an old-guard figure like McConnell or someone similar, don't count on such a thing even being contemplated.

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at November 19, 2013 01:33 PM (vd7A8)

176 120 Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 05:21 PM (j0wOO)

You uh get their end game...

I will not be a slave.

Divorce

Posted by: sven10077 at November 19, 2013 01:34 PM (9jfyN)

177 Pro-gay marriage though... she swears it's all about the tax equity though. Ask her if she thinks marriage is optional. When she says yes, laugh in her face.

Posted by: AmishDude at November 19, 2013 01:34 PM (T0NGe)

178 How about using "attractive" lesbian or "manly" looking lesbian." ?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2013 01:34 PM (23Kgq)

179 There is a young woman of rather striking top heaviness but limited hip to waist ratio at my place of employment. She walks like a man, sometimes wears flannel, but then sometimes wears very girly outfits. In short, possibly a BD, but still quite attractive. Dynamite in angora. Is that weird?

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:34 PM (6TB1Z)

180 An opposition party should probably oppose things from time to time. If the president is a Republican, he is ebil and must be opposed. But if he's a Democrat, he is good/God and anyone who opposes him is ebil and "racist."

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (M8OWQ)

181 Could people just not use "bull dykes" and just use the word lesbians? Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2013 05:30 PM (23Kgq) I've got some lesbian friends. They're pretty clear that there are subcategories of "Bull Dykes" and "Lipstick Lesbians". I can see how the term may be offensive to some folks, but like any other politically correct stuff, it depends on who you talk to. What is offensive and what isn't is always a personal matter. I'm all for being polite and tasteful, but the PC thing has gone overboard IMO.

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (j0wOO)

182 Could people just not use "bull dykes" and just use the word lesbians?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2013 05:30 PM (23Kgq)

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What if we're talking about a male bovine dam holding back a river?

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (66ULQ)

183 I'm sure a newly-minted Republican Senate Majority would happily return the favor on those rule changes of yours. That probably depends on who would be in a "leadership" position of a Republican Senate majority. If it's an old-guard figure like McConnell or someone similar, don't count on such a thing even being contemplated. Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at November 19, 2013 05:33 PM (vd7A

Yep, whenever McConnell leaves the podium it reeks of Summers Eve.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (XIxXP)

184 No, you are not allowed to bring back an ear. Crap!

Posted by: rickb223 at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (t+DWU)

185 How about using "attractive" lesbian or "manly" looking lesbian."

How about Big Boned?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (8ZskC)

186 A week, even if kept in the fridge covered is questionable.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 05:31 PM (kdS6q)

I cover and boil, then cool without taking the lid off. Then it's into the refrigerator.

But...come to think of it, I freeze or use within a few days.

The danger is the heat stable staph toxins, but they don't grow well in the refrigerator, so I'll bet (with Niedermeyer's GI tract) that one week is okay.

The French technique is to boil the stock every few days to keep it "fresh."

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (oJ5Fd)

187 Leftists sure do seem to favor an imperial Democrat presidency.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:35 PM (M8OWQ)

188 It's really beginning to feel like 2016 could be 1980 all over again.

Posted by: Foghorn Leghorn at November 19, 2013 01:36 PM (l0lja)

189

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 05:34 PM (6TB1Z)

Can she handle herself in the Bear Pit, though?

Posted by: Jaime Lannister at November 19, 2013 01:36 PM (KCoLk)

190 Because Pericles, or whatever.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:36 PM (M8OWQ)

191 Fuck him, Fuck obama, and fuck the Democrats. Shut the government down until they learn to behave. Fuckem all

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 19, 2013 01:36 PM (t3UFN)

192 I've known several really manly looking lesbians. One thing many of them have in common is that they were abused by men, usually relatives, at a young age. So I try not to make fun because often times there is a whole lot of pain there.

Posted by: mama wingr at November 19, 2013 01:36 PM (P6QsQ)

193 181 Weird? No way. It is like every lesbian P*on fantasy on the interwebz.

Posted by: Blue State Hostage at November 19, 2013 01:36 PM (JMt7S)

194 I also gave Roberts a thumbs up. Who knew. Well...I had an inkling, considering he is a lawyer. But seriously, his whole problem is that he fetishizes the court in particular and the legal profession in general. It's a dirty, ugly profession and shouldn't be made into something it's not.

Posted by: AmishDude at November 19, 2013 01:37 PM (T0NGe)

195 Could people just not use "bull dykes" and just use the word lesbians? How about 'Borgnine-esque?'

Posted by: --- at November 19, 2013 01:38 PM (MMC8r)

196 The Democrats = Jar Jar.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at November 19, 2013 01:38 PM (M8OWQ)

197 How about 'Borgnine-esque?' Posted by: --- at November 19, 2013 05:38 PM (MMC8r) Hey, Ernies a good dude. Easy fella.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at November 19, 2013 01:38 PM (XIxXP)

198

How about using "attractive" lesbian or "manly" looking lesbian."

How about Big Boned?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 19, 2013 05:35 PM (8ZskC)

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Or hefty plow-pullin' lesbians.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 01:39 PM (66ULQ)

199 We have a park in town named after Ernest Borgnine. Just sayin'

Posted by: Blue State Hostage at November 19, 2013 01:39 PM (JMt7S)

200 Can she handle herself in the Bear Pit, though?

You lost me.

Posted by: pep at November 19, 2013 01:39 PM (6TB1Z)

201 Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 05:31 PM (x3YFz) Does the phone serve as my participation trophy?

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 01:40 PM (j0wOO)

202 BTW, they just announced the fucking of JPMorgan. $13 billion, with $2 billion going to Eric Holder's slush fund at DOJ.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 01:40 PM (Q4elb)

203 2 Billion????

With a B ? ? ?

---- thats a metric fuckton of slush.

Posted by: fixerupper at November 19, 2013 01:41 PM (nELVU)

204

Thafiresth!

Posted by: Vargo Hoat at November 19, 2013 01:41 PM (KCoLk)

205 167 Could people just not use "bull dykes" and just use the word lesbians?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 19, 2013 05:30 PM (23Kgq)

It's a little more descriptive. Like Lip Stick Lesbian. Helps the visual witch in turn increases the comedic value.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at November 19, 2013 05:31 PM (XIxXP)

Well, even the lesbians use the term bull dyke. You know that girl, the one that "lives alone" owns an Xterra and has a golden retriever or a lab.

I spent a good portion of my life pushing troops and all the females in that business are that (90% or so.... I mean shit... really? think about it: you have a job where 18 year old girls shower in front of you and you yell, no wonder they do it... but I digress)

But, here on AoS there's some solid folks who butter the other side of the banana if you get my meaning (I just made that shit up). But still. Good folks, so easy on the terminology.

You can spot a well placed comment or a not well placed one. Just remember: a lot (a shit ton, if my measurements are correct) of people read what you write here.

Go easy.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:42 PM (x3YFz)

206 208 tangonine at November 19, 2013 05:42 PM (x3Y

If I read the ACA correctly I am a Bull Dyke Lesbian....

just sayin'

Posted by: sven10077 at November 19, 2013 01:43 PM (9jfyN)

207 Allen, remember HR departments are hired to be fired. It's their job to take the heat for personnel errors below the board.

Posted by: Jean at November 19, 2013 01:43 PM (CMlD4)

208

How about using "attractive" lesbian or "manly" looking lesbian

What a manly looking lesbian can't be attractive? And are only male standards for attractiveness to be used when determining if someone is attractive or not?

Sounds like you are being a little unfair and prejudicial to lesbians. I wish you would come up with less heteronormative terms.

Posted by: polynikes at November 19, 2013 01:43 PM (m2CN7)

209 If I read the ACA correctly I am a Bull Dyke Lesbian....

just sayin'

Posted by: sven10077 at November 19, 2013 05:43 PM (9jfyN)

I want to be!

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:44 PM (x3YFz)

210 funny part is I'm listening to Tegan and Sarah this whole thread.

oh, the irony.

Posted by: tangonine at November 19, 2013 01:46 PM (x3YFz)

211
There is a young woman of rather striking top heaviness but limited hip to waist ratio at my place of employment. She walks like a man, sometimes wears flannel, but then sometimes wears very girly outfits. In short, possibly a BD, but still quite attractive.
Posted by: pep

Easy test. While she's around, casually mention that someone in the parking lot left the headlights of their Subaru on.

Then see if she rushes from the building.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 19, 2013 01:46 PM (kdS6q)

212 with $2 billion going to Eric Holder's slush fund at DOJ.

Posted by: rockmom at November 19, 2013 05:40 PM (Q4elb)

-------------------------------------------------

Right there is your vote-buying and election-result-lawsuit fund for 2014.

Posted by: Soona at November 19, 2013 01:51 PM (66ULQ)

213 Yep, whenever McConnell leaves the podium it reeks of Summers Eve. Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at November 19, 2013 05:35 PM (XIxXP) LOL.... hey there, OSP. So that's why all the commercials for establishment pubbies show them running through fields and playing tennis.

Posted by: The Mega Independent at November 19, 2013 01:51 PM (4/o9U)

214 211 How about using "attractive" lesbian or "manly" looking lesbian

What a manly looking lesbian can't be attractive? And are only male standards for attractiveness to be used when determining if someone is attractive or not?

Posted by: polynikes

There are some very manly-looking (apparently) straight models, one of which is married to Tom Brady. Given that she has given birth, I'm pretty certain she's an XX, but still, that's a manly face. I like female features soft and girly.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 19, 2013 01:52 PM (OY9lA)

215

Posted by: SFGoth at November 19, 2013 05:52 PM (OY9lA)

I think Angie Harmon has a lot of manly features and not attracted to her like a lot of morons. Also Justine Bieber looks kind of like a guy. Don't know why teens are attracted to her.

Posted by: polynikes at November 19, 2013 01:56 PM (m2CN7)

216 This is why we need new hats for Marines!

Posted by: Barack Obama, Chairman of GM and Inventor of the Volt at November 19, 2013 02:00 PM (j0wOO)

217 Also, as a parallel to this topic, the NRC reopens review of licensing for Yucca Mountain.

Posted by: Kevin in ABQ at November 19, 2013 02:04 PM (BvTwT)

218 218 Posted by: SFGoth at November 19, 2013 05:52 PM (OY9lA)

I think Angie Harmon has a lot of manly features and not attracted to her like a lot of morons. Also Justine Bieber looks kind of like a guy. Don't know why teens are attracted to her. Posted by: polynikes

I agree on Harmon. It's not that these women are ugly, it's that they aren't pretty. Odd thing though, these women are generally considered "beautiful", not "pretty", and beautiful seems to verge onto masculine at some point.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 19, 2013 02:05 PM (OY9lA)

219 Thanks folks! When I took it out of the fridge and punctured the layer of hardened fat on top, it smelled really good. The stock was mostly gelatinous. I'm boiling the heck out of it and cooking yellow rice now. If I should disappear for a few days, send out the search party.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 19, 2013 02:10 PM (DmNpO)

220 48 Remember when this used to be a republic and people understood that the true democracy/ majority rules thing was a bad idea?

You know what you get with a democracy? Slaves.

Posted by: Damiano the Economic Traitor at November 19, 2013 05:04 PM (j0wOO)

Open wide, Darby!

Posted by: Martin Bashir at November 19, 2013 02:13 PM (e4elg)

221 Huh, when the Pubs tried to do this when they were the majority, it was decried as the end of the republic.

The Dems, not so much.

God, I hate these dicksmokers.

Posted by: butch at November 19, 2013 02:21 PM (EV3Uf)

222 heh...at Hot Air: "Did the Shutdown Even Matter?" Nope. Fucking Obamacare is stealing the show. This needs to be pounded into the LIV consciousness for the next hundred years.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at November 19, 2013 06:40 PM (NYTfE)

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