Well, he does make sense.

@gwiz665, I agree, but you probably missed the level of hue and cry from Republicans when Democrats talked about filibustering Bush's SCOTUS nominees. Basically their argument then was that according to the Constitution, the President should have the ability to select whoever he wants, that the voting standard should only be about competence and not ideology, and that it should always be a straight up or down vote.

Now that the shoe's on the other foot, their principled stand on all three is completely washed away, and they want to blame it on the Democrats for having been so partisan in the past that now they need to be just as partisan.

I didn't really expect anything else, their original stands weren't principled, but instead partisan. This is just one more piece of evidence towards showing they have no principle other than trying to defeat Democrats, no matter what they're doing, and that their avarice drives them to start talking about filibustering the Democratic nominee on the day the retirement is announced.

^Politicians are hypocrites and liars? When did this happen?

I'm sure when Obama announces Steven's replacement there will be a good sized segment of Republicans who'll scream bloody murder (you know cause it'll be a baby killer). Politically its easier to oppose everything, so when things inevitably aren't perfect you can claim to be right.

You know who I want in the SCOTUS? Stephen Colbert.

^ Then how would he get free Apple products?

Actually, he says they will not rule out filibustering. Misleading title, but otherwise lock-in-step GOP talking points.

Yeah. Never saw that coming.

The cons blocking appointments?

Must be a blue moon.

How is this news? Do we get updated on news programs when a congressman goes to the bathroom? When he eats his lunch? Whether is car keys are in his left or right pockets? Of course not, its not news-worthy, because it happens all the time. Likewise, whether the Republicans will filibuster or not, isn't news-worthy. They will automatically filibuster, regardless of the subject or person being voted on.

Now, if they came forward, and didn't filibuster, and actually had some good things to say of the person or bill, THAT, would be news-worthy. If they came up with bills that actually help all Americans, and not just the upper 3%, THAT, would be news-worthy.

Until November rolls around, Republicans are automatically oppositing ANYTHING the Democrats propose or vote on, without question or hestiation.

>> ^Nithern:

Until November rolls around, Republicans are automatically oppositing ANYTHING the Democrats propose or vote on, without question or hestiation.


Yep, but we don't want to let them do it without liberals like me calling them on it and reminding people what craven hypocrites they are.

Oh, and the news tag is for stuff that calls itself news, I'm not enforcing journalistic standards on it. I mean, if newspapers and 24 hour news channels don't enforce standards, why should I?