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The M$M does NOT work for the poor, they work for the very rich. Rex Feb 2014 #1
wow... yuiyoshida Feb 2014 #60
We can vote them into office, but only investigative journalism can keep them honest. Rex Feb 2014 #72
+1. Also, members of the M$M ARE also the 'very rich'. closeupready Feb 2014 #70
I have a friend going through the same thing. Have no idea what she is going to do. hollysmom Feb 2014 #2
My neice, a statistician, lost her job last year and is now about to lose her house and car.. whathehell Feb 2014 #74
I am so sorry. hollysmom Feb 2014 #78
Thanks, hollysmom. whathehell Feb 2014 #80
I may have misled you hollysmom Feb 2014 #81
the self-employed and chronically ill have also been thrown to the wolves too zazen Feb 2014 #3
Your spirit of overcoming marions ghost Feb 2014 #6
I seriously think that Repubs, Libertarians, and neo-liberal economics types... Wounded Bear Feb 2014 #4
Exactly.. sendero Feb 2014 #66
How exactly is gamesmanship being played by Harry Reid? Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #5
He should dump the filibuster. nm rhett o rick Feb 2014 #7
I'm torn on filibuster reform. Maedhros Feb 2014 #10
Why would you think that the Republicans wouldnt dump the filibuster when they rhett o rick Feb 2014 #11
Didn't they threaten to do that during Shrub's reign? Maedhros Feb 2014 #35
Good point about during the Boy King's reign. So here's how it works. When the Repubs are in power rhett o rick Feb 2014 #41
When Republicans are in power, Democrats play along and the Republicans get their way. Maedhros Feb 2014 #42
IMO the explanation is that this Republican/Democrat dance is a distraction. rhett o rick Feb 2014 #45
I try to tell people: the fight is NOT "R" vs. "D" Maedhros Feb 2014 #47
Exactly! Quantess Feb 2014 #62
I'm gonna go with collusion, out of the 3 C's that one seems to fit Autumn Feb 2014 #53
Complicity. Scuba Feb 2014 #61
See, we're hemmed in by common sense Plucketeer Feb 2014 #55
Political Theater by Harry Reid Glitterati Feb 2014 #12
What did he do wrong when he brought the extension to the floor? Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #13
What part of political theater do you not understand? Glitterati Feb 2014 #15
So what do you want him to do to get the unemployment extension passed? Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #16
I ask again... Glitterati Feb 2014 #18
So, you're just whining about Harry Reid without any rational purpose geek tragedy Feb 2014 #19
ROFL, 'fraid not Glitterati Feb 2014 #20
I guess that's easier than defending your utterly irrational complaints nt geek tragedy Feb 2014 #22
So bringing the extension legislation to the floor is "political theater" Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #21
Don't waste your breath--that's one of the "everything is Democrats' fault nothing geek tragedy Feb 2014 #23
LOL...no kidding. I just completely wasted my time with that one. nt Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #25
It's really simple Glitterati Feb 2014 #24
LMAO. geek tragedy Feb 2014 #26
Your quote. . . . Jake Stern Feb 2014 #65
It's called the democratic process, transparency, and accountability. geek tragedy Feb 2014 #67
Harry Reid did not vote to Progressive dog Feb 2014 #31
Yes, I know.... Glitterati Feb 2014 #32
It was wrong, in case that went over your head Progressive dog Feb 2014 #33
Bwahahahahahahaha, OK Glitterati Feb 2014 #34
This all seems to be by design. truedelphi Feb 2014 #8
Man, Ike is one republican that I loved. juajen Feb 2014 #28
I dont blame you for dreaming. But look at the facts. She recently rhett o rick Feb 2014 #46
Study up on the provisions of the Bank Reform and Modernization Act, that truedelphi Feb 2014 #59
an eloquent post. stage left Feb 2014 #43
Very well said, truedelphi RobertEarl Feb 2014 #52
X 2 ctsnowman Feb 2014 #63
The tension just keeps growing... Egalitarian Thug Feb 2014 #9
"Parasites" - yup, that's calling a spade a spade, IMO. closeupready Feb 2014 #71
k&r n/t RainDog Feb 2014 #14
the news no longer informs. it entertains. it will be our downfall. spanone Feb 2014 #17
K & R historylovr Feb 2014 #27
sorry to hear about your brother, Vinnie Skittles Feb 2014 #29
It literally makes me sick Glitterati Feb 2014 #30
This is a terrible situation. stage left Feb 2014 #36
K & R FloriTexan Feb 2014 #37
Highly recommend. n/t Jefferson23 Feb 2014 #38
Appalling that this gets no mainstream attention Faygo Kid Feb 2014 #39
Kick grahamhgreen Feb 2014 #40
I'm chanting that this heinous mistake will be corrected by November! DesertDiamond Feb 2014 #44
recommend frwrfpos Feb 2014 #48
CONgress sez: "Mission Accomplished!" blkmusclmachine Feb 2014 #49
59 Senators, including all Dems, voted to extend unemployment benefits: Cali_Democrat Feb 2014 #50
They AREN'T trying to move it forward. It's political theater Glitterati Feb 2014 #57
I like wolves. Wish that term wouldn't come up as if they are vicious and evil. These Conservatives glinda Feb 2014 #51
True, evil humans are a class all their own. Rex Feb 2014 #54
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #56
Gotta K & R this Lifelong Protester Feb 2014 #58
K & R ctsnowman Feb 2014 #64
My aunt lost her OwnedByCats Feb 2014 #68
What is also astounding is the 2 million people who have been thrust into poverty ChisolmTrailDem Feb 2014 #69
who is going to take care of the kids while they protest? librechik Feb 2014 #73
The haters keep coming up with ways to hate..... BlueJac Feb 2014 #75
let's not give wolves a bad name - remember this administration supports their murder villager Feb 2014 #76
yes sadly glinda Feb 2014 #79
It is time to CLEAR BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE and get representation for "The People"...... democratisphere Feb 2014 #77
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