If you're furious about #CRomnibus but didn't vote in midterms, may I suggest this drink?

[kpete]

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https://twitter.com/Lib_Librarian/status/543169193177137152

[SamKnause]

1. If we did vote in the midterms

what drink do you suggest ???

[Enrique]

7. you're supposed to shut up too

the part about the voting is disingenuous. They mean whoever criticizes the president, shut up.

[99Forever]

9. Exactly.

[underpants]

2. =|:^o~

[sendero]

3. I voted...

.. as I always do, I'm just not thick enough to think it makes any difference.

[procon]

4. move over

I voted. Seems to have had the same effect as not voting, so make mine a double.

[KoKo]

5. The "Cromnibus Bill" passed by ONE VOTE...57 DINO Dems voted for it...

so this has nothing to do with Mid-Term voter turnout.


57 Democrats voted for the Cromnibus and President Obama sent Denis McDonough over to twist arms to make sure it passed. He deserves some credit here...ya think?

From the Guardian:


http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/dec/12/government-shutdown-averted-as-house-passes-omnibus-spending-bill

“Thank you and Merry Christmas,” said Boehner as he secured 219 votes, one more than he needed to guarantee passage and including support from 57 Democrats. The 206 no votes were bolstered by 67 Republicans, more than expected, who are angry that their party is not using the budget to challenge president Obama more aggressively on immigration reform.

Apologize for Edits on Numbers....my laptop is acting funny and I can't edit quickly.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

8. 219-206 last article I saw.

with 52 or 57 Dems I think they said.

Still, I'm pretty sure virtually everybody here voted in the midterms, so I doubt this is anything more than stirring the pot.

[KoKo]

10. The "Guardian" has this tally...and Bloomberg reported it passed by One Vote, also.

from the Guardian:


http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/dec/12/government-shutdown-averted-as-house-passes-omnibus-spending-bill

“Thank you and Merry Christmas,” said Boehner as he secured 219 votes, one more than he needed to guarantee passage and including support from 57 Democrats. The 206 no votes were bolstered by 67 Republicans, more than expected, who are angry that their party is not using the budget to challenge president Obama more aggressively on immigration reform.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

12. Oh, I see what you mean.

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One vote more than needed to pass, not one vote margin. My bad.

Yeah, and I think they said something about 2 out of 3 Dem leaders voting for it? So Pelosi against, and Hoyer gives it the boost it needs to pass.

(Edit, I maligned Hoyer and he doesn't deserve it. He did NOT vote for it. The list is here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251390301 )

(Second edit: Yes, he did vote for it. Somehow while reading the list, my eyes skipped over him originally. )

Same old same old 'rotating villains'.

[jhart3333]

27. Hoyer's on the list

Your intuition is spot on.

[turbinetree]

31. Maryland

I voted in the last election and all (8) of the congressional members of this state voted for this greed.
If they would have voted Nay(no) the bill would have failed in my opinion, and 10 of representatives of greed from other states did not vote at all, so when they made the count (216)they stopped and are planning on other three weeks or longer vacation

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

34. Weird, somehow I missed seeing him, even though it's alphabetical.

Going back now, I do see him, so re-edited that comment.

[djean111]

6. I don't think that DU is the place where this is needed.

That being said, I don't think Obama is unhappy with ANY of the provisions in the bill. I don't think Hillary would be unhappy, either.

[JoePhilly]

11. Good thing we kicked out the DINOs.

Just think ... in a few months, the GOP takes control of congress ... and we'll be racing that much faster towards the progressive utopia we all dream about.

Apparently.

[riqster]

13. The Pony Platoon will not like your post.

I do, though.

[JoePhilly]

15. Agree ...

... but hey ... maybe they'll come and explain the next steps to the plan.

You know ...

Step 1: Kick out the DINOs

Step 2: Umm, well, umm ... (I'm not clear on this part)

Step 3: Progressive Utopia occurs.

Step 4: Celebrate!!!

[riqster]

16. SFAICT, step two goes like this:

"Things will get so bad that the masses will see the light and join the progressive movement en masse".

Or something like that.

[JoePhilly]

17. And so ...

... they should not be too upset about the spending bill passing ... as that would be a necessary condition for said utopia to occur.

[riqster]

19. Yep. Breaking eggs to make omelettes, ya know.

The fact that these "eggs" are actual human lives seems to not matter much to them.

[JoePhilly]

20. Exactly.

[jeff47]

23. Yes, much better to be shit on by someone who sometimes apologizes for it.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

36. I like to face my attackers, rather than get stabbed in the back.

It also makes it far clearer to voters who the good guys are and who the bad guys are, when some of the 'good guys' aren't giving 'bipartisan cover' to the bad guys.

[steve2470]

28. +1 nt

[tularetom]

14. I hope Mr 12-Dimensional Chess Master realizes when the shit hits the fan behind this stupid bill

that nobody is going to blame Congress or the republican party for the mess that's almost sure to happen.

No, they're going to fucking look right at him.

I hope he has a good story, because he's losing friends in a hurry.

[JoePhilly]

18. He'll never get a 3rd term now.

[Autumn]

25. The man with the pen will cement his legacy.

[NCTraveler]

21. I voted.

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And feel as though I'm getting a double shot of shut the fuck up. Completely nonsensical op. If you voted or not, speak up. Never sit down. There is a word for people who think it is cute to stifle dissent. How about nobody shuts the fuck up.

If you didn't do "x," then shut the fuck up. That about sums up discourse here.

[jeff47]

22. Yeah, 'cause the new congress is already seated, right?

Oh wait, how about a tall glass of "try to know that the fuck you are talking about".

[Autumn]

24. Do you have a drink for those of us who voted?

Or is it one drink for all? Cause I'm about ready to fucking not drink anymore.

[riqster]

26. I go with Scotch, myself.

[Capt. Obvious]

29. Oh ho ho

Isn't that hilarious?

Most people on this board didn't vote so this is quite the burn.

Suck it liberals!

[SoapBox]

30. I get the basic point...

But apparently many DUers need to try and over analysis the point.

Point taken and and for those that don't get it...every single time a ballot can be cast...

Get Out the FUCKING VOTE!

[beerandjesus]

32. Nice sanctimony, but the Democrats didn't bother running anyone in my district

I wrote in an Independent who seemed pretty good. Still, talk about disheartening!

[DemandsRedPill]

33. what is implied is silly at best

What I hear in this post is "if only I had voted all would be right in the world"
"The bill would have been different"

This is just fantasy

The drink you suggest must be the one of choice for the so called Democrats who come to our local meetings. You know. The place where the candidates supposedly get first selected.

Not only does it cause the sycophants attending to shout "shut up" when even the slightest criticism of the current party politics comes up (and God help those who even question our dear hope and change leader) but it must also induce them to read what must be clearly stated in the Democratic Party rule books

Rule 1. When confronted by any Republican assume The Position. Crawl on the floor. Curl up into the fetal position. Whine. Then chant "I see no evil.I hear no evil"

Rule 2. Now let's all sing Kumbaya and don't forget to vote

Rule 3. Make up some silly reason for the inevitable repeated failures.

[PAProgressive28]

35. Passed with Democratic help and promoted by the Democratic POTUS

Yeah I voted. But this is nonsense.

[Oilwellian]

37. I thought you were better than this, kpete n/t

[MisterP]

38. and of course everyone in districts of Dems voting yea