BREAKING: Democratic sources say they've hit 218

[BzaDem]

For all those on DU who want to kill the bill, you are on the wrong side of history and are about to be steamrolled over.

http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1109/Dems_sources_218_is_on_the_way.html?showall

"At this moment, Democratic sources say their internal head counts have them breaking through the 218 mark this afternoon. Whether that will mean that more Democrats will come on board, or that Pelosi is going to cut other members lose, is still unclear. But Dems are confident they have won."

[tmyers09]

1. Fuck yes.

Drive that stake right into the GOP's black heart.

[Orrex]

2. Nifty, but I'd be happier with a slightly bigger majority.

A one-vote margin doesn't exactly resonate with being on the "right side" of history.

[robinlynne]

27. who gives a shit. in is in.

[backscatter712]

3. Damned straight. The purity trolls and drama queens are out in force.

And when it comes to the actual process of working the political system to turn systematic reform into reality, as opposed to dreaming of stuff that won't get the time of day in the Beltway, they have no idea what they're talking about.

[tmyers09]

6. Not to mention, this CAN be improved upon.

It's not like once it's in place, it's carved in stone.

[BzaDem]

10. Exactly.

[Karmadillo]

11. Not to mention, this CAN be made worse

nt

[Zynx]

13. We'll take that chance.

[HughMoran]

17. Hear! Hear!

Herding cats is NOT a job for Monk.

[RoccoR5955]

28. Herding cats is actually a VERY EASY job!

All you need is a can opener, and a can of tuna fish! I've done it many times!

[HughMoran]

29. lol

Good one! :)

[Christa]

4. I am watching it on CSpan

And I am trying to be objective.

But tell me, does anyone think Republicans have any functioning brain cells?



There is no god, and I am his prophet.

[emulatorloo]

9. They are like Parrots. They've memorized their "talking-points" and just keep repeating

"Job Killing Freedom Killing."

[Christa]

31. To you, and to #'s 9, 15, 22, and 25

All I hear from them is MONEY.

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

What I hear from the Dems is human suffering being alleviated.






There is no god, and I am his prophet.

[dmr]

15. no

[euphoria12leo]

22. Your question is do they have functioning brain cells?

"NO" I can't explain it but no they don't.


:shrug:

[impik]

25. They're neanderthals

It's not their fault...:)

[Aramchek]

5. of course they did. now a whole bunch that might have voted nay will support the bill

those Blue Dogs don't want to be on the wrong side of History

[W_HAMILTON]

7. I've been asleep...

...so, what is going on? I turned on CSPAN, but will they have the vote tonight? Or will it still be pushed back?

[quiet.american]

8. Yes! - but as it's Politico, a restrained 'yes' until we know for sure. :) nt

[Odin2005]

12. Only after tossing abortion coverage. We really need to get rid of the Blue Dogs.

That said, I want the bill to pass, but I'm sick of having to appease these Blue Dog dipshits to get a bill through!

Stupak can take his Anti-Choice Catholicism and go fuck himself.

[Hawaii Hiker]

18. I like that quote

"Stupak can take his Anti-Choice Catholicism and go fuck himself."

You've earned a woo-woo for that, :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Odin2005]

30. LOL, I think you mean WOO-HOO! :-)

"Woo-Woo" means something else entirely! :rofl: :hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

14. I'm not totally pleased with the bill,

but anything that can make Republican heads explode is all right by me.

[HughMoran]

16. I will do a freakazoid dance when the bill passes

:woohoo:

[dixiegrrrrl]

19. Won what?

I still have no idea what the bill they won says.
Too much talk and hype about it, even from the "real" Dems.

[BzaDem]

23. Coverage through subsidies for 96% of Americans, ban on discrimination based upon health status

and a public option for those in the new exchange.

[impik]

26. Oh, can you stop let facts come in the way!

[peacebird]

20. good - then we need to get busy recruiting candidates for each bluedog that votes "No"

It's past time to kick them to the curb.

And Holy Joe LIEberman needs to lose his charimanships as soon as the gavel falls on this vote.

[cry baby]

21. It still needs work, but I am on board! Congratulations Dems! nt

[impik]

24. Hear, Hear.

Seriously, how can anyone who voted for Barack Obama want him to fail on this HUGE issue? And how can anyone with even the smallest sense of history, can't see that this 40 years worth of progress and the attitude of all-or-nothing never led anyone anywhere.