Let the the Republicans filibuster the stimulus

[CreekDog]

I dare them.

Demand an up or down vote on the plan.

[maxsolomon]

1. they just might

i don't think they understand the corner Obama is backing them into. they'll look churlish. no one likes churlish.

[Better Believe It]

2. Democrats will probably make more concessions to Republicans until

the bill does little to stimulate the economy. It certainly won't be "jolted" to end the downward spiral.

Without an effective and powerful job creating stimulus and a huge program to end the forclosures this economic crisis could easily turn into a depression.

If that happens, the Republicans will win back control of the House and Senate and Obama will be a one-term President.

[maxsolomon]

6. i'd like to see Reid call them on the filibuster threats.

half the GOP senators would literally collapse if forced to filibuster. the other half aren't smart enough to keep talking.

[old mark]

3. I'm glad others see it that way. I think the GOP will destroy itself

even more in the next few months, and will lose a lot more seats in the next congressional election.

mark

[Captain Hilts]

4. Make them do it. Call their bluff. Make Snowe and Collins turn down $96m for Maine. nt

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. Make it a real filibuster - 48 hours of reading the Manhattan phone directory

None of this bluffing - make them do the real thing, like it used to be done.

Half of them would die of exhaustion.

[Bobbie Jo]

7. Let 'em do it......with a graphic showing "Jobs Lost per Minute" during

the course of their aimless rambling. What a complete and utter WASTE OF TIME.