Filibuster it Senator!

[hootinholler]

Senator,

This torture Bill, S.3929, Filibuster it. There is no issue more fundamental to our nation's image and international good will, if indeed we have any left, more important to demonstrate that there is indeed a line across which we will not pass.

Do you want history to record your support of these things?

This is the issue to use all our powder upon to blow it to smithereens.

Filibuster it.

-Hoot

[HereSince1628]

1. Screw the dry powder, Filibuster it just for the record of history.

Even if there is no hope of succeeding. At least get it in the historic record that Democrats stood up to those promoting torture.

If not, they just look like German MP's handing over the enabling bill. Somethings are worth fighting, even is victory is a forlorn hope.

[BelgianMadCow]

15. "Somethings are worth fighting, even is victory is a forlorn hope".

well put. I think the historic record will indeed be important on this one.

[zeemike]

2. That is exactly what I want to say to my senator

Do you mind if I use it?

[hootinholler]

3. Not at all!

There is more in this thread.

-Hoot

[gully]

4. This is what ROVE wanted, a lose/lose. Piss of the left, look weak

in the process.

see here for another "take."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2845214&mesg_id=2845214

[hootinholler]

5. There's a time for principled stands.

This is one of them. Rove doesn't care one way or the other, he can go either way with his strategy as long as torture leaves the news cycle. The filibuster becomes a campaing issue? Bring that one on!

No to torture.

Filibuster.

-Hoot

[gully]

8. Yeah, it always comes down to "principal."

Indeed this is as important a debate as has come up in the Bush nightmare, however again - it's a demonstration of why we need Democrats in the majority.

[LSK]

19. I would rather it doesnt pass and take the political consequences

[gully]

24. We're in the minority, it will pass now or a few months from now if we

don't win back the house. Winning is crucial. I do hope it's tabled until after the election however.

[ShortnFiery]

6. I thought that The Alito Confirmation was critical but this is "The Stand"

If the Democratic Senators who are in the Leadership do NOT fully support a filibuster, I will donate to their opponent in their next primary.

If our Democratic Leadership does not STAND UP against TORTURE, then we are going to have to elect us Democratic Senators with integrity.

This is The Time to filibuster if EVER there was a valid time. Show that you care more about the freedom and liberty of YOUR CONSTITUENTS over the desire to have a career in The Senate. Do something that is RIGHT and damn the handlers.

Words can NOT describe how angry I will be should Our Democratic Senators allow Dear Leader's Administration the LEGAL Authority to grab us off of the street, spirit off, TORTURE and hold in detainment indefinitely.

*The Terrorists* will be categorized as all of The Executive Branch's political enemies.

If they have a shred of compassion and integrity above that of the need to be re-elected, The Democratic Senators will filibuster ... filibuster - with extreme prejudice! :grr:

[bullimiami]

7. either you oppose torture or you are for it. if they have to be told

to fillibuster torture then there is no point in their being in congress.

[hootinholler]

10. Unfortunately, it would appear they indeed *have* to be told.

I suggest we all tell them, today. Include a photo from abu ghraib too.

-Hoot

[bullimiami]

11. hoot. i will not tell them. this vote will seperate the humans

from the animals. i do NOT vote for animals.

[bullimiami]

14. i broke down and emailed my congressdino nelson.

[Solly Mack]

26. Thank you

:)

[razors edge]

9. if nothing else

put one of their secret holds on it till after the election just watch them squirm.

[hootinholler]

12. Anything! Just stop it! n/t

[BelgianMadCow]

18. Good idea! 2 can play that game.

why effing not??

[Vincardog]

22. Put a hold on it and stand up and say "I DID THAT I OPPOSE TORTURE".

[BuyingThyme]

13. kcik

[BelgianMadCow]

16. One more rec for 5 c'mon people

[Mass]

17. Done

[katinmn]

20. K&R!

[hootinholler]

21. Thanks to all who noticed this post and recommended it...

A prior effort was less successful even though I liked it better.

Thanks again,
-Hoot

[leveymg]

23. Most important vote in most of their lives

Really. If the Dems vote for this thing -- and won't try to fillibuster -- abandon all hope for a return of Constitutional government in America.

I'm not kidding. Bush will consider himself exonerated and do some things that are so stupid -- like attacking Iran -- that it'll make the Iraq War look like a school-boy prank.

[hootinholler]

25. Yep, I'd say it's right up there.

Would the joint chiefs let him or give him a dose of reality?

-Hoot