OK. I am starting to feel a little sorry for Bernie

[NorthCarolina]

Aside from a bit of assistance from Brown and Landrieu earlier, Bernie has been pretty much tackling this on his own. Bernie is not a young guy, and he must be under incredible emotional stress right now. I am truly saddened by the fact that there are not more Senators up there assisting him in this effort.

[Goldstein1984]

1. Standing on the side of the people is a lonely job in Washington

[polichick]

2. I just called mine and said I expect to see him up there too. nt

[Luciferous]

3. I was thinking the same thing. There should be more senators

helping him, and it just goes to show that there are only a few politicians who are truly on our side.

[NorthCarolina]

5. It's like a gut punch. This is truly disturbing. nt

[Horse with no Name]

4. They are subservient to their masters

and sadly, we the people are not their masters.

[L. Coyote]

6. I'm PROUD of him: ***** Official LIVE BLOG Senate = Tax Cuts Debate *****

Read some of what he has said here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9744049

[seabeyond]

7. is he actually filibustering? i heard all they had to do was send a note

and viola... filibuster. that you didnt have to stay and talk

[Horse with no Name]

Well that's only if you caucus with the Majority party

Oh wait....

[Dinger]

8. K & R. I'll Call Russ & Herb

Hope it helps.

[slay]

9. Where is Al Franken?

Does he not want to make a fuss being a first term senator? I also wonder if this is calculated on his part - too many republicans would mock him as Stewart Smally maybe? :shrug:

[kysrsoze]

21. That's a very good question. Unless he's next...

I would think this would be right up his alley.

[slay]

28. I finally got through to his office - he's not ready to go on record about this yet

for some reason. That's what the lady I talked to in his DC office said. I asked her when he would "release a statement" about it - and she said "probably next week". I told her I hope he goes over everything Bernie has talked about today - and is STILL talking about - and makes a firm stand against this tax bill and stand with Bernie Sanders on this. Not really sure why Al isn't all over this though.

[Waiting For Everyman]

10. Agreed. I asked mine to take part, but don't know if they will.

I wish Al Franken would get into it.

[glinda]

15. Mn got wholloped with Republicans (some really nuts) in the MN. Elections.

I think he may be working behind the scenes or at least I hope so.

[Angry Dragon]

26. Franken is in Minnesota right now

[glinda]

16. Mn got wholloped with Republicans (some really nuts) in the MN. Elections.

I think he may be working behind the scenes or at least I hope so.

[femrap]

11. I don't feel sorry for him at all.....

I feel pride. A man speaking from his heart and speaking the Truth. Hell, I'm ready to move to Vermont.

I'm currently in Dumfukistan, formerly known as the state of Ohio.

Go Bernie.

Is the OP sitting in a cubicle from Heritage Foundation?

Bernie is finally getting to reach lots of Americans....well, those who can afford the 2nd tier of their Cable TV levels. And you gotta spend more to get C-Span 3.

Citizens have to PAY TO SEE WHAT THE HOUSE IS DOING...AND PAY MORE TO SEE WHAT THE SENATE IS DOING.

Fucking Robber Barons.

[thereismore]

12. Yep. Somebody fucking stole this country. nt

[NorthCarolina]

14. I am also VERY proud of Bernie

in fact, nothing in the OP say's otherwise. Not sure why you took my OP that way, my point being expressed was that I am concerned that he is handling this effort virtually all on his own. He's not a young guy. Make no mistake though, I am very proud of him and what he is doing here. I just wish he had more assistance to give him a break now and then.

[femrap]

27. To be frank,

you sound rather ageist. Us old folks are capable of riled up....in fact when I go to protests, I see more people with gray hair than anyone else.

[Uncle Joe]

13. Kicked and recommended for Bernie.

Thanks for the thread, NorthCarolina.

[somone]

17. The valiant Lone Ranger in a sea of corrupt fuckers

[blogslut]

18. He's doing fine

When it comes to taking an unpopular stand, Mr. Saunders has always been fearless. As for his endurance, I think he's got a long way to go before this effort begins to tax him physically.

Feel proud. A real live, honest-to-goodness filibuster and we get to watch it as it happens.

Go, Bernie!

[suston96]

19. Not sure how it works but I believe filibuster is by nature a lonely process.....

Others will come along when he decides to "yield the floor" if that is how it works.

http://www.yuricareport.com/Law%20&%20Legal/Senate%20Rules%20on%20Filibuster.html

[EFerrari]

20. Go, Bernie!

[BzaDem]

22. What effort? There is NOTHING Bernie or anyone else can do to stop this bill. The vote will occur on

Monday, and that will cut him off in mid sentence if he is still talking. As long as there are 60 votes (which there appear to be), it doesn't matter WHAT the other 40 do.

[slay]

31. We may well be witnessing the death of the Democratic party

cause i know many of us - especially activists - have had it with corporate sell-out Dems. It's looking like Drafting Sanders for 2012 is becoming more and more likely.

[deutsey]

23. I feel more sorry for us

because we don't have more fighters like Bernie willing to do what they can to defend our interests.

[krabigirl]

24. I am proud of him

[Peregrine Took]

33. I'm thinking about moving to Vermont - the bluest state in the country. n/t

[southmost]

25. it reminds me of the last of the indigenous revolts

in North America... sad indeed , but valiantly fought

[WCGreen]

29. I love the fact that Sherrod is my Senator and that I know him as well...

[ohheckyeah]

30. I've been listening and he's doing a

HELLUVA job. Damn...I'm impressed.

[sufrommich]

32. Very disappointing to see Sen.Sanders up there by himself.

Where are the Democrats?

[emulatorloo]

34. I'm proud of him. And Brown and Landrieu for helping out.

Honestly I do not think Obama had any other choice, there aren't votes in the Senate to do Middle Class Only Cuts. But I am happy these Senators are giving him hell about it.