[quote]pookie wrote:
PRCalDude wrote:
pookie wrote:
Wouldn’t the Republicans filibuster to death any such law?
Assuming Obama really wants mandatory civil service; the law has to be voted on by Congress, no?
They wouldn’t be able to filibuster it - they don’t have the numbers.
Are all the recounts done? I wasn’t aware that the Dems had their supermajority.
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Whether they do or not, there are plenty of Gang of 14 republicans who will vote with them.
[quote]PRCalDude wrote:
Whether they do or not, there are plenty of Gang of 14 republicans who will vote with them. [/quote]
It doesn’t sound to me like the kind of proposal that would have much popular support…
Than again, the bailout passed, so what do I know.
[quote]pookie wrote:
PRCalDude wrote:
Whether they do or not, there are plenty of Gang of 14 republicans who will vote with them.
It doesn’t sound to me like the kind of proposal that would have much popular support…
Than again, the bailout passed, so what do I know.
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Exactly. Not a soul wanted the bailout, and it passed. Washington is insular and self-affirming.
[quote]PRCalDude wrote:
Washington is insular and self-affirming. [/quote]
And it has the best protection money can print.
[quote]PRCalDude wrote:
Headhunter wrote:
PRCalDude wrote:
Ok. Here’s Rahm Emanuel on the compulsory civil service force. Train rides and barracks were discussed. I’m over the age limit by a few years, so count me out of this one. The rest of you saps under the age of 25 are bummed. Time to get on the train:
http://www.eyeblast.tv/public/checker.aspx?v=e4qG6UIr8z
Why are the Democrats so obsessed with bringing back the draft? First it was Biden in 2005, then it was Charlie Rangel in 2006, now Obama, Emanuel et al in 2008.
When a pretty level-headed guy like you starts a thread like this, its very well worth a read. Should be interesting!
I just don’t get what their obsession with the draft is. None of the Republicans have called for one or even want one. No one in the military wants one either. Have you ever tried to get someone to work who doesn’t want to?
We already have a national guard and a functional police. The only thing that could motivate a desire for a civilian army (or whatever) is mischief.
This guy is Woodrow Wilson II. Wait until we have another Espionage Act. [/quote]
For real keep the army professional. We have too many people in already who don’t take themselves seriously.