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Tuesday, January 17, 2006 12:00 AM

Democrats won't filibuster Alito, but why not?

If this nomination isn't important enough, what is?
Tim Grieve

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  • Tuesday, January 17, 2006 08:14 AM

    Like all bullies

    the GOP under the Bush administration is all bluff. That's how they've silenced the media. That's how they won congressional approval for an illegal war. And that's how they've cowered Democrats since 9/11. Like all bullies you don't stop 'em till you stand up to 'em, simple as that.

    I've heard about a 100 arguments for not invoking the filibuster and they all sound like chickenshit excuses for turning tail and running. About the most pitiful is "maybe Allito won't be so bad."

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