Tag Archives: Richard Shelby

The Minority Of The Minority

Tuesday the Senate took up comprehensive immigration reform.  There were two largely procedural and seemingly redundant votes that had similar favorable outcomes.  Do not read too much into these votes.  Although they allowed the process to continue they are not … Continue reading

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Facilitators Of Death

If the tone of this article is angry it is because I am.  If it is somewhat confusing, that is because about 10% of my readership comes from outside the United States and I have to attempt to explain to … Continue reading

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The Courageous And The Cowardly

Thursday the Senate voted 68-31 to limit debate on gun regulation.  In (relatively) plain English they stopped the filibuster and will soon actually vote on the gun regulation proposals.  Some Senators took what is commonly perceived as courageous votes while … Continue reading

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Go Figure

Yesterday afternoon the Senate finally confirmed Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense by a vote of 58-41.  Getting there was an adventure!

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Who Do You Love

In 1956 Bo Diddley had a hit with the song Who Do You Love where he sang of the sacrifices he would make for the object of his affections.  In the very early evening hours of Tuesday 48 Senators proved … Continue reading

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SPECIAL NOTICE – Employee Free Choice Act – Essay

In Saturday April 23, 2011’s posting, Meet Senator Heller, I made reference to the Employee Free Choice Act.  I realized that since this is not a current topic I had not written about it on this website.  I have republished … Continue reading

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