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In reply to the discussion: GOP Warns Of Shutdown Over Filibuster [View all]sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)55. Like little kids who didn't get what they wanted at the store, throwing a tantrum.
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Remember Sanders actually filibustering all day on the floor...no one even there listening?
Auntie Bush
Nov 2012
#80
This will be interesting since it brings to the fore state rights protected by the Tenth Amendment
jody
Nov 2012
#10
Senate is the ultimate expression of states in the federal government since each state has equal
jody
Nov 2012
#98
They abused it to avoid bipartisanship in the first place. The people need a functioning Congress.
Gregorian
Nov 2012
#18
It is a bit late to threaten shutdown, when they have already shut down the Senate.
Mr. Sparkle
Nov 2012
#23
I so hope the Democrats make a stand here and broadcast the hell out of it.
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#24
Someone with backbone and courage need be on TV saying they abused filibuster to ruin US economy.
Festivito
Nov 2012
#26
It sure the hell won't be Harry Reid. Disgusted that a discussion could even be had of changing
Purveyor
Nov 2012
#60
And if that doesn't work, are they going to hold their breath till they turn blue? n/t
Lydia Leftcoast
Nov 2012
#31
SS and Medicare recipients will be hurt by this. But the majority of those people voted for
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#57
Don't negotiate with terrorists. Filibuster rules have been grossly abused by republicans.
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#48
Like little kids who didn't get what they wanted at the store, throwing a tantrum.
sarcasmo
Nov 2012
#55
Wait, the GOP are threatening to repeat the last two years if the filibuster rules change?
Thav
Nov 2012
#93
It's not complicated. No actual filibuster = Reid can order the Senate's business to proceed.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#99
The Bush Tax Cuts in 2001 and the renewal in 2003 were passed through reconciliation
Samantha
Nov 2012
#102
Them throw a temper tantrum and shut the goverment down cause they didn't get their way.
Arcanetrance
Nov 2012
#103