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old guy

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3. I agree.

Reply to annabanana (Original post)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:12 PM

Nov 2012

My question is: If someone was forced to really filibuster, would the corporate media consider it news and actually follow the proceedings as a on going story? Would it turn into a "nothing to see here, move along" meme? If the changes are made it will be interesting to watch the media reaction.

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Why Democrats NEED NOT FEAR filibuster reform!: [View all] annabanana Nov 2012 OP

That could be the reason the Repukes do not want a real filibuster! rock Nov 2012 #1

"Breaking News: Senator Graham continues reading from telephone-book for 3rd hour straight" DetlefK Nov 2012 #2

Which is exactly what he would HAVE to do. annabanana Nov 2012 #5

I agree. old guy Nov 2012 #3

How much does it matter anymore what the MSM does? annabanana Nov 2012 #4

I think they would not rock Nov 2012 #6

My guess is that the media would pay attention in direct annabanana Nov 2012 #7