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In reply to the discussion: Harry Reid Nuking Filibuster Rules [View all]MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)67. 2010: "And we're going to make some changes in it.”
He committed to change, but there were no changes.
He's again committing to changes. We all hope that they happen this time, but my point is that there have been previous commitments that haven't been honored, so we shouldn't assume it's a done deal.
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You understood me backwards. Not 40 to cut off a filibuster. 40 to maintain a filibuster.
ieoeja
Nov 2012
#53
But the House will still be intransigent. Is there anything that can be done about that??
barnabas63
Nov 2012
#5
We are a culture ridden with faux-axioms; influenced by a non-objective profit driven media.
Dragonfli
Nov 2012
#91
So, if the House hasn't had a filibuster in over a century, does the Senate need one? n/t
gkhouston
Nov 2012
#85
Each new session can totally re-instate any rules that previous sessions "nuked."
ancianita
Nov 2012
#66
The obstruction by Republicans in the Senate was not always clear to people who don't pay close
dflprincess
Nov 2012
#92
Now can we confirm Goodwin Liu to Supreme Court or at least the 9th circuit?
IfPalinisAnswerWatsQ
Nov 2012
#6
But can only be done that way at the START of a new Senate term -- i.e. this January.
BlueStreak
Nov 2012
#29
What Does He Mean By - "We're Not Going To Do Away With The Filibuster But We're Going To Make....
global1
Nov 2012
#11
I'd be fine with them if they actually had to stand up and speak in order to do one. (nt)
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#21
imho, the filibuster rules should be suspended until the republicans decide to plan nice
Mr. Sparkle
Nov 2012
#16
Leave the rules alone. Make the repugs stand there and read the fucking phone book....
Hotler
Nov 2012
#71
The filibuster is supposed to allow senators to remain talking on the floor to make their point.
Kablooie
Nov 2012
#57