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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhen ya gotta pee during a filibuster...
When ya gotta pee during a filibuster...
When Mother Nature calls, it may be really difficult to put the call on hold.
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When ya gotta pee during a filibuster... (Original Post)
keithbvadu2
Mar 2021
OP
There are many methods known to allow for urinary and defecatory functions that
abqtommy
Mar 2021
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PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)1. Bring back the peeibuster!
Make them pee!!
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)2. There are many methods known to allow for urinary and defecatory functions that
allow the user to escape immediate embarrassment. However, the truth always comes
out eventually. What's most obvious during filibuster speeches is whatever bullshit is
coming out of the mouth of the speaker.
sheshe2
(83,654 posts)3. Wendy Davis did it.
"Partisanship and ambition are not unusual in a state capitol, but here in Texas, right now," Davis says, launching her filibuster, "it has risen to a level of profound irresponsibility and the raw abuse of power." Under Texas Senate rules, Davis can't eat, drink, use the restroom, sit, or even lean against her desk during the filibuster.
https://theweek.com/articles/462815/wendy-davis-stunning-filibuster-texas-abortion-bill
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)4. Since the representatives don't have to
be present, this isnt a problem.
Why post like it is?
global1
(25,224 posts)5. I'm For The Talking Filibuster But....
the talking can't be reading from a Dr.Seuss book. The words must be cogent to the issue being filibustered and nothing else extraneous.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)6. You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. n/t