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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLet the filibuster die anyway
It seemed to favor republicans anyway. They used it notoriously against Obama and the Democratic majority. While the Dems caved under bush.
And throughout history it seemed to be used to support conservative causes i.e. Strom Thurmond
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Let the filibuster die anyway (Original Post)
Longtime lurker 99
Jan 2017
OP
+1, it might be a blessing in disguise ... Americans are more responsive to either party getting
uponit7771
Jan 2017
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uponit7771
(90,371 posts)1. +1, it might be a blessing in disguise ... Americans are more responsive to either party getting
... shit done.
TrekLuver
(2,573 posts)5. I know but it seems like the Pub's get away with doing this shit but the Democrats do not.
Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)2. Agreed.
Xipe Totec
(43,892 posts)3. Thank you oh, so much, for your concern
Frankly, not worth breaking your long time lurking for this.
Say hello to Longtime Lurkers 00 thru 98.
Longtime lurker 99
(88 posts)4. Why so hostile?
Longtime lurker 99
(88 posts)6. I don't get how your post didn't break the civility rule