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democrattotheend

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6. As if they don't already?

Reply to gravity (Reply #5)

Fri Nov 16, 2012, 06:59 PM

Nov 2012

But this way they would have to endure the physical discomfort (not to mention potential negative publicity) of filibustering if they want to stop something badly enough.

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Democratic Solution to the Filibuster: Make Them Talk [View all] democrattotheend Nov 2012 OP

"The Senate changed the rule in the 1970's because talk-to-death filibusters were taking up too much ToxMarz Nov 2012 #1

I've been wondering for the past 4 years why Dem's didn't require this. Binders Keepers Nov 2012 #2

The filibuster was a unintended consequence of simplifying the rules in the first place. Vincardog Nov 2012 #3

That's what I'VE been saying all along - No threat - DO IT, DAMN IT! HopeHoops Nov 2012 #4

The Republicans would love to talk and talk all day about their positions. gravity Nov 2012 #5

As if they don't already? democrattotheend Nov 2012 #6