Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:27 PM
Statistical (19,264 posts)
Outrage against Dianne Feinstein as potential Judiciary chair comes out against Senate reformThis discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Omaha Steve (a host of the Latest Breaking News forum). Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) received harsh criticism on Monday after coming out against Senate reform of the filibuster. “I don’t believe in doing that. I think the filibuster serves a purpose,” Feinstein argued. “It is not often used, it’s often less used now than when I first came, and I think it’s part of the Senate that differentiates itself,” Feinstein falsely claimed. Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/2020/09/outrage-against-dianne-feinstein-as-potential-judiciary-chair-comes-out-against-senate-reform/
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Statistical | Sep 2020 | OP |
msongs | Sep 2020 | #1 | |
House of Roberts | Sep 2020 | #2 | |
dem4decades | Sep 2020 | #3 | |
dicksmc3 | Sep 2020 | #38 | |
dem4decades | Sep 2020 | #39 | |
BootinUp | Sep 2020 | #4 | |
George II | Sep 2020 | #5 | |
Gore1FL | Sep 2020 | #8 | |
SharonClark | Sep 2020 | #15 | |
Gore1FL | Sep 2020 | #23 | |
Gore1FL | Sep 2020 | #6 | |
genxlib | Sep 2020 | #7 | |
Gore1FL | Sep 2020 | #9 | |
OAITW r.2.0 | Sep 2020 | #12 | |
demosincebirth | Sep 2020 | #25 | |
oldsoftie | Sep 2020 | #34 | |
SharonClark | Sep 2020 | #18 | |
Gore1FL | Sep 2020 | #24 | |
Fiendish Thingy | Sep 2020 | #10 | |
delisen | Sep 2020 | #31 | |
oldsoftie | Sep 2020 | #35 | |
Renew Deal | Sep 2020 | #11 | |
groundloop | Sep 2020 | #13 | |
chowder66 | Sep 2020 | #17 | |
regnaD kciN | Sep 2020 | #21 | |
CBHagman | Sep 2020 | #26 | |
delisen | Sep 2020 | #32 | |
rickyhall | Sep 2020 | #14 | |
Warpy | Sep 2020 | #16 | |
chowder66 | Sep 2020 | #19 | |
liskddksil | Sep 2020 | #20 | |
regnaD kciN | Sep 2020 | #22 | |
Liberty Belle | Sep 2020 | #27 | |
delisen | Sep 2020 | #33 | |
standingtall | Sep 2020 | #28 | |
delisen | Sep 2020 | #36 | |
Demsrule86 | Sep 2020 | #46 | |
oldsoftie | Sep 2020 | #37 | |
Statistical | Sep 2020 | #41 | |
Demsrule86 | Sep 2020 | #45 | |
Demsrule86 | Sep 2020 | #47 | |
C Moon | Sep 2020 | #29 | |
Hekate | Sep 2020 | #30 | |
durablend | Sep 2020 | #40 | |
getagrip_already | Sep 2020 | #42 | |
turbinetree | Sep 2020 | #43 | |
Demsrule86 | Sep 2020 | #44 | |
HariSeldon | Sep 2020 | #48 | |
Omaha Steve | Sep 2020 | #49 |
Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:30 PM
msongs (65,203 posts)
1. rawstory is not a new source nt
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:30 PM
House of Roberts (4,510 posts)
2. Feinstein was in a coma during the Obama years, I guess.
The filibuster does serve a purpose though. It gives the Oppressor Class tax cuts at fifty one votes, while making it take 60 to repeal them.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:33 PM
dem4decades (10,096 posts)
3. I'm sick of having the Republicans break all the rules. Times have changed.
Democrats must change too, that means you Diane.
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Response to dem4decades (Reply #3)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 06:56 AM
dicksmc3 (262 posts)
38. 100% agree!
Feinstein is a fixture just like Schumer, McConnel, Grassley and others that HAVE TO GO!! We need PROGRESSIVES to be in charge not these wimps who are actually DINOs and suck ass to republiCONS!! Vote them out in November!!
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Response to dicksmc3 (Reply #38)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 07:01 AM
dem4decades (10,096 posts)
39. Pretty sure the choice at this point is vote for Democrats over Republicans.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:34 PM
BootinUp (43,802 posts)
4. Someones gonna have to talk some sense into her. The Senate is a fucking joke. nt
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:36 PM
George II (67,782 posts)
5. She expressed her opinion, she didn't "argue"! Rawstory screwed this one up royally.
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Response to George II (Reply #5)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:39 PM
Gore1FL (20,438 posts)
8. It's weird her opinion expressed the desire to keep slavery-based senate rules, though.
The history of the filibuster is kind of important.
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Response to Gore1FL (Reply #8)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:17 PM
SharonClark (9,493 posts)
15. Look up the definition of filibuster.
Filibuster has two meanings, the one revered to when discussing the Senate, and a second that speaks to invading areas for political purposes during the 1800s.
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Response to SharonClark (Reply #15)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 12:26 AM
Gore1FL (20,438 posts)
23. Definition of filibuster from a Dutch word meaning "pirate"
We don't need this bullshit anymore. It only helps the oppressor.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:37 PM
Gore1FL (20,438 posts)
6. If Feinstein has an opinion about Senate rules she can run again.
I don't think that running on slavery rules will get he a win in California, but you never know, I guess.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:37 PM
genxlib (5,220 posts)
7. This won't be popular but I agree with her
Considering that the built in advantage in the Senate is overwhelmingly Republican, then we are far more likely to be in the minority party going forward. It would be handing them the weapon to finish us off.
I would only do it if I thought there was a play to make DC and PR into states. That still won't give us balance in the Senate but would make it closer. ![]() |
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Response to genxlib (Reply #7)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:41 PM
Gore1FL (20,438 posts)
9. Yeah... no...
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory1os/chapter/the-filibuster-and-the-quest-for-new-slave-states/
The filibuster started with slavery and it has continually been used as a stifling force for progression of our values. |
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Response to Gore1FL (Reply #9)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:09 PM
OAITW r.2.0 (17,861 posts)
12. +1 Perhaps it time for her to retire......nt
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Response to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #12)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 12:29 AM
demosincebirth (12,353 posts)
25. I said the same thing and my post was removed. I'll say it again.
I think she should retire.
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Response to demosincebirth (Reply #25)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:47 AM
oldsoftie (10,261 posts)
34. Saying THAT was removed?? Thats ridiculous.
But then, most are.
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Response to Gore1FL (Reply #9)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:24 PM
SharonClark (9,493 posts)
18. The link is interesting but it's about
filibuster EXPEDITIONS, not the current Senate procedure that has nothing to do with slavery.
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Response to SharonClark (Reply #18)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 12:28 AM
Gore1FL (20,438 posts)
24. It has everything to do with oppression.
It's a distinction without a difference.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:49 PM
Fiendish Thingy (11,564 posts)
10. It will take pressure from constituents to hold her feet to the fire
If they keep the filibuster, Biden’s agenda, and America’s healing, is doomed.
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Response to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #10)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:30 AM
delisen (5,773 posts)
31. Maybe 2013 is pertinent. Last time filibuster rules were changed. Democratic Party in power.
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Response to delisen (Reply #31)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:48 AM
oldsoftie (10,261 posts)
35. Everyone forgets that.
And even McConnell warned against it
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 10:52 PM
Renew Deal (80,545 posts)
11. Does she really want to be Max Baucus?
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:13 PM
groundloop (10,851 posts)
13. PLEASE let us concentrate on the election right now.....
It's WAY too early to start getting into a circular firing squad over shit like this, we first need to win the Senate before it's even relevant.
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Response to groundloop (Reply #13)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:21 PM
chowder66 (7,739 posts)
17. +1
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Response to groundloop (Reply #13)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:57 PM
regnaD kciN (25,562 posts)
21. But now we need to win it with at least 53 seats...
...because you know that Manchin will share her position, so we need to get to 51 without her.
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Response to groundloop (Reply #13)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 12:43 AM
CBHagman (16,737 posts)
26. Thank you.
Technology is schooling us to be nonstop reactors instead of actors.
The thing now is to get on with electing Democrats, keeping the House and taking the Senate and the White House. That's plenty to do and more than demanding enough. |
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Response to groundloop (Reply #13)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:32 AM
delisen (5,773 posts)
32. Yes and it gives time for everyone to read actual history. nt
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:13 PM
rickyhall (4,889 posts)
14. I just think there ought to be a limit.
She, like Grassley, has passed it. This is the 21st century after all and we should be moving into it. IMO.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:19 PM
Warpy (105,744 posts)
16. It once did serve a purpose, which is why it should be suspended indefinitely
until all the criminals and zealots who abused it are dead and have not been replaced by new ones.
It offered last ditch protection for a minority party. When and if it is brought back, it should be with the proviso that threatening it is simply not enough. Anyone who is desperate enough to use it needs to get up and start talking. |
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:25 PM
chowder66 (7,739 posts)
19. I'm not outraged. She has a right to her opinion especially since it isn't even up for a vote
at this time. I'm pretty confident she could be convinced if the case is strong for reform. She may have other ideas and she can air them out with her fellow congressional colleagues.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Mon Sep 21, 2020, 11:29 PM
liskddksil (2,753 posts)
20. Time to go Diane. The next generation is ready and willing to actually lead. Nt
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 12:00 AM
regnaD kciN (25,562 posts)
22. With all due respect, this is exactly why we're in the position we are...
Republicans will happily jettison principle in exchange for power, while too many of ours will always refuse power in order to stand on the most trivial of principles.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 12:58 AM
Liberty Belle (9,330 posts)
27. I wish we still had the ability to filibuster to stop a Supreme Court nominee
but unfortunately Republicans took that away a few years ago to ram through Neil Gorsuch.
If it could used to block votes like his or worse, the handmaiden idiot Trump wants to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg with, then I would be all for that. It has predominently been used to block progressive legislation such as Civil Rights, though Huey Long did use it in 1930 to block legislation he felt favored the rich over the poor. Interestingly there was once a filibuster in the House too, but that was eliminated long ago since there were too many members with more and more states in the union and it quickly became cumbersome. |
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Response to Liberty Belle (Reply #27)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:39 AM
delisen (5,773 posts)
33. We took away filibuster for other judges and nominees in 2013 and then we lost the Senate....
Lots of people have opinions-unfortunately many of the opinions are not informed.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 01:15 AM
standingtall (2,740 posts)
28. Hello earth calling Feinstein
Democrats haven't passed one significant initiative in over 10 years not counting emergency relief funds and things of that natute, but the last time Democrats passed any significant legislation was the ACA which is now on the chopping block.
Why because republicans abused the filibuster and stacked the courts. If Democrats don't repeal the legislative filibuster if Biden wins. Here is what's going to happen. They will lose the house in 2022. They will lose the Senate in 2024 if not before. Biden will be a one term President who got no significant legislation passed and lose in a landslide. Then when there is republican President in 2024 things will be even worse then than they are now. If you believe in core Democrat values then you do what you have to do to defend them. Senate tradition is not more important than the will of your voters. |
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Response to standingtall (Reply #28)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:50 AM
delisen (5,773 posts)
36. We took away filibuster for other judges and nominees in 2013 and then we lost the Senate....
Between 2009 and and 2016 we lost over 1000 Democratic seats around the country and also lost the power of reapportionment in many states.
When Democrats win this election cycle I am counting on us to continue building the party as we needed to after the passage of the ACA, especially since more Democrats-as least those of us willing to read history-now understand that all races matter, and that the down ballot races are just as important as the top of the ticket. |
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Response to delisen (Reply #36)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 09:05 AM
Demsrule86 (65,350 posts)
46. We are likely to lose the ACA in December with a 6-3 court ...and no hope of passing any
healthcare plan without getting rid of the filibuster...it must go.
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Response to standingtall (Reply #28)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:52 AM
oldsoftie (10,261 posts)
37. Biden already pretty much said he'd be a one term president. I'm not worried about re-election.
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Response to oldsoftie (Reply #37)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 07:24 AM
Statistical (19,264 posts)
41. Regardless with no agenda passed it wouldn't be Biden replaced by another Democrat it would
be Biden replaced by a Republican for 4-8 years.
There is nothing on Biden's agenda that can get 60 votes in the Senate. Absolutely nothing. We have seen how Mitch plays. Zero Republicans will vote in favor of anything Biden is for. Then they will campaign on the "do nothing" Democrats and retake the Senate and possibly the House. If the people give the Democrats an overwhelming mandate they have to actually use that power or the people will take it back. |
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Response to oldsoftie (Reply #37)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 09:04 AM
Demsrule86 (65,350 posts)
45. We won't have four years...if we don't send help, we will be out in two years by losing the house an
maybe the senate. And we will lose the presidency in four years no matter who runs....so the filibuster must go. We are in desperate straits.
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Response to standingtall (Reply #28)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 09:09 AM
Demsrule86 (65,350 posts)
47. I agree. However, it can't be overstated how important the first mid -term election is...we lost
in 10 and that stopped all legislation. At that point, even if we had abolished the filibuster, it would have done no good...and when we lost the Senate in 14 we lost a judge which is huge...we would have a 5/4 majority even after Trump's shitty pick had we held the Senate. and would have had a majority through most of Trump's tenure had we held the Senate...voting is so important.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 01:19 AM
C Moon (11,215 posts)
29. We have A HUGE OTHER PROBLEM FACING US. Don't pick on loyal Democratic Party candidates now.
Stay focused!
Our country and its constitution is on the chopping block. No fucking joke. Don't help bring anti Democratic Party candidates news to the forefront. Again, stay focused on Trump, Barr, McConnell, Putin. Please. |
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Response to C Moon (Reply #29)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 03:30 AM
Hekate (81,679 posts)
30. Thank you. It's like a squirrel running past a dog...
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 07:15 AM
durablend (7,107 posts)
40. We're still wielding sporks to a gunfight I see...
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 08:44 AM
getagrip_already (10,168 posts)
42. she is not a lock in for chairman... nobody is...
It will largely be up to schumer if he is the majority leader. Sure, seniority has a bearing, but it isn't an absolute.
Being a chairman is a privilege you acquire at the pleasure of leadership. Not an inheritance. |
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 08:51 AM
turbinetree (23,797 posts)
43. Really............................
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 09:02 AM
Demsrule86 (65,350 posts)
44. So replace her...filibuster must go. Or like 2009, we won't be able to help the people and will be
out in two years.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 09:49 AM
HariSeldon (340 posts)
48. I suppose there might be ways for Dems to play hard ball
without removing the filibuster. Say, passing a reconciliation bill that makes Republican constituencies scream for anything to make the pain go away.
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Response to Statistical (Original post)
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 10:26 AM
Omaha Steve (91,793 posts)
49. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING
Raw story is not a news source. Analysis of reaction and her opinion.
Statement of Purpose Post the latest news from reputable mainstream news websites and blogs. Important news of national interest only. No analysis or opinion pieces. No duplicates. News stories must have been published within the last 12 hours. Use the published title of the story as the title of the discussion thread. |
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