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kiranon

(1,727 posts)
7. I remember when filibusterers had to filibuster on the floor of the Senate.
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 06:50 PM
Nov 2012

Let everyone see who is holding up legislation and discussion and let them make their arguments over and over or read the telephone book (if they still exist) for hours and hours.

Good, shut it down (with appology to Chef Ramsey) DJ13 Nov 2012 #1
Shut it down! R. Daneel Olivaw Nov 2012 #75
Great movie! DJ13 Nov 2012 #77
The GOP will do that, because there's a clear mandate from American citizens valerief Nov 2012 #2
Good luck with that GOP. Let's see how you spin it to the people right before TeamPooka Nov 2012 #3
Sounds good to me. RC Nov 2012 #4
They need more things to be outraged over Mr. Mojo Risen Nov 2012 #5
Give em hell, Harry!! madinmaryland Nov 2012 #6
I remember when filibusterers had to filibuster on the floor of the Senate. kiranon Nov 2012 #7
Yes! Ligyron Nov 2012 #9
+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #39
Remember Sanders actually filibustering all day on the floor...no one even there listening? Auntie Bush Nov 2012 #80
+1 HiPointDem Nov 2012 #88
That has never been a part of the filibuster rule. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #96
Elections have consequences. Ruby the Liberal Nov 2012 #8
This will be interesting since it brings to the fore state rights protected by the Tenth Amendment jody Nov 2012 #10
I respectfully disagree ashling Nov 2012 #69
Senate is the ultimate expression of states in the federal government since each state has equal jody Nov 2012 #98
Go for it, Harry Reid union_maid Nov 2012 #11
Shut it down! nt ladjf Nov 2012 #12
Damn Straight shut it down. Volaris Nov 2012 #51
The Republicans in Minnesota shut the state government down in 2011 dflprincess Nov 2012 #78
Bring it. CakeGrrl Nov 2012 #13
GREAT! Shut. It. Down. n/t ProfessionalLeftist Nov 2012 #14
Bring it. truebluegreen Nov 2012 #15
A threat to shut down the government if they... 99Forever Nov 2012 #16
WRONG! They are suggesting making a filibuster NashvilleLefty Nov 2012 #17
+1 Liberalynn Nov 2012 #41
They abused it to avoid bipartisanship in the first place. The people need a functioning Congress. Gregorian Nov 2012 #18
Sure, go ahead, pubbies. It's not as if we'd see much difference, anyway. Buns_of_Fire Nov 2012 #19
Good! Canuckistanian Nov 2012 #20
+10000 AAO Nov 2012 #35
So they're not going to change? Shocking! neverforget Nov 2012 #21
they already shut it down with the fillibusters Doctor_J Nov 2012 #22
It is a bit late to threaten shutdown, when they have already shut down the Senate. Mr. Sparkle Nov 2012 #23
I so hope the Democrats make a stand here and broadcast the hell out of it. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #24
Call their bluff ballaratocker Nov 2012 #25
Make them all put on The Wizard Nov 2012 #66
Someone with backbone and courage need be on TV saying they abused filibuster to ruin US economy. Festivito Nov 2012 #26
It sure the hell won't be Harry Reid. Disgusted that a discussion could even be had of changing Purveyor Nov 2012 #60
At least it has been noticed to some degree 2naSalit Nov 2012 #27
OK. progressoid Nov 2012 #28
As far as I'm concerned, a bad law in the name of "compromise"...... socialist_n_TN Nov 2012 #29
Reid should take them up on it. blackspade Nov 2012 #30
And if that doesn't work, are they going to hold their breath till they turn blue? n/t Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #31
We can only hope. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #87
I favor making talking during the filibuster required. David__77 Nov 2012 #32
Shut it down! LoisB Nov 2012 #33
"Elections have consequences." Bring it. yardwork Nov 2012 #34
I just saw Lincoln I want them to be like then marlakay Nov 2012 #36
And yet people who actually work for a living don't make squat. Heather MC Nov 2012 #37
Government will be shut down for 2 more years if they DON'T change the rules. Kablooie Nov 2012 #38
It'll be shut down for two years no matter what, GOP has the house. Sirveri Nov 2012 #91
Yes...do it...let the Pukes and Baggers shut stuff down... SoapBox Nov 2012 #40
We've been on the defensive for years... defacto7 Nov 2012 #42
They should go ahead and shut down the government. Turbineguy Nov 2012 #43
SS and Medicare recipients will be hurt by this. But the majority of those people voted for bluestate10 Nov 2012 #57
Harry - Send Those Boys Scrambling! - Shut The Senate Down! cantbeserious Nov 2012 #44
Just do it. Mid-terms aren't that far off in the future. lonestarnot Nov 2012 #45
And so the gridlock begins NV Whino Nov 2012 #46
If Democrats don't change the filibuster rule, it's because they WANT Marr Nov 2012 #47
Don't negotiate with terrorists. Filibuster rules have been grossly abused by republicans. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #48
"Up or Down Vote!!" - Every Repuke during Bush's admin Roland99 Nov 2012 #49
Some of us WERE awake between 2002 - 2006 lapislzi Nov 2012 #65
Exactly! So, I say.... Roland99 Nov 2012 #92
Bring it. WheelWalker Nov 2012 #50
bring it on krispos42 Nov 2012 #52
Shut er down! UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #53
Make em read War and Peace on the Senate floor. Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2012 #54
Like little kids who didn't get what they wanted at the store, throwing a tantrum. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #55
Go for it, GOP. liberalmuse Nov 2012 #56
Change the rules back to 51 instead of 67 SariesNightly Nov 2012 #58
Oh NOOO! Game Over. bvar22 Nov 2012 #59
Phuck the GOP. I think the Dems were elected to trake underthematrix Nov 2012 #61
A non stop talkathon The Wizard Nov 2012 #62
Fuck the Republicans. Panasonic Nov 2012 #63
Good. shut er down baby....shut er down Cali_Democrat Nov 2012 #64
So John2 Nov 2012 #67
The republicans should cease to act like babies Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #68
Reed must call those treasonous motherfuckers out. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #70
Don't changes in the rules on the first day require just 51 votes? annabanana Nov 2012 #71
Break out the Depends Coyotl Nov 2012 #72
Reid should offer to change it to 55 votes vs. 51 Zorro Nov 2012 #73
It might be worth considering Still Sensible Nov 2012 #74
Why on earth would they change it back? jeff47 Nov 2012 #86
i hope they go for it, america is tired of their shit. spanone Nov 2012 #76
that soft spoken Harry is a pistol. Whisp Nov 2012 #79
Cause they were going to cooperate on anything significant quakerboy Nov 2012 #81
About fucking time! K&R B Calm Nov 2012 #82
Go Harry. Make them work for their absurd obstructionist ideals. nt Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #83
Sometime down the road if THEY ever retake the Senate... cherish44 Nov 2012 #84
Oxymoron Zambero Nov 2012 #85
Three Cheers for Irony!!! (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Nov 2012 #95
Bring it, Teabilly Fucksticks! Kennah Nov 2012 #89
Gingrich's "movement" collapsed over a shutdown. FVZA_Colonel Nov 2012 #90
Wait, the GOP are threatening to repeat the last two years if the filibuster rules change? Thav Nov 2012 #93
What - They won't be able to phone in a filibuster... Beartracks Nov 2012 #94
Here’s what Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid... ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #97
It's not complicated. No actual filibuster = Reid can order the Senate's business to proceed. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #99
They are essentially sulphurdunn Nov 2012 #100
Tough shit. Puglover Nov 2012 #101
The Bush Tax Cuts in 2001 and the renewal in 2003 were passed through reconciliation Samantha Nov 2012 #102
Them throw a temper tantrum and shut the goverment down cause they didn't get their way. Arcanetrance Nov 2012 #103
DO IT! HARRY! Veracious Nov 2012 #104
You lost, McConnell x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #105
LOL with 380+ faux filibusters to their credit... Javaman Nov 2012 #106
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