Anyone that watches this filibuster and then claims there is no difference between the parties

[Renew Deal]

is a moron.

We have so many great, thoughtful, serious, passionate Democratic legislators. It's the Democrats filibustering (plus King-I-ME), not anyone else.

[Zippyzagnut]

1. Proud to be a Dem today

I felt so proud to be a Dem today when I saw them take the floor!

[drray23]

2. I am hoping this time it will have an effect

I am not very hopeful however. After each massacre, we see the same circus and the GOP never yields. They did not after all those poor kids were slaughtered in Newton Connecticut.

[MADem]

6. Well, you're talking about a very determined constituency here.

Anyone who has lost a family member to gun violence has skin in the game. They're hurt, they're angry, and they feel disrespected.

And the WORST event in American history happened at a club frequented by a segment of our population that has been not just disrespected, but victimized by hate crimes, denied their rights, and who have had to fight like hell to win a measure of equality in this nation--and they aren't done yet. They have a LOT of fight left in them, and they're tough, determined and effective. And smart--let's not forget smart, either. They know how to lobby and bring pressure to bear. They know how to keep an issue front-and-center until they prevail. And they are indefatigable.

I think this tragedy will bring forth leaders to keep pushing this issue--it can't be waved aside and I don't think anyone will be satisfied if that's the tactic the GOP and gun lobby try to take.

[msongs]

3. gun users have killed 240K people the past 8 yrs. they won't care much about this nt

[wallyworld2]

4. There

is a big difference between Green Eggs and Ham and gun control filibusters

[MADem]

5. Very proud of the MA delegation; hats off to those who showed up to do this today. nt

[Beartracks]

7. Can we send them coffee?

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[SunSeeker]

8. K & R