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Squinch

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31. Fuck him.

Reply to still_one (Original post)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 11:48 AM

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McConnell won't agree to the power sharing agreement unless Schumer agrees not to remove the [View all] still_one Jan 2021 OP

Senate rules can change with a majority vote ON THE FIRST DAY OF SENATE BUSINESS. Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #1

Thanks, that's the problem still_one Jan 2021 #14

Could we go back to the traditional filibuster? raging moderate Jan 2021 #2

Not a travesty of delay, a way of imposing the will of a minority, Hortensis Jan 2021 #36

Can I just say ... StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #3

Agree 100% orangecrush Jan 2021 #6

I give accolades to you Starfish for trying to keep things straight on what can or cannot still_one Jan 2021 #17

Thanks - but it doesn't seem to be doing much good StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #32

The Republiwonts & Republiwonts were offered a chance OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #4

Pull a Mitch Pantagruel Jan 2021 #5

I like your idea. fleur-de-lisa Jan 2021 #7

I think it has to be done like you described Hav Jan 2021 #8

What we need is for a R to switch to D msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #9

I like this idea and think it's workable (and probably under consideration) StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #10

Can't use reconciliation for the stimulus FBaggins Jan 2021 #11

We should do what the Republicans would do. Silent3 Jan 2021 #12

This!👆 SheltieLover Jan 2021 #18

Let me be kind malaise Jan 2021 #13

Don't be shy Malaise, tell us what you really think still_one Jan 2021 #20

Check out this one on the one he enabled from JHB's cartoon thread malaise Jan 2021 #24

Excellent. Thanks. still_one Jan 2021 #27

We do not have the votes to remove filibuster anyway. Manchin stated he would not vote for that. LizBeth Jan 2021 #15

True, but we won't know unless we try still_one Jan 2021 #22

True but Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #26

In this situation, we've got to go nuclear. Anyone trust McConnell to honor any agreement w Dems? librechik Jan 2021 #16

What was the point of winning those 2 seats? SheltieLover Jan 2021 #19

All of this is irrelevant if your messaging falls on its face. theaocp Jan 2021 #21

I think the filibuster is already on ice for judges MiniMe Jan 2021 #23

How did the R's force through their rules changes? Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #25

McConnell controlled what went to the floor StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #28

With all due respect.... Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #30

I suggest you change the language you use with me if you'd like a response from me StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #33

I'm expressing frustration. Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #35

At the beginning of every Senate session, the majority and minority organize themselves StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #37

I understand that 50-50 is not a clear majority.... Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #38

Neuter the filibuster dansolo Jan 2021 #29

Fuck him. Squinch Jan 2021 #31

Mitch still thinks he runs the Senate. BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #34