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9. But, doesn't that kind of childish cowardice make most people want to blow chunks? nt

Sat Jan 23, 2021, 02:53 PM

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Serious question: What is the argument against killing the filibuster? nt [View all] Atticus Jan 2021 OP

We might need it later? (nt) mr_lebowski Jan 2021 #1

Our supply of dry powder MUST be protected, even at the cost of... ret5hd Jan 2021 #2

so we let the enemy use KatyMan Jan 2021 #25

i think there is no good argument. only tradition. bullimiami Jan 2021 #3

Far from. It's a double-edged sword on an uncontrollable handle. Hortensis Jan 2021 #15

Far from. It's a double-edged sword on an uncontrollable handle. Hortensis Jan 2021 #20

Republicans Might Win the Senate in the Future? TuskMoar Jan 2021 #4

For me, it's that as soon as Democrats do it, they have to be OnDoutside Jan 2021 #6

I agree. Lose the filibuster and then go big. Dream Girl Jan 2021 #11

Yes, you'd only get one shot at it, so if they're not prepared for that OnDoutside Jan 2021 #17

I agree with this, and I'm not sure it can be done piecemeal.. Volaris Jan 2021 #16

It is all connected, yes, and I would be surprised if any of that OnDoutside Jan 2021 #19

100% agree. My only concern is that they choose wisely which to OnDoutside Jan 2021 #23

Yes, I made that exact point at time Manchin came out and said OnDoutside Jan 2021 #27

OnDout, with a one-vote majority and a number of Democratic senators Hortensis Jan 2021 #22

100% agree, I was just saying that if they were to go that route, they OnDoutside Jan 2021 #24

The Senators would actually have to speak on the floor... joshcryer Jan 2021 #18