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Atticus

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7. With respect, I understand what you are saying, but it sounds an awful lot like the old
Reply to qazplm135 (Reply #5)
Sun Jun 20, 2021, 03:40 PM
Jun 2021

"keep our powder dry" argument. I think now is the time to use it and just may be our last opportunity to "pull the trigger".

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"We shouldn't kill the filibuster because we may need to use it in the future" is like [View all] Atticus Jun 2021 OP
"We shouldn't kill the filibuster because we may need to use it in the future" also assumes sop Jun 2021 #1
Faulty logic FBaggins Jun 2021 #2
So you don't believe that a Republican Senate will kill the filibuster themselves? Midnight Writer Jun 2021 #3
they didn't last time qazplm135 Jun 2021 #6
So if they killed popular legislation...? kentuck Jun 2021 #8
I think too many of us think people vote based on policy qazplm135 Jun 2021 #11
I do not believe it will be "pain free"... kentuck Jun 2021 #13
there is a reason qazplm135 Jun 2021 #17
No FBaggins Jun 2021 #9
And if we pass infrastructure, voting rights and label the GOP... brush Jun 2021 #4
Not really qazplm135 Jun 2021 #5
With respect, I understand what you are saying, but it sounds an awful lot like the old Atticus Jun 2021 #7
It's not about powder qazplm135 Jun 2021 #10
It's worth it. nt Atticus Jun 2021 #12
not really compelling qazplm135 Jun 2021 #16
This isn't a "keep our powder dry" question StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #15
Not an accurate metaphor, but I get your point StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #14
I'm conflicted. GulfCoast66 Jun 2021 #18
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