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Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
51. I don't know... I rather something else.
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 11:53 AM
Nov 2012

I say, keep the filibuster, however, the threat of one should not gum out the process. Meaning, if they say they will filibuster, they better damn filibuster. I want to know, who, where and why.

They can't just threaten without having to show who they are.
There are too many cowards who do it secretly and stop legislation before it goes through.

If they want to stop it, they better come up in front and show themseves. Have some integrity and accountability. What they do is disgusting. This way, people could actually tell who these punks are.

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Either Reid gets rid of the filibuster or he should be removed as Maj. Leader. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #1
Filibuster catfish57 Nov 2012 #13
No. The House got rid of theirs in the late 1800's and have been faring BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #20
Or, make the Senators actually stand at the podium and speak (filibuster). nt SDjack Nov 2012 #24
Unfortunately, under the filibuster rule BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #36
Archaic rules can be modernized -- even the US Senate is now illuminated with SDjack Nov 2012 #68
In order for that to happen, they'll have to update the filibuster rule and vote BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #72
That's when a group of the younger dems grab him and throw him out of the room. Sirveri Nov 2012 #73
Filibuster process catfish57 Nov 2012 #37
That's never been required. People who did it, did it because it was politically popular Recursion Nov 2012 #58
The sad thing is... moose65 Nov 2012 #26
I agree Plucketeer Nov 2012 #56
Problem is... kag Nov 2012 #34
What makes you think Republicans won't do away with it on day one if they gain power? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #48
totally agree with BlueCaliDem Euphoria Nov 2012 #28
Absolutely. Enough is enough. AtomicKitten Nov 2012 #2
K&R libtodeath Nov 2012 #3
It would be a shocker if we keep the House. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #23
Just making it more difficult to use would be OK with me. HereSince1628 Nov 2012 #4
Definitely. There is some validity to the idea of the Senate being "more deliberative" BlueStreak Nov 2012 #67
Filibuster rtracey Nov 2012 #5
What makes you think Sen Reid will listen now when he hasnt to this point? nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #9
There is no, and has never been, a filibuster in the House. longship Nov 2012 #14
There *was* a filibuster rule in the House. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #27
I stand corrected. longship Nov 2012 #38
The filibuster was created by Aaron Burr and its use to stop legislation was purely uintentional. gordianot Nov 2012 #15
The Senate will have to make provisions for clubholders and caneholders to be installed Buns_of_Fire Nov 2012 #63
They could use bags of cash to thump each other limited to $10.00 bills in memory of Hamilton. gordianot Nov 2012 #64
Just the Senate moose65 Nov 2012 #22
Agreed... Volaris Nov 2012 #6
Reid is a dog. Hope he gets hos head straight... MuhkRahker Nov 2012 #7
Please clarify. Dump Reid or the filibuster? or both? nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #8
It is Real Easy to Change the Filibuster. PuppyBismark Nov 2012 #10
I like it!!! Stevepol Nov 2012 #12
51 is what I grew up with. nt silvershadow Nov 2012 #31
That's too easy soryang Nov 2012 #46
That's not entirely clear; the Senate is a continuous body Recursion Nov 2012 #59
The Dems will be keeping the Senate. I have no doubt about that. Daayyummmboi Nov 2012 #11
And the next time we have Republicans in power, we will die due to lack of a filibuster. MadHound Nov 2012 #16
Probably a good idea to keep a watered down filibuster for legislation, but scrap it for judges. nt geek tragedy Nov 2012 #19
No. No, no, no, no. MadHound Nov 2012 #21
We wind up with them anyways. Obama will be President and benefit from the geek tragedy Nov 2012 #30
No, you're cutting off your nose to spite your face, MadHound Nov 2012 #32
I would rather get things done when we're in power than fear what might happen if we lose power LonePirate Nov 2012 #33
And thus, when 'Pugs get into power, they can rip out everything that was done, MadHound Nov 2012 #42
The current rethugs would change it in a heart beat! PuppyBismark Nov 2012 #43
Get rid of it for executive and judicial appointments, keep it for legislation. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #17
The only reason Joe Lieberman's cyber-security bill which violates privacy didn't pass Eric J in MN Nov 2012 #18
I say make a filibuster a filibuster. Make them stand there and talk. It was ridiculous when SWTORFanatic Nov 2012 #25
I think the secret holds should be done away with as well AndyA Nov 2012 #29
Make them watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. raouldukelives Nov 2012 #35
unless Dems take the house too i don't see the point nt michael811 Nov 2012 #39
All appointments by the President only need concurrance from the Senate, the House has no say. PuppyBismark Nov 2012 #45
Amen to that n/t Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #40
Why wait??? Reps havn't controlled the senate since 2006 nt One_Life_To_Give Nov 2012 #41
Actually plantwomyn Nov 2012 #50
Ted Kennedy died 49 days after Franken was sworn in. His last vote was months before that. ieoeja Nov 2012 #60
I agree. Doesn't matter if we lose control at some point in the future... NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #44
While I don't particularly care about the system, this is way too dangerous. -nt- DireStrike Nov 2012 #47
It is way too dangerous if we have four years of republican obstructionism still_one Nov 2012 #49
I don't know... I rather something else. Xyzse Nov 2012 #51
What Is Being Overlooked Here 1ProudAtheist Nov 2012 #52
exactly, that is why the keeping the "tradition" arguments are nonsense still_one Nov 2012 #54
Not. Gonna. Happen. 99Forever Nov 2012 #53
I have discussed this with him personally... brooklynite Nov 2012 #55
Why? lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #57
Sen. Maria Cantwell Confirmed in Rally Yesterday... Filibuster on Chopping Block sally5050 Nov 2012 #61
excellent still_one Nov 2012 #62
Just imagine a co equal branch of legislation amazing. gordianot Nov 2012 #65
Just imagine sally5050 Nov 2012 #66
Keep the filibuster with this change.... Liberal Veteran Nov 2012 #69
Oh Noooooo.... sally5050 Nov 2012 #70
For 200 years we've had the right to extended debate [i.e., filibuster]. hughee99 Nov 2012 #71
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