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7. People may not realize but the filibuster was used to maintain slavery in this country for years.

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:08 PM

Nov 2012

Today it isn't being used to protect the minority, it is used for obstruction pure and simple

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Ed Schultz sounds like an idiot right now... [View all] WhaTHellsgoingonhere Nov 2012 OP

Yeah, he really was off base there. nt Puglover Nov 2012 #1

He Worries Over What Might Happen If the Tables Were Turned, Sir The Magistrate Nov 2012 #2

That's fine, but he shouldn't sound like an ignoramus, should he? And... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Nov 2012 #5

I Tune In To Our Ed For Fighting Spirit, Sir The Magistrate Nov 2012 #12

I love Ed. It just pisses me off when he thinks he has the facts, but doesn't. WhaTHellsgoingonhere Nov 2012 #16

I worry about that too. Bake Nov 2012 #29

ignorance is bliss Ed. TeamPooka Nov 2012 #3

Whether Ed is right or wrong... regnaD kciN Nov 2012 #4

It's not "all or nothing" WhaTHellsgoingonhere Nov 2012 #9

Senate rules have nothing to do with the House. 99Forever Nov 2012 #13

As to your first point, it does make sense to change it now... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Nov 2012 #15

I agree and what I see as far as advocates of changing it Puzzledtraveller Nov 2012 #22

sad fact: Ed can be a nitwit librechik Nov 2012 #6

I think there should be limitations on when the filibuster can be used. Zen Democrat Nov 2012 #8

At the very least still_one Nov 2012 #11

If they want to filibuster make them hold the floor Anthony McCarthy Nov 2012 #14

for all his bluster and vein popping he is a Lightweight. Whisp Nov 2012 #18

I guess it's a good day to rip our defenders DainBramaged Nov 2012 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author WhaTHellsgoingonhere Nov 2012 #21

I think Ed has a point Cary Nov 2012 #23

I agree with Ed kansasobama Nov 2012 #24

I don't agree with Ed on this. liberalmuse Nov 2012 #27