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WhaTHellsgoingonhere

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9. It's not "all or nothing"

Reply to regnaD kciN (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:10 PM

Nov 2012

I've never heard Reid say he's going to do anything but change it in some way. Many speculate that he'll merely kill the "phantom filibuster" and make the idiots stand and talk for hours on end. If you heard that Reid intends to kill the filibuster altogether, that's news to everyone.

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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

It highlights who is obstructing. If the senate passes a reasonable piece of legislation but the still_one Nov 2012 #10

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

Senate also confirms Judges (including Supreme Court) and Cabinet Members. And they have used ToxMarz Nov 2012 #19

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

People may not realize but the filibuster was used to maintain slavery in this country for years. still_one Nov 2012 #7

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

I know that the Ezra Klein replacement story was unsubstantiated, but I now understand why it was Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #17

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

You confuse the Super Majority Rule with the Filibuster. As long as democrats are close to bluestate10 Nov 2012 #26

The Filibuster should stay. The Super Majority Rule for a vote should be gotten rid of. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #25

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

Ed's head is made of bricks. It's nice to have him on our side, but don't let him do our thinking. MjolnirTime Nov 2012 #28