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LuckyCharms

(21,241 posts)
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 04:10 PM Apr 2025

Cory Booker is sacrificing himself. [View all]

I worked 60 hours straight once when I was in my 30's, in order to meet a deadline. The majority of this time was spent sitting down, not standing on my feet like Senator Booker is.

During this same general time period, I worked 20 to 30 hours straight several times for the same reason.

These efforts messed me up to some degree permanently.

I am watching Senator Booker on YouTube right now.

I have a feeling he is going to keep pushing, unless he has a pre-determined plan to stop after X number of hours.

I know how he is feeling right now. He is charged up, and he is running on adrenaline. He's not feeling how this is harming his mind and body.

If he goes for another 7 or 8 hours, he's going to start slurring his words, and his muscles are going to start aching, much more than they probably are now.

I might be wrong, but I think he is going to try to push through it. He's making a point. He's sacrificing himself.

I think it's a goddamn shame that someone has to go through this to at least try to slow down a madman.

We owe Senator Booker a debt of gratitude.

We have been asking for someone on our side to fight, and he is leading the way.

This is what non-violent fighting looks like.

And it's all to slow down a malignant narcissist.

It's a shame it has to be done in the first place.

Again, I could certainly be wrong, but I think he's going to go until he has to be carried out.

I think that since he's gone this far, he's going to keep going and earn his rightful place in history books.

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Cory Booker is sacrificing himself. [View all] LuckyCharms Apr 2025 OP
It would be great if another Dem would pick up the baton afterwards * 617Blue Apr 2025 #1
Lots of them have been joining in today. ShazzieB Apr 2025 #10
Thanks for update. 617Blue Apr 2025 #13
Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy, I gather. soldierant Apr 2025 #58
Yes! ShazzieB Apr 2025 #63
So did Alex Padilla from California, on cuts to air pollution regulations. Liberty Belle Apr 2025 #66
THIS orangecrush Apr 2025 #25
Yes, who is next? aurora the great Apr 2025 #59
They damn well better. calimary Apr 2025 #71
2 hours, 6 minutes till he breaks Strom Thurmond's record mcar Apr 2025 #2
Thurmond's record was for a single speaker. writerJT Apr 2025 #14
Under these same rules? mcar Apr 2025 #15
"Multiple speakers." writerJT Apr 2025 #18
He is allowed to give people a few minutes to talk mcar Apr 2025 #23
Good grief. writerJT Apr 2025 #28
I'm completely confused here mcar Apr 2025 #57
Where did I say he wasn't breaking a record? writerJT Apr 2025 #61
Say what? Cirsium Apr 2025 #43
Thank you. This is such a bizarre exchange. writerJT Apr 2025 #62
We talked about this at work. He must have a catheter. AllyCat Apr 2025 #20
Diaper, maybe. writerJT Apr 2025 #22
Would not hold much. A couple of leg bags might AllyCat Apr 2025 #31
True. Yes hopefully we just don't find out! writerJT Apr 2025 #33
Yeah, just the RN in me wondering logistics and health AllyCat Apr 2025 #37
I was thinking catheter as well. Wendy Davis had Ilsa Apr 2025 #53
And least likely to get infected or feel uncomfortable. AllyCat Apr 2025 #54
Exactly. Non-invasive. nt Ilsa Apr 2025 #55
What he has done is really inspiring. themaguffin Apr 2025 #3
You are probably correct. Reminds me of the movie bluestarone Apr 2025 #4
He is a JERSEY MAN! MacKasey Apr 2025 #5
Hubby is a Jersey boy mcar Apr 2025 #17
I worked on Broad St next to North Reformed church MacKasey Apr 2025 #24
This was 30 years ago mcar Apr 2025 #26
Senator Booker is a righteous man. gademocrat7 Apr 2025 #6
The sad thing is JMCKUSICK Apr 2025 #7
Tell them to look at Threads. Probably 95% (if not more) new posts are about Cory. And good threads. LiberalArkie Apr 2025 #9
Beware the wrath and determination of a patient person. BattleRow Apr 2025 #41
He is a brave man, willing to harm himself for our country. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #8
Forget grabbing hundred dollar bills from people who have them DFW Apr 2025 #11
I'm listening while I'm visit here Mossfern Apr 2025 #12
The Stackhouse Filibuster - "The West Wing", 2000. Aristus Apr 2025 #16
Cspan link. Prairie_Seagull Apr 2025 #19
Thanks. mcar Apr 2025 #27
No one, NO ONE can argue this man's Prairie_Seagull Apr 2025 #34
Mr. Booker goes to Washington. Blue Full Moon Apr 2025 #21
He is bringing it all. Utmost respect for Senator Booker. C-Span covering every word. Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #29
There should be a line of Democratic Senators blue-wave Apr 2025 #30
This Hero act will be soon transcribed and published on-line FraDon Apr 2025 #32
That magnificent bastard. Under an hour to go! nolabear Apr 2025 #35
45 minutes before he breaks Strom Thurmond's record meow2u3 Apr 2025 #36
Just when we needed someone to give us some hope, Mysterian Apr 2025 #38
We owe him a leadership position. flashman13 Apr 2025 #39
At some point shouldn't a medical professional intervene? BattleRow Apr 2025 #40
Booker is rocking it. LilElf70 Apr 2025 #42
Thank you Senator Booker LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #44
This Jersey girl says thank you Cory. FalloutShelter Apr 2025 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Apr 2025 #45
Soooo not a nothing burger. Prairie_Seagull Apr 2025 #46
I would run out of things to say in about 15 minutes alarimer Apr 2025 #47
IF WE ARE LUCKY kenziemom06 Apr 2025 #48
Just now listening to him speaking about his dad Grim Chieftain Apr 2025 #49
Thank you Senator!!! Amazing Job!!! mikelewis Apr 2025 #51
He's going to stop at 25 hours Danascot Apr 2025 #52
I love him! CommonHumanity Apr 2025 #56
I'm not from anywhere near you, but... Silver Gaia Apr 2025 #65
He was bdamomma Apr 2025 #60
He is becoming a hero, is what he is doing--- has done! Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #64
This is a TREMENDOUS achievement! GenThePerservering Apr 2025 #67
He kept going, earned his place in the history books and walked himself out when he was done. camartinwv Apr 2025 #68
Disgusted by the people on this forum saying he wore depends or had a device. BannonsLiver Apr 2025 #69
But on the other hand, it's good to know. calimary Apr 2025 #72
He's a rock SpankMe Apr 2025 #70
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