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Norrrm

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15. This filibuster crap is just that, repetitive whining. Both parties have had the opportunity to get rid of it but they b

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 10:24 PM

Nov 2025

This filibuster crap is just that, repetitive whining. Both parties have had the opportunity to get rid of it but they both have refused because they feel that it could be useful in the future.

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Trump Threatens Republicans Over Filibuster During 'Uncomfortable,' 'Eerily Silent' Meeting [View all] Miles Archer Nov 2025 OP

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Yeah, what's up with that? leftstreet Nov 2025 #12

Getting real "Hitler in the bunker" vibes these days... Wounded Bear Nov 2025 #8

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The Repblican congress ForgedCrank Nov 2025 #10

This filibuster crap is just that, repetitive whining. Both parties have had the opportunity to get rid of it but they b Norrrm Nov 2025 #15