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BumRushDaShow

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3. I think it boils down to
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 11:59 AM
Jul 2021

if the tool wasn't there and Democrats were in the minority in the Senate (like we were, literally 6 months ago), then the GOP could ram through every piece of RW detritus they can find to "own the libs", and nothing (save for keeping control of the House and/or Presidency) could stop them.

When we try to "ram things through" we are trying to help the least among us - "the needs of the many outweighing the few, or the one".

The GOP does the opposite, focusing on their own selfish selves and their financial benefactors.

There needs to be a list of subjects that are carved out of that Rule because that's all it is, a "Rule". There's nothing in the Constitution that mandates such a high threshold to proceed to even debate legislation.

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I don't get it. ancianita Jul 2021 #1
I think it boils down to BumRushDaShow Jul 2021 #3
The problem (or not really)... LiberatedUSA Jul 2021 #4
Well there is also a differential BumRushDaShow Jul 2021 #5
WHAT 'GOP platform' ? DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #26
How often did the Dems use the filibuster when they were in the minority? How about the GQP? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jul 2021 #11
Even the threat of the filibuster stopped the GOP. Calista241 Jul 2021 #14
Thank you. That puts the issue in better focus for me. nt LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jul 2021 #15
Well the GOP took over the Senate in January 2014, and then the "fun" began BumRushDaShow Jul 2021 #16
Lots of data points... but misses the bigger picture FBaggins Jul 2021 #27
But you miss one thing BumRushDaShow Jul 2021 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jul 2021 #12
But that doesn't make sense . . . . markpkessinger Jul 2021 #21
I have a feeling BumRushDaShow Jul 2021 #25
McConnell and the Rs would dump the fillibuster Deminpenn Jul 2021 #29
Exactly BumRushDaShow Jul 2021 #31
If Democrats do the right things for the people, republicans will not win again, keeping the Escurumbele Jul 2021 #17
As opposed to what's happening now? Miguelito Loveless Jul 2021 #2
well in fairness TFG just used EOs Voltaire2 Jul 2021 #7
Damned if we do. OneCrazyDiamond Jul 2021 #6
POORLY WRITTEN HEADLINE!!!!!! They're taking Pres. Biden somewhat out of context. groundloop Jul 2021 #8
you are right - that distinction is important to point out samsingh Jul 2021 #18
If The Democrats Think... GB_RN Jul 2021 #9
Filibuster was supposed to encourage both sides to hear one another bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #10
There was a supermajority requirement under the Articles of Confederation . . . . markpkessinger Jul 2021 #23
You're correct bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #24
interesting headline... stillcool Jul 2021 #13
okay, then fine. make it a real filibuster rather than this bullshit we currently have. Javaman Jul 2021 #19
What would the GOP do if tables were turned? End it immediately. Dems are too damn nice IMHO. Evolve Dammit Jul 2021 #20
That makes no sense to me at all. Joe has got himself mired in the fantasy of bipartisanship. Vinca Jul 2021 #22
The exact opposite would happen Deminpenn Jul 2021 #30
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