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18. So we should all prepare for mass insurrection and unrest n/t

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Democrats may bypass filibuster on debt limit [View all] kpete Oct 2013 OP

I like the idea of going nuclear on the Senate side Liberalynn Oct 2013 #1

Then let the nuclear option begin! FarPoint Oct 2013 #2

I sure hope they wont. At least if they want to HELP people. Mass Oct 2013 #3

All bills are passed that way in the House where simple majority rules. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2013 #7

Ye, a clean CR will pass. Buddha_of_Wisdom Oct 2013 #14

If Cantor won't let it come up for a vote, it won't pass. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2013 #15

Fine. If it's not allowed up for a vote... mpcamb Oct 2013 #39

I think that they will make the argument that Democrats refused to negotiate Agnosticsherbet Oct 2013 #40

I am to the point of believing that any bill passed in the Senate Gore1FL Oct 2013 #8

I do not think so. For all their flaws, Mass Oct 2013 #9

The Republicans have made it clear they're not letting anything pass anyway why not go nuclear Arcanetrance Oct 2013 #41

Nonsense. Mass Oct 2013 #42

What exactly is nonsense Arcanetrance Oct 2013 #43

Actually, this is not what the rule says Mass Oct 2013 #44

I really don't trust cantor there's something about him I don't like or trust. Arcanetrance Oct 2013 #45

At this point, I wonder if House Republicans will allow any vote that has Jamastiene Oct 2013 #32

Wouldn't it still have to pass in the House? BainsBane Oct 2013 #4

Fantastic news. Do it. Put it on the house and let them act on it or not but put it there. Justice Oct 2013 #5

Exactly. Jerry442 Oct 2013 #10

The Senate already passed a clean CR. onenote Oct 2013 #38

Make sure the MSM knows who pushed this through. efhmc Oct 2013 #6

This would not be a good thing at this point in time... TheProgressive Oct 2013 #11

Josh Marshall has pointed out that the 14th Amendment solution has problems Jerry442 Oct 2013 #16

Something must be done - a president cannot let our country crash because a bill was not passed... TheProgressive Oct 2013 #17

So we should all prepare for mass insurrection and unrest n/t melody Oct 2013 #18

The President himself has pointed out that he doesn't think that is the solution Liberalynn Oct 2013 #29

Nuclear option is perfect for this.. Buddha_of_Wisdom Oct 2013 #12

When your child drives the car off the cliff randr Oct 2013 #13

A little too late to take away the keys after that... nt Flying Squirrel Oct 2013 #26

how can the Senate do this anyway littlewolf Oct 2013 #19

I believe it's that all Revenue Bills must originate in the House, not spending. From Article I, 24601 Oct 2013 #23

Wherever it starts, it has to pass the House. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #37

Just imagine how well it will go over for Republicans if they actually sue or world wide wally Oct 2013 #20

How House Republicans guaranteed a shutdown: by changing the rules cutroot Oct 2013 #21

Certain Things Are Already Exempt From Filibuster DallasNE Oct 2013 #22

Theatre of the Absurd. blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #24

...yawn... Doctor_J Oct 2013 #25

Why the hell don't they use that option more often? nt Deep13 Oct 2013 #27

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. So if ya know what ya gotta do, Zorra Oct 2013 #28

Since when have the Republicans negotiated with Obama? Lifelong Dem Oct 2013 #30

Do it, JimboBillyBubbaBob Oct 2013 #31

Do it, use the nuclear option Champion Jack Oct 2013 #33

Yeah, I noticed he didn't support the idea, even now. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #36

Just do it! - ALL senate bills should be a simple majority to pass, 51 votes.! LaPera Oct 2013 #34

Well, that's fine--I'd love to see the filibuster go away. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #35