Well this is a no-brainer, isn’t it. As a tool, the filibuster has always been hogwash. If the rules are that you need 60 votes, then make that the official rules. Or don’t, but don’t leave it like it is. She’s probably just talking the talk, but it’s something worth saying and maybe she means it.
I’m in favor of the filibuster, but the original version. You want to delay legislation? Fine, stand your happy ass up and start talking for hours without stopping. The old fucks wouldn’t be able to do it, and those that can would have to spend days doing nothing else, and getting no other work done. After hour 4 or 5, a senator bought by corporate interests is going to be exhausted and start wondering if what they’re being paid is worth the personal effort. By 24 hours, only those who feel true, personal conviction about their beliefs could continue.
Well this is a no-brainer, isn’t it. As a tool, the filibuster has always been hogwash. If the rules are that you need 60 votes, then make that the official rules. Or don’t, but don’t leave it like it is. She’s probably just talking the talk, but it’s something worth saying and maybe she means it.
I’m in favor of the filibuster, but the original version. You want to delay legislation? Fine, stand your happy ass up and start talking for hours without stopping. The old fucks wouldn’t be able to do it, and those that can would have to spend days doing nothing else, and getting no other work done. After hour 4 or 5, a senator bought by corporate interests is going to be exhausted and start wondering if what they’re being paid is worth the personal effort. By 24 hours, only those who feel true, personal conviction about their beliefs could continue.
Bernie pulled off an 8.5 hour filibuster when he was 69
https://youtu.be/MtXRX9P5PuY
I’d settle for that, but I’m going to continue to push for the complete and permanent eradication of the filibuster. I see no reason to pre-negotiate.