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Mark Weimer's avatar

I prefer to call this the filibluster. It's only purpose, anymore, is to block legislation.

I call upon Romney, Murkowski, Collins, Manchin, to vote for a change. Show some independent courage.

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Marc Bergeron's avatar

THIS. unequivocally. The Filibuster is an adopted political tool that had some merit back in the days when the House was largely populated with STATESMEN (that includes women too) that displayed honor, decorum, and bipartisanship. Sadly, Statesmanship has steadily eroded over the last few decades to a paltry minority and rabid partisanship has led instead to the Filibuster being completely abused and causing total dysfunction.

Thank you Dan, Elliott and Steady for objectively clarifying this.

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