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egbertowillies

(4,058 posts) Fri Sep 24, 2021, 09:59 AM Sep 2021

Republicans are so used to Democrats caving to their obstruction that they think it will drive us to a 2022 defeat. Kill the filibuster.

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Republicans are begging us to kill the filibuster. This is why we better listen. (Original Post) egbertowillies Sep 2021 OP

I thought we didn't have the votes, am I wrong? BradBo Sep 2021 #1

Brilliant speech at the end! Wild blueberry Sep 2021 #3

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1. I thought we didn't have the votes, am I wrong?

Fri Sep 24, 2021, 10:50 AM

Sep 2021

(35,950 posts)

2. Their bubble logic: get credit for what they wouldn't vote for and thus get re-elected.

Fri Sep 24, 2021, 12:24 PM

Sep 2021

We should kill it. We can always reinstate it before the end of the 117th session.

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3. Brilliant speech at the end!

Fri Sep 24, 2021, 12:55 PM

Sep 2021

Thank you, Mr. Willies!
Have you considered running for public office? You'd be great!

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4. if repubs take over congress next year they will love having no filibuster. good thing biden