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In response to "Is the filibuster unconstitutional? -- (link)" by Don Homer

In all seriousness, the majority can actually make the minority filibuster and that would end the problem.

Posted by spamlet May 15 '12, 08:57

By allowing them to simply say "we're going to" that gives the power to the minority party. Making them actually filibuster would make them think twice about doing it would lead to a breakage of the logjam.

But then Senators couldn't leave for fundraisers and their time is too valuable to sit there and listen to filibusters so it will continue.

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This. For once, I'd really like to see one of the 2 parties follow through with it. - Strongbad May 15, 09:28 4
- You guys seem to be under the impression that filibusters are a rare occurrence. ?? They are not. -- (link) - con_carne May 15, 09:38 3
  - That's not what a filibuster is. The majority doesn't make the minority actually filibuster. - spamlet May 15, 09:42 1
    - I see what you're saying. I guess your problem is with how the linked article deals with the definition of a filibuster, then? -- nm - con_carne May 15, 10:00
  - Those are lame. I want a Strom Thurmand "read the phone book" old-style filibuster. -- nm - Strongbad May 15, 09:41

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In all seriousness, the majority can actually make the minority filibuster and that would end the problem.

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