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I need examples for a discussion on another forum (I'm arguing that unrestricted discussion is not a good thing). Since I don't really know much about US/UK politics (where filibusters occur), I'd appreciate if anyone knows any examples of successful filibusters.
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<Reverend> IRC is just multiplayer notepad.
I like your SNOOPY POSTER! - While you Wait quote. -
Filibusters suck, but a successful one can drone on until all fall asleep.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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Not the way it works anymore. Witness the shenanigans played in the Senate to block nominations and what not.Originally posted by SlowwHand
Filibusters suck, but a successful one can drone on until all fall asleep.I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator RubioComment
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How is it different? Same thing. They're generally used to block votes.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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They don't have to keep talking. They just vote no on going to a vote.Try http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.Comment
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No one falls asleep now. I'm not even sure anyone even talks for long stretches thanks to the rule changes. Fillibusters are way more powerful than they used to be. Too powerful if you ask me. I'd rather they go back to requiring them to keep talking.I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator RubioComment
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Old fashioned filibusters
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