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19. Sounds like a pretty trivial reason to eliminate the filibuster

Sat Oct 11, 2025, 09:31 AM

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Such a draconian move would more likely be used to do something highly unpopular like outlawing abortion or the minority right to vote for example.

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MAGA Republicans Threaten Going 'Nuclear' To End Government Shutdown [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 10 OP

But then... littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #2

Probably a big part of why they havent done it SSJVegeta Oct 10 #4

They will blame Democrats regardless of the reality of the situation. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #17

Hope they do SSJVegeta Oct 10 #3

Any Senate Rule can be changed pretty much any time. BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #6

Yes RedArkGuy Monday #21

Can't win? liberalgunwilltravel Oct 10 #8

MAKE. THEM. DO. IT. Prairie Gates Oct 10 #12

Dare them to do Jspur Oct 10 #13

I thought the Fascists Didn't care if Cha Oct 10 #14

I am reminded of people here who said if we ended the filibuster House of Roberts Saturday #15

Do it, assholes dalton99a Saturday #18

Sounds like a pretty trivial reason to eliminate the filibuster pecosbob Saturday #19