New: filibusterAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959steemhive-180932hive-166405photographyuncommonlabhive-144064hive-185836hive-183397bitcoinhive-188619hive-150122krsuccesslifehive-124908hive-101145hive-139150hive-184714hive-103599hive-109690hive-103393TrendingNewHotLikerspgveer (64)in politics • 2 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Democrat nonsense of the dayThey hate youpomeline (79)in politics • 2 years agoI really hate the idea of ending the filibuster.I don't want the Democrats to expand SCOTUS. I don't like messing with it politically. But Congress has the authority to set its size, and has messed with the size for political reasons before. Of…thomaslknapp (57)in politics • 3 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Filibuster: Schumer Gets it Half RightJefferson Smith's filibuster from the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." Public Domain. On January 19, US Senate Democrats tried and failed to pass a one-time exception to that body's practice…arbitration (78)in emily • 3 years agoEmily's list tells it like it isn't.In its new statement on “voting rights,” the president of Emily’s List claims that “Electing Democratic pro-choice women is not possible without free and fair elections.” Sure it is! Why…artistiquejewels (59)in governmentspending • 3 years agoNIH spends $2MIL to see if a hot tub can lower stress. Are they In the hot tub when they pitch spending our tax payer dollars? $7MIL spent on auto flush toilet that will take pics inside. Congress giving almost a 70% increase in funding WHY?NIH spending $2 million to see if on whether soaking in a hot tub can lower stress. I don't know about you, but I would have saved them $1,999,800 See a video on Rand Paul's speech on this at…thomaslknapp (57)in politics • 4 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Filibuster: Imperfect, But Better Than NothingParty Makeup of the 117th United States Senate In its current form, the US Senate delaying tactic called the "filibuster" hangs on a rule requiring 60 votes for "cloture." Simply put, it takes 51…tomtomandt (53)in filibuster • 7 years agoComments Worth Sharing!Zolna Report March 24, 2018 Getting rid of the filibuster would only help the Democrats because they, unlike the Republicans, stick together. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFStomtomandt (53)in filibuster • 7 years ago What Good Will Getting Rid Of The Filibuster Rule Do?Zolna Report March 23, 2018 What's going to work is term limits. Get rid of the dead wood. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFSadrianslade (40)in nancypelosi • 7 years agoThe Media Explodes With Amazement Over Nancy Pelosi Filibustering For Eight Hours In High Heel ShoesIn the lead up to a possible government shutdown over the adoption of the recent budget proposal, Nancy Pelosi took to the house floor to filibuster in defense of Illegal Alien “Dreamers”. She spoke…doctormartin67 (22)in tucker • 7 years ago"Democrats Should STOP Talking Like This!" Tucker REACTS to Pelosi's Filibuster Failjacksonblair (43)in politics • 7 years agoDisappointed Democratic DadI am beyond disappointed with the Democratic Party. This party is the best chances for the values I stand for politically, and yet because of its nature, it has made policies I would like to see…praump (25)in washington • 7 years agoBilly Jack FilibusterBilly Jack Goes to Washington is a 1977 film starring Tom Laughlin, the fourth film in the Billy Jack series, and although the earlier films saw enormous success, this film did not.] The film only…