Kill the filibuster or the filibuster will kill our democracy.

Mar 9, 2021 · 10:09 AM UTC

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Kill the filibuster or the filibuster will kill our democracy.
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No. It's a safeguard against one party rule.
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These kinds of communication techniques are old energy and definitely need to be cleared.
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Oh, you mean like Citizens United and the Fairness Doctrine? One can always hope....
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When people continue to rail against basic elements of governance like ensuring only legal votes, the electoral college, the filibuster, etc...you have to wonder what type of govm’t they are looking for. These tactics are only useful if your opposition is subjugated or destroyed
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Or, and here me out here, the filibuster is the only thing saving the union. If you start enacting progressive policies not excepted by the majority of states you will see succession.
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Unfortunately, that's the point of the filibuster and why it's staying. We have to move beyond politicians that don't serve democracy and replace them.
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Or they can adapt it (better solution) back to its original form. In its current form it's just a giant middle finger on Mitch McConnell's right hand.
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I love you Marianne. I think this is a case where it's far too late.