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annabanana

(52,791 posts) Tue Nov 27, 2012, 10:58 AM Nov 2012

Why Democrats NEED NOT FEAR filibuster reform!:

Even in the minority, Democrats do not need to worry about the proposed reform of the filibuster rule.

Democratic policies are VASTLY more popular than Republican policies. The increased public scrutiny that will come with a living breathing TALKING filibuster will inevitably push public opinion in favor of the substance of any filibuster that Democrats might launch.

Fear not, oh Democrats, for unto you a Gift is Given!

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Why Democrats NEED NOT FEAR filibuster reform!: (Original Post) annabanana Nov 2012 OP

That could be the reason the Repukes do not want a real filibuster! rock Nov 2012 #1

"Breaking News: Senator Graham continues reading from telephone-book for 3rd hour straight" DetlefK Nov 2012 #2

Which is exactly what he would HAVE to do. annabanana Nov 2012 #5

I agree. old guy Nov 2012 #3

How much does it matter anymore what the MSM does? annabanana Nov 2012 #4

I think they would not rock Nov 2012 #6

My guess is that the media would pay attention in direct annabanana Nov 2012 #7

rock

(13,218 posts)

1. That could be the reason the Repukes do not want a real filibuster!

Reply to annabanana (Original post)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 11:42 AM

Nov 2012

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)

2. "Breaking News: Senator Graham continues reading from telephone-book for 3rd hour straight"

Reply to rock (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 11:53 AM

Nov 2012

annabanana

(52,791 posts)

5. Which is exactly what he would HAVE to do.

Reply to DetlefK (Reply #2)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 01:36 PM

Nov 2012

If he tried to push his platform, the American people would be horrified.

old guy

(3,284 posts)

3. I agree.

Reply to annabanana (Original post)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:12 PM

Nov 2012

My question is: If someone was forced to really filibuster, would the corporate media consider it news and actually follow the proceedings as a on going story? Would it turn into a "nothing to see here, move along" meme? If the changes are made it will be interesting to watch the media reaction.

annabanana

(52,791 posts)

4. How much does it matter anymore what the MSM does?

Reply to old guy (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 01:17 PM

Nov 2012

If the subject is hot enough there will be such a hue & cry online that CorpoMedia will be embarrassed not to cover it. You know those guys hate to be laughed at on the Beltway cocktail circuit!

rock

(13,218 posts)

6. I think they would not

Reply to old guy (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 04:13 PM

Nov 2012

The whole point is the Repukes would have to put in a minimal effort to achieve a filibuster. And they are so used to having everything handed to them.

annabanana

(52,791 posts)

7. My guess is that the media would pay attention in direct

Reply to rock (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 10:47 PM

Nov 2012

proportion to how big a fool the repubs made of themselves

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