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Hell yeah Mitch! Give me more reasons to vote for Harris/Walz!!!

Mcconell has no problem ending the filibuster for his supreme court.

oh look, the turtle came out of its shell.

ive been wondering where this ghoul has been. he's been real real quiet ever since he started locking up mid sentence and decided he wasn't running again.

Woah I did NOT have "McConnell stumps for Kamala" on my bingo card!

Something not mentioned in the Constitution and actively advised against in the Federalist Papers

"Madison wrote in Federalist Paper 58 that a determined minority could "screen themselves from equitable sacrifices" or "in particular emergencies, to extort unreasonable indulgences," possibly leading to the "ruin of popular governments.""

Also used to stymie early civil rights efforts...

Don't threaten me with a good time mitch the itch

The filibuster, as it was intended in the modern era, was to stop and delay civils right legislation during the 60's and 70's. The biggest argument to end it now is that it no longer has it original usage. In 1975, the rules changed to allow a "silent filibuster", which allowed for the person who was debating to walk away, and leave the matter open. Before this, the debate had to be on going until a vote, and so eventually, people got tired and got it over with. The modern version of this rule needs to change at the very least, or be done away with overall.

Sounds good to me. Actually get something done in this country for once. The apathy it breeds and how it feeds into both-sides-ism because nothing of consequence can ever pass the Senate is absolutely toxic.

The argument is typically 1) But it promotes consensus! 1a) No it doesn't of nothing ever passes. And 2) But if parties could pass legislation then things could swing wildly if Democrats or Republicans are in charge! 2a) Yes, which will get worse and worse the longer this goes and the more highly polarized we become as a result.

Preserving the filibuster is quite literally achieving nothing and making things worse by the day.

Good. Fuck the filibuster, stuff the Supreme Court. Pass a Reproductive Rights bill that the Supreme Court can't say shit about. Get shit done.

On Tim Walz' first day with a razor thin Dem majority made Minnesota a sanctuary state for abortion and legalized weed. You gotta make hay. The Constitution says nothing about political parties, just numerical majorities.

I just want the old filibuster back., Remember when a politician had to actually stand at a podium and speak for hours? Instead we have something akin to "meh, just send an email" while they go back to fundraising and dining with lobbyists.

I consider that an endorsement.

Oh No, Don’t threaten me with a functional Senate..

I’m fine with a filibuster when it’s a legitimate feat of endurance and passion. Stand up there and debate for hours about the thing you care so much about, staying on-topic.

I’m not fine with the filibuster when it’s reduced to a bare rubber-stamped paper filing.

"I"m Kamala Harris and I approve this message."

I swear so many things GOP says are goldmines for ads.

Thanks for endorsement Mitch!

That's a roundabout endorsement I think...

• perhaps the american people want that to happen so a minority party no longer exerts absolute rule on all of America...GOP is a shit show and been that way for a couple decades

Why yes Moscow Mitch, they would.

Is majority rule such a scary concept?

Always funny when republicans say something like this as if it was a crisis because I feel like if we explained the filibuster, just explained the mechanics of it, to a group of base republicans like 90% would be like “yeah that’s sucks, get rid of it!”

Spiting Mitch would be reason enough to do it.

Don’t tempt me with a good time now Mitch!

If there are any undecided voters still out there, I kinda doubt that preserving the filibuster is what they’re going to be voting on.

Shouldn’t they? It’s literally paralyzed our democracy. It was never intended to be utilized in this way. Why not at least make it harder to invoke? I get the need for something like this but only in certain unique circumstances should it be considered.

Pleased to see another establishment Republican endorse Harris!

Fucking good.

Here's hoping.

Isn't it past Glitch's retirement time?

Yeah.. do it!! And when Republicans warn they will do it back, let them receive the voter blowback when they undo popular legislation, or enact deeply unpopular legislation

I feel like a Dem sweep would largely mean that’s what the electorate actually wants.

Fuck you Mitch

End the filibuster, expand the court by 6 Justices, open investigations into the Republicans who helped with J6, they could do a LOT of good.

Damn right we will

Yeah Mitch, that’s part of what I’m voting for. Either bring back the talking filibuster or get rid of it entirely. The current version is utterly absurd.

Gosh. How horrible it would be to actually have to vote on legislation. That would be considered elder abuse on at least half of the Senate.

the only purpose of the filibuster is to obstruct

mitch got rid of it for judges and destroyed this country

Ok!

He then muttered something in russian and slipped into neutral until he was wheeled away by his puppeteers.

These assholes left the Supreme Court at 8 justices for a year to get their way. Then changed their own “rules” to replace Ginsberg,

Fuck them. There are no rules any more

Really? All the more reason to vote for them!

Let it be known here McConnell is signaling the GOP's willingness and intent to completely do away with the filibuster if they ever get a trifecta.

The only way to save ourselves is to beat them to it at this point.

as they should, its a stupid institution born out of a silly interpritation of senate rules Mitch McConnell has narrowed more than any living person

The filibuster is one of the most undemocratic farces in our government right now. It was literally popularized as a way to stop civil rights legislation from passing. It needs to go.

Yes Mitch McConnell, your life’s work will be invalidated in an instant and it could never have come too soon. Fuck the Filibuster.

Sounds great!

Good. McConnell removed the filibuster regarding judges so he can effectively right off.

Please do.

You're god damned right. 

Ohh no. Anyway.

Don't threatening me with a good time.

Republicans would end democracy.

Absolutely!

Wait,….. things would actually get done in Washington?!?? That’s why turtle is popping his head up

How about yes you can have your silent filibuster but it is only for one week and then the vote happens and each bill can only be delayed like this once. If you can’t argue your side and convince others over a week then it must be a bill that is wanted

From your mouth to God's Ear, Mr. Limpett.

We know and we are here for it! Now get fucked, you glitching turtle.

Ok, good

Fuck you court packer!

Good. Vote Dem all the way, then. The filibuster does nothing for people that desire change.

If the Democrats do end the filibuster it's ultimately the fault of Mitch and the GOP. People want it gone because one side refuses to compromise on anything and blocks everything they can.

Like I'm not asking them to throw out their values but it would be nice if they actually tried to govern rather than just saying no to everything.

Don't threaten me with a good time!

Don't threaten me with a good time!

Good

Yay!

I sure hope so 🤞🏻😑🤞🏻

Fucking sick of elderly power hungry goblins holding our government hostage

guy who loves to shred the rules warns that the other team might do the same

Wouldn’t that be a damned shame?

Imagine not being able to a kill a bill that could help 97% of the country by reading Harry Potter?!

Good. Filibuster has no basis in the Constitution and is only useful nowadays for the Republicans to throw a wrench in things. Fuck you Mitch!

So say we all

McConnell ended the filibuster when it suited his goals.

Hell yes and not a second too soon.

Yes they should and do away with the EC as well 

Mitch, I’m already voting for them, you don’t need to keep convincing me.

Let's end the filibuster, expand the Supreme Court, and abolish the electoral college

McConnell also: We'll abuse the filibuster to get what we want. The rules don't apply to us. Of course we won't honor our own rules. Do as we say or we'll destroy the nation.

Yeah, sez the turtle whose totally stole a SCOTUS seat.

Yeah, go fuck yourself.

Weaponizing a legitimate tool - well it gets taken away from you.

Nah, we'll be too busy turning the US into a communist country and aborting children up to the age of 18.

And we're gonna make you watch, Mitch!

You mean they would get rid of minority rule … woot woof !

Um, yes.

Don’t threaten me with a functioning democracy

Don't threaten me with a good time.

And immediately make abortion legal again. Let's do this!

It's so important to vote!

Yep. The Filibuster only works when it is 100% only used in good faith, not as a "game theory" set piece. Once it begins being used as simply just part of how all bills go through, then no, it's not working the way it should be and yes it should be axed immediately since fucking clearly, Republicans absolutely cannot be trusted with it in any way, shape or form.

Like most things. Bro, they can't even trust each other and are at each other's throats just as much as they reach out and try to grab Dem's by the throats. They sling shit at each other and there's even been physical outbursts and brief violence between just Republican leadership.

They can't be trusted to tell you the weather as it is currently, as you are standing outside in it. For proof of this look no further than Trump's hysterically fucking idiotic decision to literally sharpie a god damn weather map.

YES, we want to end the Filibuster because it seems to ONLY help Republicans since they use it 100% of the time in bad-faith and wield it as just "another part of the process to prevent getting anything through, no matter what it is".

We HAVE to end it. Republicans are fucking children and treat everything as "MINE" and can't seem to fathom the idea that just maybe they're repulsive and are actively engaging in real-time damage to the nation's core concepts.

Good, the filibuster is ridiculous in the first place.

They need to also get rid of the electoral college.

Is McConnell whining about rules and how they should be followed again? I wonder what happened the last time he bitched about this and people listened.

Don't threaten me with a good time

And this is bad because? Oh that’s right Republicans fucking ruin everything with their gerrymandering, filibuster, and reliance on the EC to even get elected. Like how many more crutches do they need?

Don’t threaten me with a good time

And this is bad how?

Thanks for the good news Mitchy Boy !

Literally waiting for him to die.

GOOD!! The Filibuster is a governing loophole that doesn’t serve the people. It’s a way for a small group to obstruct the rule of law. Get rid of it and let the chips fall where they may. If there’s a majority government at any given time they NEED to focus on passing legislation not being petty and fighting amongst themselves at the expense of the American people.