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| History of the Filibuster; Aaron Burr? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 9 2010, 06:37 AM (93 Views) | |
| George K | Mar 9 2010, 06:37 AM Post #1 |
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Finally
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http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/how_the_filibuster_was_invente.html
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| Kincaid | Mar 9 2010, 10:37 AM Post #2 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Okay, I still don't understand why this author thinks it was created. edit: From careful reading I guess I just have to infer that Binder is saying that this was simply a way to cut off debate so they could move to a vote. Well, gotcha. I certainly do like that it has now morphed into a more sacred idea as it is now understood. Edited by Kincaid, Mar 9 2010, 10:47 AM.
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| Kincaid - disgusted Republican Partisan since 2006. | |
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| QuirtEvans | Mar 9 2010, 10:40 AM Post #3 |
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I Owe It All To John D'Oh
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In his mind, by complete accident. Personally, I'd give the 1805 Senate a little more credit than that. |
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