Wendy Davis Is Going for a 13 Hour Filibuster

[Gauthier]

Anyways This special session is definitely going to be heated.

He can call it what he wants.

What happened there? That is the democratic process. If your bill can't get past the people who it's about, tough.

instead, you fall back on the Republican tradition of rigging the system so the people can't do anything about the bill. And they're the ones complaining about government intrusion and overreach.

[Torcularis Septentrionalis]

Hey we already got locked because of you guys' inability to stay on topic.
So I'll say it again -- THIS IS NOT AN ABORTION THREAD.

[Zweite Alaje]

Lol, I read the title as "Wendy's is going for a 13 hr filibuster", I had to do a double take.

But anyway, even as an anti-abortionist, I must acknowledge this woman's resolve. It isn't common these days for a person, especially a politician to stick to their guns. She maybe my ideological enemy, but the woman has balls, the woman has balls.

I still hate filibusters though, even when people I like do it. They're a waste of time.

[Gauthier]

Hey we already got locked because of you guys' inability to stay on topic.
So I'll say it again -- THIS IS NOT AN ABORTION THREAD.

The only ones going off-topic and talking about abortion are the ones trying to excuse the flagrant political manipulations and cheating being conducted by the Texas Republicans.

[Orham]

Lol, I read the title as "Wendy's is going for a 13 hr filibuster", I had to do a double take.

But anyway, even as an anti-abortionist, I must acknowledge this woman's resolve. It isn't common these days for a person, especially a politician to stick to their guns. She maybe my ideological enemy, but the woman has balls, the woman has balls.

I still hate filibusters though, even when people I like do it. They're a waste of time.

+1 Respect Points for Alaje

[Choronzon]

It's good to know that you're smart enough to say snarky things. I would hardly call people misogynists just because they think lives are worth protecting. Texas Republicans are constantly protecting freedom and democracy against Davis and her multiculturalist, identity politicking ilk.

You overplayed you hand pal.

[Kaylea]

Hope she does it again. <3

[Ceannairceach]

Lol, I read the title as "Wendy's is going for a 13 hr filibuster", I had to do a double take.

But anyway, even as an anti-abortionist, I must acknowledge this woman's resolve. It isn't common these days for a person, especially a politician to stick to their guns. She maybe my ideological enemy, but the woman has balls, the woman has balls.

I still hate filibusters though, even when people I like do it. They're a waste of time.

That would be the point, to waste time to ensure that the minority isn't trampled upon by a great majority.

[Cashewbutter]

Why bother with democracy, then, if the minority can force their will upon the majority anyway? "Well, we vote, and the majority wins, unless the minority doesn't want that to happen, and then they can gum up the process and get their way regardless."

We already have a process for getting rid of unconstitutional bills that unlawfully hinder people's rights. You take it to court. The Supreme Court, if necessary. Filibusters are a way of abusing the system and exploiting loopholes. It doesn't matter which side is going it - it's ridiculous.

[Grave_n_idle]

Lol, I read the title as "Wendy's is going for a 13 hr filibuster", I had to do a double take.

But anyway, even as an anti-abortionist, I must acknowledge this woman's resolve. It isn't common these days for a person, especially a politician to stick to their guns. She maybe my ideological enemy, but the woman has balls, the woman has balls.

I still hate filibusters though, even when people I like do it. They're a waste of time.

Yes. They are a waste of time. By design. It's one way to check and balance the whole procedure, because it can slow legislation that is being forced through under pressure.

[Grave_n_idle]

Why bother with democracy, then, if the minority can force their will upon the majority anyway? "Well, we vote, and the majority wins, unless the minority doesn't want that to happen, and then they can gum up the process and get their way regardless."

We already have a process for getting rid of unconstitutional bills that unlawfully hinder people's rights. You take it to court. The Supreme Court, if necessary. Filibusters are a way of abusing the system and exploiting loopholes. It doesn't matter which side is going it - it's ridiculous.

What's ridiculous, is describing part of the system as an abuse of the system.

[Gauthier]

Why bother with democracy, then, if the minority can force their will upon the majority anyway? "Well, we vote, and the majority wins, unless the minority doesn't want that to happen, and then they can gum up the process and get their way regardless."

We already have a process for getting rid of unconstitutional bills that unlawfully hinder people's rights. You take it to court. The Supreme Court, if necessary. Filibusters are a way of abusing the system and exploiting loopholes. It doesn't matter which side is going it - it's ridiculous.

What's ridiculous, is describing part of the system as an abuse of the system.

It's only abuse when Democrats use it.

[Minnysota]

You overplayed you hand pal.

Do elaborate.