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The Senate will vote to advance President Trump's nomination of Matthew Whitaker to be the U.S. Ambassador to NATO. He previously served as Acting Attorney General during the first Trump Administration.

It’s nice to see the senate opposition functioning.

Edit: 18 hours of holding the senate floor, giving voice to the american people. Lots of tears as american suffering is read out loud for the congressional record. Testiment from Americans across the country. This is the voice of the people. Please click the link, share and watch. The media needs to know we care about the opposition more than we care about trump rambling on a plane about fort knox.

  • TronBronson@lemmy.worldOP
    62·
    2 days ago

    Hes going to break the longest filibuster record at 24+ hours so does it matter when he started?

    It’s such a simple concept, everyones got an opinion without taking the time to think that a filibuster is just preventing anyone else from using the Senate floor. It generates headlines, 24 hours of bitching. if cable news isn’t playing this you need to share with your family and friends.

    The whole point of this is prevent the government from passing laws, and airing the grievances of america.

    Its truly inspirational, try watching instead of criticizing, then come back and say something related to the filibuster?

      • TronBronson@lemmy.worldOP
        4·
        2 days ago

        noun: filibuster; plural noun: filibusters

        1. an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.

        HOW IS THIS NOT A FILIBUSTER HOW IS THIS NOT A FILIBUSTER HOW IS THIS NOT A FILIBUSTER???

    • SaltSong@startrek.websiteEnglish
      23·
      2 days ago

      I think the argument I’m entertaining is that there is already not much business going on at 3AM.

      Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad one of our leaders is showing a little spine, but he could afford to be a little more tactical about it.

      • TronBronson@lemmy.worldOP
        62·
        2 days ago

        My guy he has been speaking from 7 PM last night to 2PM today. He’s going to set the record for longest filibuster. I’m filled with hope and emotion listening to his words. He can barely stand after 19 hours on his feet and he’s still PLEADING FOR US.

        What are you talking about? Thats a full day of the legislature. There are only like 500 days left in the term. LETS GOOOOOOOO

        • SaltSong@startrek.websiteEnglish
          1·
          2 days ago

          Good on him, then.

          Honestly, even if I don’t understand why he did it that way, he’s at least doing something.

          • TronBronson@lemmy.worldOP
            2·
            2 days ago

            Ya man, if you click the link you will see a man sacraficing his body for our voice. You’ll hear your own voice and your own suffering. Our concerns, our dreams.

          • TronBronson@lemmy.worldOP
            1·
            2 days ago

            noun: filibuster; plural noun: filibusters

            1. an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.

            HOW IS THIS NOT A FILIBUSTER HOW IS THIS NOT A FILIBUSTER HOW IS THIS NOT A FILIBUSTER???