Sabien
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Mon Jan-30-06 08:00 PM
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"Gang of Fourteen" and "Extraordinary Circumstances" |
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Just what are the "extraordinary circumstances" upon which a filibuster is acceptable according to the "Gang of 14"?
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Rose Siding
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Mon Jan-30-06 08:03 PM
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1. No axe murderers. *provided there's video |
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Mon Jan-30-06 08:04 PM
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2. if the nominee is so bad that they can't muster a majority, then it's ok |
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i.e., a filibuster can be used only if it's not needed.
or if there's a democratic president, of course.
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Mon Jan-30-06 08:05 PM
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3. "extraordinary circumstances" was never defined |
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Edited on Mon Jan-30-06 08:06 PM by Nutmegger
it was all subjective. Oh and Welcome to DU!
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