@Patnou Fillibusters work because every person gets an opportunity to talk but their time is unlimited . So practically if people can just keep talking they can go on and on and on using up time until eventually the debate goes into recess or the session ends and hence nothing proceeds.
So like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is pretty true? Are you able to site or eat during this time or the restroom? Or do you know all this going in and take care of business first?
Basically whichever party is the minority, they can use it to help their agenda. And whichever holds more power can’t move forward without opposition. It’s a stupid but valuable tool that keeps the minority group from being completely powerless to the majority whim.
@Patnou Fillibusters work because every person gets an opportunity to talk but their time is unlimited . So practically if people can just keep talking they can go on and on and on using up time until eventually the debate goes into recess or the session ends and hence nothing proceeds.
So like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is pretty true? Are you able to site or eat during this time or the restroom? Or do you know all this going in and take care of business first?
Explain Like I am an Idiot. Why do republicans fear it so much? and Dems use it like a firery sword of justice?
Basically whichever party is the minority, they can use it to help their agenda. And whichever holds more power can’t move forward without opposition. It’s a stupid but valuable tool that keeps the minority group from being completely powerless to the majority whim.