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This is going to be the longest 8 minutes ever.

 

[Angelus Errare]

People think feminism is over or unnecessary, they've said so on this very board, what do people think is the point?

The same people who think feminism is over are the same people who think racism is over.

Dolts, the lot of them.

 

[JABEE]

Surprised they haven't cleared the chamber.

 

[Iksenpets]

If this actually stops the bill from passing, it's a better ending than any movie could have come up with.

 

[RyanDG]

Not really when the majority of the state is in favor of the bill and there are the votes to pass it. This is mob mentality of who showed up

There's a reason why our representative democracy doesn't work on the idea of simple majority.

 

[massoluk]

There's no fucking way Texan Republicans will come out not looking like a major league asshole tomorrow.

 

[Brawndo Addict]

So the gallery can be forcefully ejected, but can they be charged or arrested with anything?

 

[moostake]

The people have spoken.

 

[Striek]

This is incredible.

 

[HK-47]

I want these fuckers to have their careers razed.

 

[Thorakai]

BELIEVE!!!

 

[B-Dubs]

This is a beautiful thing, 8 minutes to go. I pray to god they can hold out

 

[aceface]

152,000 watching.

This is awesome, no matter the outcome.

 

[sangreal]

Will this at least kill the other bills, giving them grief for putting abortion first or is it an omnibus package?

 

[Tendo]

What needs to be done after they establish order to pass the bill? How much time after establishing order would it take to pass the bill? PINS AND NEEDLES Y'ALL

 

[pigeon]

So the gallery can be forcefully ejected, but can they be charged or arrested with anything?

Disturbing the peace and resisting arrest are the traditional charges levied against people being arrested for no reason.

 

[OrangeYouGlad]

this needs to get national headlines

How can it not? American democracy was made to look foolish by the way things were handled by this guy. Then he got called out for being sexist.

 

[ElFly]

So they really cannot vote if the gallery is yelling?

 

[KarmaCow]

I like how just when it starts to fade someone else manages to bring everyone else up.

 

[Candeldandel]

BELIEVE!!!

YES!

 

[phosphor112]

Even if this fails, this can't be ignored. There will be consequences if this passes.

 

[LiK]

Keep it going

 

[ClassyPenguin]

I want to thank all of you for calling attention to this tonight. I saw a quick blurb about it in the PoliGAF thread, but didn't think much about it. Now, I've been watching it for the last 2 hours. This has been fascinating and educational. Thank you.

If it wasn't for that Felicia Day tweet would have missed this.

This is amazing.

 

[Protein]

Spread like wildfire. I hope this goes viral.

Spoiler

GET FUCKED GOP

 

[Velcro Fly]

This is incredible. And if it lasts until midnight it will be amazing.

 

[VeryGooster]

Been watching this craziness since like 11 EDT maybe. Goddamn.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

BELIEVE!!!

THIS IS NEOGAF DUDE

Honestly, the senators look all confused now. This has probably never happened to any of them before in their memory.

 

[delirium]

Doesn't the GOP literally understand how big of a story this is going to be? Even if they pass it, its going to be a Pyrrhic victory at the best.

Edit: God damn those Austinites make me feel proud. I wish I could have went down there myself.

 

[B-Dubs]

So they really cannot vote if the gallery is yelling?

Yup, this shit is the stuff dreams are made of

 

[Angelus Errare]

Holy shit they just got louder!

That one girl with that shriek is going to be in so much pain tomorrow

 

[IrishNinja]

shit im late, what's all the clapping? did it work?
reading the last few pages...man how can grownups in elected positions of leadership act this way, fucking sad

There's no fucking way Texan Republicans will come out not looking like a major league asshole tomorrow.

still get reelected to "TAKE AMERICA BACK"

 

[Devolution]

How can it not? American democracy was made to look foolish by the way things were handled by this guy. Then he got called out for being sexist.

Well to be fair the bill is sexist.

 

[GoddyofAus]

Keep on cheering, Texas. Scream your voice to all the corners of the world.

 

[Incognito]

Crowd needs to keep it up for 5 more minutes. Texas DPS shooing people out of gallery.

 

[ActStriker]

This is nuts.

 

[Jintor]

This is amazing.

 

[iammeiam]

What needs to be done after they establish order to pass the bill? How much time after establishing order would it take to pass the bill? PINS AND NEEDLES Y'ALL

If I understand what happened correctly, he kicked off voting on the bill and this is interrupting it.

 

[bonercop]

6 MINUTES

OH MY GOD


THEY'RE GONNA DO IT

 

[I am Michael Bolton]

6 minutes.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Why not ram it through? (from their perspective)

 

[Zebra]

Six minutes!

 

[Kaldea]

The effort put in by everyone to stop this is inspiring.

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

No matter what happens, Republicans are going to look so stupid tomorrow.

 

[mre]

Will this at least kill the other bills, giving them grief for putting abortion first or is it an omnibus package?

No, they were separate bills, which is why the Republicans had planned to withdraw this bill at 11:45 and vote on the other bills if it looked like the filibuster was going to be successful.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

This is a PR disaster for republicans even if they pass the bill.

 

[kai3345]

SIX MORE MINUTES COME ON

 

[Black Mamba]

You can't tell on the youtube, but one reporter says it is so loud you can't hear anyone, including the president on the mike.

 

[Tamanon]

Will this at least kill the other bills, giving them grief for putting abortion first or is it an omnibus package?

The bills are separate, so one would think the GOP would pull this one to pass the other ones that they need to.

 

[Trakdown]

Keep it up you magnificent bastards!

 

[Clydefrog]

a Wendy chant!!