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[Randolph Freelander]

No, the filibuster is history.

Not yet, it isn't.

For judicial appointments, yes. For legislation, it still exists. For now.

 

[jmdajr]

How is budget reconciliation decided? Who holds the key?

 

[Officerrob]

No, the filibuster is history.

Not true, the legislative filibuster is still there

 

[GoldenEye 007]

How is budget reconciliation decided? Who holds the key?

The Senate Parliamentarian it looks like.

 

[Cymbal Head]

Democrats didn't allow shit. Get your head out your ass. Fucking purity tests and blaming Democrats while the fucking GOP are the ones who actually championed this and passed it.

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.

Nancy Pelosi: "Someone asked me, 'Why dont you stop them?' Because we want them to define themselves ...They will walk this plank for nothing"

Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

 

[Miracle]

I can't believe we have a massive Internet troll as POTUS.

With the creation of the Alt-right, Gamergate, etc. No one should be surprised anymore.

Internet trolls have taken control of US politics.

 

[studyguy]

All CA Republican reps voted for the bill. Clinton won in 7 of those districts in 2016. They really are jumping off a cliff.

 

[fredrancour]

No, the filibuster is history.

Congressional procedure rules are complicated. The filibuster is nuked for judicial nominees, not bills.

 

[Toxi]

The senate republicans will pass this. They don't give a fuck if people die as long as the rich get their tax cuts which this healthcare law will help pave the path for. They are a bunch of lowlife excuse for human beings. They don't have an ounce of humanity left in them.

They do care about getting reelected though.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Seeing plenty of tweets come through my timeline of people I know are liberals complaining about the singing.

Are they also the type of liberals calling for the rise of a new party?

Because I'd imagine there are lefties looking for any excuse to shit on the Dems because they are almost as invested in seeing that party die as they are opposing the right wing

 

[curiouscharles]

I hope if it passes it hurts the Trump voter the most. I want it to hurt. This is what you get by voting for this guy without doing some fucking research.

but they'll still just blame Obama...

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

Once again, liberals celebrated too early.













But, seriously, the f are you doing, America?

Rapidly becoming a 3rd world country due to "economic anxiety", stupidity, racism and other stupid reasons

 

[plagiarize]

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.



Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

Are you saying that's what they did in November? Or 2014? Or 2012? Because that's bullshit.

 

[pigeon]

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.



Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

A majority of House Dems have cosponsored a Medicare for All bill.

 

[Tall4Life]

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.



Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

Negative ads work way better than positive ones

 

[Grizzle_Dat]

I'm wondering if there is a path to this getting through the Senate without nuking the filibuster even with reconciliation





I don't think that's correct, this is not the same as nuking the filibuster for the Supreme Court nominee

There is no filibuster possible for Reconciliation.

 

[Jeffrey]

Always interesting to see how different the house and senate in terms of districts.

Cuts to medicaid are gonna hurt some big gop territories and those senators are already wary the first time around.

But making it more moderate will piss the house off.


Getting pass the house was the easy part lol. Now the real challenge begins.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Did I shit my pants or simply make a statement of disappointment for how my party is acting.

not you specifically

the quote i originally replied to

 

[Poodlestrike]

No, the filibuster is history.

No, this is false. The legislative filibuster is still a thing, and McConnell probably won't ditch it for this pile of garbage.

 

[eBay Huckster]

The Dems can still block it in the Senate by filibuster, correct?

They can, provided that the parliamentarian doesn't agree that this can be a reconciliation bill

 

[Smiley90]

No, the filibuster is history.

You're wrong. Filibuster was only abolished for SC nominees.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.



Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

This is bullshit. Democrats had plans and actual policies. To say they just waited around hoping for the best is bullshit.

Democratic voters certainly did, though. Not exciting enough candidates! Not perfect enough! Going to stay home, then!

 

[BronsonLee]

There is no filibuster possible for Reconciliation.

showmethereceipts.webm

Edit: my receipts have been found

 

[Alucrid]

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.



Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

and yet right above that tweet is (schumer)vows Senate will defeat House health bill. "We will use every procedural tool we can find."

 

[Mechanized]

The CNN coverage of this is gross.

 

[Boke1879]

None. Revenge trolling wasn't needed. This isn't a sporting event.

It's also nothing to dwell on. Dems didn't vote on an evil ass bill. Who cares if they tainted the GOP.

Tired of this high road shit.

 

[Munch Poke]

Called my Rep but it was too late. Didn't realize the vote was so early in the day. He voted along party lines with a yes of course. I'll definitely be voting against him next election but this whole debacle is so frustrating.

It feels like there's no point in calling a Republican representative when you know damn well they'll never not vote party lines.

 

[GreyWind]

Oh wow

IA Rep. who just voted for this bill is going to require ID at his town hall meetings to try to discourage protests

 

[Toxi]

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

They fucking voted against this bill.

 

[Mollymauk]

Republicans sure love hurting people

 

[Piggus]

I'm in the district of that shitstain Greg Walden. That motherfucker is feeling the heat on Twitter right now and all his phone lines are busy. Can't wait to vote that fucker out of office.

 

[oti]

Not yet, it isn't.

For judicial appointments, yes. For legislation, it still exists. For now.

Not true, the legislative filibuster is still there

Congressional procedure rules are complicated. The filibuster is nuked for judicial nominees, not bills.

No, this is false. The legislative filibuster is still a thing, and McConnell probably won't ditch it for this pile of garbage.

You're wrong. Filibuster was only abolished for SC nominees.

I see.

Your system is super weird.

 

[Guevara]

The Senate Parliamentarian it looks like.

How soon until the GOP tries to destroy this, I wonder?

 

[darkwing]

The CNN coverage of this is gross.

true, populist media at it's best

 

[Prof. Bathtub]

Some singing is small potatoes compared to pounding beers over a bill everybody in the room hasn't read, but still knows is a piece of shit.

 

[Jafku]

Thank God For Trump

 

[thepotatoman]

What would you have them do? They all voted against it. There's literally no other legal recourse for them at this stage. They're not allowing anyone to die. The Republicans are going to murder people.

All I ask is they get in the headset of a average person that don't care about partisan politics but does care a whole lot about how this bill will affect them.

The correct emotion is being pissed off, not cocky.

Both sides shit is the Democrats biggest problem, but ignoring it isn't going to make it go away, and I hate how often they walk right into it by being absolutely clueless.

 

[Netherscourge]

How is budget reconciliation decided? Who holds the key?

The key is the bill itself.

-The AHCA would have to show it LOWERS the total budget deficit in order to pass for a simple 51 majority vote. Aka, the Byrd Rule - you can't pass a bill on a simple majority unless it lowers the budget deficit at the same time. But that is almost impossible without chopping it up even further, especially since they just added millions to the bill last night in order to keep some preexisting condition exemptions.

 

[BronsonLee]

Oh wow

IA Rep. who just voted for this bill is going to require ID at his town hall meetings to try to discourage protests

We gotta stop ((((((((((((SOROS))))))))))))

 

[Psychoward]

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.



Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

You could try looking at the party platform along with policy goals of all of the candidates to start off instead of spreading misinformation.

 

[plagiarize]

Oh wow

IA Rep. who just voted for this bill is going to require ID at his town hall meetings to try to discourage protests

Good luck with that.

 

[Muppet of a Man]

https://twitter.com/mviser/status/860198098433454080




Suppose these people also have targets on their backs now.

These are moderate Reps from blue and swing states. This was the strategically wise thing to do to have the best reelection shot. That's the only reason they didn't fall in line.

 

[Lord Frieza]

Oh wow

IA Rep. who just voted for this bill is going to require ID at his town hall meetings to try to discourage protests

Another Rep tried this, I forget who, didn't work out the way he expected.

 

[Alucrid]

All I ask is they get in the headset of a average person that don't care about partisan politics but does care a whole lot about how this bill will affect them.

The correct emotion is pissed off, not cocky.

yeah i'm sure they're super not pissed off at this passing the house

 

[e_i]

The CNN coverage of this is gross.

I know. They are cheering for this bullshit.

 

[TurnipFritters]

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

Last year - literally, last year - there were two high profile Democrats running around the country, doing just that.

 

[excelsiorlef]

I know exactly who is to blame here. And I can also see Democrats acting giddy on the other side.



Democratic party leaders think they can continue to run weak tea candidates and rely on Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot. It didn't work in November and they're ready to double down.

It's not a purity test to ask for the party to put forward an actual positive vision for the country instead of rubbing their hands together waiting for the other side to do something stupid.

They're not giddy they'are being fucking sarcastic and scathing... Jesus christ.

They're literally saying this bill is so bad y'all just voted yourselves out...

 

[Loudninja]

Oh wow

IA Rep. who just voted for this bill is going to require ID at his town hall meetings to try to discourage protests

Like that going to help these people are fools.

 

[sturgboski]

This is bullshit. Democrats had plans and actual policies. To say they just waited around hoping for the best is bullshit.

Democratic voters certainly did, though. Not exciting enough candidates! Not perfect enough! Going to stay home, then!

Yeah seriously the fuck is wrong with people. The left can't see the forest for the trees especially with Hillary and either didn't vote or voted 3rd party, both a vote for Trump. Use this as an instance to grow the fuck up and realize that not having your dreamboat candidate but having someone who is on platform that is much farther left than the other major party is better than shrugging and hoping for the best. So fucking stupid and childish.

 

[Amalthea]

The level of stupidity in US politics keeps making my head spin.