“It’s called precedent,” the Senate Judiciary Committee chair said of violating the same rule that Republicans ignored to move forward with judicial nominees.

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    1 year ago

    Still I understand why they hesitate. It basically drags our government permanently into shitty behavior. This is why they don’t start this stuff but reluctantly utilize it. You don’t want to be known as the guy going for the balls but if that is how the opponent is going to fight whelp then I guess we are ballers.

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      1 year ago

      This is a good opportunity to do it, and very calculated. Skipping the discussion portion would have no impact as it wouldn’t have changed the vote, and it’s the third discussion, so two already occurred. Its a “safe” way to demonstrate rules can’t be dodged by one side.

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      I think until anyone in government sees consequences of their actions then nothing will change. If it’s used against them, maybe they’ll help legislate against it

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      Holy cow! Is that where the term ballers comes from? I did not know that. I kinda assumed it was about pro basketball players, in reference to their wealth and success.

      I get to reevaluate so much pop culture now.