[steve in DC]

I agree!

MAKE them keep the floor until the "debate" is exhausted!

Then invoke cloture. If it fails to pass, MAKE them keep the floor until the "debate" is exhausted!

Lather, rinse, repeat!

[jacquej]

I am embarrased that I do not know how filibisters work, from a parliamentary point of view.

Could someone who knows give me a short explanation? I know it is a tactic used to prevent action being taken, but would love to know what "tricks" to watch for.

And, how many of you will be watching it all the way thru?

[duckman]

If all else fails let them watch a Richard Simmons endless loop tape till they pass out.

[CyberAnt]

Or until public distain for them reaches such a fever pitch, they are forced to abandon it.

The dems are going to lose their base over this little stunt - all because they are following x42's advice. When are they going to figure out x42 doesn't know diddly-squat!!