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Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"

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[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The real reason to have a 3 day no pooping challenge.

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[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.ml 49 points 4 days ago (5 children)

American politics are a clown show

[–] Doubledee@hexbear.net 26 points 4 days ago (10 children)

Yeah like, this is the best they've got? Pathetic.

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[–] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 50 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Is it even filibustering if he's not trying to stop any laws being passed?

[–] wolfinthewoods@lemmy.ml 27 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (34 children)

I'd argue no. I'm kind of confused. I guess it's a prolonged speech protesting the actions of the admin in general? I somewhat applaud the push back by any member of congress, but I feel like it's a wasted gesture if it isn't specifically filibustering an important bill. This just seems like a publicity stunt rather than a meaningful action of resistance.

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[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

zionist POS

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 40 points 4 days ago

If the Democrats actually wanted to be an opposition party he wouldn't need to be speaking right now. At least some are supporting him.

[–] AssortedBiscuits@hexbear.net 29 points 4 days ago
[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

Do better, but don't ever consider what it means to actually do better, also don't actually do it.

[–] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

First Past The post voting is the reason weak candidates run for political office. No competition.

[–] barrbaric@hexbear.net 27 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Perhaps if he wore a bomb vest to the next senate meeting I would consider forgiving him.

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