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The Dems' strategy for standing up to Trump? Why, filibustering without there being any active legislation up for a vote! (www.npr.org)
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Cory Booker has been filibustering for a while, but there's no legislation that he's stalling.

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[–] happybadger@hexbear.net 17 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

String cheese and malt liquor. Nothing else for my entire term.

edit: Actually the US Senate cafeteria menu isn't bad. I'll do that for lunch but otherwise only consume string cheese and malt liquor.

[–] ElChapoDeChapo@hexbear.net 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Finally an honest politician who stands by his campaign promises

[–] happybadger@hexbear.net 8 points 2 days ago

I didn't say I'll be an honest politician, just one who shits in a bucket and makes the rest of the senate endure that every time it's in session. Otherwise I'll be a very corrupt politician.