Rand Paul filibustering Brennan nomination on Senate floor

[acptulsa]

Did it change anything? Does it matter? He didn't see it through til tomorrow.. will it all be the same tomorrow?

Did you not take note of the Twitterverse?

A Democrat wants to take upon himself the power to bomb us at will even when we could be arrested and tried instead, even right here on U.S. soil. A Republican stood up and said, no, we are the Senate and it is our duty not to allow this. A bunch of Democratic tools exposed themselves as tools, and a handful of Republican Senators won the respect of a nation that would breathe free regardless of their party affiiation (if any).

Does that make a difference? If we can capitalize on it well, it could make all the difference in the whole wide world.

WHY DID RAND STOP!?

He had to pee.

 

[AuH20]

Im not completely up to date on this issue, but Im no fan of Brennan so I approve of anything that gets in the way of his nomination. Unfortunately, I dont think this will, and wonder if its meant to.

So far all I hear from the live feed is complaints that the administration wont answer one freakin question.
What about Brennan's previous withdrawal from consideration for CIA director? What about the power he has already had on this issue as Obama's counter terrorism adviser?
This all seems kinda grandstandish to me so far.

Brennan punted on the question and stated he had no authority as CIA director to execute such a directive on U.S. Citizens. Ball was thrown into Obama's court to release the details of his authority. He hasn't budged and probably will offer a lame answer if we are even that fortunate.

 

[bolil]

WHY DID RAND STOP!?

He had to pee, I'd have seen him piss himself and would have cheered. He did good, almost 13 hours of talking and he probably learned some things to last longer next time. Spitting, constantly, to keep bladder free!

 

[TokenLibertarianGuy]

wtf ? u r not even allowed to take a bathroom break during this ? really ?

No, you cannot leave the Senate floor.

 

[aclove]

Harry Reid changed the Senate rules recently. Now a filibustering Senator is not allowed to use the restroom or even sit down. If they do, they lose the floor. So Rand Paul has literally not used the restroom or sat down since 11:45AM yesterday.

 

[No Free Beer]

He had to pee, I'd have seen him piss himself and would have cheered. He did good, almost 13 hours of talking and he probably learned some things to last longer next time. Spitting, constantly, to keep bladder free!

IF the GOP wants, can they keep the filibuster going for tomorrow?

Then give Rand the floor again?

 

[green73]

I had the IV set up, the catheter inserted. Very disappointed. #ShameonRand

 

[supermario21]

IF the GOP wants, can they keep the filibuster going for tomorrow?

Then give Rand the floor again?

Essentially, yes. I made a point of that when McConnell was on the floor. The only problem I suspect will be the 3 Amigos and the Tennessee Boys will probably give Obama 60 votes for cloture.

 

[supermario21]

But we've won. This was the biggest night for our movement. EVER.

Dana Loesch ‏@DLoesch
I can't wait to talk about those who did not #StandWithRand today on my program tomorrow.


Dana Loesch ‏@DLoesch
Attn GOP. The bar was just raised today. Meet and exceed it

 

[cjm]

What give up? He embarassed the snot out of the president and attorney general, gave Reid and Durbin all the rope they could ever need to hang themselves (and they did), and gave a bully pulpit to our rising stars of the liberty movement. And he showed himself to be in a completely different league from Rubio. Honestly, the mission is accomplished.

He also ended it before most of the hangers-on got to join in.

 

[itshappening]

it will be close because we will lose the three amigo's Graham/Ayotte/McCain so we can't afford any more defections to the Dem side

 

[No Free Beer]

I had the IV set up, the catheter inserted. Very disappointed. #ShameonRand

I hope this is a joke.

 

[J_White]

Harry Reid changed the Senate rules recently. Now a filibustering Senator is not allowed to use the restroom or even sit down. If they do, they lose the floor. So Rand Paul has literally not used the restroom or sat down since 11:45AM yesterday.

how convenient !
F Reid !

 

[garyallen59]

wow. rand commanded twitter all day long. #StandWithRand stayed near #1 all night. that is pretty awesome.

 

[supermario21]

Justin Raimondo ‏@JustinRaimondo
Democrats proved today that they are the main threat to our civil liberties: nice work, Senators Durbin & Reid. #StandwithRand

What a difference a few weeks makes.

 

[The Northbreather]

Tonight Rand set a precedent for the popularity of liberty.

Think how many of those idiots in Washington are trying to figure out how they can become more like Rand.

Big move Rand, put on your armor tomorrow, here come the imposters.

 

[phill4paul]

 

[No Free Beer]

We'vebeen saying that Rand is choosing his battles wisely. I would say that this was just that. Well done, Sir. Well done.

 

[green73]

I hope this is a joke.

Dead serious.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

You know how those politicians can be always jumpin' on a good thing.

My face hurts!

"Can we get a drone strike on three troublesome Sena...hello? Hello?"

The pain. The pain.

LOL, that might happen too !

I just saw the Greta re-run. The first Senator she mentioned that supported Rand was Rubio! These propagandists have no shame!

He also ended it before most of the hangers-on got to join in.

Strategery!