There are others there. I am hoping as this goes on, that others step to the podium to speak and ask questions...and allow Senator Paul to at least take a bathroom break and grab a bite to eat. What a process. I’m dedicating myself to stay tuned to C-Span online and on TV for as long as he is on. And I’ve been calling the Senators’ offices to express support for this process. Senator Paul’s voicemail is full. I got through to Toomey and Ron Wyden’s offices, left a voicemail for Reid (and noted his abdication) and am going down the list.. :-)
Ken5050 posted this earlier
They are supporting Paul, in that they have promised to yield back the floor to him...technically Paul has NOT yielded the floor..rather, he is allowing them to ask "questions" or make comments..these can go on for as long as each senator chooses..this gives Paul time for a drink..rest his voice..not sure about leaving the floor for a bathroom break..I believe, ( though not sure) that under the new rules the senator MUST remain on the floor; if another one want to join in..then Paul can yield the floor to him, and leave..to have it yielded back to him later..
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to which I replied: Get the man a bucket, some liquids, and some food.
" I’m dedicating myself to stay tuned to C-Span online and on TV for as long as he is on"
I agree! If he has the stamina to filibuster with substance, the very, very least I can do is support him by watching and praying.
Aside from that, I am riveted, and a drone over my house or a swat team breaking down my door couldn't tear me away from listening to this courageous act of "subversive" free speech.
Oh my. In all my nearly 6 decades I have not witnessed this except in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. How can this man be helped to keep this up?
You know that harry will use any trick he can find to end this and the longer it goes the more desperate he will become.
Does anybody think this will take up a following and life of its own?