I don't mind if the Democrats filibuster anything, as long as it is done as it was meant to be done. The majority party sits quietly for as long as it takes the minority party to talk themselves out of their position and make fools of themselves.
I've got a simpler idea. Filibusters stop all Senate floor debate. Nothing gets done -- like the old days. Filibusters have to have consequences.
The filibuster power should *never* be allowed to be used for the same legislation or against the same nominee for more than one session of Congress.
Some of these judicial appointments, however, have been filibustered for FOUR YEARS, and the Democrats are going for 2 more right now!
2 years is long enough. Under no circumstances should the filibuster be allowed to be an infinite or indefinite blocking tool.
Block something or someone for 2 years (i.e. one session of Congress), fine. But no more than that. After that, the filibuster becomes abusive.
A couple of whysky bottles for tedddy...oh, make 3, Dean is visiting! LOL