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Has the US Senate Outlived its Usefulness?

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 16 Dec 22

While the US Constitution divides some responsibilities between the House of Representatives and the Senate, it seems that having both chambers still in existence in this day and age creates unnecessary redundancy. Has the US...

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Neophyte Senator in the Philippines

Luis Asuncion @luisga814 (7138) • Quezon City, Philippines 30 Jul 22

Just wanted to share this as I'm browsing some posts in my Facebook account, I've seen this. Triggering some issues against a neophyte senator who won as top 1 in the last National Election of the Philippines last May 9th,...

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Eugene Goodman - a name that bespeaks calm and courage under fire.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 12 Feb 21

The Senate of the United States, in a brief moment that showed its members clapping in unison, stood in ovation for a Capitol Police Officer by the name of Eugene Goodman. Footages of the infamous mob invasion of the Capitol...

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Impeachment of former President Trump

John Beasley @Beaser (391) • United States 27 Jan 21

I'm mad and I'm laughing! How could anyone possibly believe that having the Senate as jurors was going to work? They're all tainted by either the direct impact of the insurrection, their political party, or the information that...

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So it looks as though the Democrats will control both Houses of Congress - is that a good or a bad thing?

John Welford @indexer (4852) • Leicester, England 6 Jan 21

With the Democrats winning both Georgia Senate seats (as seems highly likely at the time of writing), the new President, Joe Biden, will be relieved that his plans for new legislation will not face an automatic block in the...

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Will you be following the run-off results in Georgia?

The Horse @TheHorse (238298) • Walnut Creek, California 2 Jan 21

I was so excited to receive this email this morning that I DOUBLED last month's contribution to Republican causes. December's contribution to Trump's numerous attempts to overturn democracy were, in turn, double what I contributed...

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I Don't Think a Single Sitting US Senator or Representative Deserves Re-election.

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 11 Jun 19

They have all failed at their responsibilities to support the US Constitution and as lawmakers. They have all sat by allowing the "Hush Fund" to live on. This is a fund that Congress uses to pay off their victoms of sexual...

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Ted Cruz & Alexandria Ocassio-Cortez Get Together to Shut Down Part of the Revolving Door

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 31 May 19

Who would have thought Socialist, Ultra Left Wing Rep. Alexandria Ocassio-Cortez and Capitalist, Ultra Right Wing Sen. Ted Cruz would ever come together on anything. However, they have, and for a great bill. As it stands members...

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FINALLY Decency Is Winning Again!

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 16 Dec 17

I had started to feel a bit encouraged back in November when the Democrats kicked major butt in Virginia and several other states but then I was starting to worry again when it looked like credibly accused child molester and...

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Something I saw

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117220) • El Paso, Texas 23 May 17

I think this is important for all American Citizens to remember. With all the complaints I hear about Trump maybe this is how we can trump him. It's just a thought. "Remember this date November 6, 2018. That's the date on which...

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Manny Pacman knock them out of their position!

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 27 Feb 17

It's hard to believe that this Boxer turned senator had the courage to asked the Senate President to have their Senate Chairmanship removed! Though, not sure why Bam Aquino was removed, but even he agreed to it ...

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LETS MAKE AMERICA WHITE AGAIN

Daniel @RhoShambo (79) 18 Feb 17

The U.S. Senate is the only governing body that has the power to stop any presidential appointments for major offices within the administration. Hypothetically, if a racist president wants to nominate people to his...

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Sneaky Bullet Victim Testifies Senate

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 13 Nov 15

The Foreigne Missionary who was jailed for six days because he didn't give in to the 30,000 Pesos extortion money required by the cop and airport officials had testify the senate. At first I really didn't want to watch it first,...

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Election 2013, to vote or not to vote....

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 27 Feb 13

Hello Lotters, I remember back in 2010 were I promised myself not to vote anymore or probably not to campaign for some one since people are either hard headed or not open minded with other candidates, i guess am...

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Enrile vs. Cayatano

Firefly @cttolledo (5459) • Legaspi, Philippines 24 Feb 13

I assume that everyone from the philippines knows this very controversial issue happened in the senate about unequal distribution of additional MOOE ( maintenance and Other Operating Expenses),Senator Enrile and Senator cayatano's...

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The Mexican Lawmakers are Asking the US Senate to Compile a Regestry of all

Adoniah @Adoniah (7512) • United States 19 Feb 13

Commercialized Firearms in Border States...Such as California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. They want to be able to trace the guns used in violent acts in their country...OK, and then what will they do with that info...Get the...

gun dealer liabilities increased

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lacson is gay, santiago is mentally ill

iluvusabado @iluvusabado (2559) • Philippines 18 Feb 13

believe me i'm a supporter of miriam defensor santiago. i really think she's an intelligent person and i love seeing her funny side with other pick-up lines. but recently i've been quite disturbed with by her actions. i bet...

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Don't believe in Political ads

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 12 Feb 13

Hello Lotters, Hard to believe but as I grow older I find Political Ads and commercials more annoying than amusing. maybe funny but not in a sense of making me vote for them. Wish i could rant more about this incoming...

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…the senate brawl

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5500) • Philippines 25 Jan 13

I was quite busy with the town fiesta that I didn’t hear much about the latest brawl in Senate. It is the continuation of the Christmas bonus given over the said season. Now it escalated to personal insults, resigning of a chief...

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Senate fight over some Biases and bonuses

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 21 Jan 13

Hello Lotters, Can't you believe what was going on the Senate these past few days? Minority's complaining why the salary for them isn't high. Even Senator Cayetano explained that most of these weren't even documented. Now...

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