Friday, February 12th, on The Rachel Maddow Show, Rachel offered up this:
"The Filibuster Challenge"
She is appealing to viewers to come up with a less boring,
more effective way to talk about the filibuster.
Complete with a plethora of exciting prizes!
And, when she says viewers, I can't help but think she's talking to us!
please, continue....
Note: I first published this diary 2-13-09.
Despite the recommendation of a few Kossacks, including one in particular,
the diary received little response. Maybe just bad timing....?
Regardless, it's worth a second try, so...
Start by watching this:
Then start commenting.
With our endless frustration and discussion about filibusters, this challenge is a perfect opportunity to help change the public perception and understanding of exactly what the filibuster is and what it's doing to our ability to govern.
One thing we know, and can all agree on is:
The future is on the line.
This diary is a call to action, a place to start the discussion, a place to come up with ideas.
And, the prizes are pretty amazing.
They include large sums of cash, a TRMS sweatshirt and mug,
not to mention the fame and gratitude of a nation :-)
ok, ok, I'm lying about the large sums of cash...there isn't any, at all,
still, this challenge was made for Kossacks, and I'm calling us into action.
Think about it...with all our complaining and babbling...
surely we can come up with a winner! :-)
Lets help Rachel save our democracy by re-branding the filibuster for what it really is:
Obstruction and Destruction.
Additionally, as this abuse continues,
might I suggest it's time to roll out...
the cots!
A new, more effective way to discuss the filibuster
could really change public perception.
Please contribute ideas.