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LuckyCharms

(19,941 posts) Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:06 PM Apr 1

I don't know if this has been asked yet regarding Cory Booker's amazing effort.

I've heard that if he takes a bathroom break, that he will not be allowed to continue speaking.

So I'm assuming he must be using a a catheter?

If so, his effort is even more praiseworthy.

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I don't know if this has been asked yet regarding Cory Booker's amazing effort. (Original Post) LuckyCharms Apr 1 OP

Probably diaper, right? WarGamer Apr 1 #1

Could be, yes. n/t LuckyCharms Apr 1 #2

check out WarGamer Apr 1 #4

I, for one, have spoken aloud while taking a bathroom break True Dough Apr 1 #3

By rules can't step off Senate floor WarGamer Apr 1 #5

Time to change those rules True Dough Apr 1 #6

If we are going to change the filibuster rules, the best option is to get rid of it, altogether. Gore1FL Apr 1 #9

No argument from me there! True Dough Apr 1 #10

Apparently leftieNanner Apr 1 #7

I would assume he is using a catheter Niagara Apr 1 #8

Texas catheter TommyT139 Apr 1 #11

WarGamer

(16,990 posts)

1. Probably diaper, right?

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:07 PM

Apr 1

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/06/peeing-during-filibusters-explained-wendy-davis/

LuckyCharms

(19,941 posts)

2. Could be, yes. n/t

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:08 PM

Apr 1

WarGamer

(16,990 posts)

4. check out

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:09 PM

Apr 1

the article I linked has some crazy stuff

True Dough

(22,756 posts)

3. I, for one, have spoken aloud while taking a bathroom break

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:09 PM

Apr 1

I don't know why the good Senator should be prevented from doing the same. He surely has a portable microphone and he can be heard over any background noise. Let it flow!

WarGamer

(16,990 posts)

5. By rules can't step off Senate floor

Reply to True Dough (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:10 PM

Apr 1

True Dough

(22,756 posts)

6. Time to change those rules

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #5)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:11 PM

Apr 1

We'll call it the Booker Rule, if we have too. To go where no man (or woman) has gone before!

Gore1FL

(22,411 posts)

9. If we are going to change the filibuster rules, the best option is to get rid of it, altogether.

Reply to True Dough (Reply #6)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:52 PM

Apr 1

It's an oft-abused relic from slavery and should not exist.

True Dough

(22,756 posts)

10. No argument from me there!

Reply to Gore1FL (Reply #9)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:57 PM

Apr 1

leftieNanner

(15,938 posts)

7. Apparently

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:13 PM

Apr 1

When he needs a break, another Dem senator rises to ask a question. Just long enough.

Niagara

(10,515 posts)

8. I would assume he is using a catheter

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:26 PM

Apr 1

"Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
John Lewis

TommyT139

(1,253 posts)

11. Texas catheter

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 03:46 PM

Apr 1

I assumed the same - what the gays call a "Texas catheter" -- external only. Think condom and tube. More capacity than a diaper, depending on setup.

Not sure if the rest of the world calls it that, and yes, I live an interesting life.

I do recall a mention of an internal catheter that someone used once, but I think it was the Texas state rep?

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