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LuckyCharms

(19,861 posts)
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:06 PM Tuesday

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 Tuesday OP
Probably diaper, right? WarGamer Tuesday #1
Could be, yes. n/t LuckyCharms Tuesday #2
check out WarGamer Tuesday #4
I, for one, have spoken aloud while taking a bathroom break True Dough Tuesday #3
By rules can't step off Senate floor WarGamer Tuesday #5
Time to change those rules True Dough Tuesday #6
If we are going to change the filibuster rules, the best option is to get rid of it, altogether. Gore1FL Tuesday #9
No argument from me there! True Dough Tuesday #10
Apparently leftieNanner Tuesday #7
I would assume he is using a catheter Niagara Tuesday #8
Texas catheter TommyT139 Tuesday #11

True Dough

(22,511 posts)
3. I, for one, have spoken aloud while taking a bathroom break
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:09 PM
Tuesday

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!

True Dough

(22,511 posts)
6. Time to change those rules
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:11 PM
Tuesday

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

Gore1FL

(22,357 posts)
9. If we are going to change the filibuster rules, the best option is to get rid of it, altogether.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:52 PM
Tuesday

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

leftieNanner

(15,913 posts)
7. Apparently
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:13 PM
Tuesday

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

Niagara

(10,414 posts)
8. I would assume he is using a catheter
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:26 PM
Tuesday
"Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
John Lewis

TommyT139

(1,123 posts)
11. Texas catheter
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 03:46 PM
Tuesday

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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