As usual, Black and Brown political leaders are setting an example and speaking up against tyranny, because when you intrinsically understand what it means to fight for basic human rights and civil liberties, complacency is not an option.
The world becomes a better place when we choose love over judgment. Every person you meet is fighting a battle you can’t see, carrying dreams you don’t know, and longing for kindness just like you do. Let’s make compassion our default setting. 💕
He and Tammy Duckworth put tears in my eyes for the entire time they engaged each other. Reading of the Unknown Soldier was powerful! We NEED what Booker is doing!
Yeah, I'd like to see any of us handle it better. I'm whooped at this point, let alone if I were giving the kind of speeches he's been giving the entire time. Focusing on these concepts at this point has to be incredibly difficult.
No, I'm busy trying not to lose my by house working...
I applaud the man's efforts, I realized that he wasn't trying to accomplish anything that will stop the republicans, he was opening his campaign to run for president... again... Apparently it was successful with the base and the media...
I'm not a fan of the establishment democrats that lost to the convicted rapist felon con artist... sorry...
I used to be, but now I'm laid off and I'm not, I'm not going to lose my house because of them if I can help it...
I'm happy that he made people happy...
I made a small donation, to support OTHER senators in following suit. They TALK and when someone gets floods of donations they pay attention. Sucks but that's how it works, so if you can, make even a $1 or $5 donation, to help others GROW A DAMN SPINE!
Amazing show of strength, passion, and compassion by the senator. Beyond grateful for him doing this. So moved by the stories he's read and the fervor he's expressed for as ALL to oppose this regime. We should break the phones calling his offices to express our appreciation. DC line: (202) 224-3224
It has been nearly 20 hours and Cory Booker is shouting. His voice is breaking with emotion as he begs his colleagues to protect Medicare and I am trying not to sob in my office.
"I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that have given way to this demagogue"
A few more hours and he breaks the 1959 (I think) record set by that racist asshole strom Thurman who was filibustering the civil rights act! Not a small thing! 💪🏻❤️
Strom THURMOND, in 1957. And the most appalling thing about this filibuster is that it was over a bill that didn't even have any enforcement mechanism and didn't really help many black people if at all
They are! Giving Booker a break by asking for permission to ask him a question. He agrees "while retaining the floor". They ask very long involved questions, giving him a break from talking.
The record for the longest individual speech belongs to Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act of 1957, according to the Senate’s records. As it rolled past 19 hours, Booker’s speech marked the fifth longest in Senate history.
Stop the war economy, trillions to military, billions to Israel genocide, billions to unnecessary Ukraine war, billions to 800 US military bases worldwide to control & destabilize other countries to steal resources. Both Republicans AND Democrats have supported DeepState wars & CIA coups.
This is huge! Listening since 5:30 am here.. #CoryBooker #Democrats are fired up! Bringing it to #FeloniousTrump #ElonMusk and snowflake #Republicans... incredibly so.
This stunt is a complete waste of time, just like you BTC. Both of you are masters of spewing nonsense while failing miserably to follow your own advice. Your hypocrisy is almost impressive—if it weren’t so pathetic.
Well, we are now allied with dictatorships and our adversaries are free countries. Elites are screwing working people. Prices didn’t drop on day one, and the POTUS is basically wiping his ass with the Constitution.
I wish we had 200 just like Cory Booker sitting in Congress. Just think what we could get done. I’m tired of politicians working for donors and not the people that elected them and that goes for both sides of the aisle real change needs to happen overturn citizens United.real term limits
We have almost 50 like Cory Booker sitting in Congress. Each of them is doing what they do best, holding rallies, negotiating behind the scenes, giving speeches, rallying local organizations, and lots of other things.
Some are more visible than others, but none are just sitting on their butts!
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The only break they are allowed to give him is to ask him something so he can stop talking for a couple minutes. He isn’t allowed to sit down or even go to the bathroom. If he does he has to yield the floor then his filibuster would be over.
Watch last night went to sleep woke up watching again he is on fire! This is what authenticity looks like. This is what a true patriot looks like. #CoryBooker
But - is he voting no on everything, objecting to unanimous consent, and demanding quorum calls?
No? Then what was this for?
Last night there were Republican Senators there and Fox viewers don’t watch CSpan or MSNBC.
Has anyone seen the New York Times article that he referenced about the social security customer service getting even worse? I haven't been able to locate it.
Also, whether he makes it to 24+ hrs (Strom Thurman) or not — I’m BEYOND impressed and grateful for his speaking up, out, and STAYING on the Senate Floor. BRAVO, @corybooker.com
👏 👏 👏 No one can claim (media included) that they didn’t understand what would happen to SS if we don’t act. He is amazing. The support and ?s from other Senators phenomenal as well.
Been watching sing noon. This guy is amazing!! Coming up on 23 hours. Longest Filibuster was just over 24 hours.
I don’t know how he’s still standing, but I’m sure glad he’s doing it!!!
Almost 25 hours. Currently on YouTube he has 113,000 viewers.
Earlier today Ticktock had 450,000 viewed at that time.
What an awesome 25 hours this has been.
Corey Booker is amazing!!
his hope is contagious. I’ve been watching on/off since 4:30 am .We need our Senators and House of Representatives to speak out like Senator Booker…not necessarily a full on filibuster but speak out like he is about what the felon and his goon squads are doing…let us know what they see and hear.
I tried to send an encouragement email to Senator Booker and couldn't because my email address was not accepted. I send email to other Congress critters, so what gives? 🤔
I was watching until five am
A man doing what he must
For those he loves
A man showing how to handle anger
A man showing how to manage fears
A plain man of sorrows
Standing speaking plainly for twenty five hours
Cory Booker
I went to sleep happy and shivering
I think it's contagious
Schumer didn't schedule town halls for his break in March. He had a book tour scheduled bc that's what you do as yr country plummet into fascism? He canceled the tour bc of outrage from voters.
yes, exactly. We have to come together and that’s what Cory’s trying to say. If we don’t come together, nothing‘s going to work. I’ve been watching it since midnight last night I fell asleep a couple times.
I couldn't do this. I walk with a cane. Maybe a quarter of a century ago I could have, but Booker is standing at that podium here and now talking for all citizens in America, even and especially the ones that disagree with him! Standing tall!
Senator Cory Booker just made history with the longest filibuster ever—bold, principled, and full of patriotic audacity. This is what standing up for democracy looks like. We see you, Senator. And we’re with you. 🌓✨
#StandWithBooker #DemocracyInAction
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BRAVO, Senator Cory Booker! I love his passionate remarkable eloquence, never faltering or speaking down to the American people. Defending the agencies that serve everyday Americans. Respecting Human Rights, defending the CONSTITUTION. Shame on the GOP, shame on Trump for their cruelty.
I am a mess listening to the clips I have seen 😭 Some one is speaking up for my fears. Some one is standing up for me… and you. Thank you so much Cory! I am truly thrilled to see this!
Roughly 37 minutes until Cory Booker beats the record for longest filibuster in the Senate.
Current record is held by the late Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes AGAINST the Civil Rights act in 1957.
And, imagine you’re the defense for your village and you try to remove knives from the fight with a neighbor with whom you’re trying to co-exist. But the other party insists on keeping knives and using them on the villagers.
What honor is there then, in being the only side to refuse to use arms?
Corey Booker was awesome! He opened the doors for others to step forward and they rose to the occasion. I've written this before, but let's keep the momentum going, by calling our legislators to thank them, to tell them our stories, concerns. And a big shout-out to Cory Booker. He rocked it!
I am so proud to live in New Jersey and I voted for Senator Booker. I am so proud of my vote. My fellow Vegan. This is Vegan Power at work. Thank you @booker.senate.gov
Many blessings to him. Thank you so much. 💙
Yeh but will it play on socials?? Are the networks really covering it?? I respect it…but I worry about its impact beyond the very politically engaged. Is it in the news in any significant way that reaches or impacts voters?
Schiff just asked how do we tell the administration no when it comes to all the laws they’re breaking. Bring an investigation 1st, into why does elon have the right to do anything, & how did his department get created & funded without congressional approval? Then impeach all of them. Grow a pair!
I've got it on, on the associated press channel. His passion is amazing and he's relentless. Let us all be relentless. Tammy Duckworth is on right now.
Booker is fantastic & I am loving the " questions" from his fellow Dem Senators!
Giving him time to keep his bearings and lead the talking points!
No filler, just issues & facts that are important to the American people.
I'd settle for any of them giving a fuck. How's that? Tell me how that any difference between this nothing getting done and their normal nothing getting done.
This is not a pep club. They utterly failed. Biden by not arresting Trump on day one Teed us up for this. Nothing he did will stand. When they fuck up it is my responsibility as a constituent to tell them all day everyday. Democrats are not sufficiently terrified of their base.
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Strom Thurmond had breaks and a bucket.
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I applaud the man's efforts, I realized that he wasn't trying to accomplish anything that will stop the republicans, he was opening his campaign to run for president... again... Apparently it was successful with the base and the media...
I used to be, but now I'm laid off and I'm not, I'm not going to lose my house because of them if I can help it...
I'm happy that he made people happy...
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And another speaking pint for him… rally behind this.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5225739-trump-blasts-tim-kaine-tariffs/
Wow
It is only voice? Yes, but that is his weapon and it is a damn powerful way to use it.
Thank you, thank you, @booker.senate.gov
Some are more visible than others, but none are just sitting on their butts!
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No? Then what was this for?
Last night there were Republican Senators there and Fox viewers don’t watch CSpan or MSNBC.
A-ma-zing!!!
#history #roadtojoy #strongtribessavelives
Cory Booker was told *this* in a meeting of John Lewis / Jimmy Carter. It’s TRUTH.
#RedeemTheDream
Also, whether he makes it to 24+ hrs (Strom Thurman) or not — I’m BEYOND impressed and grateful for his speaking up, out, and STAYING on the Senate Floor. BRAVO, @corybooker.com
HE IS WHAT WE NEED IN THIS MOMENT.
Inspiration for others to step up, too.
21 hrs 68k watching
Let’s cheer him on to break Thurmond’s record—24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Wouldn’t THAT be sweet?
I don’t know how he’s still standing, but I’m sure glad he’s doing it!!!
Earlier today Ticktock had 450,000 viewed at that time.
What an awesome 25 hours this has been.
Corey Booker is amazing!!
Go Cory GO!!! We are with you!!!
I was watching until five am
A man doing what he must
For those he loves
A man showing how to handle anger
A man showing how to manage fears
A plain man of sorrows
Standing speaking plainly for twenty five hours
Cory Booker
I went to sleep happy and shivering
I think it's contagious
God Bless Him
@booker.senate.gov
Today, one senator is inspiring us.
#StandWithBooker #DemocracyInAction
https://youtu.be/i8cGjRlF7KY?si=eBqvrAhF5X8FIvKs
BRAVO, Senator Cory Booker! I love his passionate remarkable eloquence, never faltering or speaking down to the American people. Defending the agencies that serve everyday Americans. Respecting Human Rights, defending the CONSTITUTION. Shame on the GOP, shame on Trump for their cruelty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtRcPyGpUfw
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Godspeed #CoryBooker
Current record is held by the late Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes AGAINST the Civil Rights act in 1957.
Thurmond got bathroom breaks. Booker does not.
What honor is there then, in being the only side to refuse to use arms?
#FightLikeCory
Government checks including Social Security, Veterans Benefits, and Food Stamps would cease.
Trump would act as his own Congress and increase Executive Orders and DOGE firings.
How…uh…awesome?
Let's hope it makes the impact that it deserves.
By the way, I heard demagorgon instead of demagogue, and thought "he's not wrong". 🤣 (Stranger Things reference)
Many blessings to him. Thank you so much. 💙
(He's from Jersey so he might prefer Monster.)
Dems....if you were an organized party you'd have the next 24 hour speaker ready to go.
Giving him time to keep his bearings and lead the talking points!
No filler, just issues & facts that are important to the American people.
So you’re wishing we had four years of nothing happening and people not getting their government checks like Social Security or SNAP benefits?
Democrats are speaking out every day. None of them want this. When they say something, the reaction is, “A statement?! That’s all you’ve got?!”
When they tried to stop DOGE at USAID offices people bitched that it was theater. People are never happy.