How does the recent use of the filibuster compare to how it was used jn the past

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Maurice Cunningham

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30 January, 16:38

How does the recent use of the filibuster compare to how it was used jn the past

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Andrea · Answer 1

In the old times, it was used as a word for a pirate or a robber, while in the modern era, it is someone who engages in long speeches in order to prevent a bill from being voted. He essentially steals time from the parliament.