That's why they need to go back to the talking filibuster rather than abolish it altogether. Right now all anyone has to do is claim they will filibuster somet

That's why they need to go back to the talking filibuster rather than abolish it altogether. Right now all anyone has to do is claim they will filibuster something and it grinds debate to a halt; there needs to be a cost associated with using such a powerful tool of obstruction. The talking filibuster would require a senator to stand up and speak for hours and hours on end, wasting everyone's time and burning all their bridges on gathering co-sponsors for the work they want to get done. They would have to care very deeply to invoke such a measure and that would allow the majority to pass laws but retain the ability for the minority to delay and stop legislation they see as truly extreme.