Filibuster

Definition

The political equivalent of a toddler holding their breath until they get what they want, except it involves reading phone books on the Senate floor for twelve hours. Democracy at its finest, if your definition of democracy includes weaponized boredom.

Example Usage

"Senator Wilson filibustered for fourteen hours by reading his grandmother's entire recipe collection, and honestly the lasagna recipe was the most productive thing the Senate accomplished all year."

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