Kent, I've been appreciating your reflections and hope that you keep it up as we move closer to Synod. On the whole I've found your insights to be dead on and helpful. Here I would just note that something doesn't have to fit the precise definition of filibuster to be intentional, for the simple reason that we can all tell time. As time crept on, everyone was fully aware of the possibility and consequences of running down the clock, and chose to speak anyway. So there was some intentionality at play. (reflected in your numbers) But best if we all take responsibility for speaking too much, too frequently, and with too much repetition, and seek to do better in the upcoming Synod.
Kent, I've been appreciating your reflections and hope that you keep it up as we move closer to Synod. On the whole I've found your insights to be dead on and helpful. Here I would just note that something doesn't have to fit the precise definition of filibuster to be intentional, for the simple reason that we can all tell time. As time crept on, everyone was fully aware of the possibility and consequences of running down the clock, and chose to speak anyway. So there was some intentionality at play. (reflected in your numbers) But best if we all take responsibility for speaking too much, too frequently, and with too much repetition, and seek to do better in the upcoming Synod.