concept   filibuster

3 commonsense assertions
Cultures (3) United States (1) United Kingdom (1) Mexico (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 filibuster United States The filibuster is a political tactic in the United States Senate used to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on legislation. 5
2 filibuster United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, filibusters are not commonly used in a formalized manner and are often associated with long-winded speeches from MPs. 2
3 filibuster Mexico In Mexico, the concept of filibuster refers to a pirate who pillaged Spanish ships and settlements during the colonial era. 1