> One guy is filibustering the CIA nominee
Yes.
> based on an incomplete and vague set of questions
No. See [1]
> [vague set of] answers
Yes. See [2]
> The filibuster has no chance of succeeding
No. They can go ad infinitum. Already others are joining in so the debate doesn't die. Eventually if we want a CIA head, we'll get a new nominee. Also, Paul is repeatedly saying that with firm answers, he'll end the filibuster.
The rest of your post is spot-on. Makes me finally proud of or political process for the first time in a few years.
[1] http://paul.senate.gov/files/documents/Brennan1.pdf http://paul.senate.gov/files/documents/Brennan2.pdf http://paul.senate.gov/files/documents/Brennan3.pdf
[2] http://paul.senate.gov/files/documents/BrennanPaul.pdf http://paul.senate.gov/files/documents/BrennanHolderResponse...