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re: It's time for McConnell to go nuclear on the filibuster rule

Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:38 am to
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:38 am to
That would be incredibly stupid.

You do realize that those who oppose you will have that same ability once they gain power?
Posted by joshnorris14
Florida
Member since Jan 2009
45380 posts
Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:42 am to
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You do realize that those who oppose you will have that same ability once they gain power?




You do realize they will have it either way, right?

Nothing's stopping them, regardless of if the GOP does it or not
Posted by ShortyRob
Member since Oct 2008
82116 posts
Posted on 7/18/17 at 11:08 am to
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You do realize that those who oppose you will have that same ability once they gain power?


I think they should.

I also think it is very arguable that the Filibuster is a significant driver in polarizing the nation.

Think about it. With a filibuster rule, ANY deviation from the pack completely fricks your party.

The filibuster rule effectively makes it a PLUS to be the most cohesive, monolithic thinking party.

Being a party with individuals who vote their own minds is basically political suicide with a filibuster rule because the party that is monolithic can "get things done" while in charge but claim you are "do nothing" when they are not.

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