Dismiss Notice
Thanks for being a member of our community. Please donate toward site expenses if you can.

Why I hope the Republicans win majorities in the House and Senate.

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by robini123, Nov 6, 2024.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Bob0627

    Bob0627 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2015
    Messages:
    9,365
    Likes Received:
    2,882
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Sorry I don't share your optimism. I am hoping I'm wrong.
     
    Bob0627, Nov 7, 2024
    #26
    robini123 likes this.
  2. robini123

    robini123 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,880
    Likes Received:
    1,712
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    While we need checks and balances, the Filibuster has become a tool of obstruction wielded by political partisans on both sides. I hope they do shitcan it.
     
    robini123, Nov 7, 2024
    #27
  3. Talon

    Talon Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2008
    Messages:
    48,230
    Likes Received:
    28,262
    Trophy Points:
    113
    As expected, McConnell said "the filibuster will stand".

    I wonder if Chuck Schumer still thinks it's a good idea to eliminate the filibuster....and expand the SCOTUS to 13 judges. :lol:
     
    Talon, Nov 7, 2024
    #28
  4. Talon

    Talon Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2008
    Messages:
    48,230
    Likes Received:
    28,262
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I don't. The filibuster has served its useful and intended purpose of moderating legislation. Consensus is a good thing.
     
    Talon, Nov 7, 2024
    #29
  5. robini123

    robini123 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,880
    Likes Received:
    1,712
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    The issue I have is that in the absence of consensus the filibuster becomes a tool of partisan obstruction. The evidence I see is that consensus is a dirty word to many in both camps. I agree that consensus is a good thing, I just don’t see much appetite for it in America.
     
    robini123, Nov 7, 2024
    #30
  6. Zorro

    Zorro Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2015
    Messages:
    84,512
    Likes Received:
    59,095
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Well, you have your first two wishes, and the Betting Markets put the odds of GOP control of the House at 24 to 1
     
    Last edited: Nov 7, 2024
    Zorro, Nov 7, 2024
    #31
    robini123 likes this.
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page