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In reply to the discussion: Get real. Let's face it. We are DOOMED. But are we really? [View all]99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)33. In a word: Appointments
To NLRB in particular, and judicial ones as well.
I agree with most of what you say, in terms of the Tea Party obstructionist's
in the House, and how that renders the Senate somewhat "irrelevant", but
that's not taking into account the Senate's role with appointments.
This role is unique to the Senate, and crucial for Obama to create any
lasting change beyond 2016, not to mention just to maintain a nominally
functional Administration.
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as long as one is prepared for a total collapse of society and or a fascist government
stultusporcos
Jan 2013
#1
I'm pretty sure life is going to suck for everybody in a total collapse of society.
JaneyVee
Jan 2013
#3
Not yet, but we are seeing few signs that enough people will catch on in time. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2013
#11
I'm bummed too about the lack of meaningful changes in the filibuster rules
Proud Liberal Dem
Jan 2013
#29