Reply #57: well, I can't see where you wrote "if"

[paulk]

because the mods deleted your post. I guess they agreed with my interpretation of your "alleged inference".


So, what exactly is the position of "world can't wait"? That both the Democrats and Republicans are equally culpable for the destruction of our democracy and that the only way to rectify this situation is to participate in a mass one day protest?

I'm not going to try and make an argument that the "electoral process alone" will save our constitution. The electoral process is just one step - it's the courts that are the final arbiters of the constitutionality of our laws. I'm fairly confident that this new torture legislation will be struck down by the courts - and if it isn't - well, I guess that it's the will of the people, as expressed through our democratic institutions.... and in which case I will work even harder to get people elected who will write a new law.

It's been explained in many threads today why some Democrats voted for this bill. This vote was "gotcha" legislation, aimed at defeating Democrats in close races by using national security as a wedge. This vote had nothing to do with destroying democracy (which I'm assuming is your position, as it's the opposite of "reviving").

I've never "advocated" for this legislation.