The Rethuglicans can thank us that they still have a FILIBUSTER

[Nikki Stone1]

The evil part of me wishes we had let them get rid of it--the pugs would be completely helpless come January if we had.

Ah well, the price of being responsible public servants. I'm glad they're on our side.

[Webster Green]

1. Didn't we inherit some kind of nuclear option? (n/t)

[Nikki Stone1]

3. Hmm.... That's a thought.

:)

[ixion]

2. and the dems need to close the loophole that allowed the 'nuclear' option

to rear it's ugly head.

From the rethugs changing the game board, the dems have been shown, quite clearly, areas of exploit that should be closed.

-- The so-called 'Unitary' executive.

-- The 'nuclear' option.

-- The unPATIROTic Act, and all it's ugly spawn.

-- The DHS,TSA and all that other fascist crap the neocons have put in place.

Just to name a few.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

5. I feel like the Democrats should USE the nuclear option once or twice, just to

let the Republicans know the taste of the lash, and THEN get rid of it.

[sharp_stick]

4. We could always bring it back

You know, as an homage to the outgoing cat killer "Dr." Frist.