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Ah - so Democrats are just as bad as Republicans? el_bryanto Jan 2013 #1
No one saying to ELIMINATE the filibuster. Atman Jan 2013 #5
Yes, a political science prof and acquaintance of mine called it being Cleita Jan 2013 #10
I am saying we should eliminate the filibuster. LonePirate Jan 2013 #11
I'm sure the gerrymandered Republican controlled house will get right on that. Sirveri Jan 2013 #38
But isn't it only good for two years? connecticut yankee Jan 2013 #12
why not eliminate it? If the purpose is to protect minority, that's role of the Supreme Court yurbud Jan 2013 #40
You mean the Roberts/Scalia Supreme Court? Atman Jan 2013 #41
they are certainly going to protect the wealthy minority yurbud Jan 2013 #43
The Senate rules worked for 200 years. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #7
"Why is it only now that a 51 vote majority is considered a "weapon"?" Atman Jan 2013 #17
No but since they are beholden to their corporate sponsors even Cleita Jan 2013 #8
Exactly. zeemike Jan 2013 #14
When was the last time the Dem's used it effectively? ANd how often? grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #28
2006? The last time the repubs held a majority in the Senate. onenote Jan 2013 #34
It seems the cost/benefit lies in ending the filibuster. grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #39
Bingo vi5 Jan 2013 #2
I think you might be on to something. Atman Jan 2013 #3
That's not only passive-aggressive, it's disingenuous. no_hypocrisy Jan 2013 #4
Both sides do it! tridim Jan 2013 #6
In this case both sides are doing it. Cleita Jan 2013 #9
Both side do. Jakes Progress Jan 2013 #15
If it doesn't happen, you're right, this probably is the reason. sadbear Jan 2013 #13
"We need serious election finance reform." lefthandedskyhook Jan 2013 #33
The money tree goes to far. TV stations, ad agencies, real estate... Atman Jan 2013 #42
No iandhr Jan 2013 #16
But the WILL have the filibuster as a weapon! Atman Jan 2013 #20
Atman is 100% correct. It still allows the minority to filibuster, but they'll need to explain xxxsdesdexxx Jan 2013 #36
the filibuster as a weapon AlbertCat Jan 2013 #25
Perfect. Good ideas. Atman Jan 2013 #37
Where is this Progressive legislation of which you speak? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #18
This: UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #26
I( don't think ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #29
You're not familiar with all the progressive legislation coming out of the GOP house alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #30
good point Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #19
K&R Thank you: The Democratic Party's Deceitful Game woo me with science Jan 2013 #21
Both parties play this game librabear Jan 2013 #22
Yep, it's a racket, it's always been a racket. bemildred Jan 2013 #23
Exactly. The MIC are still in charge.........nft plethoro Jan 2013 #24
Can the Senate pass whatever legislation it wants even though the House is controlled by repubs? onenote Jan 2013 #27
Yes, there's still the House Bigbluebrush Jan 2013 #32
What would the Democratic Party have done without Joe Lieberman for a convenient Judas? bvar22 Jan 2013 #31
Definitely infinitely the lesser of two evils since a right-of-center corporatist government is indepat Jan 2013 #35
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