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CincyDem

(6,385 posts) Thu Oct 1, 2020, 08:53 AM Oct 2020

Long, but insightful and comprehensive argument for abolishing the filibuster.

https://www.vox.com/21424582/filibuster-joe-biden-2020-senate-democrats-abolish-trump

My read: abolish the filibuster and dont worry about the “someday the shoe will be in the other foot” argument from republicans because the filibuster actually gives them political cover for their crazy ideas while amping up partisanship. Let’s govern!

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Long, but insightful and comprehensive argument for abolishing the filibuster. (Original Post) CincyDem Oct 2020 OP

"Ooh, don't do it because they might get upset and angry with us" dalton99a Oct 2020 #1

Agreed. One of the arguments that he debunks. CincyDem Oct 2020 #2

About halfway through and taking a break crickets Oct 2020 #3

dalton99a

(81,568 posts)

1. "Ooh, don't do it because they might get upset and angry with us"

Reply to CincyDem (Original post)

Thu Oct 1, 2020, 09:49 AM

Oct 2020

Fuck that attitude

CincyDem

(6,385 posts)

2. Agreed. One of the arguments that he debunks.

Reply to dalton99a (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 1, 2020, 10:07 AM

Oct 2020

The republicans have lost all honor and will always be “upset and angry” with us. So go for it...dump the filibuster because it won’t make a difference in their anger.

crickets

(25,982 posts)

3. About halfway through and taking a break

Reply to CincyDem (Original post)

Thu Oct 1, 2020, 12:46 PM

Oct 2020

to read the rest a little later - this is well-written and thoughtful article. Kicking to the top so more will see it.

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