Reply #12: Grandiose statements don't change the senate rules [View All]

[PolNewf]

Instead of blaming the Dems you should be directing your ire at Repugs, they are getting a free ride on their obstruction tactic because nobody is surprised by Repug behavior. This is a basic problem for Dems in that they are susceptible to moral arguments and accusations such as patriotism and hypocrisy. Republicans just shrug those charges off.

If Dems had decided to fillibuster everything like the Repugs are now Bush wouldn't have gotten anything done either, and they did block a fair number of things, but you can be sure Repugs would be calling them out while Dems barely mention it. Remember all the "up or down vote" rhetoric?

You could argue for changing the fillibuster but I'm pretty sure you will want the fillibuster when Republicans regain control. Without a 60 vote majority I think the stage has been set for permanent gridlock.