Must read: Molly Ivins on the filibuster: "All Hail James Dobson"

[flpoljunkie]

http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0427-28.htm

Last four paragraphs, but worth reading in its entirety.

Look, this is a system of government based on protecting the rights of the minority. It is also based on the premise that there are three separate branches of government, each of which forms a check and a balance on the others.It was carefully designed to prevent the dictatorship of the majority.

That is why the Founders assigned the Senate, not the House, to advise and consent on federal nominations. Sen. Robert Byrd, the resident scholar of all things senatorial, notes that while Rule 22 is only 86 years old, the tactic itself has been used since the first Congress. (Hearing Byrd hold forth on such matters is pure pleasure — whether you agree with him or not, he is a magnificent speaker of the old school and a sad reminder how debased most political speech is today.)

How God got involved in all this is a bit of a mystery. Some Christian Dominionists decided the Almighty is in favor of changing Rule 22. Led by James Dobson, who runs Focus on the Family, they decided 22 is "a filibuster against the faithful," implying and in some cases stating that anyone who opposes them is anti-Christian and probably working for Satan.

Last time I checked, no one had elected Dobson to decide who is a Christian and who is not. It's a joke that the right wing claims it is against "judicial activists." What they want are judicial activists who agree with them. These people don't want to govern, they want to rule.

[CrispyQ]

1. I love Molly!

She's spot on with that final comment: These people don't want to govern, they want to rule.

[ktowntennesseedem]

2. The entire article was vintage Molly,

but you're right, the last few lines really knocked it out of the park!!!

Molly rocks!

:applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

[lavenderdiva]

3. love, love, love Molly!

:bounce: :woohoo:

[mcscajun]

4. Fantastic article! I love that woman.

The closing line says it all; and should be a headline in frequent use:

"These people don't want to govern, they want to rule."

[faithnotgreed]

5. kick for molly

[Rambis]

6. I am amazed by her

I also fear for her because she has been onto the * BS from the start and they have let her speak. I just wish more people would listen to her.

[leftofthedial]

7. "These people don't want to govern, they want to rule."

I love Molly.

[spooky3]

8. let's nominate this

[Pacifist Patriot]

9. I love that woman. She is on my list of people I would...

love to take to lunch.

[truebrit71]

10. The whole piece is excellent....

Another gem from Molly...."It's a joke that the right wing claims it is against "judicial activists." What they want are judicial activists who agree with them."

..too bloody right....

[BamaBecky]

11. Molly has a gift....a wonderful gift....with words! She's EXCELLENT! n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

12. And be sure to see the wonderful JON STEWART VIDEO on this:

The link to the 7 minute Real media clip posted at Crooks & Liars is in this DU thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1748241

It's a MUST SEE - rips apart "Justice Sunday" utterly.

By the way, I noticed at the Crooks & Liars site that "Dave" was thanked for this clip. I wonder if it's our own wonderful dzika we have to thank for this?

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

13. I absolutely adore Molly Ivins..

The last paragraph sums everything up in a neat nutshell.

Molly :yourock:

:applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

[Catfight]

14. Nail meet hammer...she's perfectly on the message once AGAIN. nt