Messaging between the Houses

[Ooloo]

The filibuster is preventing the tyranny of a majority of politicians in congress, who by no means represent the "will of the people". Many of the things the dems are trying to pass are actually very unpopular with most americans. The filibuster prevents them from passing bad policy with 51% of the vote, for things that less than 50% of the actual american population wants. You *want* gridlock in congress, otherwise the country can fundamentally change overnight based on the whims of politicians.

But as usual the younger generation of dems are trying to govern like it's highschool debate club, and they should be able to pass whatever they want.

[hobart]

Originally Posted by Ooloo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The filibuster is preventing the tyranny of a majority of politicians in congress, who by no means represent the "will of the people".

I like the filibuster, but you're wrong.

The people express their "will" solely by their vote in a representative democracy. How issues poll has nothing to do with it other than, hopefully, the people holding their elected officials accountable the next time around.

There's also plenty of examples where Republicans ignore the polling on issues and vote their conscious (or lack there of) such as gun issues and environmental issues.

Republicans have been scorched earth in terms procedure for a long time. I support Dems in playing the same games, but I also support the people holding them accountable for it come election time and I support Republicans making them pay for it in the next Congress when they'll be in the majority.

[hobart]

Originally Posted by Ooloo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You *want* gridlock in congress, otherwise the country can fundamentally change overnight based on the whims of politicians.

100% agree. Especially because those whims are too often for sale even in the context of perfectly legal campaign funding.