Messaging between the Houses

[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.