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Superbelt · 02-26-2005, 08:01 AM

A few obstructionists? Try at least 40.
I think if over 40% of america, which is what those senators represent, don't like a judge, they shouldn't be a judge.

For Clinton, his nominees couldn't even make it into committee because 5 republican senators wouldn't even allow them to be heard. That is a SUPER MINORITY.

We aren't a democracy, we are a republic which is a democracy that gives the minority a weapon to prevent them from being overrun by a majority.

If the Republicans remove rules from the floor like the filibuster, you will see some real obstructionism as the dems stall all government work.

02-26-2005, 08:01 AM	#29 (permalink)
Superbelt This vexes me. I am terribly vexed. Location: Grantville, Pa	A few obstructionists? Try at least 40. I think if over 40% of america, which is what those senators represent, don't like a judge, they shouldn't be a judge. For Clinton, his nominees couldn't even make it into committee because 5 republican senators wouldn't even allow them to be heard. That is a SUPER MINORITY. We aren't a democracy, we are a republic which is a democracy that gives the minority a weapon to prevent them from being overrun by a majority. If the Republicans remove rules from the floor like the filibuster, you will see some real obstructionism as the dems stall all government work. Last edited by Superbelt; 02-26-2005 at 08:06 AM..