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Originally Posted by Mojo_PeiPei
Seems to me the nuclear option is a rule that is also held by the senate, so why is it not a viable option? I mean sure the dems are well within their rights to filibuster judges that they know would otherwise get nominated, but then it would seem legit that the republicans are within their rights to do what they need to do.
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going to a strict majority vote would be removing the rules altogether.
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Originally Posted by Mojo_PeiPei
Also why are so many people here under the impression that the will of the majority is some how negated by that of the minority? Instead of oppression by the many, you have it by the few? I think not.
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If the minority filibustered EVERY SINGLE nominee, you'd have a case. This just sounds like whining. 95% of the nominees have been appointed, is that a tyranny?
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