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Jamastiene

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1. I still wish someone would explain to me why when Democrats get the presidency AND

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Aug 1, 2020, 01:01 PM

Aug 2020

both parts of Congress, we have to always have a "supermajority" to get anything done. Republicans NEVER have to do that. Why are we allowing them to make special rules for us then sticking to their rules? Why not change their stupid rules set up especially to stop Democrats when we get control. They always get their way with a simple majority, but we always have to have so much more. It is ridiculous.

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If the Democrats regain the Presidency... [View all] kentuck Aug 2020 OP

I still wish someone would explain to me why when Democrats get the presidency AND Jamastiene Aug 2020 #1

Not just yes but *hell* yes! unblock Aug 2020 #2

Agree!!+1 mitch96 Aug 2020 #10

I think judges will be more of a problem jimfields33 Aug 2020 #3

obvious the filibuster rule will be under scrutiny andI mostly think a change will happen based on: beachbumbob Aug 2020 #4

Absolutely they should Bev54 Aug 2020 #5

...we bring back the guillotine? nt EarthFirst Aug 2020 #6

Removing the filibuster is only part of a Master Plan... albacore Aug 2020 #7

Obviously, there are times where we'd be better off without the Filibuster, but not at other times. Hoyt Aug 2020 #8

yes, assuming we win the trifecta, we might not kill the filibuster right out of the box. unblock Aug 2020 #11

I think that is probably what will happen. kentuck Aug 2020 #12

I like it, although you are probably right about the date. Hoyt Aug 2020 #15

We need an unquestionable MANDATE. Pobeka Aug 2020 #9

Not right away judeling Aug 2020 #13

Perhaps start with the ACA? kentuck Aug 2020 #14

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