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12. That "region" (the slave states) has been a problem for this nation since day one. nt

Sun May 30, 2021, 04:33 PM

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Could ending the filibuster be the means to end democracy as well? [View all] no_hypocrisy May 2021 OP

They're going to do that anyway, filibuster or not. Sibelius Fan May 2021 #1

I have mixed feelings about ending the filibuster. Tomconroy May 2021 #2

The filibuster really didn't come into use until the 1830's. roamer65 May 2021 #5

Exactly right. It's the opposite of democratic KPN May 2021 #8

In a democracy, the majority should be able to pass legislation. LonePirate May 2021 #6

Thanks. So clear, concise and straight forward...the problem is... rgbecker May 2021 #17

But that's not a problem, really. Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2021 #20

They will kill the filibuster AND add seats to the SCOTUS. Yavin4 May 2021 #7

"Many" Democrats appears to be pretty much 2. maxsolomon May 2021 #11

With the Q nuts now running the Republican party doc03 May 2021 #13

They can't rewrite the Constitution... brooklynite May 2021 #14

No need to rewrite it. SoonerPride May 2021 #18

they are itching to call a Constitutional Convention, though RicROC May 2021 #15

If they have a majority they can change Senate rules as the like JCMach1 May 2021 #16

Could Be colsohlibgal Jun 2021 #19