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In reply to the discussion: Over the years here and elsewhere I have made the most extreme statements [View all]Wiz Imp
(9,996 posts)Every example you give relates to the Republicans use of the filibuster to block legislation. Democrats have used the filibuster just as frequently to block Republican legislation when they've been in the minority including this session. The Republicans used the filibuster more against Obama than had ever been used in the past, then the Democrats did the exact same thing in Trump's first term.
Somehow, even with all this supposed "unprecedented" obstruction that the Republicans have been able to use to block all progress under Democrats, there were dozens of significant pieces of legislation passed under both Obama and Biden. On the other hand, there was exactly one significant piece of legislation which was passed under Trump - the tax cuts which couldn't be filibustered. One and one only.
The track record actually shows that the Democrats have been far more successful in blocking things while in the minority than the Republicans have been.
You gave yourself away with Garland who I already pointed out was blocked BECAUSE THE REPUBLICANS HAD THE MAJORITY!
Still looking for an example of Republicans blocking progress on everything while in the minority that the Democrats haven't also done just as often and more successfully.