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longship

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17. But understand why Dems are reticent to pull that trigger.

Wed May 29, 2013, 12:10 AM

May 2013

They are, I think, terrified of what the GOP could do without a filibuster.

Of course, the GOP could pull the trigger themselves in the next Congress if they gained a majority (and there would be no defections on their side).

That's the Hobson's choice the Democratic Party faces right now.

What would you do if you had the Oval Office?

I would go for it. But first I would use the power of that Oval Office to get the Senate and House Dems on my side. Too bad Obama doesn't have a little LBJ in him. That's why I regret his mere half Senate term. He's damned inexperienced, and i am afraid that it shows. Especially to the GOP, who have smelled blood in the water since he took office.

Am I wrong here?

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Civics question [View all] ashling May 2013 OP

Rarely if ever. elleng May 2013 #1

# 2 fits perfectly ashling May 2013 #5

Right, hyperbole. elleng May 2013 #9

Never? Buzz Clik May 2013 #2

When it gives aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States. SteveG May 2013 #3

If I understand the kind of obstruction you are alluding to, the answer is never. Nimajneb Nilknarf May 2013 #4

You don't think the American Taliban is at war against the US Govt.? JaneyVee May 2013 #7

Anyone who is working within the system is obviously not at war with it Nimajneb Nilknarf May 2013 #20

About the only way I can think of this happening, Nye Bevan May 2013 #6

Under our Constitution, treason has a very specific and narrow legal definition. longship May 2013 #8

Yes and no ashling May 2013 #10

As you say, yes and no. ;) longship May 2013 #12

Certainly impeachment could apply Major Nikon May 2013 #11

Ballot box is the solution. longship May 2013 #13

Changing Senate rules seems to be a more immediate remedy Major Nikon May 2013 #14

Indeed, it may very well be. longship May 2013 #15

It's important to remember the reason for those rules in the first place Major Nikon May 2013 #16

But understand why Dems are reticent to pull that trigger. longship May 2013 #17

I'm not going to say if you are wrong or not because I don't know Major Nikon May 2013 #18

If you were teaching civics, that would be a remarkably ignorant question. Luminous Animal May 2013 #19