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In response to "Day ending in "y" I guess, once again Washington Post editorial board proves itself completely worthless... -- (link)" by Don Homer

I don't get why everyone thinks this is such a huge change. It's just logical. -- nm

Posted by ty97 Nov 22 '13, 08:45

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Some people think it avoids partisan issues rather than solving them. Others believe the democrats will regret it if/when Republicans get the Senate. - David Nov 22, 09:31 8
- Yeah, the common conservative talking point seems to be "Dems will regret it when they lose the Senate". But for the Repulicans to win the Senate, - Roger More Nov 22, 10:30
- Heck, I just prefer the Senate to work on majority rule. Want to make the rules? Become the majority. -- nm - TWuG Nov 22, 09:36 6
  - I don't mind the concept of the fillibuster as it was previously used. Something that was only used for something that people were willing to lay on - pmb Nov 22, 09:40 1
    - I'm fine with an actual "stand your ass up there and talk til you collapse" filibuster. This thing we had - TWuG Nov 22, 09:42
  - Well, we are squarely headed in that direction since that is the way the Republicans have run the House. -- nm - David Nov 22, 09:38 3
    - I'm fine with it operating that way. I don't like the results under GOP rule in the House, but that's just incentive for the Dems to - TWuG Nov 22, 09:44 2
      - I am concerned by the Wonk tidbit last week that because of gerymandering, 100 democrats have to vote for every 94 republicans... - David Nov 22, 09:47 1
        
        That's true, but the pool of people eligible to vote is deeper for Dems than the GOP - TWuG Nov 22, 09:52

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