Use The 'Nuclear Option'
This bullshit with filibusters and baseless accusations has gone for far to long, it's time for Republicans to initiate the "nuclear option"/"constitutional option". I am staunchly against changing the constitution to support the agenda of any party, especially to get control of all three branches of government, but I prefer it over complete obstruction by a bunch of assholes who see no other option than to take the country down with the Democratic party.
I don't believe the filibuster has ever been used to this extent and power ever before, nor was it ever intended to. Filibusters were intended to prevent a small majority (just over 50%-ish) from doing something horrible; for this reason, filibusters should be used sparingly and carefully.
However, democrats have not only used filibusters wherever possible, but they have developed tactics much like filibusters for other issues – just look at what is happening with social security reform. Republicans can probably get their majority, but heavy Democratic interference and fear-mongering (not to mention baseless accusations) have delayed any action. Similar frivolous accusations are being forged against Bolton; Democrats actually intend to win this battle by ruining Bolton's and his family's lives enough for Bolton to give up. At least one nominee has fallen to this despicable tactic already, and I think the Republicans ought to take a beating for allowing it to happen.
Congress is now paralyzed by the throes of the Democratic party. Democrats are already on the ground, and the Republicans should walk over them, rather than wait for the Dem's to get up and regain their common sense. The Democrats will not 'recover' because their strategy is to fight on the ground, where they will always hit below the belt.
I don't believe the filibuster has ever been used to this extent and power ever before, nor was it ever intended to. Filibusters were intended to prevent a small majority (just over 50%-ish) from doing something horrible; for this reason, filibusters should be used sparingly and carefully.
However, democrats have not only used filibusters wherever possible, but they have developed tactics much like filibusters for other issues – just look at what is happening with social security reform. Republicans can probably get their majority, but heavy Democratic interference and fear-mongering (not to mention baseless accusations) have delayed any action. Similar frivolous accusations are being forged against Bolton; Democrats actually intend to win this battle by ruining Bolton's and his family's lives enough for Bolton to give up. At least one nominee has fallen to this despicable tactic already, and I think the Republicans ought to take a beating for allowing it to happen.
Congress is now paralyzed by the throes of the Democratic party. Democrats are already on the ground, and the Republicans should walk over them, rather than wait for the Dem's to get up and regain their common sense. The Democrats will not 'recover' because their strategy is to fight on the ground, where they will always hit below the belt.
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