Tuesday, January 24, 2012

To Crybaby Harry Reid: Isn't It About Time To End Senate Filibuster Rules?

I don't think it can be argues that both sides, the Dems and the GOP have abused the filibuster rule in the U.S. Senate- that is, where you need 60 votes to end a debate on a particular bill.  Most of the time, the filibuster is successful and a bill or nomination dies.
Before, the filibuster was used rarely and they actually filibustered.  Senators would stand in the Senate Well and speak for hours upon end, like in the movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Now, all they do is vote on a bill and if they don't get 60 votes to end the filibuster, they just give up.  No long speeches.
The Democrats abused the filibuster first and now, the GOP is playing along and both sides are wrong.
So, to crybaby Harry Reid, you have cried when the GOP filibusters, so why don't you and the GOP agree to get rid of the filibuster except in rare cases.
But you know they won't go along with it.  The Democrats know they are going to be one the losing end of the next Senate elections and they will use it to obstruct the GOP.  And the GOP won't use it because they are having fun with it now.
But hey, Harry, give it a try and get rid of the Senate filibuster, please.

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