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21st Century Poet

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33. I blame the information age.

Sun Feb 14, 2016, 03:25 PM

Feb 2016

For all the good that it has brought us, I somewhat blame the information age for such political intransigence. Before, Washington was far away and politicians could reach a backroom deal which would almost go unnoticed by one's constituents, and papered over over in some fashion when it is.

Now, everything is available online just a few minutes after it happens. Constituents quickly pick up on it, kick up a fuss and threaten a politician's career. Things are now much harder to to gloss over. This is absolutely great for transparency in politics but it makes give-and-take bipartisanship nearly impossible.

Add to that the spotlight put on politicians in an election year and consensus on anything becomes an even bigger headache.

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Awesome underpants Feb 2016 #1

Excellent! Thanks for posting this! pandr32 Feb 2016 #3

+ underpants Feb 2016 #5

love me some yuiyoshida Feb 2016 #71

So, game on! First up, Elizabeth Warren. Hortensis Feb 2016 #80

like ruling that he is a yuiyoshida Feb 2016 #82

Funny picture. By a phalanx of big federal marshals. Hortensis Feb 2016 #89

Thanks for sharing this! SusanaMontana41 Feb 2016 #57

HERE, HERE! Senator Warren! napi21 Feb 2016 #2

I love her and am so grateful she's a voice that is heard and respected in our crazy world. rosesaylavee Feb 2016 #4

Oh yes! avaistheone1 Feb 2016 #18

Brutal! Jester Messiah Feb 2016 #6

K&R! stonecutter357 Feb 2016 #7

That's my senator! valerief Feb 2016 #8

Was it Ivins or Richards who said, CrispyQ Feb 2016 #9

+1 harun Feb 2016 #46

+2 SusanaMontana41 Feb 2016 #58

KABOOM!! malaise Feb 2016 #10

I wish she would run for president, but TheCowsCameHome Feb 2016 #11

I Feel Elizabeth Warren Is Needed In The Senate Now More Than Ever! n/t ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #43

Correct. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2016 #49

With Bernie in the WH and Warren in the Senate, NorthCarolina Feb 2016 #12

Part of the revolution, it would be awesome! nt slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #79

She is just the best - fearless light for justice Rose77 Feb 2016 #13

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Feb 2016 #14

Donate to DU for Elizabeth Warren MA US Senate here Omaha Steve Feb 2016 #15

Sorry, but I see no humiliation. 21st Century Poet Feb 2016 #16

Please give us a solid example. vkkv Feb 2016 #19

Here is your solid example: 21st Century Poet Feb 2016 #31

Obama never said that he would be attempting a recess appointment. vkkv Feb 2016 #37

I never said that he did (although he still might) 21st Century Poet Feb 2016 #39

Um, that's not a "solid example" - that is a maybe, perhaps, might want to... vkkv Feb 2016 #40

Why isn't it solid? 21st Century Poet Feb 2016 #44

It's a very different thing to point out legitimately objectionable aspects in a nominee's resume spooky3 Feb 2016 #63

Uh, the Democrats put it to a VOTE. Republicans won't even do that. HUGE difference. SusanaMontana41 Mar 2016 #98

A resolution is not binding NewJeffCT Feb 2016 #85

I'd like clarification too Wibly Feb 2016 #32

You are not well informed. 21st Century Poet Feb 2016 #35

What is it about "during recess" that you don't understand? spooky3 Feb 2016 #64

You really have no idea what you are talking about oberliner Feb 2016 #50

They found Bork as an individual nominee objectionable on the basis of his record. That is spooky3 Feb 2016 #65

I was referring to this comment: oberliner Feb 2016 #66

Thanks for the clarification. But if I am understanding your last pgh, spooky3 Feb 2016 #69

What I meant by the last paragraph oberliner Feb 2016 #74

Thanks, but I think you're moving the goalposts. spooky3 Feb 2016 #75

Fair enough oberliner Feb 2016 #77

I think it's miscommunication as I am no longer sure I understand what point I am making either! SusanaMontana41 Feb 2016 #90

Thanks oberliner Feb 2016 #91

Totally! SusanaMontana41 Feb 2016 #92

Bork was nominated NewJeffCT Feb 2016 #86

Just refuse the nominee? Duppers Feb 2016 #20

But, the Senate is not offering "advice and consent" tkmorris Feb 2016 #22

I blame the information age. 21st Century Poet Feb 2016 #33

Only because Republicans are incapable of shame. Crunchy Frog Feb 2016 #47

Republican lawmakers all think that Americans are simply TOO DUMB to notice. vkkv Feb 2016 #17

Except for the red states. Duppers Feb 2016 #23

I wish Obama would but I think he's going to try for a moderate in the hopes of CTyankee Feb 2016 #88

nominate Ted Cruz to replace Scalia kiri Feb 2016 #21

Lol. Good one. Duppers Feb 2016 #25

A hilarious proposal. 21st Century Poet Feb 2016 #41

Actually (and I"m not really kidding) - bring Souter out of retirement Flaxbee Feb 2016 #53

Not a joke LynnTTT Feb 2016 #83

I'm so sorry to disagree withsuch a fine post (but it's just the last part) kristopher Feb 2016 #24

Ignoring 213 years of precedent. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2016 #30

I want to see Elizabeth Warren as president some day. Initech Feb 2016 #26

absolutely! shanti Feb 2016 #29

Ummmm, Warren/Sanders eom ThreeWayFanny Feb 2016 #73

This would shame a decent human being, but McConnell is a republican. randys1 Feb 2016 #27

"We are all Trump now" question everything Feb 2016 #28

Cool 4bernie28 Feb 2016 #34

K&R! gademocrat7 Feb 2016 #36

As this primary season grinds on lapfog_1 Feb 2016 #38

K&R... spanone Feb 2016 #42

You tell them Elizabeth!! AikenYankee Feb 2016 #45

Ouch awoke_in_2003 Feb 2016 #48

If he had a chin to quiver that would have made it quiver. yellowcanine Feb 2016 #51

The gop's pocket version of the constitution is editable at anytime they are losing. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #52

"In fact, they did - when President Obama won the 2012 election by five million votes." mike dub Feb 2016 #54

How about a Warren nomination? pdsimdars Feb 2016 #55

How many Republicans do you think will vote to confirm her? oberliner Feb 2016 #61

appoint in the hard break pdsimdars Feb 2016 #96

Republicans can prevent that oberliner Feb 2016 #97

Since when...? curiouso Feb 2016 #56

K&K myrna minx Feb 2016 #59

The Constitution doesn't specify madville Feb 2016 #60

K&R. n/t FSogol Feb 2016 #62

Oh, Snap! blackspade Feb 2016 #67

Kick!!! red dog 1 Feb 2016 #68

Yeah, yeah, yeah, when monkeys fly they'll rewrite the Constitution, etc. etc. ... L. Coyote Feb 2016 #70

Sadly, McConnell isn't capable of feeling humiliation mythology Feb 2016 #72

I love Liz Warren. iandhr Feb 2016 #76

The Democrats need to use this issue if the Senate republicans block a qualified candidate Gothmog Feb 2016 #78

Just have to love this lady. Why does itseem like she is the only D Sen. To say the right things? AgadorSparticus Feb 2016 #81

Damn straight Elizabeth! We fill supreme court vacancies regardless of who is president.. dubyadiprecession Feb 2016 #84

She is truly a national treasure! MynameisBlarney Feb 2016 #87

Does Elizabeth Warren understand that Mitch McConnell is to IGNORANT to rladdi Feb 2016 #93

. libodem Feb 2016 #94

None of those repug morons ever read the constitution mdbl Feb 2016 #95