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16. GOP have proven themselves to be craven partisans not interested in governing. they abused

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 01:43 PM

Jan 2021

the filibuster in unprecedented ways when in the minority. Would be insane to let them keep their all obstructionist tools.

they have not given any indication they are interested in governing from mainstream policy positions. When was the last time they did anything for the middle class without requiring more for their donors?

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Democrats shoot down McConnell's filibuster gambit [View all] mysteryowl Jan 2021 OP

The reality is JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #1

But we will want it ADK Jan 2021 #5

We could always go right back JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #8

They could undo the whole tax scam bill, including SALT cap via budget measure. kysrsoze Jan 2021 #11

It has done more harm than good in it's existance. Salviati Jan 2021 #32

Solid strategy JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #65

Amen JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #64

Agree Barbara2423 Jan 2021 #47

True, but... moose65 Jan 2021 #18

Bingo. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #23

There's plenty of economic relief in Biden's plans that will help WVa DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #39

I hope not. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #44

About that insurance DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #53

Thanks for that. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #61

MoCs get the same benefits as regular, DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #63

Never fail to use the power you have for what you want MarcA Jan 2021 #19

I totally agree. We've been oppressed by minority rule for so many years now, that we're BComplex Jan 2021 #58

This argument applies to doing *anything* that can be undone Blasphemer Jan 2021 #22

We've already gone down that road; didn't work. Let's try another one. Shrike47 Jan 2021 #34

I disagree- killing the filibuster is good, no matter who holds the majority Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #36

They're not talking about totally eliminating the filibuster. WinstonSmith4740 Jan 2021 #37

lets be real - they will do it ANYWAY getagrip_already Jan 2021 #41

At this point, we MUST take action. Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #62

+100 Absolutely. McConnell has given us his past practice bronxiteforever Jan 2021 #29

Hang firm, Schumer. GeorgeGist Jan 2021 #2

I just wish they would make it plain to MM Miguelito Loveless Jan 2021 #3

Bingo! We all need to raise that chorus! Call all the dem senators, even if they aren't BComplex Jan 2021 #60

Good. Anything else would be asking for another KPN Jan 2021 #4

Republicans say we overreach no matter what we do. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #6

+++ KPN Jan 2021 #10

++++ iluvtennis Jan 2021 #38

Make no mistake. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #7

Exactly. Moscow Mitch is only concerned about Moscow Mitch. groundloop Jan 2021 #9

Just like that we're supposed to forget everything. halfulglas Jan 2021 #12

We will not forget. Not ever. Never. BarbD Jan 2021 #13

Well, you know... SergeStorms Jan 2021 #25

If Harry Reid hadn't had the filibuster, Social Security would be private today shotten99 Jan 2021 #14

I agree about making it a real filibuster and not just the threat of one. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2021 #46

Did the filibuster benefit our minority status? bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #15

Not really moose65 Jan 2021 #17

Merkley filibustered Gorsuch and failed IronLionZion Jan 2021 #26

GOP have proven themselves to be craven partisans not interested in governing. they abused wiggs Jan 2021 #16

This is easily solved by allowing them to filibuster by following the original grantcart Jan 2021 #20

Stand firm, Dems wryter2000 Jan 2021 #21

Yet, McConnell removed the filibuster for Supreme Court nominations dlk Jan 2021 #24

Our country cannot afford any more McConnell obstructionism!!! blue-wave Jan 2021 #27

Wowzers, Mitch! BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #28

What's McConnell doing taking part in this discussion? Lasher Jan 2021 #30

Well said - that is, after all, how Bithcy Mitchy often conducted business while he had the power sandensea Jan 2021 #33

Hold firm Dems. Pepsidog Jan 2021 #31

Unity's over, Mitch already dissing Biden bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #35

Yes, and he will continue doing so, non-stop DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #40

Time to make them bleed.... Historic NY Jan 2021 #42

McConnell is a two-faced Trump enabler. Without McConnell, Trump would have been less dangerous. C Moon Jan 2021 #43

I told some here the Dems would go there.... paleotn Jan 2021 #45

Mitch is a master at doing nothing CanonRay Jan 2021 #48

This proposal is from a guy who wouldn't give Garland a meeting, let alone a hearing cuz Election Yr JDC Jan 2021 #49

republican party monkeyman1 Jan 2021 #50

McTurtle: I'm cool with no longer being Majority Leader DFW Jan 2021 #51

Change the filibuster rules. dansolo Jan 2021 #52

Make them stand at the podium for hours - no rest breaks at all. Tommymac Jan 2021 #54

After the hell he's put us through for four years... zanana1 Jan 2021 #55

Well said: UpInArms Jan 2021 #56

McConnell implemented the nuclear option whenever he saw fit. BComplex Jan 2021 #57

The Grim Reaper can go to hell. Billytee Jan 2021 #59