I don't like this "60 vote" meme

[PCIntern]

at all whatsoever.

The implication is that unless you have 60 votes you don't control shit. That's real BS and committee chairmanships and agendas are controlled by the 51 seat majority.

They're planning the takeover and to assuage the Dems, they're saying that they really need 60 seats.

Pardon me, but Fuck Them.

[Kingshakabobo]

1. Nice spin. Isn't it?

Soooo, THEY won't be "obstructionist" when they hold up legislation lacking the super-majority. Why didn't WE think of that?

I was just watching that Ron Christie jag-off making that point on MSNBC.......boy would I like to smack that guy upside his head till his eyes un-crossed.

[fmlymninral]

2. that is the way the senate is set up

It takes 60 votes to stop a filibuster. any senator can filibuster.

That is what was used to stop some of the judges that the President nominated.

[PCIntern]

4. I know that but

that isn't my point as I'm sure you know.

[bigtree]

3. it's going to be a potential limiting factor for all high profile votes

Bush's veto power is the key.

[SlipperySlope]

5. What "60 vote" meme?

This is new to me. Where is this being discussed?

[PCIntern]

6. Pick the Rethug...

they're all saying that you need 60 votes to pass anything in the Senate...

Yeah, like committee chairmanships don't matter...