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[BaltimoreSkins]

Yeah if only the Republicans could some how have more control of the federal government right? Funny how Mike Johnson refused to bring republicans back to DC to negotiate or even considered a bill to fund salaries separately then advance a total budget. But sure it’s the dems

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

Yeah if only the Republicans could some how have more control of the federal government right? Funny how Mike Johnson refused to bring republicans back to DC to negotiate or even considered a bill to fund salaries separately then advance a total budget. But sure it’s the dems

Mike Johnson passed the house bill.

The democrats have a clean spending resolution which they are filibustering effectively shutting down the government.

It’s really that simple

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Mike Johnson passed the house bill.

The democrats have a clean spending resolution which they are filibustering effectively shutting down the government.

It’s really that simple

It's not that simple. The Republicans control the Senate and the rules of the Seanate. They changed to rules several times for Trump's appointments and for SCOTUS judges. They could change the rules for this too, but they want to use this as an excuse to blame Dems even though they control ALL the power.

Check out the tweet that Raskin highlighted from Jim Jordan in 2021 and the Dems controlled the House/Senate/WH.

https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1984020607361847388


What was that you said? Cope harder.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

It's not that simple. The Republicans control the Senate and the rules of the Seanate. They changed to rules several times for Trump's appointments and for SCOTUS judges. They could change the rules for this too, but they want to use this as an excuse to blame Dems even though they control ALL the power.

Check out the tweet that Raskin highlighted from Jim Jordan in 2021 and the Dems controlled the House/Senate/WH.

https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1984020607361847388


What was that you said? Cope harder.

The filibuster is in place as it’s been for years, that’s how the Democrats have shut down the government. The Filibuster is a check against the majority, that is a good thing.

It’s really that simple.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

The filibuster is in place as it’s been for years, that’s how the Democrats have shut down the government. The Filibuster is a check against the majority, that is a good thing.

It’s really that simple.

Bud, the 60 vote threshold for cloture came about in 1975. This isn't some grand historic rule that the forefathers instituted. The filibuster has changed (along with SCOTUS numbers) throughout the years.

It's NOT a good thing. It allows the Dems and the Republicans to use this shit to blame the other side why shit can't get done. "We would pass all this nice legislation but these meanies (insert D/R) won't assist us!"

Bottom line. Those that control the power should pass the legislation THEY want, not what the minority party wants. Now if the other party controls the other branch (House/WH) then obviously compromises have to happen.

One more thing, this 60 vote nonsense also excuses the voters for their shitty choices in elections. They should feel the consequences of their votes. I'm in favor of getting rid of the filibuster whether the Dems or the Republicans control it.