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Originally Posted by Danzig
one of my points is that it seems some only have an issue with the filibuster when it hamstrings their side. i don't suppose anyone knows offhand if any worthy bill was held up and never voted on because of the filibuster?
another point is, we are so impatient as a people. why the big hurry to rush to vote? what happened to the benefit of debate, of compromise, of finding a middle ground? perhaps this tactic is in use more these days because the attitudes of both parties has changed-and not necessarily for the better.
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I am all for a thorough and vigorous debate. But I think both sides use the pretense of wanting to carry on a "real debate" as an excuse more than anything. What they really do is just get up there and engage in some political grandstanding. After awhile, I say let the bill be voted on and let the majority rule. Am I going to like the results whenever Republicans control the Senate? Probably not. But elections should have consequences, and if they won....so be it.