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Old 02-09-2010, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin
I actually like gridlock because I don't like either party. I think the Republicans are probably the lesser of two evils but it's a close call.

I wouldn't want either party to be able to do whatever they want to do. Even if the Republicans had a simple majority, I wouldn't want them to be able to pass whatever legislation they like. I wouldn't trust them to do the right thing.

Needing 60 votes to get anything done is a good thing. It forces compromise. I hope that neither party ever has 60 seats in the Senate. I wouldn't want either party to have full control.
Totally agree with this post.
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