Filibusters, Supermajorities and the Constitution

Started by jimmy olsen, January 11, 2010, 08:36:51 AM

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Eddie Teach

As a general rule, I like filibusters. Gridlock is good.
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The Minsky Moment

Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 11, 2010, 08:56:49 AM
How odd the NYT didn't publish this article when the Democrats were in the minority and filibustered a billion judicial nominees.

First of all, it is an op-ed by an outsider, not an article.
Second of all, judicial nominations are unique; it is a separate branch of government, and the appointments are lifetime and irrevocable.
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KRonn

Quote from: The Minsky Moment on January 11, 2010, 10:43:00 AM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 11, 2010, 08:56:49 AM
How odd the NYT didn't publish this article when the Democrats were in the minority and filibustered a billion judicial nominees.

First of all, it is an op-ed by an outsider, not an article.
Second of all, judicial nominations are unique; it is a separate branch of government, and the appointments are lifetime and irrevocable.
I think Minsky is trying to filibuster this thread....    <_<



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Valmy

Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 11, 2010, 08:56:49 AM
How odd the NYT didn't publish this article when the Democrats were in the minority and filibustered a billion judicial nominees.

Sorta like how that now the Democrats are in power the Republicans are suddenly interested in limited government and preservation of State powers.
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