As well as the magic number of the Republicans. They now have the ability to filibuster. Big shocker. Anyone who knows about the fight for term limits had only to point to the Massachusetts seat that Ted Kennedy had for 47 years. Thats right, folks. 47 years. That's pretty ridiculous. While I'm on the subject, will the voters in California flipping wake up and vote Pelosi out of office already? Come on, folks.
But back to my point. 41 votes is enough to filibuster (I dearly hope I'm spelling this correctly). And thank goodness for that. I am a conservative that leans toward the Constitutionalists and Tea Party, so the Republicans are my only representation. Do I want a totally Republican government? Hell, no. Split government for me, thank you very much. Millions shouldn't be overrun just because they don't have a Senate party with the ability to stop some truly outrageous legislation.
All I'm asking for is a little balance. When millions protest something, like, oh, say, the healthcare bill, maybe Congress should open up their flipping ears and listen already! It makes me utterly insane that they insist on plowing right over the masses.
Hopefully the smaller (but growing) portion of the country will have a voice that will actually be allowed to speak with meaning now.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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