Re: Contact them today!
The ignorance about the history of the filibuster truly amazes me.
Did you know that the filibuster was not allowed in the US Senate from 1789 to 1806? (psst - that's when the "founding fathers" were serving in the Senate).
Clearly there was no intent of having such a rule as part of the checks and balances. As mentioned in anearlier post, checks and balances are between branches of government, not between political parties inside one branch.
As usual, the liberals lie about history and just make up whatever suits their cause de jour. Byrd the filibuster killer as majority leader, becomes Byrd the filibuster backer. Since they are making it up as they go, they deserve no respect.
I, for one, support democracy. The people elected the Senate and the President. Lets let the people's elected representatives do their jobs. When the Democrats have the White House, they can appointjudges. When they control the Senate, they can vote nominees down. Today, however, the American people do not trust them in the White House or controlling the Senate - let the people's will prevail. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
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