Okay but now we need Senator Denim (WTF) & Senator Manchin to actually support Filibuster reform (even if it’s just for voting reform) because we know Republicans ain’t gonna do one thing to protect voting rights. I know I’m a big Sinema hater, but that’s just because of everything she does. Charlie’s podcast was great yesterday, but Si…
Okay but now we need Senator Denim (WTF) & Senator Manchin to actually support Filibuster reform (even if it’s just for voting reform) because we know Republicans ain’t gonna do one thing to protect voting rights. I know I’m a big Sinema hater, but that’s just because of everything she does. Charlie’s podcast was great yesterday, but Sinema is the ENTIRE reason we are not overturning the Trump-era Tax cuts which increased the deficit by 1 Trillion. She finally got her fabulous ass plane back from fundraising in Europe just in time to kill the revenue stream in the Rec Bill and is now advocating this untested Billionaire Tax on investments. There are MANY articles about this. She isn’t a maverick, even tho she likes to cowboy cosplay on the Senate floor. She’s just plain f*@king with us, and I hate it. Links to the many articles proving my point :
I think the assumption Sinema or Sinema and Manchin is/are the only ones in the Democratic caucus who feel a certain way on issues like the filibuster, voting, taxes, spending, etc. is wrong. Reporters have indicated that a number of Democratic Senators agree with Sinema and Manchin but they've chosen to remain silent, letting the two Senators take the heat from progressives instead.
I’d sure like some links to this. Because last I checked, slashing prescription drugs is something that is HUGELY popular with like, everyone. It also saves the US Government $. But I definitely agree Sen. Sinema is paving the way for those silent Senators desperate to wear fringe jackets to work.
Regular readers of your comments are well aware of Ms. Sinema's white whale status with you. If only there was one more Democratic Senator so we could ignore her antics. Are there any sickly Republican Senators from states with Democratic Governors that, you know God forbid, might die?
I live in Nebraska where we have a unicameral system. The only thing preventing extreme rightwing governance is the filibuster. I like the filibuster in principle in that it forces broad support for legislation to pass which means that passed legislation will likely have long term support and bring some stability to governance. But the filibuster in the US Senate has real problems when representatives of some small percentage of the population can control the agenda. Would definitely support the carveout for voting rights legislation. Fear eliminating the filibuster entirely when I imagine a second T**** term with Senator Herschel Walker the 51st vote.
I agree with all this, and also worry about not being able to use the Filibuster if the MAGA take over the Senate. But also, maybe Americans should live with the full effects of Democracy and if they elect shitty people, guess what… they get shitty legislation. I think they’d vote GOP out in droves and after GOP dares to legislate their agenda (something they rarely do). Republicans love the filibuster because they know their ideas are extremely unpopular and are going the way of the Dodo. They don’t actually have to legislate at all, with the exception of Tax cuts, which is all they want… oh and to confirm MAGA judges who do their legislating for them. Reforming the Filibuster is like Gerrymander reform, we should do it because it’s the right thing to do, even if it hurts us temporarily. But I believe the backlash would be quick and long-lasting if the GOP tried to legislate (Dems in Texas are FIRED UP rn). Also, if we don’t enact voting rights, MAGA Senators are here to stay. But I agree, temporarily ending the Filibuster to just protect voting rights is the only currently feasible option with Senators Manchin & Sinema.
Okay but now we need Senator Denim (WTF) & Senator Manchin to actually support Filibuster reform (even if it’s just for voting reform) because we know Republicans ain’t gonna do one thing to protect voting rights. I know I’m a big Sinema hater, but that’s just because of everything she does. Charlie’s podcast was great yesterday, but Sinema is the ENTIRE reason we are not overturning the Trump-era Tax cuts which increased the deficit by 1 Trillion. She finally got her fabulous ass plane back from fundraising in Europe just in time to kill the revenue stream in the Rec Bill and is now advocating this untested Billionaire Tax on investments. There are MANY articles about this. She isn’t a maverick, even tho she likes to cowboy cosplay on the Senate floor. She’s just plain f*@king with us, and I hate it. Links to the many articles proving my point :
https://www.nationalmemo.com/kyrsten-sinema-on-taxing
https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-concedes-trump-tax-cuts-sinema-manchin-2021-10?op=1
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-tax-cuts-set-to-win-staying-power-as-democrats-drop-plans/ar-AAPXndR
https://www.businessinsider.com/kyrsten-sinema-torpedoing-democrats-plans-trump-tax-law-2021-10?op=1
https://www.dailyposter.com/kyrsten-sinemas-tax-flip/
I think the assumption Sinema or Sinema and Manchin is/are the only ones in the Democratic caucus who feel a certain way on issues like the filibuster, voting, taxes, spending, etc. is wrong. Reporters have indicated that a number of Democratic Senators agree with Sinema and Manchin but they've chosen to remain silent, letting the two Senators take the heat from progressives instead.
I’d sure like some links to this. Because last I checked, slashing prescription drugs is something that is HUGELY popular with like, everyone. It also saves the US Government $. But I definitely agree Sen. Sinema is paving the way for those silent Senators desperate to wear fringe jackets to work.
Regular readers of your comments are well aware of Ms. Sinema's white whale status with you. If only there was one more Democratic Senator so we could ignore her antics. Are there any sickly Republican Senators from states with Democratic Governors that, you know God forbid, might die?
I live in Nebraska where we have a unicameral system. The only thing preventing extreme rightwing governance is the filibuster. I like the filibuster in principle in that it forces broad support for legislation to pass which means that passed legislation will likely have long term support and bring some stability to governance. But the filibuster in the US Senate has real problems when representatives of some small percentage of the population can control the agenda. Would definitely support the carveout for voting rights legislation. Fear eliminating the filibuster entirely when I imagine a second T**** term with Senator Herschel Walker the 51st vote.
I agree with all this, and also worry about not being able to use the Filibuster if the MAGA take over the Senate. But also, maybe Americans should live with the full effects of Democracy and if they elect shitty people, guess what… they get shitty legislation. I think they’d vote GOP out in droves and after GOP dares to legislate their agenda (something they rarely do). Republicans love the filibuster because they know their ideas are extremely unpopular and are going the way of the Dodo. They don’t actually have to legislate at all, with the exception of Tax cuts, which is all they want… oh and to confirm MAGA judges who do their legislating for them. Reforming the Filibuster is like Gerrymander reform, we should do it because it’s the right thing to do, even if it hurts us temporarily. But I believe the backlash would be quick and long-lasting if the GOP tried to legislate (Dems in Texas are FIRED UP rn). Also, if we don’t enact voting rights, MAGA Senators are here to stay. But I agree, temporarily ending the Filibuster to just protect voting rights is the only currently feasible option with Senators Manchin & Sinema.