04-29-09, 06:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max2147
I'm actually a fan of the filibuster. Complete rule by one party is dangerous - and I'm saying that as a liberal. The filibuster gives the majority party a reason to still listen to the minority party. It's a useful tool to stop the tyranny of the majority. From 2002 to 2006 the filibuster was almost the only check on Republican power. I was absolutely terrified when the GOP started talking about the nuclear option.
I always get ticked off when libertarians whine that our government needs to be more efficient. Our government is deliberately inefficient for a very good reason, and the filibuster is an important part of that.
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Disagree.
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