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To: Kaslin
They see it as allowing the 41 Senate Republicans, representing less than 41% of the population, to prevent Congress from responding to the "will of the majority."

41 Senators DO NOT represent 41% of the population. That is not what the Senate is for.

Somebody needs a remedial course in civics. This used to be fifth-grade level stuff.

7 posted on 03/03/2010 6:22:17 AM PST by thulldud (Is it "alter or abolish" time yet?)
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To: thulldud

“41 Senators DO NOT represent 41% of the population. That is not what the Senate is for.”

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Great point. I would imagine that most Congressmen and Senators will flunk a simple High School government class exam.

Senate was not about the populace and was intended to prevent unpopular legislation through. These 41 Senators actually represents almost 2/3’s of the American people who don’t want this thing.


8 posted on 03/03/2010 6:46:09 AM PST by TMA62 (TMA62)
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To: thulldud
41 Senators DO NOT represent 41% of the population. That is not what the Senate is for.


Correct! Each senator is supposed to represent their state's interests.
10 posted on 03/03/2010 8:21:19 AM PST by Kegger
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