I would love to see the filibuster killed. I’ve long been an opponent of it.
Let elections have consequences. Lousy legislation can quickly be gutted in future congresses, and lousy presidents be quickly identified.
The process will be more dynamic and better mirror what the founders envisioned.
Plus, after losing their connection to their state legislatures, senators are immune from scrutiny for 5 straight years. That’s absurd.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the filibuster Mr Smith goes to Washington style. If it means enough for you to speak nonstop to the point of collapse to stand on a principle, go for it! Cloture is like fake media, all show n snow with no substance!
“I would love to see the filibuster killed.”
I’d love to see the filibuster constitutionalized.
It is certainly true that the democrats will abandon it at their first opportunity regardless of what we do today, but I’d prefer that the government’s hands be tied for both sides. If that means we need to give up our temporary advantage today in order to help preserve liberty in the future, then so be it.