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| quote: | Originally posted by Renegade
Exactly! You seem to understand the value of dissent and critical thinking, so how come you don't incorporate that maxim into your own political philosophy more vigorously (specifically your views on Bush and the Republicans)?
That's my point. It will be easy for the Republicans to push through their agenda if the Democrats just give up and - for the sake of national "unity" - acquiesce under a conservative government. Things don't get changed by conforming, they get changed by opposing. And that's what the Democrats need to continue to do for the next four years - they may be in the slight minority, but 54 million people is one hell of a minority if it's united and vocal in it's opposition to governmental policy... |
If there's any partial comfort, keep in mind that 60 votes are needed in the Senate for anything to really get passed. Don't think for a second that will happen. The moderate S. Democrats whom were often voting on the Conservative issues have been replaced by S. ultra Conservatives. The Senate is now more divided than ever. There's only a few Moderates on any side remaining, and they are likely getting pushed right off the playing field. If anything a gridlock in the Senate will be in place now more than ever. It will remain that way unless the GOP somehow finds a way to obtain 5 more seats in the next 2 elections.
Ain't gonna happen. And what's more, I think it's a safe bet to say that those Northern GOP Senators will likely get replaced by liberal Democrats in the years to come (spare S. Dakota). I think the GOP Senators will soon find that they will either be forced to compromise on those big devisive issues, or they will simply get nothing accomplished. And don't count on the Democratic Senators to merely lay down either. Working together on issues does not entail compromising your stance on issues, nor does it entail compromising reality.
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Whence September dusk grows crisper still,
with leaves all crimson conquered,
I yearn to shout,
and dance about,
and stick pickles in my honker...
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