StoopTroup
3/7/2013, 08:45 PM
Is this really one of the biggest problems in Congress?
The 111th Congress did it 137 times and the 112th did it 115 times.
Putting a quick end to discussions seems like avoidance. It seems like a way to avoid negotiations. Now we can quickly blame say...Harry Reid for instance but everyone in Congress that hasn't done something to put an end to the use of cloture would seem just as much at fault IMHO.
These guys need to figure out a way to work together for the good of all Americans. Even though Rand Paul's filibuster was pretty weak, he stayed on topic for the most part and the only folks upset with him are the ones who more than likely prefer Cloture. At least the red flags popping up over Rand's filibuster seems to shine a light towards it being the case.
The 111th Congress did it 137 times and the 112th did it 115 times.
Putting a quick end to discussions seems like avoidance. It seems like a way to avoid negotiations. Now we can quickly blame say...Harry Reid for instance but everyone in Congress that hasn't done something to put an end to the use of cloture would seem just as much at fault IMHO.
These guys need to figure out a way to work together for the good of all Americans. Even though Rand Paul's filibuster was pretty weak, he stayed on topic for the most part and the only folks upset with him are the ones who more than likely prefer Cloture. At least the red flags popping up over Rand's filibuster seems to shine a light towards it being the case.