Must Read Blogs and Op-Ed’s — March 2, 2009
I have been pondering a lot lately. I am starting to wonder whether or not the filibuster is really effective in our current political climate. Regardless, of what side of the political fence you are on, I believe that we agree that the founding principles of the United States and our Constitution is the continued basis of what “we” (that is all inclusive of Democrats, Republicans, and other political parties) stand for and wish to preserve. However, recently this tool has been used to prevent the majority will of the people to be enacted.
Jean Edward Smith wrote an incredible blog (linked below) this week in the NY Times. I agree with the basis of the material wholeheartedly! If the Supreme Court of the United States came to the conclusion that democratic government as majority rules based on the principle of one person one vote is the be fully implimented, then we need to remove the filibuster from the Senate rules.
Many are fearful of such actions, because if the Democrats removed the filibuster rule, then they might eventually “hurt” their own idealisms, if/when the Republicans again take control of the Senate. Yet, shouldn’t we allow the people to speak regardless of what the affiliation is? If we are truly a country ruled by one vote/one person, shouldn’t the choice of the people be respected? The time for the people to take this country back has arrived — we invite you to defend your vote!
– Angelina C
A Campaign. An Idea. A New Political Paradigm. – The Nation
America’s New Base In Asia — RealClearPolitics
Filibusters: The Senate’s Self Inflicted Wound — Jean Edward Smith
Stress-Testing the Banks — NY TIMES
A Better Bobby Jindal — Kathleen Parker
Bailout II: Obama’s Hardest Sell — Ruth Marcus
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