re: #394 retired cynic

Charlie Pierce’s Saturday essay says that the Democratic candidates are not operating in reality. The structure of the Senate will stop most really progressive activity. Even if Dems take it.

Which is why Warren is arguing for an end to the filibuster. Because with the current GOP members, there is nothing that is going to get done with them having any kind of power.

I understand the argument that the filibuster prevents bad legislation from getting through, but I think it also lets people off the hook: They vote for people who will destroy their Medicare and Social Security because they know Democrats won’t let it happen. Well, maybe they need to start having to consider this.