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The Republican Senate nightmare is coming true

Are there any liberals here who understand the responsibilities of and authority held by the three branches of government?
 
Tahuyaman said:
Since when do presidents control government spending? Do we need civic lessons here?
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Since the position was created, of course. Here is a government lesson: If Congress sends a bill to the President's desk and he does not sign it within 10 days, the bill is automatically vetoed. So without the President's signature, there is no federal budget.
 
Tahuyaman said:
Are there any liberals here who understand the responsibilities of and authority held by the three branches of government?
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Yes, every liberal who graduated from high school. You can't earn a diploma without taking American history and government classes.
 
Blue Donkey said:
Since the position was created, of course. Here is a government lesson: If Congress sends a bill to the President's desk and he does not sign it within 10 days, the bill is automatically vetoed. So without the President's signature, there is no federal budget.
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You do realize that the Congress can override a veto, right?


Morons.
 
Tahuyaman said:
Sure. Screw everyone who dares to disagree with the majority.
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Sounds like the bleat of someone expecting to be in the minority.

Our liberal democracy is predicated on respecting the individual rights of the minority. Like racial minorities, sexual minorities, physically handicapped minorities, and so on. However, within that context, normal democratic practice is to respect the will of the majority when it comes to public policy. Otherwise you simply can't govern.

On that note, it should be noted that not being able to govern plays to the the nihilistic far right's goals.
 
why does Blue Donkey not respond to my reply
 
jpn said:
Sounds like the bleat of someone expecting to be in the minority.

Our liberal democracy is predicated on respecting the individual rights of the minority. Like racial minorities, sexual minorities, physically handicapped minorities, and so on. However, within that context, normal democratic practice is to respect the will of the majority when it comes to public policy. Otherwise you simply can't govern.

On that note, it should be noted that not being able to govern plays to the the nihilistic far right's goals.
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:lol:

Goddamn right.
 
TheParser said:
Oh, yes!

I agree that the Democrats will seize the Senate on November 3.

As the saying goes, in a democracy, the voters have a perfect right to vote to end that democracy.

When the Biden-Harris team (with Ms. Nancy & Mr. Chuck) implement their BLM- and ANTIFA- friendly policies, a whole lot of people who voted them in are going to be very sorry.

Unfortunately, we friends of democracy will also be swept up in the nightmare.
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I think that is something they will accept for the 2 year to get rid of Trump.
 
TheParser said:
Oh, yes!

I agree that the Democrats will seize the Senate on November 3.

As the saying goes, in a democracy, the voters have a perfect right to vote to end that democracy.

When the Biden-Harris team (with Ms. Nancy & Mr. Chuck) implement their BLM- and ANTIFA- friendly policies, a whole lot of people who voted them in are going to be very sorry.

Unfortunately, we friends of democracy will also be swept up in the nightmare.
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Is that when Obama finally takes all the guns?
 
People here seem to forget that even if the Democrats take control of the Senate it won't be by much. And assuming Biden wins, then the typical first midterm elections of a new president could easily result in the Republicans retaking control.

So do you really want to do away with the filibuster and other measures that prevent simply majority rule in the Senate?
 
Rogue Valley said:
The Republican Senate nightmare is coming true

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The only surefire way to right the course of this country is via the Democrats flipping the GOP Senate on November 3rd.

Without that, GOP Majority Leader 'Moscow' Mitch McConnell will ensure a Congressional stalemate and bottleneck for the next four years.

Related: Democrats say White House isn't budging in coronavirus relief stalemate
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I don't see such a bottle neck happening. Mcconnell has proved himself to be anti American and thus has the controlling fa right. Too much has gone on in the last four years under Republican leadership for there not to be a good Democratic majority in both houses: of course praying that they take advantage of it and don't screw it away like they did under Obama. I think he will retire after the election.
 
Republicans might flip Minnesota's Senate seat. RCP moved it from "Leans Dem" to "Toss-up".
 
McSally is pretty much done for.
 
Hamish Howl said:
McSally is pretty much done for.
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She already lost one election. I'm not sure who thought being an appointed incumbent would change that equation.
 
calamity said:
She already lost one election. I'm not sure who thought being an appointed incumbent would change that equation.
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Yep. She's double-digits down against Mark Kelly.
 
Hamish Howl said:
Yep. She's double-digits down against Mark Kelly.
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There are a number of states where it's close enough it all depends on who is more motivated to vote in that area.
 
RAMOSS said:
There are a number of states where it's close enough it all depends on who is more motivated to vote in that area.
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I guess me being, like, smart, I find the persistence of "safe red states" baffling. I honestly cannot understand why everyone does not see the obvious as clearly as I do. Republicans are bad for the country right now. They need to be voted out en masse.
 
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