The GOP and Minority Rule

[evillawyer]

It’s obvious that if frogs had wings they would not bump their ass when they jump.

Or my name ain't Nathan Arizona!

 

[landscapingvol]

So did anyone actually read the article and engage with its arguments? There are huge problems facing American democracy and Republicans, in an attempt to maintain power in a shifting America, are doing everything they can to maintain their minority rule. This will not end well if the GOP keeps it up.

Yes, one party rule is a terrible idea as is rule based on popular vote. It would further alienate anyone not living in a large metropolitan area. The county would divide even further apart. I am sure you are genuinely concerned about the fate of the Republican Party

 

[Orangeslice13]

I agree. There was no evidence to be presented.

Their constitution spelled out the procedure for changing election laws. They didn’t follow them.
It should have been heard.

It’s obvious that you only care about the law when it benefits you. You’re going to be crying about how awful it is when the other side does it. I’m positive you were crying all those years ago when the Republicans did the same thing.

That’s one reason I rarely take you seriously.
And I’m done with you now.

 

[Orangeslice13]

. Look, it is exactly 8:45 in the PM. I'll be down at that store in exactly 12 hours to kick me some butt. Or my name ain't Nathan Arizona! !

I fixed you post because you left the good stuff out.
You still get a like.

 

[luthervol]

So did anyone actually read the article and engage with its arguments? There are huge problems facing American democracy and Republicans, in an attempt to maintain power in a shifting America, are doing everything they can to maintain their minority rule. This will not end well if the GOP keeps it up.

My youngest daughter works as a policy analyst at the GA Capitol. She said there is a big movement this session among the republican majority to limit the powers of the the Governor (Kemp), but everyone secretly acknowledges that it is because they all believe Abrams will win in two years and they want to limit her powers as much as possible.

 

[evillawyer]

Yes, one party rule is a terrible idea as is rule based on popular vote. It would further alienate anyone not living in a large metropolitan area. The county would divide even further apart. I am sure you are genuinely concerned about the fate of the Republican Party

This is specifically addressed in the article (hence, why don't people engage with the arguments).

There would still be two parties -- but this is the important thing: If you remove the structural aspects that allow for minority rule, the party that was previously able to exercise minority rule MUST START TRYING TO APPEAL TO A MAJORITY. Right now, there is no attempt to do that by the GOP because they can exercise power with less than a majority. And if there is a "battle for the middle" both parties need to appeal to those in the middle, instead of just one. This would have a moderating effect on BOTH parties, which I think is a good thing.

 

[evillawyer]

I fixed you post because you left the good stuff out.
You still get a like.

I can recite that movie almost verbatim. Best one in the coen bothers canon.

 

[Orangeslice13]

I can recite that movie almost verbatim. Best one in the coen bothers canon.

Agreed.
I also quote oh brother where art thou a bunch

 

[evillawyer]

Agreed.
I also quote oh brother where art thou a bunch

Another great one. Never occured to me it was a retelling of the odyssey until I dated a classicist.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Another great one. Never occured to me it was a retelling of the odyssey until I dated a classicist.

My wife clued me in the first time we watched it.
“This seems a lot like the odyssey”. Right after “we thought you was a tode”.

 

[GAVol]

Read it and tell me where the analysis goes wrong

The analysis of the Senate is beyond comical

 

[evillawyer]

The analysis of the Srnate is beyond comical.

Ok, what in particular?

 

[DancingOutlaw]

So did anyone actually read the article and engage with its arguments? There are huge problems facing American democracy and Republicans, in an attempt to maintain power in a shifting America, are doing everything they can to maintain their minority rule. This will not end well if the GOP keeps it up.

The 98th iteration of “this is the end of the [insert the party you don’t like] party”.

 

[GAVol]

Ok, what in particular?

This whole analysis is the equivalent of getting tired of playing Monopoly and kicking the board and claiming victory. It's one thing to be frustrated by it. But to advocate for abolishing the fillibuster and Electoral College is just shortsighted.

 

[Carl Pickens]

I used to think you were just an insufferable troll. Now I realize you really are an idiotic ideologue sheep.

This post really caught my attention. For several reasons.... 1. It’s obviously a true statement ..... 2. It’s out of character for you. You typically try to be diplomatic and courteous, but seeing you call EL an idiot sheep is like hearing your preacher curse

 

[Carl Pickens]

I get it, it's not your fault, but always the black person's.

You don’t get it..... you’re just FOS..... really stupid S

 

[evillawyer]

This whole analysis is the equivalent of getting tired of playing Monopoly and kicking the board and claiming victory. It's one thing to be frustrated by it. But to advocate for abolishing the fillibuster and Electoral College is just shortsighted.

Why is eliminating the filibuster shortsighted? The senate is already structured to prevent the "tyranny of the minority" because each state, regardless of size, gets 2 senators. Why then is the filibuster needed?

 

[evillawyer]

This post really caught my attention. For several reasons.... 1. It’s obviously a true statement ..... 2. It’s out of character for you. You typically try to be diplomatic and courteous, but seeing you call EL an idiot sheep is like hearing your preacher curse

@Weezer has been pissed at me since I took him to the woodshed for his faux moral equivalence schtick

 

[UT_VOLS13]

My youngest daughter works as a policy analyst at the GA Capitol. She said there is a big movement this session among the republican majority to limit the powers of the the Governor (Kemp), but everyone secretly acknowledges that it is because they all believe Abrams will win in two years and they want to limit her powers as much as possible.

What would make Abrams a good governor for GA?

 

[Weezer]

@Weezer has been pissed at me since I took him to the woodshed for his faux moral equivalence schtick

You've never taken me to the woodshed, lol. Be careful using that imagination, you'll hurt your brain even worse.

 

[MG1968]

What would make Abrams a good governor for GA?

Absolutely nothing. Fat Abrams is just another empty suit exploiting her 15 minutes of fame.

 

[NorthDallas40]

So did anyone actually read the article and engage with its arguments? There are huge problems facing American democracy and Republicans, in an attempt to maintain power in a shifting America, are doing everything they can to maintain their minority rule. This will not end well if the GOP keeps it up.

What’s that line you’ve been saying?

Cry more lib

 

[NorthDallas40]

@Weezer has been pissed at me since I took him to the woodshed for his faux moral equivalence schtick

 

[luthervol]

Another great one. Never occured to me it was a retelling of the odyssey until I dated a classicist.

My wife and I love the movie, and the soundtrack. We got it with the Cyclopes.

 

[evillawyer]

My wife and I love the movie, and the soundtrack. We got it with the Cyclopes.

The sirens were there. The cyclops. The blind prophet at the beginning. I think that it was just so steeped in Americana and the old South that I didn't put the clues together. Great film though. And fantastic music.