So the balance of power in the United States just might shift too far to one side next week, if Bill Frist has his way.
Bill Frist, George Bush and the far wing of the Republican party are desperate to seize absolute control over all three branches of our government. For 200 years, the rules of the Senate have blocked one party from taking complete control, because the minority has always had the right to filibuster to extend debate and delay a vote when their basic rights were in danger. For centuries this has kept the courts fair by ensuring that judges receive at least some support from both sides of the aisle before they are confirmed for life.
Go here to sign a petition to help stop this, it might not do much, but here's to hope.
http://www.moveonpac.org/nuclear/
Bill Frist, George Bush and the far wing of the Republican party are desperate to seize absolute control over all three branches of our government. For 200 years, the rules of the Senate have blocked one party from taking complete control, because the minority has always had the right to filibuster to extend debate and delay a vote when their basic rights were in danger. For centuries this has kept the courts fair by ensuring that judges receive at least some support from both sides of the aisle before they are confirmed for life.
Go here to sign a petition to help stop this, it might not do much, but here's to hope.
http://www.moveonpac.org/nuclear/
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rude_ruca:
So, wait, when you get out of the military, is it back to TN for ya??? 
freshprncebelair:
I am sort of in favor of removing the filibuster.....it's really a shitty political tactic, and only recently has been tied to judicial nominees.