Memorex wrote:I think the only way Dems make this move is if they are certain about 2014/2016. If you look at 2012, the Obama team called it all through the election. A lot of people were stunned at the margin of victory - everyone except the people on the Obama team. If they are confident in a dem victory, then people ought to take note.
I can't imagine any scenario where one party does this without a hell of a lot of confidence that they will be the majority in the Senate for several terms to come. Otherwise, it would be the single biggest shortsighted decision in the history of politics.
I can see why Republicans are blocking things. There are so many radical moves going on with layers of consequences that the public is not aware of. So don't fault them for doing what they feel is right. Even if you disagree. Same with Dems.
Unfortunately, this only worsens the partisan problems in Washington. And we have no leaders that seem capable of fixing it - not to mention the sheeple of this country are making it worse with their attitudes.
I wouldn't care, but the sheer financial waste spent in Government in this country is mind boggling. I cannot grasp how they can waste over $700 million on a website that they are now saying would be cheaper to scrap entirely and rebuild, but have the audacity to want me to pay more taxes. Blows my mind. It's like supporting your kid's drug habit. Her son, go buy crack, but only if you promise to allow me to give you more money for more crack tomorrow - and every day forever.
Republicans have too much integrity to try and manipulate elections the way the Dems have been doing. It is very clear to me that all the lies that have come out of the Obama camp have been just to get him reelected and provide more funds to their cronies. Now, what Republicans have been asking for all along, delay Obamacare, is being rolled out as their baby, to save their asses. So, they defer off into just after the 2014 mid terms. Also, Obama has been meeting with the mainstream media....off the record. Harry Reid goes with the nuclear option. Anyone see what the hell is going on? It is not good. The democrats are basically setting themselves up to be able to just walk by, throw a rock through the window and grab whatever they want. That is not government, it's thuggery!!! But, we can't impeach because the president is black and the ramifications will be wide reaching. Next time we elect a president, these things need to be considered very strongly. A minority will get away with murder in this PC world. They are untouchable. Can't call them out for their character flaws or violations of law or the constitution.......that would be racist!