There is something bad broke in the system used by the Senate, in particular. Basically, once they get into office they are accountable to no one for 5 out of 6 years.
The silly traditions (rules) of the Senate are stacked against decision and solidly in favor of procrastination.
"There is something bad broke in the system used by the Senate, in particular. Basically, once they get into office they are accountable to no one for 5 out of 6 years.
The silly traditions (rules) of the Senate are stacked against decision and solidly in favor of procrastination."
And thank GOD for that, or we would have had Hillary-care in 1994 ... and host of other Liberal programs along the way.
This was true in New Deal era, civil rights era, the whole time ... the Senate is slow. These traditions may be 'silly' but they are a useufl brake on democratic passions, which in the heat of the moment can lead us astray.
OTOH, we have seen since 1994 that the Senate stymies conservative advances. Not just conservative judges but conservative bills like ANWR drilling have been cut down in the senate.
The solution is not to undercut the new and thin GOP majority but to have patience and staying power.
40 years of GOP rule and we can get what we want eventually. Majority Leader Reid ... and we are back at square 0.