Business as usual.
I agree with your frustration on some of the other points, believe me. But fact is, the GOP does not have the votes in the Senate to do whatever it wants. Give some credit, though. We've had some taxes cut, our military strengthened, strategic alliances enhanced, the war taken to the terrorists, a pro-life culture advanced (and hopefully advanced even further with conservative judges confirmed!).
Coop, I hope you are right. And believe me, I am a very optimistic person. But this does not seem like a good move to me. Sure, the 14 Dems in that room may not filibuster. But what about all the others? All it takes is one person to call a filibuster.
Also, I know we don't have enough votes to do whatever we please in the Senate. But 55 should be a stronger number than it in reality is.
6. We ostensibly get a vote on three judicial nominees we would have gotten anyway. Not much of a bonus there.
7. At least two and as many as 6 conservative jurists have been tossed overboard.
You sound like a advertisement for the GOP. The fact is that if it were not for thousands of us donating time, money, etc, these panzies and patsies would not even be there. Yet, they treat us like dirt.
The GOP sent me a request for a donation. I ripped it up and put two pennies in there with a statement: "Address the border and I will address you a check."