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7. The basic problem is that the system is wired to insure minority rule

Sun Aug 3, 2025, 11:29 AM

Aug 3

Senators representing as little as 11% of the population can block any legislation.

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Sounds like schmumer and Jeffries need to man up. Omnipresent Aug 3 #1

What can they realistically do? SouthBayDem Aug 3 #2

first, stop whining like this that 'we can't DOOOOO anything" FirstLight Aug 3 #3

they can't act legislatively Hieronymus Phact Aug 3 #4

Big fight nowforever Aug 3 #5

I have no problem criticizing Democrats when it's warranted but Buddyzbuddy Aug 3 #9

AFTER a review by forun hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Aug 3 #10