The framers of the United States Constitution were leery of the tyranny of the majority. I believe we’re in the opposite situation these days: The tyranny of the minority. Here are a few examples:• The filibuster “rules” in the US Senate mean that 60 votes are required to take up most bills. The filibuster does …
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Dec 09
Ah, Texas!
The Texas Attorney General is suing the states of Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in an attempt to overturn their election results. Republican attorneys general from 17 other states have filed an amicus brief. Maybe Democratic attorneys general should sue Texas for some of the politicians it’s sent to Washington over the years.
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Jul 17
Primary Follies
Washington has vote by mail elections for all offices and initiatives. They work very well. One can sit at the dining room table with beverage of choice and the Voters’ Guide. This year my primary Voters’ Guide-reading beverage may be iced tea spiked with Everclear, for reasons that will soon become apparent. Although our final …
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