“It’s the Best Catch There Is” 0
At the Hartford Courant, Connecticut Congressman John Larson takes a look at the damage that the Senate’s devotion to the filibuster, an arcane ritual rooted in attempts to protect slavery and, later, segregation, is doing to the welfare of the nation.
His piece is worth read; here’s a bit:
If you want to know why things are not getting done in Washington, you need look no further than this unconstitutional rule allowing a minority of senators to block the people’s will.