[QUOTE=TaxMan]As in 40 obstinate Democrats can hold up whatever they want whenever they want?

Keep in mind that Tom Daschle’s obstructionisms reduced their numbers from 50 (thanks to “Jumpin Jim") to 44. I find it interesting that in the Deep South, there are 4 Democratic Senators left. 3 of them are from Louisiana/Arkansas.

And when the worm turns and the Dems are in charge, won’t you want 40 hardheaded Republicans to be able to slow the march of the progressives? You can’t have it both ways.

[QUOTE=Mike the Tiger]And when the worm turns and the Dems are in charge, won’t you want 40 hardheaded Republicans to be able to slow the march of the progressives? You can’t have it both ways.

Like I said, I’d favor that 45 be the threshold. In the end, politicians are held accountable for what they do and/or don’t do. Which is consistent with what I said a couple of posts ago. Regardless of my ideology.

[QUOTE=TaxMan]Like I said, I’d favor that 45 be the threshold. In the end, politicians are held accountable for what they do and/or don’t do. Which is consistent with what I said a couple of posts ago. Regardless of my ideology.

Sorry, missed your 45 compromise. I still say don’t mess with it.

[QUOTE=Mike the Tiger]Sorry, missed your 45 compromise. I still say don’t mess with it.

So when a Demo is elected someday, we’ll compare notes when they want to do something radical, and the R’s fillibuster, eh?