STOP THE WAR ON DEMOCRACY: CONGRESSIONAL RULES - A BRICK WALL IN THE PATH OF PROGRESS
The United States Congress is supposed to be the voice of the American people, but it seems like they're just a bunch of old farts who can't get anything done. Why? Because of their outdated rules, of course! These rules are so ridiculous that they're almost funny. Almost. Let's take a look at some of the most absurd rules that are making the government not work for the American people.
First up, we have the filibuster. This rule was designed to give senators a chance to debate and discuss legislation, but it's being used to block any legislation that the minority party doesn't like. It's like watching a bunch of toddlers throw a tantrum because they didn't get their way. "No, I don't want to vote on this bill! Waaah!" Come on, guys, grow up.
But it gets even better. There's a rule that requires a 60-vote majority to end a filibuster. This means that a small number of senators, even if they're in the minority, can block any legislation. It's like watching a bunch of old people playing king of the hill. "Nope, you can't come up here! We're in charge!" Sorry, grandpa, but it's time to step down.
And let's not forget about the time Republicans in the Senate filibustered a bill to protect Dreamers from deportation. The bill would have given Dreamers a path to citizenship, but the filibuster allowed Republicans to block the bill and keep Dreamers in limbo. It was like watching a bunch of old people trying to stop a train by standing in front of it. They were going to get run over, but they were determined to do it anyway.
Or how about when Democrats in the House of Representatives passed a bill to expand background checks for gun purchases? The bill was supported by a majority of Americans, but it was filibustered by Republicans in the Senate. It was like watching a bunch of toddlers trying to put together a puzzle. They kept getting the pieces mixed up, and they were never going to finish.
And let's not forget about the bill to codify Roe v. Wade into law. The bill would have made abortion legal in all 50 states, but it was filibustered by Republicans in the Senate. It was like watching a bunch of clowns try to put on a play. They were all over the place, and they were never going to get it right.
And don't even get us started on the bill to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The bill was supported by a majority of Americans, but it was filibustered by Republicans in the Senate. It was like watching a bunch of people try to solve a Rubik's Cube. They were turning the sides all over the place, and they were never going to figure it out.
And finally, we have the bill to expand voting rights. The bill would have made it easier for Americans to vote, but it was filibustered by Republicans in the Senate. It was like watching a bunch of people try to get out of a maze. They were running around in circles, and they were never going to find the exit.
So there you have it, folks. The outdated rules of Congress are making it very difficult for the government to work for the American people. But hey, at least we can laugh about it, right?
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