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[–] swade2569@lemmy.world -3 points 11 hours ago (6 children)

So glad to see the dems resisting. Oh wait.

[–] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 23 points 10 hours ago (3 children)

Given that 0 of them voted for her, what would you have them do?

[–] WizardofFrobozz@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (2 children)

I would have them do what republicans do when they’re not in power- they seem to get what they want regardless.

[–] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 5 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Senate rules for confirming judges were changed. It only takes a simple majority now. Dems have been dragging things out and forcing role call votes to slow everything down, but there's only so much they can do.

Citing objectionable Trump administration candidates and lawless acts by the president and his team, Senate Democrats have slowed the process to a trickle, insisting on recorded votes for every nominee in a move that has left top agency slots vacant. It has also angered Republicans who accuse them of a new level of obstruction when it comes to confirmations.

In the end though, every democratic Senator can vote no and the republicans still win and the appointment is confirmed. What exactly do you want them to do?

[–] WizardofFrobozz@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I mean, middle aged Korean legislators were in the streets grabbing assault weapons out of the hands of law enforcement?

So, what do I expect? Physical resistance. Throw a punch. Get arrested. Storm a building. Show up armed.

If you think the US is getting out of this without a LOT of people breaking a LOT of laws, you’re in for a very rough time.

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