Mark Zenier wrote:
Because House leader Hasturt is setting up the rules so that
the only laws the House will consider are those that are approved
by a majority of the House Republicans. Not those that are supported
by a majority of the House, should the Democrats find enough support
on the Republican side, only those that The Party approves of.

Let's see how life on the other side is. Republicans were squelched
just that way since about 1962. But to all appearances, the Repubs
aren't doing it as effectively.

Ever hear the phrase "No Taxation without Representation?".**If*my*
congressman has no possible voice in government, the government
isn't legitimate.

Welcome to my life. The only representation I ever had in the Senate
just left, knowing the folly of being a Republican in a Daley-owned
state. Although I finally have a reasonable rep in the House now...

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