From Inherent Contempt To Filibuster And Back
Published by BG on Monday, July 16, 2007 at 10:24 AM.When All they Understand Is Fear or Force -- Firedoglake.com
Republicans, as Krugman has observed, are a revolutionary power. They do not accept the legitimacy of the bipartisan non-parliamentary form of government that ruled the US for most of the post-war period. They do not accept that all three branches of government are co-equal. They do not believe that everyone has to obey the law. They are in Washington to get what they want, and if they can’t get it they will bring the entire machine to a shreeking halt.
What to do about...
An obstructionist opposition minority?
An administration that will not accept oversight?
A DOJ that will not enforce subpoenas?
The Agonist's Ian Welsh writes for Firedoglake that the Republicans are acting from a position of strength while in the minority, only because the weakness of the Democratic majority is enabling their behavior. What's the prescription? While the "nuclear option" of impeachment is certainly the first thing that pops into my head, Welsh has other ideas. It's a good read for your Monday morning rabble-rousing.
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