It is just another reminder that we need major reforms to our systems of government. End the filibuster, if not eliminate the Senate all-together. Proportional representation in the house, possibly with far more members. Do away with the EC. Term limits for SC judges. And first and foremost make it easier to amend the Constitution both t…
It is just another reminder that we need major reforms to our systems of government. End the filibuster, if not eliminate the Senate all-together. Proportional representation in the house, possibly with far more members. Do away with the EC. Term limits for SC judges. And first and foremost make it easier to amend the Constitution both to enable some of the changes above and to ensure we never again get so far behind in updating it that we find ourselves in situations like the one we are living through again.
It won't be easy but nothing else has much of a chance of getting done without at least some of those changes. The Crazy Caucus can only exist and thrive in this fucked up system we currently have.
That would take a full on Constitutional Convention and this is exactly the wrong time to ask for one. In this polarized political climate the results could easily be something that is antithetical to what you aspire to.
That's exactly it. The problem is that the people who benefit from the status quo have to agree to give up their disproportionate power under the scheme for amendments. If something isn't sustainable, it won't last forever. My fear is of the disruptions that will come from the transition to what you propose.
Oh I have no doubt it will be difficult and disruptive. Any MAGA cultist worth their salt will treat it as the ultimate victimization and the end of days. More than likely it will require something extreme like a Civil War to achieve. Still, it is worth the attempt to do it through the normal means. If a way is found to do it great, but if not it will build support and momentum so the plans and will are in place to implement it if the opportunity presents itself. It may even pressure the MAGA cultists into a foolish move like secession which would likely doom them since they are a minority that currently depends on our crappy system for the disproportionate power they do have.
The alternative is letting them hold everyone hostage indefinitely while they comfortably wait for their opportunity to completely dismantle the Constitution rather than reform it. That boils down to trading liberty and equality for short term physical safety.
I know which path I'd prefer. We need to put pressure on them by insisting on equal representation and all of our lawful rights and restitutions without fail or hesitation.
It is just another reminder that we need major reforms to our systems of government. End the filibuster, if not eliminate the Senate all-together. Proportional representation in the house, possibly with far more members. Do away with the EC. Term limits for SC judges. And first and foremost make it easier to amend the Constitution both to enable some of the changes above and to ensure we never again get so far behind in updating it that we find ourselves in situations like the one we are living through again.
It won't be easy but nothing else has much of a chance of getting done without at least some of those changes. The Crazy Caucus can only exist and thrive in this fucked up system we currently have.
That would take a full on Constitutional Convention and this is exactly the wrong time to ask for one. In this polarized political climate the results could easily be something that is antithetical to what you aspire to.
There is never a right time to ask. When things aren't polarized no one cares. The system can limp along just fine when there are no stressors on it.
That's exactly it. The problem is that the people who benefit from the status quo have to agree to give up their disproportionate power under the scheme for amendments. If something isn't sustainable, it won't last forever. My fear is of the disruptions that will come from the transition to what you propose.
Oh I have no doubt it will be difficult and disruptive. Any MAGA cultist worth their salt will treat it as the ultimate victimization and the end of days. More than likely it will require something extreme like a Civil War to achieve. Still, it is worth the attempt to do it through the normal means. If a way is found to do it great, but if not it will build support and momentum so the plans and will are in place to implement it if the opportunity presents itself. It may even pressure the MAGA cultists into a foolish move like secession which would likely doom them since they are a minority that currently depends on our crappy system for the disproportionate power they do have.
The alternative is letting them hold everyone hostage indefinitely while they comfortably wait for their opportunity to completely dismantle the Constitution rather than reform it. That boils down to trading liberty and equality for short term physical safety.
I know which path I'd prefer. We need to put pressure on them by insisting on equal representation and all of our lawful rights and restitutions without fail or hesitation.