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To: RetiredNow who wrote (6328)	3/19/2009 12:03:32 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86350

So then why didn't the Dems use the filibuster as extensively during the 6 years from 2001-7 when the GOP held majorities in both houses and had a GOP President? The Dems consider the Bush administration and GOP to be very far right and out of touch with the American people. The Republicans never rammed through so many extensive changes in such a short time. The Democrats probably can't and maybe don't want to keep up this pace, but they have been quite radical for such a short period.

To: RetiredNow who wrote (6328)	3/19/2009 1:11:18 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86350

the Left is turning out to be just as prone to abuse of power as the Right was during the Bush administration. Once again, this is crystal clear evidence that our system of government which has produce two very polar, highly extreme parties, is destroying what is good in this country. Some how we need to find a way to introduce a party of centrists that has national reach. The fluctuations to the far right and then now to the far left are killing us. It may be that divided government - with one or more of the houses of Congress and the Presidency held by different parties is best overall.