Here is something that MLK was quoted as saying that I have in my sig -
Unfortunately have have far too many here where that applies.
Democrats are in the minority in Congress. I repeat: Democrats are in the minority in Congress. That means, other than taking up literal arms, their options are limited.
The Senate, due to the Cloture (filibuster) rule (and their other Rules), has far more levaratge compared to the House, where right now, ALL of the U.S. Attorney nominations, where the Senate must do "advise and consent" (confirmations) HAVE NOW BEEN BLOCKED. That is why 45 has been ranting and raving and whining about "Blue Slips", but also unbeknownst to him (personally, but causing temper tantrums among the RW loon media), there are "HOLDS" that Durbin has put in place on them as Ranking Member (but obviously not "Chair" ) of the Senate Judiciary Committee - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin to stall Trump U.S. attorney picks, citing JD Vance’s delays under Biden
Other nominations are also (finally) being held up -
By Jordain Carney and Calen Razor
07/29/2025, 12:40pm ET Updated: 07/29/2025, 5:31pm ET
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There are roughly 150 nominees currently awaiting action on the Senate floor. Democrats are forcing Republicans to eat up floor time to overcome procedural hurdle nominees on even mid-level picks, sparking GOP frustration over not being able to clear those nominees via unanimous consent or voice votes.
“Republicans would like to return to those golden years when there were groups of nominees considered, but we weren’t given that courtesy by them,” said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), referring to the trickle of nominees confirmed under President Joe Biden.
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So unless you educate yourself on "Civics 101", you will keep thinking "nothing is happening" but there are things happening. But since "we" don't own any "media" (other than now a couple hundred Audacy radio stations thanks to Soros, that are apparently being "shifted" - and I even heard a commercial from them on my local news radio station this morning (owned by Audacy) that mentioned the GOP's "dirty words" - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion for positions that are available), then you have to dig for it and most don't want to bother.
Otherwise, suit up.
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