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Judicial Filibusters

I know that links to another blog don't really replace posting, but the rude pundit has expressed this so much better than I could. Honestly, whether or not a judicial nomination believes in God is not the point--the filibuster is a tool that protects us (somewhat) from the sort of unqualified judges who could be installed for life based on a particular administration's political agenda. And that goes for any administration, not just the current one.

The advice and consent provision is there for a reason--and streamlining the process isn't going to get us better judges, or keep the courts moving faster. So what exactly would it do to the system, beyond expanding executive power?

*Fair warning: we tone down the language and offensive remarks here (I'm serious! We really do!) but the rude pundit, not so much. So don't come crying to me if your innocent young mind is corrupted.*

posted by Elizabeth @ 12:49 PM