Frist and the Filibuster

Now CNN is reporting that Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is urging the Democrats to stop the filibustering which has been blocking Pres. Bush's appointments for lower courts. Of course, Frist is worried that because of these blocks, the Dems will block Bush's appointments for the Supreme Court.

"One way or another, the filibuster of judicial nominees must end,"

That's great Mr. Frist. How exactly do you suggest that is done? We've seen how much the Dems hate Bush. It's not a matter of what is good for the country. Hasn't it been made obvious to the American people that the leaders of the Democratic Party don't care about the good of the country? All they care about is getting into power. They are going to use every opportunity they have to block legislation, court appointments, and any other attempt by the Republicans to pass anything. The Dems would probably sit there with their fingers in every Republican senator's butt just so they wouldn't pass gas.

"The Senate cannot allow the filibuster of circuit court nominees to continue. Nor can we allow the filibuster to extend to potential Supreme Court nominees."

Again, a great thought, but how is it accomplished? News flash: You need 60 votes to stop a filibuster and you have 55 republican seats. You do the math. That's five democratic votes that you will need to convince. Remember, they hate Bush!

Frist has said he may try to change the rules about the filibuster which would require a simple majority to stop it instead of the 60 votes. Well that would be a good idea except that you would need 67 votes to pass that!

We are in for some rough times ahead. The battle for seats on the Supreme Court could be one of the most nasty battles fought these next four years.