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They passed one small bill that focused on some things around the electoral count act. They refused to eliminate the filibuster to make big reforms that would have actually mattered.
That bill was meaningless and they knew it. They wanted to pretend like they were doing something. Biden was more focused on other things. He thought passing the IRA and infrastructure bill would demonstrate that democracy can work for people. He was wrong.
Comment by Nillion at 03/02/2025 at 16:29 UTC
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The most consequential thing that allowed MAGA to resurface was Biden appointing Merrick Garland to AG. His slow walking of the prosecution of Trump led us to where we are now.
Comment by zoinkability at 03/02/2025 at 15:45 UTC
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And without the filibuster any legislation passed in 2021-22 could be wiped out in the blink of an eye by the current congress. Yes, it's possible they will kill the filibuster. But if Dems killed it back in 2021 there is zero doubt what would be happening now.
Comment by SplendidPunkinButter at 03/02/2025 at 17:20 UTC
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Sure, but hear me out…aren’t you glad we have the filibuster right now?
Comment by QuantumBobb at 03/02/2025 at 16:43 UTC
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The problem here is that Democrats are as against real, radical, function change as any GOP legislator.
The Democrats live on the back of massive corporate and billionaire donors just like the rest of them. So, they absolutely will not go far enough to piss off the oligarchy because they benefit from it.
It's the same reason Congressional term limits, stronger ethics bills, Congressional trading bans, and age Congressional age limits not only don't exist, but they are actively hostile to them.
Things that are popular with the people but not in the personal vested interests of the representatives is never going to happen under the current system. The only way to get real change is vote for people who want change. Good luck getting them on the ballot.
The people have no voice. All the power exists in the hands of the very few rich enough to make themselves important enough to be listened to.
Comment by No_Contribution8150 at 04/02/2025 at 14:56 UTC
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They didn’t have the VOTES to eliminate the filibuster, demanding Democrats do the impossible then blaming them and getting mad when they can’t accomplish the impossible is so old and petty.