Obama and no Checks & Balances

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Obama and no Checks & Balances
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Tue, 10-28-2008 - 12:53pm

Is anyone else worried that Obama probably will win the presidency, the Democrats very likely will have control over both houses of Congress, and there might be enough votes to break the filibuster? I would be OK if one or two of these factors happened, but not all three. We will have no Checks & Balances. I would feel this way whether the Republicans or the Democrats had power. No party ever should be this dominant and have this much power. Is anyone else worried about the potential loss of our Checks & Balances?

~Amy

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-08-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:15pm
No.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:31pm

Hubby and I were talking just about this newest argument.


The system of "checks and balances" is a balance of power between three branches of government - executive, judicial, and legislative.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-12-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:35pm
That's a really nice analysis. I wasn't sure how I felt about this issue, but this makes a lot of sense to me.


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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-08-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:38pm

Excellent points.


 

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-17-2005
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:38pm
Yes, I am worried about that.

Susan

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-06-2007
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:45pm

I had a hard time concentrating on your post b/c the thought of Bush actually saying, "Thank goodness there's finally a ying to my yang." had me LMAO! :-D


Chrissy
mom to Aidan 8/21/03
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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:47pm
If not Bush, at least Will Ferrell.
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-15-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:49pm

great post

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-30-2004
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:50pm

""Whew!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-09-2008
Tue, 10-28-2008 - 1:57pm

that happened when Bush was elected but I hope the dems handle it better then the reps did.

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