Wisdom from Robert Byrd

I have never been a fan of Senator Byrd to begin with, he is one of the kings of pork barrel spending in the Senate, and that is saying something with that bunch. Check out this article about some comments he apparently made comparing Hitler's political tactics in the 30's with that of the GOP threatening to change the rules in the Senate to prevent filibusters. You can read the article at the link below. As far as changing those rules, I would put that on the same ethic footing as Tom DeLay's creative redistricting plan in Texas. I think if Republicans try to change the rules because they no longer benefit them (and the very rules they themselves have used in the past) it could very well come back to haunt them. It might speed progress on passing legislation, but it really weakens the minority part. Chances are the Republicans will not have a majority forever, so such a move would be risky.

But harkening back to some of the geniuses in that party (Gingrich, Lott, etc.) that may not make a difference. Part of me almost wants to see them change it because the notion that a handful of people can hold up progress on legislation in some cases seems silly. But that is the system that has been in place for a long time too.
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-byrd03.html