Filibuster hypocrisy

This is pretty far down the list of things I find hypocritical about the filibuster discussion. Republcians said it was unprecedented for democrats to use the filibuster in the way that that they did. Now its clearly precedented.

Goose and gander reference here. Pot kettle reference here. Dems don't say that filibusters of judicial nominees are unconstitutional (the argument that repiglicans made), just that they are uncalled for, stupid, and delay the work of the senate. It is actually a more reality based critique of the repiglicans than the one the repiglicans during the bush years. And David Hamilton is a moderate in the mainstream of judicial thought, unlike the radical rightwingers, bush tried to push through. Obama should really start nominating some more progressive judges to the federal bench.

Like Spotatl said. Do you really think that it's reasonable for Republicans to operate with one hand tied behind their backs? If Democrats are going to use the filibusters that way, Republicans have no choice but to do the same. This is as hypocritical as someone who disapproves of violence defending himself against a mugger.

Democrats, on the other hand, denounced the filibuster bitterly while they were in power. When Republicans were in power, they began using it on judicial nominations. Now they hate it again.