Monkey Wrench

by digby

For those of you who are interested in the impenetrable, arcane working of the Senate as regards health care reform, you must read this fascinating post by Kagro X.

Whenever I read posts like this I realize why the Senate has become a completely dysfunctional institution that makes it nearly impossible to pass sweeping legislation.

Unless, of course, the majority is willing to just fire the parliamentarian if they don’t like his decisions …

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