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It's true that the Democratic caucuses, both federal and state level, are much harder to hold together. Every year there's a bill in my state to reign in pay da
by specialist 6y ago
It's true that the Democratic caucuses, both federal and state level, are much harder to hold together. Every year there's a bill in my state to reign in pay day lenders. Basically banning usury level interest rates on loans. Overwhelming popular support (~80%) and editorial support.
And every year there's a "blue dog" Democrat living in a purple district which bends to the pro pay day loan lobbyists.
Vetocracy is a tough problem. Our civic legacy is to fear the mob, tyranny of the majority. (Thanks Plato.) So it's rare that mere popular support ( >60%) is sufficient to attain progress.
So, to your point, mere 50% + 1 vote ain't ever enough.
- wwww4all 6y agoDemocrats had filibuster proof senators when Obama was president. They had way more than 50%. Why did this not happen then?
- specialist 6y agoYou'll have to ask Sen Joe Lieberman. Please share his answers. I'm dying to know too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Lieberman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Lieberman
- javagram 6y agoMaking payday lending illegal will push poor people who desperately need the cash to seek it from organized crime instead. There’s a reason those bills get stopped and killed. They sound good on their face, but when you dig into the details they harm the people they’re supposed to help.
- specialist 6y agoWhat's a reasonable interest rate for pay day loans? Should there be an upper limit?