This isn't a constructive way to behave, but it's hardly like Democrats played ball with Mr Trump.
Are you seriously arguing there is no difference between Donald Trump and Joe Biden?
No, I am not; I am merely pointing out that the opposition refusing to co-operate with the government is not some wicked, unhinged idea which only fanatical Republicans would ever consider.
1.As I said earlier, the Republicans both want to be the opposition, but, through the filibuster, they also have the power to block government legislation, a situation which doesn't exist anywhere else in the world, as far as I know. And, at the same time, in defending the use of the filibuster, McConnell claims that Biden needs to be 'bipartisan' which is not how a government/opposition system works, or is designed to work.
McConnell claims to be both the leader of the opposition at the same time as he claims to be a co-leader in the government.
2.Donald Trump/The Trump Administration had very little legislation to speak of, which is why your comparison between Trump and Biden is so absurd. There was very little for the Democrats to even attempt to work with. However, on things like criminal justice reform, when the Trump Administration actually did produce viable legislation, the Democrats showed a willingness to work with Trump and legislation was passed.
Donald Trump was simply not a 'normal' President. He is a psychopathic grifter who had little interest in governing and even less interest in legislating.
Well I don't disagree with your comments about either Donald Trump or Mitch McConnell. The filibuster should go, or the senators should have to speak the entire time they are filibustering. My point is one you mentioned: the purpose of the opposition is not to make government work; it is to hold it to account and provide an alternative to voters. Now, in a healthy democracy, which America, it is hard to deny, is not, there is overlap between the parties so the system works a little better.
