There are a lot of things I'd like to see congress do, but also many that I don't want done. The 60 vote rule both helps and hinders both parties. The democrats deleted that rule for federal appointees except for the SCOTUS and I suspect many of them regret doing it now that they're no longer in control.bblhd672 wrote: Not really, it takes 51 Republicans with the patriotism necessary to overcome Senate rules and decorum. Unfortunately that will never happen. They like their rules because it allows them to hide instead of doing the things their constituents want done.
If we take a "My way or the highway" approach and wipe out all the opposition tools, one of these days we'll find ourselves out on the highway. Republicans will not always hold the majority in congress and we'd be inviting retaliation and worse.