"Minority Rule"

[Bengalzona]

(06-01-2021, 01:13 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: We've had a lot of discussion on here about the concept of minority rule, especially as it pertains to the Senate.  The con argument being that democracy is impeded when a minority of legislatures, representing a minority of voters, can stymie the workings of government.  The following happened in Texas over the past week;

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-walkout-over-voter-suppression-bill-escalates-voting-battles_n_60b62bb6e4b01de8b7879978

"Texas Walkout Over Voter Suppression Bill Escalates Voting Battles
The rebellion gave Democrats and voting rights allies nationwide a morale-raising moment after months of racking up losses in GOP-controlled statehouses."

Now, the walkout has obviously been used before, by both parties, to various effect.  What I am interested in is will the same people who condemn the Senate for "minority rule" condemn the above action for the same reason?  Inquiring minds want to know.

I think people only make a big deal about it during those times when things become so partisan between parties that almost every piece of legislation becomes "circle the wagons!" time. But it is all cyclical anyway. So, how it is today will change again in time.