So, apparently 7 Democrats and 7 Republicans have reached a deal to avert the “nuclear option” for ending the filibuster of judicial nominees. Rush is flipping out, Hannity is flipping out, and their callers are all having a flip out contest to try to impress them with their commitment to the cause. I think it's all very retarded. I'm a conservative, I hate the American Democratic party with a fiery hot rage, but the “nuclear option” was not the best outcome from this situation.
The fact is, the filibuster can be used on judicial nominees, and the Democrats were operating within the system when they threatened to use it. Even so, they flagrantly overused the threat of filibuster, they are obstructionist, petty, undignified and utterly worthless. When somebody won't play the game, you don't change the rules, you just play the game better, and punish their retarded antics. The Democrats fucked up with their obstructionist agenda. It's bad for the nation, it damages the function of a Republic, in which the winners of elections determine the direction of the nation. Why the Republicans couldn't just stand back and let the Democrats dig their own grave, I don't know. Instead, they hopped down into the sloppily excavated hole, and started trying claim it as their own.
No rules change is required. Simply tell the nation what's going on. Explain to them how the Democrats are trying to obstruct the will of the people, and the President's powers as chief executive. Win the fight. Don't change the rules. The enemy isn't talented or a threat. Just win the fight. Get the judges appointed. One at a time. Each one that comes up, prove that they're qualified, get them confirmed, and move on. Let the Democrats hang themselves with their own lies and partisan crap. If they want to filibuster, make them. Make them get up there and talk for as long as it takes. Let the nation see the spectacle of the Democrats utter lack of statesmanship and professionalism. They want to embarass themselves. Why stop them?