It requires having majority rule to be able to make laws. And if you ask why Republicans haven't repealed the filibuster to do all the dastardly things that they want, the answer is right there. The system is working the way [Republicans] want it to because it prevents restoration, expansion of democracy. It prevents the expansion of the circle of freedom, but it allows oligarchy to take hold and to mold power and the systems of power in this country so that they'll never lose control. (47:13–47:21)
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Asserts that the current system prevents the expansion of democracy, benefiting Republicans.
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