Originally Posted by FunForOne

thats a very good post. You certainly understand the process.


I think we agree on what the system of checks and balances is, even if we think it is flawed. You are looking at it from a different perspective.

You stated:

The checks and balances system is not in place to assure that the majority rules, it is there to make sure the process is fair and that no one branch can run roughshot over the government.


I believe that is correct. The checks and balances system has nothing to do with party affiliation.

It is not there to give minority parties the ability to overrule.