The existence of the filibuster seems to be a current part of things working as intended. That they might hypothetically get filibustered and have trouble passing legislation doesn't provide carte blanche to do whatever. Rather it should suggest that the rules around the filibuster should be amended beforehand or perhaps after it actually appears as a material issue.

Your reply also runs counter to the parent comment I was replying to where they state that Congress would repair any irregularities after the fact. Frankly it feels like people are making things up to support their guy doing things counter to the established mechanisms of government and your own constitution.

They could easily remove the filibuster if they so choosed.

Yes, they could remove the filibuster. But then if the Democrats retake the Senate in the midterm elections they will benefit from the removed filibuster and be able to undo everything the Republicans did in the first place.

The filibuster remaining in place is a good thing because it encourages negotiations and compromise instead of a seesaw battle.

> But then if the Democrats retake the Senate in the midterm elections they will benefit from the removed filibuster and be able to undo everything the Republicans did in the first place.

That's called democracy.

Yes, so isn't that a satisfactory answer for why the Republicans won't remove the filibuster? It's ultimately self-defeating.

I agree the filibuster is a good thing. But you can't decide to keep it and then use it as a reason to bypass congress.