We are on the precipice of a crisis, a Constitutional crisis. The checks and balances, which have been at the core of this Republic, are about to be evaporated by the nuclear option. The checks and balances that say if you get 51% of the vote, you don't get your way 100% of the time. It is amazing, it's almost a temper tantrum.

Summary

This quote highlights concerns about a looming Constitutional crisis due to the potential disregard for checks and balances in a democratic system. It emphasizes the importance of these checks and balances in preventing the majority from having unchecked power and asserts that the ability to accept and respect different viewpoints is vital for a functioning republic. The quote suggests that the desire for absolute authority, manifested as a "temper tantrum," could undermine the fundamental principles upon which the political system is built.

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