An obstructionist causes problems. Neuman and Baron (1998) identify obstructionism as one of the three dimensions that encompass the range of workplace aggression. In this context, obstructionism refers to "behaviors intended to hinder an employee from performing their job or the organization from accomplishing its objectives".[2]
In politicsedit
John O'Connor Power "the brains of Obstruction" Caricature by "Spy" (Leslie Ward) in Vanity Fair, 25 December 1886
Obstructionism or policy of obstruction denotes the deliberate interference with the progress of a legislation by various means such as filibustering or slow walking which may depend on the respective parliamentary procedures.
As political strategyedit
Obstructionism can also take the form of widespread agreement to oppose policies from the other side of a political debate or dispute.
"We're looking for the people who think shouting is annoying, counterproductive, and terrible for your throat; who feel that the loudest voices shouldn't be the only ones that get heard; and who believe that the only time it's appropriate to draw a Hitler mustache on someone is when that person is actually Hitler. Or Charlie Chaplin in certain roles."[3]
Tacticsedit
The most common tactic is the filibuster which consists of extending the debate upon a proposal in order to delay or completely prevent a vote on its passage.
Another form of parliamentary obstruction practiced in the United States and other countries is called "slow walking". It specifically refers to the extremely slow speed with which legislators walk to the podium to cast their ballots. For example, in Japan this tactic is known as a "cow walk", and in Hawaii it's known as a "Devil's Gambit". Consequently, slow walking is also used as a synonym for obstructionism itself.[4]
Notable obstructionistsedit
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is considered a prominent obstructionist
John O'Connor Power, Joe Biggar,[5]Frank Hugh O'Donnell, and Charles Stewart Parnell,[5]Irish nationalists; all were famous for making long speeches in the British House of Commons.[6] In a letter to Cardinal Cullen, 6 August 1877, The O'Donoghue, MP for County Kerry, denounced the obstruction policy: "It is Fenianism in a new form."[7] The tactic deadlocked legislation and 'the autumn Session of 1882 was entirely devoted to the reform of the Rules of Procedure with a view to facilitating the despatch of business.'[8] Sir Leslie Ward's "Spy" cartoon of John O'Connor Power appeared in Vanity Fair's "Men of the Day" series, 25 December 1886, and was captioned "the brains of Obstruction".
^Mazza, Ed (2019-12-13). "Mitch McConnell Brags About Blocking Obama For 2 Years, Then Laughs About It". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
^Wolf, Zachary B. (2019-08-06). "Mitch McConnell's obstruction in the spotlight following massacres". CNN. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
^Kane, Paul (2017-02-18). "As the Gorsuch nomination proceeds, this man is taking credit: Mitch McConnell". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
^Scherer, Michael; Viser, Matt (2020-11-14). "After ambitious campaign promises, Biden faces a governing grind". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
^Jane Stanford, 'That Irishman The Life and Times of John O'Connor Power', Part Two, 'Parliamentary Manoeuvres', pp 77–84, 'A Change of Government, pp 105–107.
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Not to be confused with Obstruction of justice The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject You may improve this article discuss the issue on the talk page or create a new article as appropriate January 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Obstructionism is the practice of deliberately delaying or preventing a process or change especially in politics 1 Contents 1 As workplace aggression 2 In politics 2 1 As political strategy 2 2 Mass media 2 3 Tactics 2 4 Notable obstructionists 3 See also 4 ReferencesAs workplace aggression editAn obstructionist causes problems Neuman and Baron 1998 identify obstructionism as one of the three dimensions that encompass the range of workplace aggression In this context obstructionism refers to behaviors intended to hinder an employee from performing their job or the organization from accomplishing its objectives 2 In politics edit nbsp John O Connor Power the brains of Obstruction Caricature by Spy Leslie Ward in Vanity Fair 25 December 1886Obstructionism or policy of obstruction denotes the deliberate interference with the progress of a legislation by various means such as filibustering or slow walking which may depend on the respective parliamentary procedures As political strategy edit Obstructionism can also take the form of widespread agreement to oppose policies from the other side of a political debate or dispute Mass media edit In September 2010 Jon Stewart of The Daily Show announced the Rally to Restore Sanity and or Fear an event dedicated to ending political obstructionism in American mass media We re looking for the people who think shouting is annoying counterproductive and terrible for your throat who feel that the loudest voices shouldn t be the only ones that get heard and who believe that the only time it s appropriate to draw a Hitler mustache on someone is when that person is actually Hitler Or Charlie Chaplin in certain roles 3 Tactics edit The most common tactic is the filibuster which consists of extending the debate upon a proposal in order to delay or completely prevent a vote on its passage Another form of parliamentary obstruction practiced in the United States and other countries is called slow walking It specifically refers to the extremely slow speed with which legislators walk to the podium to cast their ballots For example in Japan this tactic is known as a cow walk and in Hawaii it s known as a Devil s Gambit Consequently slow walking is also used as a synonym for obstructionism itself 4 Notable obstructionists edit nbsp U S Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is considered a prominent obstructionistJohn O Connor Power Joe Biggar 5 Frank Hugh O Donnell and Charles Stewart Parnell 5 Irish nationalists all were famous for making long speeches in the British House of Commons 6 In a letter to Cardinal Cullen 6 August 1877 The O Donoghue MP for County Kerry denounced the obstruction policy It is Fenianism in a new form 7 The tactic deadlocked legislation and the autumn Session of 1882 was entirely devoted to the reform of the Rules of Procedure with a view to facilitating the despatch of business 8 Sir Leslie Ward s Spy cartoon of John O Connor Power appeared in Vanity Fair s Men of the Day series 25 December 1886 and was captioned the brains of Obstruction A recent example is United States Senator Mitch McConnell The Republican from Kentucky has gained notoriety for orchestrating numerous filibusters of federal judge nominations as Senate Minority Leader 2007 15 2021 9 and for repeatedly blocking such nominations as Majority Leader 2015 21 He has bragged about his obstructionism 10 referring to himself as the Grim Reaper of the Democratic agenda 11 He called the successful block of the Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination one of the happiest nights of his Senate career 12 According to former President Barack Obama in one meeting between Vice President Joe Biden and McConnell about a piece of legislation blocked by the latter McConnell stopped Biden s explanation of the merits of the bill saying you must be under the mistaken impression that I care 13 See also editFilibuster Justice delayed is justice deniedReferences edit obstructionism definition English dictionary for learners Reverso dictionary reverso net Retrieved 8 January 2019 Neuman J H amp Baron R A 1998 Workplace violence and workplace aggression Evidence concerning specific forms potential causes and preferred targets Journal of Management 24 391 419 Comedy Central Official Site TV Show Full Episodes amp Funny Video Clips Comedy Central Retrieved 8 January 2019 Congress gov Library of Congress www congress gov Retrieved 8 January 2019 a b Movement for Reform 1870 1914 c M E Collins 2004 The Educational Company Edco Jackson Alvin Home Rule An Irish History 1800 2000 p 39 42 Phoenix Press 2003 ISBN 0 7538 1767 5 Letter to Cardinal Cullen from The O Donoghue 6 August 1877 Cardinal Cullen papers Section 329 3 O Connor Power John The Anglo Irish Quarrel A Plea for Peace 1886 Green Joshua 2011 01 04 Strict Obstructionist a href Template Cite magazine html title Template Cite magazine cite magazine a Cite magazine requires magazine help Mazza Ed 2019 12 13 Mitch McConnell Brags About Blocking Obama For 2 Years Then Laughs About It Huffington Post Retrieved 2020 09 24 Wolf Zachary B 2019 08 06 Mitch McConnell s obstruction in the spotlight following massacres CNN Retrieved 2020 09 24 Kane Paul 2017 02 18 As the Gorsuch nomination proceeds this man is taking credit Mitch McConnell Washington Post ISSN 0190 8286 Retrieved 2020 09 24 Scherer Michael Viser Matt 2020 11 14 After ambitious campaign promises Biden faces a governing grind Washington Post ISSN 0190 8286 Retrieved 2020 11 15 Jane Stanford That Irishman The Life and Times of John O Connor Power Part Two Parliamentary Manoeuvres pp 77 84 A Change of Government pp 105 107 Retrieved from https 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