Originally Posted by
excon
Hello again, Steve:
We've talked about this lots of times... I dunno WHY you don't hear me. I think we're talking PAST each other... That's what they're doing in DC, so why should WE be different???
You use the word "majority" as though it means that they RUN the show - that they can pass ANYTHING they want. But, of course, that's not true. The Republicans can filibuster, and they DO. In fact, they've filibustered MORE than ANY opposition party EVER has. Don't you think THAT'S worth mentioning???
Now, you talk about their "job", but I'm not sure what you mean.. Oh, I've heard you guys complain that the senate hasn't passed a budget in years... Now, I don't know a lot about how Washington works, but I think tom mentioned something about budgetary stuff being the work of the House. Plus, if passing a budget in the Senate were necessary before they spent money, then as a right winger, I think you'd APPLAUD that fact... That would be obstructionism the Tea Party would LOVE.
But, they ARE spending money.. Apparently, what the Senate does about budgeting isn't integral to the operation of the government.. Given the above, it appears that a Senate budget is nothing more than advisory. And, if THAT'S so, who cares whether they write one or not??
Tell me where I'm wrong. Gimme a civics lesson. Or, are you just gonna continue with your right wing talking points??
excon