Democrat: I don’t care what my constituents think, I’m voting for single-payer
posted at 6:04 pm on August 17, 2009 by Allahpundit
The audio’s poor so I’m sending you to the Wash Times site, where you can follow along on the transcript, to watch. I have no problem with this in principle, incidentally; Bush ignored the opinions of most of his constituents in ordering the surge and it turned out to be the right move. If a pol’s supposed to robotically follow the polling on every issue then we might as well replace representatives with actual robots and institute direct democracy. And yet … on a subject as hot-button as this, after having won a 51/49 election last year, this guy’s clearly taking his electoral life in his hands by saying this out loud. But he’s exactly what The One needs to pass a public option and exactly what I had in mind in the last post when I talked about the White House peeling a few Blue Dogs away. Are there enough Democrats from purplish/reddish districts willing to risk their futures to pass the progressive utopian dream of universal health care? Massa says he’s willing to brave an 80/20 split among his constituents to get it done. How many other centrists are prepared to kamikaze for the cause?
Whatever the answer, this is going to make one hell of a Republican campaign commercial. Click the image to watch.
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Leaving aside the argument over the Burkean “I owe you my judgment” vs. the timid pol who always has his finger in the air: The danger with this kind of stuff as Mr. Massa is doing is that if the people can determine that a clear majority of them were against a major piece of legislation, and that the representative knew of that opposition before hand and decided to impose his will anyway, then eventually the people will decide that if the representative couldn’t be bothered to be binded by their will, they won’t bother to be binded by his (in the form of the government). Men are not angels, and governmental legitimacy is not an eternal given.
The bargain between citizens of a district to representative is this–or should be this: “on the small and mundane things, use your judgment. On the nation-changing things–call back for instructions.”
I see nothing unreasonable or impossible or impractical in this.
It is the only way popular sovereignity actually can mean anything–otherwise, we have a system where we get to elect the nobles and aristocrats, and otherwise need to wait till the next election to chime in. This is a recipe for disaster if the representative starts placing party over district. Only now, for the first time in my life, have I finally come to understand the true danger Washington and others saw from “faction”. Mr. Massa would willingly make his constituents Mercutio in order to stab a Republican Capulet.
Horatius on August 17, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Thank you for defending my honor.
People really need to think beyond how states go in the presidential elections…
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:42 PM
So what,s new.Most of these people in D.C. both parties don,t give a tinkers Damn what there constituents think.I just hope this time the voters see this and throw all of them out on there ass.Most have been there so long they think they are entitled to there job.They also think they are above the regular law that,s just applies to the little people.You let the day come that 80 or 90% of these bums are thrown out of office then you would see a change in congress like we could never imagine. You would see a congress that follows the constitution to the letter of the law .
thmcbb on August 17, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Phfeew… I thought you were being serious.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:42 PM
This is what gets me so steamed lately. The poor performance from democrats will lead people to the GOP…but once the GOP regains power, they will change nothing. And when that happens, there will be no foaming at the mouth, there will be no rage. When spending goes up, when government gets bigger, there will be no cries of socialist.
The GOP lets y’all down almost every time…why should anyone trust them any more than dems?
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Regarding the contradiction of Bush and the surge. I see a difference when it comes to foreign policy. Sometimes a leader will have to do things in contradiction to polls because that president has seen classified intel that the average person is not privy to.
However, when it comes to domestic policy – particularly something as intimate as the health of ones own body – I say he darned well better do our bidding.
Guys like this make we look at my driver’s license. Yup. Sure enough. I am in fact an adult. Responsibilities. Got em. How can some elected official decide for me what is good for me. The gall.
kurtzz3 on August 17, 2009 at 6:43 PM
I suppose this marks an end to representation and a beginning to dictation.
sidemeat on August 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Yes, the GOP has let us down… they just don’t change things as much as the Donks. :/
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM
But, surely, military decisions are not in the same class. A military decision only really affects the general population as regards to opinion, whereas Single Payer affects the people directly – opinion or not.
OldEnglish on August 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Which is why id prefer chief of staff over elected office any day.
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Then you could tell the other staff minions, “I have the authoritah!”
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Burke would disagree.
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM
We fund the military with our money and lives.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM
he did my class’s commencement this year
glad i didnt graduate on time
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 6:47 PM
If you want to make a point about this, then point out some ways to fix this problem, not just state this as is. Do you propose we keep voting people like we have no in? That won’t fix anything either.
So you have a few options then… vote for people who aren’t idiotic liberal bent on destroying our country, create a third party, reform the GOP, etc. I’d personally go with GOP reform if that would be possible. I’m a bit of a skeptic on that but it’s not impossible. We could get a good party going that would stand on it’s feet instead of letting everyone browbeat em at every turn.
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Haha
Hey, for me, it was either him or Hilda-beast.
I’d take him any day over the Shillery.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM
It’s a shame its nearly impossible to institute and continue on with a third party that’s actually viable!
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Sorry, meant “now”… yikes I need to work on my typing skillz :P
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM
agreed
on a personality basis, he seems like a decent guy
he’s just…a democrat.
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM
I thought ernesto had been caught up in one of the deathpanels. whew.
kelley in virginia on August 17, 2009 at 6:49 PM
We do need politicians that think for themselves, however…
this guy is not. He’s bending over for obama, for what?
Clearly, people with I.Q.s bigger than their shoe size know docialism doesn’t work and humans will never have utopia. It’s a stupid notion and everyone knows there are far simpler and better solutions to our healthcare problems.
Anyway, on matters this large the PEOPLE should be represented. When it’s clear that the majority of them do not want single payer, then the REPRESENTATIVE of the people should vote the way they desire. Comparing this to Bush and the surge isn’t the same…this guy is NOT the commander in chief of our military, neither is he king of his district. He should bow to the will of the people. By ignoring them he is proving once again why we need term limits in the house and senate, and why politicians need to be tested on a lie detector every 6 months for corruption.
I’m sure this creep is in it up to his teabags.
Spiritk9 on August 17, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Here’s the thing I don’t like, whenever a 3rd party or errr uhh lets say 3rd reform movement(not 3rd way) emerges, it’s usually labeled as fringe or extremist.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Haha
Well, I try not to hold that against anyone… until I see their voting record.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Yea… not sure how it could be accomplished with the way things go now. Would probably be the best thing to do though…
That’s why I lean towards GOP reform a bit more since it would be something that could (theoretically) be accomplished a lot faster.
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Who is to say that we do not have the perfect storm of events to make it happen. The economy, Obama, Pelosi,……
TXMomof3 on August 17, 2009 at 6:50 PM
I agree with you, but the GOP (and it’s constituents) would have to start having very honest debates/discussions about reforming their platforms – and I’m not talking about becoming more centrist…
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:51 PM
OT: Krauthammer just said they’ll never get national healthcare now. At best they’ll get some insurance reform but nothing more.
elduende on August 17, 2009 at 6:52 PM
(emphasis mine)
I can respect voting against the opinions of the constituency, if the Representative actually pays attention to the bill on which he’s voting… but consciously voting against the interests of his district?
If I lived in that district, I’d be demanding an explanation, and if a suitable one was not forthcoming, I’d be looking into whether a recall was possible.
malclave on August 17, 2009 at 6:52 PM
In the end, it still will not stable, and it will not last.
In addition, I prefer the two party system. We just have to take back our side.
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 6:53 PM
will not BE stable.
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 6:53 PM
If I had a solution, i’d surely have sold my consulting time for $15,000 a month to both parties by now ;-)
It just gets me frustrated, that the anger will dissipate. That increased government spending and control only counts as socialism when dems are in charge. I mean, i could get proved wrong on the next pendulum swing…maybe people get it for real this time. Maybe the next GOPer to propose an increase in spending WILL get shouted down as a commie…but i wont hold my breath
For now, ill stick to my guns insofar as i dont think liberal policies will destroy the country…and i suppose vote 3rd party? oh i dont know…whats a middle of the roader to do these days? supporting the GOP would mean enabling policies and people i dont agree with on certain issues…but supporting the democrats means enabling f*cking morons…what to do, what to do…
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Maybe I’m too optimistic, but I’m betting that this won’t be a party line vote in either direction. The Dems will get their one or three Republicans, and the GOP will probably get a whole bunch of Democrats to cross the aisle on this one.
Just as this guy is choosing to ignore the voices of caution, there are others who certainly will listen and integrate the feelings of their constitutents as they vote their conscences.
unclesmrgol on August 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM
It is contagious.
TXMomof3 on August 17, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Obamacare Martyr Brigade: Enlistee Number One–Dan Massa D-NY
ted c on August 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Actually, Chuck is a bit of a douche, though he must have a heart of gold to put up with his wife…
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Yep, this is the problem now… the GOP is just trying to win more votes in all the wrong ways. In my opinion, skip the centrist crap and work as a party OF THE PEOPLE. They need to show that they aren’t going to let our country fall any further than it has.
I don’t care if they aren’t in power anymore, get the damn RNC together and start working on building a good reputation! Start pumping out ads, propose some good ideas, etc. Get the people involved too! They should be jumping at this opportunity to start working with the people opposed to socialized medicine and all the crap going down in congress.
I see these republicans on the news all the time complaining about all the problems… lets see some action!
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 6:57 PM
I saw Dr. K make that statement. A little cheer went up in my house!
d1carter on August 17, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Heh yep, it’s hard to decide on a side when both are in the wrong… that’s why I’d hope GOP reform is possible because I don’t see how anything is going to get done with said morons on the left.
Instead of working for the better good, lets work for the rights of each and all Americans. Restrictions, government regulation, etc. destroys these rights.
All the advice I can offer is to stay frosty… don’t let the idiots get you down as idiots have existed since the dawn of time.
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 6:59 PM
In case anyone was wondering… Massa’s predecessor Kuhl (R) wasn’t all that great either…
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 6:59 PM
AP, maybe he just got caught up, as these turds often do, while hanging with the nutroots. Or maybe he’s a true idealogue and just doesn’t give a fark.
I don’t think there’s a district in the state of NY that could make that claim. Granted, a little research shows that GOP seems to have an edge (as it’s a working class, rural area… probably a lot of gun/religion “clingers”), but it’s still NY/Northeastern United States. Massa is from South Carolina originally, you’d think he’d know better… but then again, as I said, he’s talking to nutroots, and probably never thought anyone would really see this video. And even now, who besides me is breaking his balls over such a ridiculous comment.
BTW, for the past 50 years, that district has being voting back and forth Dem/Repub for Massa’s seat. Not sure what he’s basing his comment on, other than perhaps the Bush vote. Hey, we reelected a Republican governor in VT, yet you’d have a tough time making a case that we aren’t in fact that most liberal state in the nation.
RightWinged on August 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Who cares that he doesn’t listen or vote the way his constituents would like if they are morons enough to keep putting him in office.
Jeff from WI on August 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) addressed an intimate group of Netroots activists during their annual Netroots Nation gathering in Pittsburgh this weekend. Mr. Massa reiterated his support for a single-payer health care bill. He discussed the risks he takes for wanting to support such a measure in his “right-wing Republican district.”
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“But secondly if my townhall meetings turn into the same
media frenzies and rediculousness,evey time that happens,
we lose,we lose another three million people in America
who see that happening and negate us,changes America”.
-Eric Massa (D-NY)
———————————————————–
Yup,the average normal patriotic Americans,the so-called
‘Right Wingers’ ruining Erics ram-rodding of Team Obama`s
HealthCare Debacle!!!
And yes,it`ll make an excellent political ad!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on August 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM
The Republicans sat back and let us do their work for them. The majority of them don’t seem to have the stomach for confronting the Democrats. They are too busy “reaching across the aisle” and enjoying the perks of being a member of the Country Club Elite. Who needs the “little people” once you get to the big time? After all, Congress has a great Healthcare plan. Reublicans better starting showing that they care or they will be replaced like the Democrats in 2010.
kingsjester on August 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM
He just got voted in… so he hasn’t been kept being put in office… now, if he’s voted back, then his constituents are ignorant.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Speaking of kissing babies,once the new baby smell wears off they’re all just carrier monkies.
McBride on August 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Bush’s war and this is totally different…we could always pull out of the war, and we could force the pull out, just look at Viet Nam.
But this, once instituted, will never be “pulled out”, it will always be with us.
As a bad bill, it will always be a bad bill…so here is what we can do…slow down, it doesn’t need to be passed today.
Bush’s generals felt the surge was necessary, and none of us have the slightest knowledge of military operations…health problems, health care, we live with.
We have lived with it for decades, we can for a few more years.
Sorry, what he is saying is just wrong, domestic problems are resolved with the input of the people.
Protecting the nation? That is for the CINC and the military.
Apples and Oranges
right2bright on August 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM
You never see the mistakes until you have hit submit.
I really believe that all of the bashing of conservatives will come back to bite them. Not all of these protesters are Republicans, they are putting down their own voters, too. As more Obama programs fail, I believe you will see more centrist Democrats cross over.
TXMomof3 on August 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM
kill the bill. keep up the pressure. make the Dems own it. kick’em all out in 2010.
kelley in virginia on August 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Nice, I am guessing you are male.
TXMomof3 on August 17, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Well, he’s already losing indies.
The real kicker is not going to be Democrats crossing and voting for Republicans. We don’t need that.
What is important is voter disaffection. We need the left to be unenthused. They were so pumped in 2008 for Obama. They won’t be in the future. THAT is key.
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:04 PM
More important, we have limited knowledge of military issues…it is complex and the information is fluid.
This health issue we have been dealing with since at least 1993 when Hillary tried the same thing…we basically are the “military” on this issue, we have been on the front lines.
right2bright on August 17, 2009 at 7:05 PM
..one gets the impression that this tone-deafness is so pervasuve it almost seems like a vicious plot. Like these clods are conspiring to be so consistent that we’ll just go into congressional rep stupidity overload and give up in 2010.
VoyskaPVO on August 17, 2009 at 7:05 PM
This is wonderful display of arrogance and disdain for the electorate.
I think he’s not all that concerned about re-election, probably has something else lined up.
Anders on August 17, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Agreed. That’s the thing here, the surge to health care is an apples to oranges comparison. These guys are going to have a boat ton of problems if they decide to go this route.
Gatsu on August 17, 2009 at 7:07 PM
I really do not get what drew those people in anyway. It is amazing to me that people can be so diametrically different in core beliefs.
TXMomof3 on August 17, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Yes, who are the un-americans now?
izoneguy on August 17, 2009 at 7:07 PM
well
the real left isn’t going to support any rep.
comes back to enthusiasm
we need them to feel like SH!T
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Agreed, but you vote for one person to manage those decisions on your behalf, whether you agree with the decisions or not. There is a tacit understanding that your money will be used to manage the security of your country, based upon intel that is necessarily restricted in nature.
But, at a lower, personal, level, the person elected to represent your locality must act according to the wishes of said locality.
OldEnglish on August 17, 2009 at 7:09 PM
I always say bad bills like the one they will inevitably pass for health care CAN be undone. It’s just not easy. More often than not they amend the bill to fix it, but sometimes they do get repealed.
Never say never.
Same goes with third parties. If we hand control back to the republicans and they screw it up in short order I think memory will be long enough to build a hatred of both parties and a third will have a great chance. If the third party does very well, it’ll become the new normal for us to have 3 parties, or else one of the old 2 will die off.
People need to grow some balls though. It won’t happen with these words flying around without action to hold them up.
Spiritk9 on August 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM
He just got voted in… so he hasn’t been kept being put in office… now, if he’s voted back, then his constituents are ignorant.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Upstater85:Well if his constituents are ignorant,than they
need to be enlightened,a little shining of the
light of truth,er I mean facts might help,how
ever,if they are real Leftys,then all might be
lost concerning Eric Massa!!:)
canopfor on August 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM
House of Representatives <—Biggest lie in America.
MadisonConservative on August 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Good for him. Sometimes a public figure just has to do the right thing in spite of his idiot constituency. Save them from themselves…please!
Blueneck on August 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Quote of the day
Jeff from WI on August 17, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Hear, hear…
Horatius on August 17, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Some republicans may be ignorant, which is simply the lack of knowledge. However, when one clings to this lack of knowledge it becomes more than ignorance, it becomes stupidity.
Then you have to change parties, right Specter?
Spiritk9 on August 17, 2009 at 7:13 PM
I suppose you are speaking of the Commander in Chief (oh, let’s hope Sp@thi doesn’t see this). Actually, our Senators and Congressmen should represent our interests as well. They vote to fund or not fund certain wars. So it’s not just one man. Secondly, I don’t really trust our current Executive when it comes to uh er protecting the home front. Actually, even Bush deserves a scolding for how he handled the boarder security. The point is, that I don’t think this understanding really exists anymore.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:13 PM
The view from the WDC walled city politburo.
Who didn’t know the congressional clunkers felt this way.
tarpon on August 17, 2009 at 7:13 PM
to paraphrase a comment from another thread:
hard liberal: free market = exploitation
hard con: justice/fairness = encroachment
reconciling these camps is basically impossible. here’s to hoping the middle holds…
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Waiter, please give Eric Massa his order of arrogant bastard.
Coronagold on August 17, 2009 at 7:14 PM
I think that will only be part of the path to winning back our country… we can make them feel like crap but there has to be enough outrage from the right to break through the media soft lense. It’s gotta be how it is, none of these moral high ground, doing what’s best for all mankind crap. Show the liberal agenda for what it is.
I just pray people keep that outrage and continue if republicans take things back. No more compromising, and that includes the GOP. Do what is right for the country, not what is right for the agenda to win votes. The votes will come naturally.
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM
well
the real left isn’t going to support any rep.
comes back to enthusiasm
we need them to feel like SH!T
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:08 PM
blatantblue: You are so correct! Logic and facts are a lost
cause on the Left!
And,I do like that word,sh#t!
Again,attack the Left at their achilles heel,
their ‘FEELINGS’ !!!!!!!!!!!
Guilt them!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
canopfor on August 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Outlaw Meg McCain. OR at least issue an executive order stating that she must remain gagged in public, and her keyboards smashed.
Spiritk9 on August 17, 2009 at 7:16 PM
I wouldn’t worry about the media. They will not be able to usurp the suffering people will experience in their wallet.
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:17 PM
No more compromising, but we do need to find common ground with moderates, IMO. However, they cannot be given the keys.
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:17 PM
LOL. Money and power are the detergent that washes away liberal guilt.
Spiritk9 on August 17, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Now lets hope he’s right.
elduende on August 17, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Moderates are for bitchslapping.
Coronagold on August 17, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Unleash Operation, Bleeding Heart Touchy Feely!!
canopfor on August 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Just another arrogant left wing politico that thinks he knows more than his constituents. His nanny attitude is repulsive and if the voters keep him in place they they will get exactly what the deserve. Massa is a worshiper of Wesley Clark and apparently shares Clark’s massive ego and narcissism. Forget about a representative government congressman . . . you just keep on ignoring the people and push your own private interests.
rplat on August 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:17 PM
I haven’t seen Loxodonta in a while. I hope he’s okay.
kingsjester on August 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Hell, denounce her for what she is, a stupid liberal. We gotta make sure these idiots can’t paste the GOP party with these faces and say “See, look how NUTS these people are!”.
Very true, it can only be sugar coated for so long until you see it for what it really is.
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM
he’s fine
told me he was taking a break
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Huh?
He told me he was stalking AnninCA…
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM
The media can only be blamed for so much. I tend to think conservatives harp on the issue a bit too much. On one hand, we mock them on their decrepit readership and plummeting stock values. On the other hand, we run around talking about “the mediaaa!!!!”
Can’t have it both ways. They are either declining in influence, or have tons of it. I think they have some, but nothing we cannot bypass.
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Again,attack the Left at their achilles heel,
their ‘FEELINGS’ !!!!!!!!!!!
Guilt them!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
canopfor on August 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM
LOL. Money and power are the detergent that washes away liberal guilt.
Spiritk9 on August 17, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Spiritk9:Good point,I forgot,the Libs have an antidote!:)
canopfor on August 17, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Yeah, the cons definitely play this card WAY TOO MUCH. They act like a bunch of victims. Just shrug it off and keep fighting. If you don’t like what you see on TV, change the station. Stop paying for cable. Don’t watch movies.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:22 PM
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 6:12 PM
I understand what you are saying but when most of Congress dismisses even reading a bill they will be voting on…well, I’m just sayin’….
ladyingray on August 17, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Yep, that’s true. It’s silly that the word “compromise” even has to be used… and “bi-partisan” is just a word that is invoked when needed. What we need is the fricken government to stop it with the hissy fits and work together to fix the problems for our country.
But then it all comes down to the corruption. If you can’t weed that out, there’s not much you can do.
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Term limits would effectively wipe out much of the corruption in American politics
if only..
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM
+1
the media!!!! is a scapegoat, a crutch, that frankly lessens almost any argument into which its inserted.
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 7:24 PM
:/
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:24 PM
You are describing a shepherd, not a spokesperson.
OldEnglish on August 17, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Oh, but BB, I do think it’s fun to make fun of the media… They’re easy targets. Pathetic bunch of 4th estaters.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Indeed! Sorry if I was coming across that the media is at fault for everything. Time to stop playing the victim.
ConservativeJawa on August 17, 2009 at 7:26 PM
When did congress ever read bills? They’ve always had armies of staff lawyers that pick the bills apart looking for key clauses pertinent to their boss’s position…they’re just being called on it for the first time now. I sincerely hope a GOP led congress is held to the same standard from now on though…read the bill! is a fine call, so long as its levied evenly.
ernesto on August 17, 2009 at 7:26 PM
you weren’t — no worries
blatantblue on August 17, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I see no reason to change the standards, especially if you are a small gov’t con.
Upstater85 on August 17, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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