The suspension of the Garland nomination process is an example of obstructionism and complete bullshit in my opinion. I am mixed on my view of the government shutdown threats. The first was a temper tantrum regarding ACA. Despite my distaste for ACA, the move was petty. Although I disagree with the tactic, I agreed with the premise of the second instance in response to Obama's immigration executive orders. Seriously, if all it takes are executive orders to relieve oneself of the responsibility of upholding the law then let's not fuck around and simply declare a dictatorship and be done with the charade.
My point that we are underserved by Congress because of the partisan uncompromising bickering on both sides stands, specific examples to the contrary notwithstanding. Just go tally the use of 'poison pill' amendments used by both sides to intentionally stop debate on legislation. They vastly outweigh the above examples by volume and have a far greater impact on actual legislative work.
My point that we are underserved by Congress because of the partisan uncompromising bickering on both sides stands, specific examples to the contrary notwithstanding. Just go tally the use of 'poison pill' amendments used by both sides to intentionally stop debate on legislation. They vastly outweigh the above examples by volume and have a far greater impact on actual legislative work.
