12-07-2017, 12:15 PM
(12-07-2017, 11:35 AM)bfine32 Wrote: And no one side is immune from the petty politics that play with people's lives. We will see them kick the can down the road today; most likely until the 22nd of December and then they will threaten each other with a shutdown over the holiday recess and will most likely kick the can down the road again. Then on the 3rd attempt they will pass a budget and both sides will claim victory for caring about the common folk.
The uncertainty they are putting many folks through during the Holiday season is unforgiveable; all the while they are secure in the fact that they will get paid regardless.
I don't disagree at all (though their paychecks from the government won't get cut, they have enough money from other sources that will keep them fat and happy).
(12-07-2017, 11:55 AM)JustWinBaby Wrote: Is that the narrative that will be used to blame Repubs instead of Dems?
Repubs control the Senate, but they don't have nearly 60 votes.
I blame all of them for the inability to come together and actually craft decent policy. But let's not forget that McConnell can blow up the filibuster at any time. The GOP could pass a CR and a budget without any Dem input, but it's the political game that is preventing them from doing it as well as the concern over their own caucus members splitting from them.
