We knew it would be a tough year for getting anything done anyway in Congress this year--or next, for that matter--since we've effectively begun the campaign season, tragically, for 2012. That was bad enough.
Added to this is the fact that the Republicans long ago announced that their number one goal with this president is to see him fail.
More gridlock.
Now, the Senate killed any possibility of filibuster reform, as of yesterday. We came close but it died.
Filibuster lives: Senate rejects changes in rules
By JIM ABRAMS, Associated PressFri Jan 28, 1:10 am ET
WASHINGTON – The filibuster lives on. The Senate voted overwhelmingly late Thursday to reject efforts to change its rules to restrict the blockades that have sown gridlock and discord in recent years on Capitol Hill.
That said, at least we got this:
Instead, senators settled on a more modest measure to prevent single lawmakers from anonymously holding up legislation and nominations, and the parties' Senate leaders announced a handshake deal to conduct business in a more efficient and civilized way.
That whole thing of a senator being able to hold up legislation without putting his or her name on it was so both ludicrous and cowardly, it was nearly beyond belief. At least they've done away with that. That's one good improvement, anyway.
So look for more continued logjams and non-productivity out of this Congress and Washington for the next 2 years, at least until January of 2013, sadly, pitifully, pathetically.
This is no way to run a government.
Or a country.
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Well, you're right. It's enough to piss off the pope. But like never before, I think the GOP will show themselves for what they are...and may have a very hard time winning the house again in 2012.
Depends on if the O-man calls obstructionists what they are.
It'll also be interesting to see what happens when he said he'd veto bills containing EARMARKS. Congressmen in both parties use them to bring money/jobs to their states and pay back contributors!
Yes, both the O-man and the Tea Party are against earmarks. Let's see where that goes. I think he's going to hold his ground on this, too. He has the "high ground" on it, for sure. No one will be able to complain about him doing that, I don't think.
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