Worthless congress (Harry Reid, Representatives, Reid, Obama)

[Floorist]

Ever wonder why congress gets nothing accomplished? Over the past two years, there have been 56 bills introduced in the House to defund Obamacare. (this number comes from a local congressman who brags about voting for them) They knew that none would pass, but would rather spend time on that instead of things that could pass. I'm no supporter of the ACA either, but wasting time on 56 bills that you know won't pass? What a worthless bunch of leeches.

[Memphis1979]

Originally Posted by Floorist

Ever wonder why congress gets nothing accomplished? Over the past two years, there have been 56 bills introduced in the House to defund Obamacare. (this number comes from a local congressman who brags about voting for them) They knew that none would pass, but would rather spend time on that instead of things that could pass. I'm no supporter of the ACA either, but wasting time on 56 bills that you know won't pass? What a worthless bunch of leeches.

According to those representatives, they are doing what the people of their districts want them to do.

I agree that congress is worthless, but until people start demanding action for things that can be accomplished, this will be the same tact used by both sides of the aisle. Put up a straw man to beat on so you ignore the other **** that they are, and aren't doing.

[T-310]

Why I support sweeping them all out, put term limits back in place and start over again.

[Frank DeForrest]

Oh look another one who thinks laws are progress

[greywar]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

Oh look another one who thinks laws are progress

Shrug, give me 56 bills removing laws that are outdated, or merging duplicate functionality then....

You seem to be intentionally missing the point.

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by greywar

Shrug, give me 56 bills removing laws that are outdated, or merging duplicate functionality then....

You seem to be intentionally missing the point.

uh huh
How many laws are necessary to govern you?

[RecentlyMoved]

worthless congress

redundant

see also - wet water

[SETI_listener]

Good job, congress. We have enough laws. Besides, the new way to get crummy laws passed is through the supreme court. They'll pass anything.

[Vector1]

Originally Posted by Floorist

Ever wonder why congress gets nothing accomplished?

I wonder if you include the likes of Harry Reid and all his tactics to prevent bills from ever reaching Obama's desk to sign or veto?

[rbohm]

for those that want congress to "get things done", then you have to get rid of the one guy in congress that is blocking everything, harry reid. dump his butt from the senate, and things will start to open up and congress can start doing its job again.