... you know, like the previous one did?
2007-10-23 02:22:03 · 19 answers · asked by Big Paesano 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
HR hitter... I flippin care because I am a United States citizen.
2007-10-23 02:26:48 · update #1
No, the way our government is constructed is based on the concept of checks and balances. The problem we face today is that these checks and balances are not based on what is the best for the people but on the basis of party lines. If the congress comes up with a bill that is for the best interest of the people and the president veto's it only because it came from the other party, the system has failed. This is what we see today on the part of both Democrats and Republicans. It is doubtful, unfortunately, that this will even change in our increasingly divided nation.
2007-10-23 02:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must realize that Congress consists of representative of the people in their districts and states. They are not there to carry out any political party's agenda. They are there to represent there constituents.
Many of the Democrat freshmen were elected in districts that traditionally vote conservative. These Democrats ran as more conservative than the Republicans they defeated. If they do not represent their constituents desires, they will be gone.
Congress does not exist to oppose the President or to dictate policy. The entire system is designed to promote compromise. If their constituents want them to oppose the President they will do so or risk loosing their seat. If their constituents want them to cooperate with the President they will do so or risk loosing their seat.
Many of the responses here show a distinct lack of understanding of how the system works.
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2007-10-23 09:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree fully with Matthew D. I would add one thing, replace EVERY member of congress when their tenure in office is over. if you think any of these members of congress are doing your & your country any good, take a closer look. however, they are doing themselves & their corporate masters a world of good. Check it out! Who has the best socialist healthcare in the world? Congress! Who does absolutely nothing for the citizens of the USA? Congress. Who is making billions on this war in Iraq? Corporate America.
2007-10-23 10:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by peepers98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently read a report card for the current Congress, and they are really only getting a C average at best.
I would be much happier if the Congress would stop playing partisan politics and (as if!) and get business done instead of "business as usual".
2007-10-23 09:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would be happier with our current Congress if they would quit being cowards and support this war and plan on defeating our enemies. They have divided this country along with the News Media. Give NOW the money needed for our troops even if they have to make every pet project they support go without. DO NOT WITHHOLD MONEY FROM OUR TROOPS!!!
How soon we forget the bombing of the World Trade Center; how soon we forget the bombing of the USS Cole and our American embassies.
How soon we forget the 3,000 lives lost in the Twin Towers and Pentagon by the most primitive means available.
Bin Laden got thrown out of Saudi Arabia or he flees Saudi Arabia because he is on Hussein's side because of Iraq invading Kuwait. In 1998 Bin Laden calls Jihad to kill Americans. After Soviets pulled out of Afghanistan, bin Laden returns to Saudi Arabia a hero, but he opposes the Saudi monarchy.
The best thing that this Congress could do is listen to our President and defeat our enemies. They will not quit coming.
They keep showing their ugly heads and declaring to kill Americans.
2007-10-23 09:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think you're confused. This congress never had the intention of doing any of the things folks like you wanted them to do because what you wanted them to do was irresponsible. But they had to 'appear' to try, they had to appear as though they really wanted to surrender, knowing all the while and banking on the fact that they did not have the votes. They knew that going in. It wasn't a hypothetical at all. Case in point, have you noticed that NONE of the democrat presidential contenders can commit to significant troop withdrawl any time soon after they're sworn in? Interesting contradiction isn't it? When answering as individuals, their response is the exact opposite of what their fake vote was for.
They want you vote, but they're not irresponsible. They can't and won't do what folks like you want because THAT would be irresponsible.
Call it rolling over if you want to, but to my way of thinking it was pure politics, but I'll accept that just as long as they don't actually follow through and do something stupid.
2007-10-23 09:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by The emperor has no clothes 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, I wish the President would go hide in a cave until 01/20/09 so Congress can get something done.
2007-10-23 09:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To a prior respondent's point, sure looks like they're doing just that. Republican/Democrat, sure seems like the only thing they can do with any degree of certainty is ignore the mandate of those who voted them into office.
2007-10-23 09:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by trentrockport 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there are senior citizens cutting their pills in half, if Congress wants to fight for that full pill I'm for it. If they want to play nancy drew and read a history of the ottoman empire, I got a problem with that.
2007-10-23 09:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by Spartacus 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Happy? .... not really.
Happy-ER? Actually, yes.
I originally thought that opposition in Congress would result in reasonable compromises. Reid and Pelosi have proved me wrong. Very, very wrong.
2007-10-23 10:49:05 · answer #10 · answered by rumpton2001 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋