ERD50
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ladelfina, I think if you looked at any point in history, you would hear the same complaints.
Standard Oil, the RailRoads, Coal Miners, Textiles, Meat Packers, etc,
I agree on that Congress is a huge part of the current problem, and I do criticize Bush for not using that Veto power.
Doesn't the prez, in effect have 'line item veto' power? If I were in that position, I'd veto a bill, spell out what I won't accept and let them fix and resubmit. And use the press to get my points out to the people to get support (if deserved). Over-rides are pretty tough. I don't understand why presidents have complained that they need 'line item veto' power?
I wouldn't want to give it to them anyhow. They could strike the 'how are we going to pay for this' part, and pass the benefit part. A bill should encompass everything on an issue, but not drag other issues into it, like pork.
Oh well, I think I see a windmill out on the horizon....
-ERD50
Standard Oil, the RailRoads, Coal Miners, Textiles, Meat Packers, etc,
I agree on that Congress is a huge part of the current problem, and I do criticize Bush for not using that Veto power.
Doesn't the prez, in effect have 'line item veto' power? If I were in that position, I'd veto a bill, spell out what I won't accept and let them fix and resubmit. And use the press to get my points out to the people to get support (if deserved). Over-rides are pretty tough. I don't understand why presidents have complained that they need 'line item veto' power?
I wouldn't want to give it to them anyhow. They could strike the 'how are we going to pay for this' part, and pass the benefit part. A bill should encompass everything on an issue, but not drag other issues into it, like pork.
Oh well, I think I see a windmill out on the horizon....
-ERD50