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In reply to the discussion: It's now apparent why things aren't getting done in Congress [View all]Gorp
(716 posts)6. He thinks (and is probably right) that most Americans are stupid.
What he said is technically true, but in the context of a half-truth. Yes, the 112th did pass those two bills, and yes, the 113th has not passed anything. He's passing the buck to the Senate because the Democrats are in the majority. He also knows damn well that he won't get anything through the House. It's all spin.
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And apparently some that don't will blame Obama, the Senate and Democrats, too...
freshwest
Feb 2013
#13
Many house Republicans would lose their seat if they tried to fix any of the nation's problems.
Kablooie
Feb 2013
#7
Article II, Section 3 gives the President such power to order a special session of Congress
meow2u3
Feb 2013
#23
Yep...I live in his district and you will often hear people say "I vote how John Boehner tells me
sunwyn
Feb 2013
#12
They've been uncloaked, games are all they have left, as they spiral and all...need more popcorn.
Dryvinwhileblind
Feb 2013
#14