Someone needs to call for a veto of the Medicare Act

[Hailtothechimp]

Before anyone thinks I'm naive, hear me out.

My understanding is that bu$h will sign it next week (Tuesday, maybe?). Given all of the questions surrounding its passage, especially in the House, bu$h could refuse to sign this bill, on the grounds that it is flawed legislation. He could call for another vote to remove all of the questions surrounding the way it was passed.

I know he won't do it. But somebody (Either Clinton would be my first choice) should challenge this legislation by publicly calling for a presidential veto. Not only will this raise more attention to the flaws in the bill, but it will preserve an objection for posterity. Lawyers sometimes object during trials, not because they think it will work at the time, but to preserve the issue for an appeal down the road. Why nobody is thinking along these lines escapes me, but time to do it is running short.

[pistoff democrat]

1. I don't think you're naive,

but the dirty rotten congress sent this pantload up to President Pantload and he is going to sign it.

BTW, Clinton publicly challenging this legislation wouldn't do anything IMO.

[pansypoo53219]

2. on no

use it to take the chimp DOWN.

[SheilaT]

3. Huh?

Why would he veto something that makes Republicans look like they are the party of compassion and increased medicare benefits when it doesn't do squat for most seniors?

Perception is everything, and this makes Bush and Republicans look good.

Yes, you are naive. Why would he think it's flawed legislation? Why would he care if it is?

EVERYTHING that happens is aimed solely at re-election. That's why they're now planning on pulling out of Iraq by June. So that they can point to the withdrawal and say, "See, we did it. We removed Hussein from power and gave the people back their country. It's not OUR fault those poor, unfortunate Iraqis don't know how to run their country. We told you it wouldn't work."

They get to win no matter what happens. If the country does well, they're heroes. If it falls apart in civil war, it's not their doing.