Trump Makes A Deal With The Devil ....
Though I understand WHY Trump worked out a short term debt limit deal with the Dems (wanted funding re: hurricane Harvey & now possibly Irma), doesn't mean I have to like it or think it's great decision on his part for the long haul.
That being said, what the heck else is he supposed to do when the GOP leadership in both the House and the Senate act like their hands are tied with just about every piece of legislation the POTUS pushes?
I'm thoroughly disgusted and that's why there hasn't been a whole lot of blogging lately. It's a form of punishment to watch the day in and day out of the foot dragging, do nothing Congress. So I somewhat took the summer off.
I mean the GOP has the House, the Senate and the Presidency and yet what the heck have they actually accomplished legislatively so far?
Has R&R of OCare happened? What about funding for the wall? Will true tax relief/cuts ever occur?
I'm thinking that the GOP leadership may continue to sit on their hands and do nothing. All while putting up a good front like they're TRYING their best to move things forward. When in fact, they really don't want to pass bills that cut taxes, fund the wall, fix OCare. Why? I'll get to that later...
I'm not saying ALL of the GOP has this mindset. God only knows the Freedom Caucus has done their best to try and put forth good bills and there are other legislatures who want to accomplish things.
It's the leadership of Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan who I blame. They've managed to push through Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court Justice position. So why not other agenda?
I'll tell you why. Lobbyists. Donors. And behind the scene deals that have already been made.
Supporting Gorsuch was a piece of cake cause it didn't affect their relationships with said parties, who in turn fund their campaigns, etc.
But I digress.
By the GOP leadership not working with President Trump to get things done, it'll continue to force him to cut more deals with the Dems.
Who in turn will gladly work with him, give the POTUS a bit here and there of what he wants, but in the end screw him, along with the GOP.
As a bonus, the Dems will then get to say how they worked with the POTUS when the GOP couldn't or wouldn't. This will appeal to a lot of voters and who knows what will happen come the midterm elections. The GOP may lose seats. Though I certainly hope not. Stay tuned.
For details of the recent debt limit deal referred to, here's a link to Bloomberg's piece.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-07/trump-s-surprise-deal-with-democrats-sets-up-christmas-showdown
That being said, what the heck else is he supposed to do when the GOP leadership in both the House and the Senate act like their hands are tied with just about every piece of legislation the POTUS pushes?
I'm thoroughly disgusted and that's why there hasn't been a whole lot of blogging lately. It's a form of punishment to watch the day in and day out of the foot dragging, do nothing Congress. So I somewhat took the summer off.
I mean the GOP has the House, the Senate and the Presidency and yet what the heck have they actually accomplished legislatively so far?
Has R&R of OCare happened? What about funding for the wall? Will true tax relief/cuts ever occur?
I'm thinking that the GOP leadership may continue to sit on their hands and do nothing. All while putting up a good front like they're TRYING their best to move things forward. When in fact, they really don't want to pass bills that cut taxes, fund the wall, fix OCare. Why? I'll get to that later...
I'm not saying ALL of the GOP has this mindset. God only knows the Freedom Caucus has done their best to try and put forth good bills and there are other legislatures who want to accomplish things.
It's the leadership of Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan who I blame. They've managed to push through Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court Justice position. So why not other agenda?
I'll tell you why. Lobbyists. Donors. And behind the scene deals that have already been made.
Supporting Gorsuch was a piece of cake cause it didn't affect their relationships with said parties, who in turn fund their campaigns, etc.
But I digress.
By the GOP leadership not working with President Trump to get things done, it'll continue to force him to cut more deals with the Dems.
Who in turn will gladly work with him, give the POTUS a bit here and there of what he wants, but in the end screw him, along with the GOP.
As a bonus, the Dems will then get to say how they worked with the POTUS when the GOP couldn't or wouldn't. This will appeal to a lot of voters and who knows what will happen come the midterm elections. The GOP may lose seats. Though I certainly hope not. Stay tuned.
For details of the recent debt limit deal referred to, here's a link to Bloomberg's piece.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-07/trump-s-surprise-deal-with-democrats-sets-up-christmas-showdown
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