Bait and Switch Democracy at its Best
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that she may ram through the Democrats’ health care legislation through the House via a brazen fraud. The Washington Post reports:
After laying the groundwork for a decisive vote this week on the Senate’s health-care bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Monday that she might attempt to pass the measure without having members vote on it.
Instead, Pelosi (D-Calif.) would rely on a procedural sleight of hand: The House would vote on a more popular package of fixes to the Senate bill; under the House rule for that vote, passage would signify that lawmakers “deem” the health-care bill to be passed.
“No matter how cynical you get, it’s impossible to keep up,” as Lily Tomlin quipped.
If this sham is actually used, then Congress may need to appropriate an extra $100 million for “public education” programs to teach people to think positively about democracy.
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Dirk W. Sabin
Comment on Tuesday 16th March 2010 @ 3:31 pm
First, perhaps start with “think” and then we shall move on to the distinction between “positive” and “negative”.
alpowolf
Comment on Tuesday 16th March 2010 @ 5:41 pm
I can’t imagine that $100 million will be nearly enough. Better make it $100 billion. Think of all the jobs that will create/save!
Jim
Comment on Tuesday 16th March 2010 @ 10:35 pm
It can be fun to watch weasels at work, except when they are gnawing on your leg or savings account.
The Infamous Oregon Lawhobbit
Comment on Thursday 18th March 2010 @ 6:30 pm
Maybe I can just “deem” myself in compliance with its requirements. It’s only fair….
Jim
Comment on Thursday 18th March 2010 @ 9:56 pm
Since you’re now a judge, you can make up any rules you want!
Any plans to run for Congress?
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