Gunny
Gold Member
I didn't like it when the Repubs did it and I'm unhappy now that the Dems are doing it. Bush did the right thing by vetoing the bill. Not only was it overloaded with pork but I suspect that the majority of the equipment that they purchase for the troops won't even reach them in time before the withdrawal date. The people voted the Republicans out for shit like this and I suspect that they'll be more unhappy with the Dems than they will be with Bush. If the Dems want out of Iraq, let them defund the war outright.
IMO, each piece of legislation should stand alone, to include the pork. The political process in this country is a joke, and this is a perfect example of it. Congress is supposed to be doing what's best for this Nation, not furthering their political agenda.
The only difference I apply to the political parties is the Dems are willing to bully Republicans with power while the Republicans are afraid to use it when they have it. Otherwise, the stench from either is the same.