Government

Congress Saves the Day – From Itself

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Another Budget Kicks The Budget Can Down the Driveway Good morning, America. Today in honor of the heroic efforts of Congress, they have deservedly taken the day off. But after their less-than-ordinary show in leadership, Congress saves the day – from itself. And now these courageous patriots are fleeing the onslaught of snow and running home. Yet Americans can celebrate the fact that they have at least risen to this low bar. We can all breathe a sigh of relief. Another government shutdown has been averted. At least for a little over a month. But take heart, they have only fled DC and the snow. After all, it is Congress staying to do their jobs that maybe we should fear …

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Giving America the Middle Finger–Congressional Style

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It’s now predawn on this fine day – September 15, 2023. My wife is still in bed, blissfully sleeping. I pray she is dreaming of our next adventure in life. I can only speculate as I watch her sleep. Whether it’s another beach trip, a cruise, or just another great day with our grandchildren, I may never know. I am sure that if she is having a good dream night, it is a time of quiet, peace, and joy. I’m sure it’s just a time to enjoy life. After all, that is what we hope we can do at some point. Oh, how I wish my brain would allow me such peace.  But I’m up too early because my brain …

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Russian Roulette with the Debt Cliff

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Best case scenario – Congress and Senate might get bill to President with 3 days to go before default It’s Saturday morning, May 27, 2023. As I look at my news feed, Fox News is reporting that the debt ceiling deal is falling apart. This isn’t much of surprise. Negotiations are always falling apart in DC. As my computer programming son would say, “It’s not a bug, it’s a feature. However, the real problem reveals itself in actually reading the article. Oh how sometimes I forget how crazy DC is. The issue is there are only 8-9 days to go before America falls off the self-imposed financial cliff. So plenty of time – at least in the real world. However …

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Quick Lock the Door

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What to do when the House leaves the House Have you ever had a house guest overstay their welcome? You know the one. They take over your house. Before you let them in they seem respectful and gracious and you can’t wait to spend some time with them. The first few days are just as you imagined. They are quite good guests. But by the end of the first week, things begin to change. They begin to act as if your house is now exclusively theirs. They take over every crevice. They begin to no longer listen to you or care about your needs. They begin making decisions about your money and life that in the end ruin your finances and cause fights …

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Congress’ Festival of Financial Frivolity

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The One Month Anniversary of Holding the World Hostage Hooray. Congressional Republicans are holding their ground. Horray. Congressional Republicans are trying to address the budget deficit. Hooray. Congressional Republicans are staying the course. Hooray. Congressional Republicans course is right off a cliff! Welcome to the one month anniversary of the the United States Congress taking the United States budget, government and the American public hostage. Welcome to the celebration of the future of payments to the military, seniors, and veterans being held up almost at gun point. Welcome to the culmination of Congressional craziness that is the American government. Welcome to the Festival of Financial Frivolity! With only a few days to go before the United States has to decide …

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TN GOP Voting To Expel Voices Against Guns

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Because In TN, Guns Will Always Win As I sit here in my humble abode in the formerly great state of Tennessee, I am anxiously awaiting yet another bizarre day in Tennessee politics.  Today, the Tennessee House of Representatives will take a vote on whether to expel three members who interrupted the house to voice their support for gun control after the horrific shooting in Nashville last month.  Of course, for anyone who lives in Tennessee or watches Tennessee politics, it is only fitting that the legislature would rather focus on eliminating opposition to guns than address anything relevant to preventing the next mass shooting.  After all, if it comes down to just a couple more dead children versus the …

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Congress Manages to do the Bare Minimum

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It’s a Christmas Miracle Shocking. Absolutely amazing. Greatest day ever. Congress Finally manages to perform the unthinkable. Congress actually managed to do their bare minimum of responsibility finally – they passed the budget. Now, don’t take this the wrong way. It doesn’t mean the budget is any good. It doesn’t mean they accomplished this feat without their usual useless drama. It doesn’t mean the right priorities were addressed. It doesn’t mean the pork wasn’t served up like monopoly money. It doesn’t mean they even read what they passed. No, as I said, they did the absolute minimum amount of work required to keep the country afloat. Of course, they did it at a breakneck speed over the course of a …

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