Senate Fails To Back Tough Talk With Action

[JABBS]

In May, the Republican-led Senate voted 83-16 to build 370 miles of fencing along the border.

Last week, the same Republican-led Senate voted 71-29 against providing the $1.8 billion needed to fund the fence.

"We do a lot of talking," said Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), who authored the funding proposal. "The things we do often sound very good, but we never quite get there."

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[Norquist Nemesis]

1. Out of curiosity, did you watch the debate?

I watched a good part of it, particularly at the end and just before the vote. What the "news" and talkingheads are failing to discuss is where the money would have come from. It wasn't an increase in spending, from what I got out of the 'debate'. In order to fund, it would have cut CIA and border patrol funding to name a couple. Senators weren't willing to make those cuts to build a fence.

[JABBS]

6. sessions said, though

that if the Senate really wanted the fence, as evidenced by the earlier vote, it would have found a way to provide the money.

I just think it gives the Senate to be able to argue that they favor a fence, but that they favor fiscal responsibility at the same time. It's a lot of spin.

[redqueen]

2. Idiots! Republicans can't be trusted with power!

Wasting all that time... and for what?

Oh that's right I forgot... their idiotic supporters eat the BS up.

:grr

[Rex]

3. Dem campaign ad - 'The things we do often sound very good

but we never quite get there.' From the mouth of a GOPer. How much easier can they make it?

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

4. They Would Never Hire You To Be A Consultant...

Your idea makes FAR too much sense.

I'm sure they'll think of something suitably lame in comparison.

But I agree with you, that would make a funny and worthwhile ad.

[High Plains]

5. Good. What a stupid idea in the first place.