In a message dated 8/2/01 8:26:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< changing the subject slightly - As far as *passing* legislation
goes....one senate vote isn't enough to override a presidential veto, so
the US governmment is still effectively Republican controlled. All the
Democrats can do is, as you say, let a House bill die now and then. >>
Well, but the Democrats can pass legislation and point out to the country
that the Republicans in the House and the President are blocking them.
Or - I know, it's a crazy idea - all 3 could actually work together instead
of trying to score cheap points against the other. But that'll never happen.
Especially since so few people vote, and even fewer pay attention.
Tom Beck
