So, apparently, the GOP-controlled House has declared that they likely won't vote on immigration reform because of the deal President Obama made to get Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl home. Am I surprised? No. Do I find it kind of funny? In a sad sort of way, yes.
This is nothing new for Congressional Republicans since Obama stepped into office. They've continually declared that they can't do their jobs because of a decision the president made which they don't agree with. There was "Obamacare," Benghazi, the IRS, the healthcare website, Fast and Furious, the NSA, drones, Solyndra, and now Bergdahl (among others). Here's a basic rundown of how these discussions go:
Reporter: "So, do you think there will be enough Republicans whom vote for this bill to aid our veterans in order for it to pass?"
GOP Congressperson: "It's unlikely we'll be voting on the bill at this time."
Reporter: "Why is that?"
GOP Congressperson: "Because we don't agree with the president's healthcare law."
Reporter: "But it was deemed Constitutional by the Supreme Court..."
GOP Congressperson: "Doesn't matter! We don't like it! So we're going to be patriotic, will not vote on this bill to help our veterans, and that's final!"
Can you imagine if employees outside of Congress handled similar matters in such a way?
Boss Dick Jagger: "I want you to have this project finished by the end of the week. Do you think you can handle that?"
Employee Bill Douche: "I'm sorry, sir, but I can't do that."
Boss Jagger: "Why is that?"
Mr. Douche: "Because I just didn't agree with that recent decision you made regarding the dress code."
Jagger: "I don't care whether you agree with it or not. This is your job..."
Douche: "Sorry, but I can't do it."
Jagger: "Well, then, I guess there's only one thing I can do, isn't there? You're...getting a raise! Wow - I can't believe the size of your balls! That took guts, son! I'll switch the dress code back to the way it was right away! So, now do you think can you get the project done by the end of the week?"
Douche: "Yes, sir!"
Yeah, like that would ever happen... No, that's not a perfect comparison, since President Obama can't fire members of Congress. However, the citizens of this country elect these people to office to actually do their jobs and improve our lives by moving this country forward. To refuse to do that simply because they don't agree with a decision the leader (boss) made is rather ridiculous and childish. Due to this consistently immature behavior, I may soon feel prompted to send Congressional Republicans: Pacifiers, milk bottles, stuffed animals, and copies of the children's book, The Pet Goat...
http://thinkprogress.org/immigration/2014/06/12/3448300/republicans-have-a-brand-new-reason-for-failing-to-pass-immigration-reform-bowe-bergdahl/
This is nothing new for Congressional Republicans since Obama stepped into office. They've continually declared that they can't do their jobs because of a decision the president made which they don't agree with. There was "Obamacare," Benghazi, the IRS, the healthcare website, Fast and Furious, the NSA, drones, Solyndra, and now Bergdahl (among others). Here's a basic rundown of how these discussions go:
Reporter: "So, do you think there will be enough Republicans whom vote for this bill to aid our veterans in order for it to pass?"
GOP Congressperson: "It's unlikely we'll be voting on the bill at this time."
Reporter: "Why is that?"
GOP Congressperson: "Because we don't agree with the president's healthcare law."
Reporter: "But it was deemed Constitutional by the Supreme Court..."
GOP Congressperson: "Doesn't matter! We don't like it! So we're going to be patriotic, will not vote on this bill to help our veterans, and that's final!"
Can you imagine if employees outside of Congress handled similar matters in such a way?
Boss Dick Jagger: "I want you to have this project finished by the end of the week. Do you think you can handle that?"
Employee Bill Douche: "I'm sorry, sir, but I can't do that."
Boss Jagger: "Why is that?"
Mr. Douche: "Because I just didn't agree with that recent decision you made regarding the dress code."
Jagger: "I don't care whether you agree with it or not. This is your job..."
Douche: "Sorry, but I can't do it."
Jagger: "Well, then, I guess there's only one thing I can do, isn't there? You're...getting a raise! Wow - I can't believe the size of your balls! That took guts, son! I'll switch the dress code back to the way it was right away! So, now do you think can you get the project done by the end of the week?"
Douche: "Yes, sir!"
Yeah, like that would ever happen... No, that's not a perfect comparison, since President Obama can't fire members of Congress. However, the citizens of this country elect these people to office to actually do their jobs and improve our lives by moving this country forward. To refuse to do that simply because they don't agree with a decision the leader (boss) made is rather ridiculous and childish. Due to this consistently immature behavior, I may soon feel prompted to send Congressional Republicans: Pacifiers, milk bottles, stuffed animals, and copies of the children's book, The Pet Goat...
http://thinkprogress.org/immigration/2014/06/12/3448300/republicans-have-a-brand-new-reason-for-failing-to-pass-immigration-reform-bowe-bergdahl/
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