Comments on: Bush Goading Congress Into Historic First Veto Override; Look Out Now! http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/ News and Opinion on Politics and Media Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:12:35 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The BRAD BLOG : Congress Overrides Bush Veto of Water Bill http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-410977 The BRAD BLOG : Congress Overrides Bush Veto of Water Bill Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:07:46 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-410977 [...] colleague Trish at Pensito Review suggested earlier this week that this veto override could signal a change in the wind for Bush's political fortunes: I’m [...] [...] colleague Trish at Pensito Review suggested earlier this week that this veto override could signal a change in the wind for Bush’s political fortunes: I’m [...]

]]> By: A Second Hand Conjecture » Andrew Sullivan in Full Intellectual Meltdown http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-410713 A Second Hand Conjecture » Andrew Sullivan in Full Intellectual Meltdown Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:36:51 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-410713 [...] Thanks to Pejman, who followed the link in this post (I just missed it) we learn what Andrew thinks is something to celebrate. First Andrew: The constitution stirs. [...] [...] Thanks to Pejman, who followed the link in this post (I just missed it) we learn what Andrew thinks is something to celebrate. First Andrew: The constitution stirs. [...]

]]> By: Greg Bacon http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-410300 Greg Bacon Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:27:29 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-410300 Cute looking dog, so why would you compare that dog to a brain dead chimp? The dog has intellect, a conscience and a backbone. And that's three things King George doesn't have. Cute looking dog, so why would you compare that dog to a brain dead chimp?

The dog has intellect, a conscience and a backbone.

And that’s three things King George doesn’t have.

]]> By: yellowdogD http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-410008 yellowdogD Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:55:54 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-410008 I can't believe Shrub was stupid enough to veto a bill with such overwhelming support. On second thought, yes I can believe that. I agree with Mark about explaining why congress is not getting things done, but don't forget to point out that Mitch (looks like my grandmother) McConnell is the obstructionist in the Senate. I can’t believe Shrub was stupid enough to veto a bill with such overwhelming support. On second thought, yes I can believe that.

I agree with Mark about explaining why congress is not getting things done, but don’t forget to point out that Mitch (looks like my grandmother) McConnell is the obstructionist in the Senate.

]]> By: Terry http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-409999 Terry Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:50:41 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-409999 Get real! This bill passed with such large majorities because it was also loaded with pork for a whole host of Dems and Repubs. If the veto is overridden, which is far from clear at this point, it means virtually nothing in terms of other possible congressional actions down the road. Absolutely nothing. Get real! This bill passed with such large majorities because it was also loaded with pork for a whole host of Dems and Repubs. If the veto is overridden, which is far from clear at this point, it means virtually nothing in terms of other possible congressional actions down the road. Absolutely nothing.

]]> By: MNPundit http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-409998 MNPundit Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:50:17 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-409998 Okay override. Awesome. But the Executive still has to enforce the law. Bush still has to enforce the law. Why would he? He'll just let it die on the table or delay the money or it'll mysteriously disappear to incompetent contractors. Okay override. Awesome. But the Executive still has to enforce the law.

Bush still has to enforce the law.

Why would he? He’ll just let it die on the table or delay the money or it’ll mysteriously disappear to incompetent contractors.

]]> By: Mark http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-409992 Mark Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:36:32 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-409992 We need to make it perfectly clear that Bush is pounding a congress that is trying to get things done. Sure Democrats have a majority but its not absolute control. With Bush getting Veto happy it is important that the public be continually reminded that it takes a 2/3 vote to over-ride a veto. That majority Democrats do not have. So when people say the are dissapointed in Congress remind them its the progress blocking Bush that is the problem. We need to make it perfectly clear that Bush is pounding a congress that is trying to get things done. Sure Democrats have a majority but its not absolute control. With Bush getting Veto happy it is important that the public be continually reminded that it takes a 2/3 vote to over-ride a veto. That majority Democrats do not have.
So when people say the are dissapointed in Congress remind them its the progress blocking Bush that is the problem.

]]> By: Xenos http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-409985 Xenos Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:21:48 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-409985 W does not realize that if Congress overrides him he will not be able to attach a signing statement on the law. W does not realize that if Congress overrides him he will not be able to attach a signing statement on the law.

]]> By: Liberal From PA http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-409907 Liberal From PA Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:58:54 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-409907 A "new spine in congress"? I'll believe it when I see it. This is simply a case of a "no-brainer" bill in which even the repugs can't come up with a reason to say no. The democrats and the rest of congress will go back to sleep again after this....... But wouldn't it be wonderful if they didn't? Ahhh, wishful thinking. A “new spine in congress”? I’ll believe it when I see it. This is simply a case of a “no-brainer” bill in which even the repugs can’t come up with a reason to say no. The democrats and the rest of congress will go back to sleep again after this……. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if they didn’t? Ahhh, wishful thinking.

]]> By: Non E Mouse http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/comment-page-1/#comment-409810 Non E Mouse Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:52:59 +0000 http://www.pensitoreview.com/2007/11/05/bush-goads-congress-into-historic-first-veto-override-look-out-now/#comment-409810 Dream on! Part of the problem as to why we got into this mess is all the wishful thinking!!! Dream on! Part of the problem as to why we got into this mess is all the wishful thinking!!!

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