So liberals out in the Intranets are getting are riled up over the announcement by the GOP leadership that they plan on blocking all new legislation until two things are accomplished: (1) resolve the continuing resolution and (2) the tax cuts are extended.  Generally this is followed by something like, “OMFG, these eviiill Chimpy McHilterburtons are continuing their policies of the last 8 years that ruined this country and G#@!@@!! Bush’s fault RRrr##!!$ Palin, etc. etc.”

Sigh.

Let’s first review some facts:  (1) The democrats have controlled Congress since 2006 with the self-proclaimed “most honest, open, ethical Congress ever”.  They were the majority party which owned the Congressional leadership role.  (2) Since 2008, they have had a filibuster-proof majority such that any bill (HealthCare, Cash for Clunkers, etc.) could get passed regardless of what the GOP did (or didn’t) do.  (3) We’ve already covered this here and here and here.  Catch up, dummies. 

Second, the continuing resolution is in place because the democrat leadership failed – don’t gloss over this: FAILED – at doing their Constitutionally directed job of passing a federal budget.  It is not a good thing – for either party – for the government to shut down because of their failure.  Get it done.  Now.

Third, we’ve talked about the tax cuts and talked about them some more.  If you don’t get it by now, then (a) if you earn over $200-250K a year, just write the government a check and shut up or (b) if you earn less – stop and read through this site and get educated.

Now get back to work.

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