Bush Signs $555 Billion Spending Bill

[MobBoss]

This is why our presidents need the line item veto.

 

[Cannae]

He has been spending recklessly when the economy is good. Keynesian in reverse, the absolute worst way to run an economy.

As much as I disagree with you, in this case I have to agree.

I also ask is the current economic situation with the dollar being worth less than it has just because of the sheer amount of money being aloud to float around?

 

[Godwynn]

This is why our presidents need the line item veto.

You're comfortable giving the President that much power?

Would you place any restrictions on it?

 

[skadistic]

You're comfortable giving the President that much power?

Would you place any restrictions on it?

He should be able to use it on anything that doesn't have squat to do with the original meaning of bill. Like 100 million for the upgrade of shrimp farms in a bill about the COLA raise for the military.

 

[GuitarHero]

He should be able to use it on anything that doesn't have squat to do with the original meaning of bill. Like 100 million for the upgrade of shrimp farms in a bill about the COLA raise for the military.

Problem is, he wouldn't.

 

[North King]

You're comfortable giving the President that much power?

Would you place any restrictions on it?

A line item veto only usable on appropriations?

 

[JollyRoger]

You're comfortable giving the President that much power?

Would you place any restrictions on it?

Nope. Put all public sector job descriptions on the chopping block and give the Pres an ax.