Monday, May 10, 2010

Why Does Obama Always Want Congress to Act Quickly?

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/36989.html

He said the same thing about health care reform.

6 comments:

Robin Norwood said...

"Congress, take your time. No rush...whenever you get around to it." --President Gregory Quincey Lange

Manganeez said...

I'm not sure I understand. Greg, is this a protest against the idea that Congress should work faster than it does? You feel legislation has kept pace with the world's changes?

Greg said...

@Manganeez It just seems like Obama is trying to rush things through and maybe getting things right (allowing time for consideration and debate) is more important than the velocity of Congress (like laws per month or some other unit of measure).

Instead of "act quickly" how about "act rightly"?

Manganeez said...

I guess that explains sitting dumbfounded for seven minutes while we're being attacked. Ok, that was a leap, but I wanted to say it anyway.

TheMuuj said...

Hell, I'd be happy with "This is important, and we shouldn't waste time, but at least read and understand the damn thing first."

Of course, I think that's kind of the point. Just sign the thousand page bill and take the party's word that it's in your best interest. We'll scratch your back later. I promise!

TheMuuj said...

Hell, I'd be happy with "This is important, and we shouldn't waste time, but at least read and understand the damn thing first."

Of course, I think that's kind of the point. Just sign the thousand page bill and take the party's word that it's in your best interest. We'll scratch your back later. I promise!