[Lazamataz]

Lets see, the pubbies have been in control of the house and senate for about 3 days now? Maybe we should give them a chance to get their act together. Who knows, they might do something good. We can critique them later.

I admire your optimism. I do not share it.

The point remains, 'our people' caved for the price of a few committee appointments.

If you think that bodes well for 'getting their act together', God bless you, and I hope you are right.

I suspect strongly that you are not.

[palmer]

a few committee appointments

Those mainly represent the power to direct favorable legislation to special interests who return the favor with campaign contributions. When those memebers retire the contributions can be turned into a nice slush fund. Before retirement those committee assignments mean more power and more money.