[Religion and Politics]

I think it points out the issue of cloture and the reason for going nuclear. How many government shut downs and near bond forfeitures have we had now this Century? Also, the Senate is all about wasting time when it comes to moving legislation and appointments along. It seems time for a change of some sort in this communication saturated culture, even if it works against us in some instances.

I think the first use of the nuclear option should only be to fund the government with a CR though. Then the second time for the full funding. That should result in honest negotiations, even with Graham and McCain et al.

A couple impacts that the nuclear option might have are that it would seem to give a bit more power to the house, and Presidential Vetoes would be more numerous. But maybe that is what is needed.

[Jim Robinson]

The framers intended the power of the purse to be with the house (representatives of we the people).