[stockpirate]

I hope they are successful at returning to using earmarks, it is the the correct way to allocate money and direct it’s spending. The other way is to let the Executive Branch decide where the money is to be spent.

[bert]

There needs to be some Aristotelian guidance

Moderation

The ear marks must not get out of hand

[Olog-hai]

The EB has no such power. We do have separation of powers here.

I would guess that you are therefore saying that the Tea Party is wrong in opposition to earmarks?

[eclecticEel]

With Romney marching to the nomination it’s becoming more obvious by the day that the tea party is a paper tiger; ceasing to pay attention to the dead movement’s demands is fully pragmatic on their part.

Don’t blame me, I’m only the messenger.

[BfloGuy]

I hope they are successful at returning to using earmarks, it is the the correct way to allocate money and direct it’s spending.

I agree. In the absence of earmarks, Obama's minions determine how appropriated money will be spent. And it's important to remember that, in the absence of earmarks, spending has only gone up. The whole earmark brouhaha was just boob bait for the bubbas.