That’s what they are — those people who call themselves Members of the U.S. Congress. They’re Grinches.

Both houses yesterday passed yet another budget stopgap bill, just four days before the end of the fiscal year. And they are no doubt congratulating themselves for averting a shutdown of the government.

Well, hold the congratulations, folks. Because what they’ve really done is ruin Christmas . . . yet again. This week’s action just carries us to December 20th, which means another knock-down-drag-out fight over what to keep and what to slash from the proposed budget. And if they can’t pass it in time, and the majority of government workers get sent home just before Christmas, and their salaries get held back until they return to work, then . . .

It’s not a pretty picture, is it? And it’s even uglier when you think about the fact that those very Members of Congress who created the problem will continue to be paid without interruption, because their compensation is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. And changing that would require a Constitutional amendment, which would have to be ratified by . . . any guesses? . . . right you are:

Both houses of Congress.

WHAT??!!!

You read me correctly. Some people may not realize that, but it’s true. Check it out. It’s Article I, Section 6, Clause 1, and the 27th Amendment. And if your Senator or Congressperson is running for reelection this year, you might want to find out how they voted on the budget yesterday before checking that box on the ballot in November.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
9/26/24