Running Out The Clock

The Republican Congress is heading into their last week today before they go out of session. They are planning to spend their last few days as a majority party by continuing their agenda... doing absolutely nothing of significance or of help to anyone (who isn't a fetus or a millionaire).

From the Washington Post-

...Congress will convene on Tuesday for what some fear will be the lamest of lame-duck sessions, and GOP leaders have decided to take a minimalist approach before turning over the reins of power to the Democrats. Rather than a final surge of legislative activity, Congress will probably wrap up things after a single, short week of work. They have even decided to punt decisions on annual government spending measures to the Democrats next year.

"There is a lot of battle fatigue among members, probably on both sides of the aisle," said Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), usually a reliable conservative firebrand. "Contrary to popular belief, members of Congress are human beings. They have a certain shelf life and a certain amount of energy to be drawn on. We're tired."...

I can imagine. Screwing up an entire country is very exhausting work.

How very grateful we all should be that voters allowed these overworked patriots to get the rest they need.