No one’s life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session. L. Long, ca 2342
A divided government is the safest government. Daniel Webster Featherkile, JD, 1881 - 1954.
Joe Satnik said:
I believe you are confusing a “presidential veto” (which is a function of the executive branch) with a “filibuster proof majority”, which indeed would be “control of the senate”.
Joe, this one depends on how “control” is defined. If we’re talking numbers, yes, the Dems are in control. If we’re talking the ability of one party or the other to force legislation through that the other side doesn’t want, no, no one’s in control. It works like this:
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/healydj/NoControl.jpg)
This “Off-Topic” area needs the “thick skin” warning, too. Sorry to all for the outburst.
mike,
It’s not your fault. It’s just that you’re in proximity to DC.
Keep up the excellent work on your models. Wish I could do that…
Sincerely,
Joe Satnik