[Jim W N]

I’m tired of seeing the neo-Right using terms like “Do-Nothing Senate”. What a wrong-headed concept for those who love freedom and America. What does the Right want - an activist federal government???? NO!!!!

The only action we need from the feds is to UNDO 100 years of unconstitutional bureaucracy building and unconstitutional acts. Here the issue is Congress needing to cooperate with Trump to completely abolish its unconstitutional meddling in healthcare which needs to be run by the voluntary cooperation between patients and their doctors in the free market.

80% of the federal government is unconstitutional. What we need is MUCH LESS government, not more. We don’t need an activist Senate, we need a federal government that does its constitutional duty in abolishing the unconstitutional 80% of its departments and acts. Forget about the hideous GOP. The AMERICAN PEOPLE need to do whatever it takes to make this happen by THROWING THE BUMS OUT and replacing them with non-politicians who are willing to dismantle this $4 trillion beast.

After that, Congress should be put on a part-time basis. A Do-Little Congress is EXACTLY what we need!!!

They should DO NOTHING except what’s NECESSARY AND PROPER to maintain a constitutional government. That is is ALL they should do. Then they should go home.

Don’t forget our ultimate goal here: the restoration of our Free Constitutional Government. NOT an activist government, but an activist American People who are free and active in their individual pursuits.

[Bryanw92]

>>I’m tired of seeing the neo-Right using terms like “Do-Nothing Senate”. What a wrong-headed concept for those who love freedom and America. What does the Right want - an activist federal government???? NO!!!!

You make assumptions that do not reflect reality. Progressivism is already firmly entrenched into every part of our government. If Congress does nothing but the minimal functions of Constitutional Government, then the Progressive parts remain.

We are at the point where no action = Progressive present becomes Progressive future. Action can only undo bureaucracy, even if the action is defunding. We call the Senate “Do nothing” because it fails to do anything but continue the status quo, which is Progressive.

You are saying that a person gets lung cancer from smoking, so if he gives up smoking, the cancer will go away. No. It will kill him. Only aggressive action will save him.

[MileHi]

80% of the federal government is unconstitutional

Exactly right. And Article V may be the only way to correct that. With the left out of power all over the country, the time might be now.

[Cheerio]

After that, Congress should be put on a part-time basis. A Do-Little Congress is EXACTLY what we need!!!

I suggest that Congress conduct it's business via Skype or other such video conferencing product. That way they will live in the home district that elected them and perhaps be more responsive to the needs and demands of "WE THE PEOPLE" that elect them.

They can reserve their meeting face-to-face in the District of Corruption for important matters of urgency like approving war votes, impeaching corruptocrats like Blabbermouth, etc.

Routine Congressional matters and votes do not require they live in DC and schmooze with all the K street types in preparation for their multi-millionaire jobs being planned for post Congressional duty. Let them schmooze up to the locals in their district for their next gig.

[Nifster]

Unfortunately the Do Nothing congress has not undone anything to reverse any of the crap stuffed down our throats by obozos congress

There are some things that the congress should do

It is fair to call them do nothing when they haven’t even repealed obozo care or fund building a wall or even reforming the tax code

[BlueDragon]

I like the way you think.

It's my guess there are a great many others who are agreement with what you have just said. But how to best get there is perennially the question.

There are indications President Trump leans strongly "less is more" direction too.

Thank you for your comments. It's good to keep the kind of focus you expended the effort to remind us here of (even if many freepers may need little to no reminder).

[Fantasywriter]

Both your posts were excellent—five stars! Thanks for pinging me. I appreciated the chance to read them. Agree with every word you posted!

[Road Warrior ‘04]

The only action we need from the feds is to UNDO 100 years of unconstitutional bureaucracy building and unconstitutional acts.

I agree with most of what you've said. The Senate, under the losership of the Turtle, had a chance to undo one of the most egregious laws (Obamacare) ever foisted on the American people, and they choked! I'm all for full repeal and leave it to the individual!

And, like you said, less is more!

[Architect of Avalon]

There is a lot of work to be done to return America to the people.

[FreeReign]

Obviously, doing nothing at this point keeps Big Government in place.

But thanks for the scream caps.

[gogeo]

Well, okay...why don't you explain why getting Trump's nominees passed through the Senate, Obamacare repealed, and tax reform are bad things that the Senate shouldn't be doing?

Take your time.

[HKMk23]

A “POST OF THE YEAR” nominee, right there, for sure.

[zeugma]

I’m tired of seeing the neo-Right using terms like “Do-Nothing Senate”. What a wrong-headed concept for those who love freedom and America. What does the Right want - an activist federal government???? NO!!!!

I'd be perfectly happy if congress did nothing whatsoever but pass a budget and repeal laws for the next 3 terms.

[alstewartfan]

I think you are off point, at least re MY posting. I want Congress to do only what they promised: Repeal Obamacare, period. They had 7 YEARS to strategize. Pres. Trump is right to whack them verbally.

[lwoodham]

I don’t disagree with anything you’ve said. You have it right.