[gov_bean_ counter]

IIRC there are about 9 appropriation bills that were never passed, so the agencies funded by these bills are still under the CRA. Their funding has essentially been frozen at fy06 levels.

The Dems have put a gun to Bush's head in an attempt to blackmail funding increases for programs the could not get through the regular appropriations process.

This is not a reflection of good leadership or governance. It is political extortion and should be called as such.

[rodguy911]

True but nothing really unexpected.

We already know that the dems always put political aspirations/ambitions ahead of the needs of the nation, they just try and disguise what they are doing.

This time their ambitions are not too well disguised and our President called them on it.

I predict they will fold like the cheap suits they are.

[altura]

At least the excesses of the wicked stepmother Pelosi and her merry band of fools have caused the President to finally lose patience and lash back.

And I enjoy every minute of it. Don't let up, Mr. President.