[traditional1]

"If the bill gets to Conference, the "take it up, amend it, pass it again" routine must be repeated until both chambers agree on exactly the same language."

You do realize, of course, that all the rhetoric and speeches are for show only, and this takeover cannot be stopped simply due to the numbers?

[Cboldt]

-- You do realize, of course, that all the rhetoric and speeches are for show only, and this takeover cannot be stopped simply due to the numbers? --

Yes, I do. I was just answering the question about the form/process of the kabuki dance.

I'm looking forward to the day that the people demonstrate contempt for Congress to the same extent that Congress demonstrates contempt for the people. I quit communicating with the arrogant bastards years ago.