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by compiler-guy 1994 days ago
Many presidents have tried such things. Non have really succeeded. It is political suicide to veto a giant spending bill over most forms of pork.
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If many have tried, did none of them learn from their predecessors? Or why did anyone after the first guy try it again if it was so obviously political suicide?

Edit: Ugh, sorry, I know what I just said is a fallacy. I just want to believe that making systemic improvements — getting Congress to operate on a better rule set — would be the thing which gets a person re-elected.

It seems bullying, lying, bribes, hookers and conspiracy theories is the bling today!