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Originally Posted by Riot

That's right. So the House Republicans were wasting time, taking a vote on a ridiculously conservative budget they created and brought to the floor, that even they didn't want to pass, only so that they could talk a good story to the folks back home and make some political ads.

They wanted to look really tough and conservative, slashing the budget and giving even bigger tax cuts to the rich. Knowing the Dems wouldn't let them.

But the Dems simply stood back, didn't interfer with the majority and did let them

Found this video clip: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_849715.html

It's hilarious They are mostly through the roll call, and the Dems start voting "present" - the Republicans can't figure out what is happening, but some start changing their "yes" votes to "no" to prevent passage. And then the Republicans held the vote open when time had elapsed, so they could continue to change their votes so the measure would not pass.

With all the important business...both sides play games....children all!