re: #55 avanti

Ok, I would like the take from the right on Obama’s earmark reform plan introduced today, good or bad idea ? Can the executive branch enforce them or does Congress need to pass a bill ? Here’s the basics:

Obama said he believed future legislation could include reforms to make the budget process more transparent and trustworthy and rein in the use of earmarks.

“I believe as we move forward, we can come together around principles that prevent the abuse of earmarks,” he said in his speech a hour or so ago. Good idea, bad idea, could it work with the love both sides have for pork ?

“These principles begin with a simple concept: earmarks must have a legitimate and worthy public purpose.
He said they should all be aired on Congressional members websites in advance for comment, and earmarks for for-profit private companies should be subject to competitive bidding practices.”

and:

House Democratic leaders announced two new measures to change the way earmarks are used. A 20-day review by the executive branch would be required, and earmarks for for-profit companies would require competitive bidding. “

Could you at least feign interest in the topic at hand before moving a thread Off Topic with the latest Obama news of the day? The Obama camp can wait until after post #100 for your report.