Edward Clapper: It's simple, Senator. Our job is to know everything... and then let you know what we think you should know. NSA: We'll let you know about that, too. Diane Feinstein: But the Constitution gives oversight to us!
it has been the long-established practice for Congress to hand responsibilities over to “studies” and “task forces” and committees and agencies, so they don’t have to make public choices and decisions on their own. It’s the D.C. disease of spinal collapse.
That’s the problem…they are not even supposed to be leaders. They are our representatives. Leaders are part of dictatorships. At least, according to our Constitution.
Motivemagus over 10 years ago
Time for some oversight — instead of overlooking.
kline0800 over 10 years ago
it has been the long-established practice for Congress to hand responsibilities over to “studies” and “task forces” and committees and agencies, so they don’t have to make public choices and decisions on their own. It’s the D.C. disease of spinal collapse.
turgilsa over 10 years ago
That’s the problem…they are not even supposed to be leaders. They are our representatives. Leaders are part of dictatorships. At least, according to our Constitution.
ossiningaling over 10 years ago
This is too easy. Congress can just stop funding any government groups that don’t respect their authority.