Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Monday, August 8th. Below is audio.
Congress is in the process of passing the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which, according to a multitude of experts will do little – if anything – to actually, you know, Inflation reduction — and may very well add to the problem, placing us at a dangerous crossroads.
The vote in the Senate to proceed required a tie-breaker from VP Kamala Harris – a stark reminder of why Republicans winning back the Senate in November is critical.
Key to its passage was West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin’s determination that, in spite of his prior, clearly expressed reservations regarding another spending bill in the face of raging inflation, NowIt was all fine, thanks to an Orwellian change of name. We won’t speculate about the perks Manchin wrangled out of the deal. We all end up paying the price.
What I’d like to know is when Congress is going to get to work on the IncompetenceReduction Act. Just kidding – we know that will be the Fifth of Never. The truth is that we need to reduce incompetence. AllWe the People are the true leaders. That’s what elections are for and why vetting candidates thoroughly and then continuing to hold them accountable is imperative.
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