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What do you mean by propaganda graphics? That article seems pretty factual to me. If we can't have articles like that then it seems like you are arguing for a p
by nimblegorilla 15y ago
What do you mean by propaganda graphics? That article seems pretty factual to me. If we can't have articles like that then it seems like you are arguing for a public informed solely by talking-head soundbites.
Also, the president has some influence on policy debates and can veto any spending bill congress passes. I don't think it's accurate to say the legislature is solely responsible for spending.
- OstiaAntica 15y agoIn the U.S. the legislature really does hold the power of the purse. The substantial majority of spending is through entitlements, tax code distributions, and debt repayments, which are all on autopilot. The President can veto year-to-year discretionary spending, but the veto can be overridden, which damages the president's credibility and so that situation is avoided by capitulating.
- nimblegorilla 15y agoI'm not disagreeing with that, but the executive branch has some influence. Especially when the vice president casts tie-breaker votes in the senate. Vetos also need a larger majority to override and congress is often split down the middle.