Yeah I see what you mean. I think there are no proper restrictions or guidelines for spending. These politicians get re-elected b/c of the bacon/spending they bring home. When a senator cries that he'll resign immediately if funding for his state's bridge to nowhere is cut, we have a big problem.
Line item veto....if u have a defense bill...it should all be about defense period.
Besides my recent trip to Germany, here is some more of ur wasted tax dollars
HR 1147: Congratulating the Northern Kentucky University women's basketball team
HR 305: Recognizing the importance of bicycling
HR 1144: Expressing support for a "Frank Sinatra Day"
HR 1152: Honoring Arnold Palmer
HR 1074: Honoring the anniversary of the Crazy Horse Memorial
I realize that Democrats are running the show in Congress but this is clearly bi-partisan ass-hattery. The above bills were sponsored in order by:
Rep. Davis (R-KY), Rep. Blumenaur (D-OR), Rep. Serrano (D-NY), Rep. Ferguson (R-NJ) and Rep. Sandlin (D-SD)