Pelosi holds Ukrainian aid hostage
Not too long ago, this was an impeachable offense
By Editorial Board - The Washington Times - Sunday, March 13, 2022
OPINION:
Irony abounds in the nation’s capital. Together with double standards, outrageous inconsistencies, and a gaping lack of self-awareness among the governing classes, it provides a beat that defines the tempo of American political discourse. It’s interesting how, given its importance to the national conversation, it so often passes without remark.
This should not be. Admittedly it’s entertaining to take a poke at a politician every now and again for their hypocrisy, but it’s also an important part of the self-government process. Elected officials need to be held accountable for their behavior all the time, not just when it suits the objectives of those clinging to power.
Consider last Wednesday’s vote in the U.S House on the $1.5 trillion Biden budget bill. As is usual these days, it hit the floor without enough time for anyone to read it. However, ostensibly to placate concerns raised by her left flank, Speaker Nancy Pelosi allowed it to come to the floor in two parts, one devoted mostly to domestic programs and the other to defense, governed by a most unusual rule: For either piece to be considered passed and sent on to the Senate for further action, both halves had to be approved.
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