Dr. Krannawitter, You’re absolutely right—the failure of Congress to follow its own budget law continues to diminish trust in government and the very principle of the rule of law. Republicans now have a pivotal opportunity to began restoring both.
With a president who grasps the dire consequences of unchecked financial irresponsibility, has the skill to assemble an executive team capable of managing a budget while rooting out waste and fraud, and is committed to shaping a future that fosters freedom and prosperity, there’s every reason for those of us who value liberty to be optimistic.
Hey Thomas, I’ve listened to you personally in Denver and I’ve read your book on how to be a successful bureaucrat. Please keep speaking out about the congressional mess that seems to be self perpetuating. I’d love nothing more than Congress being held accountable to the U S Constitution. I’d like to see the bureaucracies dismantled and anyone who works for the government to be required to be elected for the position. Keep up the excellent writing!
The key to one's conduct and the values which produces it lies in acceptance of the concept of responsibility. Responsibility for the outcome of values sought, held, or kept, through one's behavior.
In the context of your article, leadership in Congress has been ignoring, evading, abdicating, or otherwise seeking to escape its responsibilities since its inception. It has incrementally now become an art form. The most visible manifestation being rule by Executive Order!
Perhaps Team Trump can gestate a return of congressional responsibility, but to do so will require acceptance of responsibility for it - up to and including (almost certain!) shutting down of government to potentially accomplish it!
As I write this it is March 19th. You indicated the next completed budget must be signed into law by October 1st. Tic Toc.................
Dr. Krannawitter, You’re absolutely right—the failure of Congress to follow its own budget law continues to diminish trust in government and the very principle of the rule of law. Republicans now have a pivotal opportunity to began restoring both.
With a president who grasps the dire consequences of unchecked financial irresponsibility, has the skill to assemble an executive team capable of managing a budget while rooting out waste and fraud, and is committed to shaping a future that fosters freedom and prosperity, there’s every reason for those of us who value liberty to be optimistic.
Hey Thomas, I’ve listened to you personally in Denver and I’ve read your book on how to be a successful bureaucrat. Please keep speaking out about the congressional mess that seems to be self perpetuating. I’d love nothing more than Congress being held accountable to the U S Constitution. I’d like to see the bureaucracies dismantled and anyone who works for the government to be required to be elected for the position. Keep up the excellent writing!
Superb reminder, Thomas.
The key to one's conduct and the values which produces it lies in acceptance of the concept of responsibility. Responsibility for the outcome of values sought, held, or kept, through one's behavior.
In the context of your article, leadership in Congress has been ignoring, evading, abdicating, or otherwise seeking to escape its responsibilities since its inception. It has incrementally now become an art form. The most visible manifestation being rule by Executive Order!
Perhaps Team Trump can gestate a return of congressional responsibility, but to do so will require acceptance of responsibility for it - up to and including (almost certain!) shutting down of government to potentially accomplish it!
As I write this it is March 19th. You indicated the next completed budget must be signed into law by October 1st. Tic Toc.................