The BS continues and the public be dammed

We now hear that the group of 8 Senators have proposed behind closed doors a new immigration bill that will be brought out of the back room and Sen. Patrick Leahy has indicated only one hearing will be held before a vote on the bill. A bill of over 1500 pages. This is another version of passing a bill so we will know what is in it.  The Democrats promised Pres. Reagan that they would passed a comprehensive border control bill if he signed an immigration bill back in 1984.  We are still waiting for that bill.   

Then can anyone tell me how all the attempts on gun control would have prevented the shootings over the past few years.  All these shooters had mental health issues that were not addressed.  This is something that was discussed way back in the 60's when states began closing down state mental health facilities and those in need could not get the treatment they needed, especially for those who could not afford a private mental health professional.  Yes, some of the state mental health facilities may have left a lot to be desired, but over the past 50 years we could have addressed these type of services.  But we did not and now we are still avoiding the issue by claiming we need some form of gun legislation when the past shootings have indicated the gun was not the problem, but the individual that possessed the gun.  All guns involved in these incidents were purchased legally, and we have learned that these individuals were all identified with mental health issues that were not addressed.  So we can pass gun legislation, but the real problem remains.  You can rest assured the politicians will throw out their chest and claim how great they are in voting for a bill that is in violation of the 2nd amendment but will not address the real issue.  But then again, how many politicians actually address the real issue on anything.  Power, staying in office and keeping your party in power is their real agenda.    

And you must realize all this debating is clouding the real issue, our growing deficit.  Again, can anyone identify for me any country that has taxed and spent themselves in prosperity.  I would like to know.  If it worked, then all of us could borrow and spend and become mega rich.  And if you believe the political rhetoric, I know a bridge in Brooklyn that is for sale.