Iraq War Spending Bill, Don't Roll Over Congress

As you are all aware, President vetoed a Iraq War spending bill this first of May, that would have provided $124 billion. For only the second time in this administration's history, he vetoed it. What a bully. When Congress attempted to negotiate on another bill, he stated he would not compromise with them. Again, "BULLY". His my way or the highway, is really beginning to wear on the public. I live in an extremely conservative area of the country, and I am amazed at the amount of locals finally speaking out.

I thought the voters sent a clear message in November 2006, "End the War, bring our troops home". I guess Mr. Bush doesn't get it. If our Congress rolls over and sends a bill with no teeth in it, I think it may spur massive disgusts across the nation. You work for us, isn't it time for Congress to truly represent the citizens?

Although I am certain that no one would ever consider advice from a mere citizen, I have a suggestion for the House and Senate.

"Resubmit the original version of H.R 1291 (emergency war spending bill), this bill would have provided 124 billion to fund the war, EXCEPT...make one amendment. For each day that the White House either refuses to sign the bill, deduct $1 billion from the original $124 billion. That way in 124 days or less, either the war would have the funding with a withdrawal of troops scheduled, or the war would be defunded. Either way, our troops would be coming home."

I am growing more and more disappointed with the President as well as Congress, in the handling of this issue. Come on guys, get it together. We the people are the ones who are suffering. Thomas Jefferson is probably rolling over in his grave.