Does anyone remember the House checking scandel?
The short version goes like this: Members of the House, controlled by Democrats, had the ability to write checks for whatever purpose they deemed fit. Many members of the House, bounced checks on a regular basis.
Newt Gingrich used this to beat ruling Democrats over the head. In short, he said it was proof that power corrupts.
Now, we have Tom Delay, facing indictment, being protected by the controlling party of the House; Republicans.
And this just in! Congress has raised the deficit ceiling by 800 billion dollars.
Sure, can't pay your bills because you are spending like a drunken sailor trying to lay a pretty woman, so raise your credit limit!