Only a matter of Time.

It was only a matter of time before the heavy lifting issues finally confronted this legislative session. So far both the House and the Senate have blazed through the session quicker than a forest fire on dry timber out west. We have cheered the number of bills we have passed and even the Senate has got in to the act by one day proclaiming “we passed more bills than the House so far this session.” Of course we all knew it would have to come to an end at some point and this is the week it will happen. Now someone who studies politics would say why is this the case? Why not just vote up or down on an issue and then move on to the next issue without any personal grudges or animosities. This would be true if it were not for human nature. People get upset when they lose and therefore look for a way to get another win under their belt. This is the way it is in football, baseball, and yes even politics. I say all this because tomorrow the House will bring up the Sales Tax on Groceries Bill and the Senate some time soon will bring up the Bingo Bill. Both bills are likely to fail in my opinion but by VERY close margins. This will in turn have supporters of the legislation looking to “pay back” those who voted against their bills. This will in turn lead to a severe slow down of the legislative process.