The Democrats have had massive majorities in Congress for two years. But being liberals, they have decided to try and ram as much of their agenda through the back door of a lame duck session of Congress as they possibly can. Since many of their ideas are wildly unpopular (or politically difficult), they find it much easier to get defeated lawmakers to vote for the pet projects since they don't have to worry about backlash from the voters anymore. The problem is, even liberals like Christmas and there doesn't appear to be any logical means to stop the Democrats from keeping the lame duck session going until Santa has come and gone:There's still no clear endgame in sight as Democrats struggle to close out the lame-duck session of Congress in time for Christmas.The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is in limbo, the continuing resolution funding the government is still lingering, a Sept. 11 first responders bill is still on the table and a food safety measure is still awaiting a final vote...(Read Full Post)