The "fiscally responsible" ones leave town

"It's a spectacular disorder of chaos. We will have to run a cleanup brigade."

-Rep. Dave Obey (D-WI) on the Republicans leaving town without passing nine out of eleven appropriations bills.

At least some of the Republicans are feeling some shame about this juvenile move by the current leaders in Congress. Not enough of them to actually do their work of course. These jokers should never, ever be allowed near the purse strings again.

You can find the rest of the story here.

Of course Congress does have time for one more favor for Big Oil.

Hat tip: Think Progress