And the award for best dramatization of a political process…

"I'd like to thank the Academy for this award. I would also like to announce that we are cutting funding for everything for everyone. Thank you."

Just when you thought some common sense might prevail as we struggle through the dynamics of a $3.2 billion budget shortfall, reality slapped us in the face.

I’m sitting on the House Floor right now, watching members of the Republican caucus prevent legislation from coming to a vote in favor of making grandstanding speeches about the budget.

I can’t stand parliamentary olympics and cheap stunts done in the name of “doing the people’s business”, especially when they all know it’s a sham.

I’ll save you the trouble of switching to PCN:

"Look, Mom! I'm on PCN!!!"

If this is the kind of self-serving garbage we’ll be treated to until a budget is passed, it’s going to be a LONG summer. If you don’t think this is a sham, come on up to the Capitol and see for yourself.

Embarassing.