How does "Politics" help US?

WSJ.com - Veto Hallelujah:

"And speaking of toga parties, West Virginia Democrat Robert Byrd took to the Senate floor to deplore Mr. Bush's veto threat as an outrage that would deny money for all sorts of domestic disasters, including farm losses and coal-mine accidents. 'If the President wants to veto a bill that funds the troops, if he wants to veto a bill that funds victims of Hurricane Katrina . . . have at it,' he taunted.

As Mr. Byrd knows from his years in the Roman Senate, this is a time-honored legislative tactic: Load up a vehicle that the President wants with junk that you want, and dare him to veto. We trust Mr. Bush knows his Presidential manhood is being challenged here. The Senate's misbehavior only grew worse in the wake of his veto threat, as if the Members don't believe he can finally be serious. They loaded up with earmarks, such as the $700 million Mississippi railroad to nowhere, and some $4 billion in farm aid at a time when farm income is high thanks to soaring commodity prices."

These "public servants" are out of control. When will we wake up and remind them that they are in the position they hold because WE PUT THEM THERE! Their job is NOT to get everything we want. They are there to negotiate for what we need and accommodate other's needs in the best interest, and within the budget, of the entire country.