Is selective government funding of programs--an impeachable offense? [View all]

[CoffeeCat]

I was in the car listening to Bob Brinker. I like him. He's a financial/economic guru, and he's got a pretty good handle on government and politics. He's not overly political though. He's not a complete right-wing tool and demagogue like Rush and the
rest of that crazy ilk.


I was only in the car for a few minutes, but I heard him discussing the current Republicans bills which selectively fund specific agencies, projects or policies. For example--funding the veterans--but leaving out the rest of the budget.

I also heard Bob say that President Obama should not engage in this type of selective budgeting--picking and choosing certain programs that are funded, while not funding others. In effect, the President would be cherry picking specific programs and (in effect) defunding others.

Brinker said that his was "unconstitutional" and could "trigger articles of impeachment".

I had never heard that said before. My curiosity and interest were definitely sparked.

Any government/civics experts out there understand what Brinker was saying? Is this true?

If so, I wonder if the Republicans are goading the President into walking into a trap? They certainly are hammering President Obama for failing to consider these "selective funding bills" that give money to a few programs--but not others.

If anyone can shed some light, I would appreciate it. I seriously wouldn't put it past those scurrilous Republicans to engage in tactics that could trigger impeachment.

Thanks for any insight.