You really have to hand it to the Republicans.

The Democrats introduce a financial reform bill which, among many other things, prohibits the use of tax dollars to bail out banks.The Republicans loudly object because, they say, the Democrats' bill allows the use of tax dollars to bail out banks.Then the Republicans introduce their own bill which, they say, prohibits the use of tax dollars to bail out banks.As my almost-three-year-old granddaughter said when she couldn’t get some pieces of avocado onto her fork, “Slippery little guys, aren’t they!”.

Jessica Simpson Father Joe

Jessica Simpson Father Joe

The Singer Jessica Simpson with her father Joe leave her midtown hotel in New York City dated April 21, 2010.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus with her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth at the Robeks Juice in Toluca Lake, CA dated April 16, 2010.

Halle Berry 2010 Silver Rose Gala & Auction

Halle Berry 2010 Silver Rose Gala & Auction

Halle Berry attending the 2010 Silver Rose Gala & Auction held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA dated April 18, 2010.

Cameron Diaz Shrek Forever After

Cameron Diaz Shrek Forever After

Cameron Diaz at the movie premiere of "Shrek Forever After" held at the New York City, NY dated April 21, 2010.

Liv Tyler Venice

Liv Tyler Venice

The Actress Liv Tyler in Venice, CA dated April 21, 2010.

Sarah Jessica Parker Crosby Hotel

Sarah Jessica Parker Crosby Hotel

Sarah Jessica Parker leaves the Crosby Hotel where there is a press junket for the promotion of her upcoming movie "Sex and the City 2" dated April 21, 2010.