And, btw, it was continued by all Presidents and the Congress until it failed. Why it failed is we elect people, lawyers, actually that have their heads up their asses....in a good way...sqweeky clean seeming. And with large, do good intentions and are easily handled.
If they stay voted they become the handlers. The Committee Chairs...not Magic. And just self rule. Frank being a handler was insulated from the particulars. The laws were not broken, the intention very good, but rules too loose. And China would not take our word for the Traunces and their IRR, rating, etc.
Being an American, I take credit and blame for all of self rule. If you really take this partisanship too far, it clouds the mind with emotion. To simply take sides and not gain any personal advantage is a game for fools, ahem...I mean voters, of course. And those looking to get laid.
The ones that are in it for power....all of the elected, appointed, staffers and interns....all are in for gain.
Why should I take sides?...no profit in it.