June 19, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill only sounds good if you don’t know what’s hidden inside.
When Vice President J.D. Vance joined comedian Theo Von’s podcast, he admitted something that no (former) senator is supposed to say…
The reason Congress doesn’t follow transparent procedures is because it would take too long.
That’s why they skip steps. They bypass debate. They bundle every promise, pet project, and power grab into one giant monstrosity – then dare anyone to vote against it.
In this episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka, we unpack how this “beautiful” bill actually proves the urgent need for reforms like the Read the Bills Act and One Subject at a Time Act.
Above all, you’ll see how this bill’s size and speed conceal its contents – contents even members of Congress didn’t know were in there.
In other words, you’re being governed by laws your representatives haven’t read and wouldn’t support if they had.
OR…
In addition to breaking down what J.D. Vance accidentally revealed, we’ll show you what makes this process so deceptive – and how it hurts you.
You’ll also hear:
- Why Theo Von asked the smartest question in the room
- Who can bribe your Representative, legally
- What Mike Flood and Marjorie Taylor Greene confessed to constituents
- Why back-bench members like the One Subject at a Time Act
We also reveal the important enforcement clause that could stop bad laws cold and Downsize DC.
This is the breakdown you won’t get anywhere else.
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ZAP The State and have a nice day,
Jim Babka
Host, Gracearchy with Jim Babka
Co-creator, Zero Aggression Project
Jim Babka is the co-creator of the Zero Aggression Project. However, the views expressed in the show do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation). Sometimes, ChatGPT or AI may be used to help with blogging elements.