They just do it to be annoying

I guess that might make it the best thing Republicans do. It's not evil, it doesn't actually hurt people here in this country or around the world. It doesn't add to political corruption at home, weaken the national defense, or even stuff more money into the overstuffed pockets of their rich supporters.

Did you know Republicans were capable of doing something like that?

Read what Rik Hertzberg has to say about it.

Also look here for another view.