If there were ever an idea that is guaranteed to annoy Joe Manchin, it’s this one. Manchin says that he can’t acquiesce to any policy that he can’t “go home and explain.” Well, this one is inexplicable — especially in West Virginia, which has the lowest percentage of college graduates of any state. Manchin says that he’s worried about see-sawing policy, and that this compels him to champion the Senate filibuster. Well, this move would involve the president of the United States making sweeping changes to the law on his own, in a way that the Speaker of the House has already confirmed is illegal. Manchin says he’s concerned about inflation. Well, this is an inflationary policy. Manchin says he’s vexed by the national debt. Well, this would add up to $1.7 trillion to it — without congressional input. Manchin says he’s alarmed by “careless spending and bad policies.” Well, this represents both. Manchin says he’s disturbed that the United States cannot “pay for the essential programs, like Social Security and Medicare.” This would make that problem worse. Manchin asks, “At some point, all of us, regardless of party, must ask the simple question — how much is enough?” Well, this is enough, and he should say so.