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As we enter this new year it seems we have "kicked the can" down the road.
Yes we didn't go over a cliff yet it seems every two or so months we will find ourselves in a nightmare caused by...US again?
I watched the election and it amazed me the President Obama was re-elected and really it was even that close. Romney seemed to end up with that 47% that voted for him. Karl Rove losing it on FOXNEWS seemed to be the only thing interesting on election night.
After the dust settled our end of time fiscal cliff talks started. One problem our President was in negotiations with a man House leader John Boehner that for all purposes couldn't deliver the votes. How is anyone expected to negotiate with someone that can't deliver? In the end it came down to Mitch McConnel and Vice-President Biden. A deal was struck that left everyone empty. As a side note the Republican Governor or New Jersey issued a sharp attack on House Republicans and especially it leader John Boehner. This for failing to bring Sandy relief to his state. Personally I believed the shun by the House Republicans was due to Gov. Christie close relationship to President Obama after the Sandy storm. I believe that many believe it cost Romney the election.
Now as I watch the Sunday shows it seems some in the Republican Party believe they now have "leverage" against the President due to the debt ceiling? First that money to raise the debt ceiling is money already spent by guess who? Congress. Obama should meet them half way and ask what do you want to cut? Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. Food Stamps, unemployment insurance. Obamacare? Tell me Congress what do you want to cut? How many U.S. troops do we have stationed in England and Germany? What are the French ready to strike? Last week it was announced that China finally figured out how to land a jet on a repossesed Soviet aircraft carrier. How many carrier groups do we have and need? Lower corporate taxes? 25 out of the top 30 corporations presently pay n tax. tax breaks for oil companies they need to make more money? We not only have a spending problem. We also have a collection problem.
Now comes the Tea Parties? Are there more than one? Tea Party Express, Tea Party Patriots? Who gave Dick Armey 8 million dollars to just go away? Who is Freedomworks Inc. anyway?
On FOXNEWS I finally understand why our long time congressman finally has had enough. Jim Jordan (R) Ohio
This Congressman seems more concerned with destroying government rather then make it work. Can't wait for the Wall St. and Bankers to get done with him.
Finally our President has decided to name retired Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to head the department of defense. Lindsay Graham questions if he's suitable for the job? Wonder if anyone asked young Chuck that question as he sat wounded in a rice patty in Nam? Personally I believe the President should be able to appoint anyone to his Cabinet. I have to wonder if President Obama believes that they will eat one of there own?
Leverage, keep believing you have it.
posted by terminator1 @ 8:02 AM
6 Comments
6 Comments:
The real problem is that the Republicans have very little in the way of leadership. There has not been any leadership in the party since President Bush. Everyone seems to be heading in there own direction.
First there has to be leadership with strength with consequences if not followed.
When I heard that the Republicans were saying they were not releasing any aid for Sandy unless it was paid for by cuts elsewhere first, I couldn't figure out if I was aghast, or not surprised at all. Such a big bunch of stupid idiot babies. It's hard to believe they are adults; they certainly don't act like it,and that is one of the biggest understatments that I have ever made. I am so disgusted, I don't think I even want to KNOW any Republicans personally any more.
Really is there presently any leadership in your party?
Boehner claim he needed the house speaker job like a
'hole in the head." Please tell the Democrats who they can negociate with and get results?
I cannot think of anything more stupid, then dousing a winning coach with Gatorade!
The Hurricane "relief" bill was a joke, considering that (a) when the storm hit, FEMA was stating quite clearly they had more than enough funds to deal with the emergency, and (b) the effect of the hurricane on Alaskan fisheries was never very clearly explained. For such a "worthy" bill, there sure was a lot of pork needed to win votes from around the country. Apparently, disaster aid in one state means all the others whine that they didn't get anything or, to borrow a phrase, "their fair share."
12:43 You know if you want to name the President's cabinet try winning the election.
"Worthy" such as the tax breaks for NASCAR tracks? Yeah, that's got Obama written all over it!
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