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House Minority Leader John Boehner today called a moratorium on new federal regulations, a day after the Senate passed sweeping reforms to regulate the financial industry after the nation's 2008 financial collapse.
"I think having a moratorium on new Federal regulations is a great idea," Boehner said. "[It] sends a wonderful signal to the private sector that they are going to have some breathing room. I think there is a way to do this with an exemption for those emergency regulations that may be needed or some particular agency or another. If the American people knew that there was going to be a moratorium for a year, that the federal government wasn't going to issue thousands of more regulations, it would give them some breathing room."
But a caution to Boehner and Republicans who agree with him: The public wants more regulation, not less.
According to last month's NBC/WSJ poll, 65% said they wanted more regulation for the oil industry (versus 16% who want less); 57% want more regulation for Wall Street firms (compared with 15% who want less); 53% want more regulation for big corporations (versus 21% who want less); and 52% want more regulation for the health-care industry (compared with 27% who want less).
Only regarding small business was the public divided on having more regulation versus less.
*** UPDATE *** Boehner spokesman Michael Steele emails this response to First Read: "I think the context that he made it clear that such a moratorium would not impact new regulations that are an appropriate response to the tragedy in the Gulf is fair, and important."
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Interesting article on Think Progress re: Alan Greenspan's views on the tax cuts.
John Boehner has never met a regulation he liked. Someone please ask Congressman Boehner that the next time he holds out his hand for corporate money, that he ask his friends in the corporate world to hire a few million people. I bet he never even brings the subject up, while he pockets their checks.
Regulations + tax hikes make will make it much harder to hire anyone.
Fact is you can create all the regulations in the world, but if the folks who are responsible to enforce them are incapable, then they will not do any good. The SEC was in place long before the 2008 meltdown. Too bad they were too busy surfing porn 8 hours a day. And on top of it all, and after being caught literally asleep at the wheel, those "regulators" re still employed at the SEC.
The MMS was in place well before the blow out, but granted exemptions to Deep Water.
People have undertaken estate planning based upon the current laws. Now they want to retroactively enforce laws they have not yet written.
And if it were just the Feds it'd be one thing, but we have to comply with state, local and a variety of other government regulations which really make it difficult to operate a business of any kind. Just try to actually comply with the ADA. It is impossible. Retro active enactment of estate taxes? Oh my.
And until someone can tell me what the marginal tax rates will be there is no way I can be in a position to employ another worker. It would be terrible to hire, then in a few months, or whenever they get their act together (which may be never - see estate taxes) have to let the new hire go due to a cost increase or regulation.
don't forget, Greenspan CRIED during his congressional hearing as he looked over the 'house of cards' that was raized by the financial policies of his beloved Republican bosses. I will NEVER forget that day!
Boehner is your typical republican. A corporate lapdog.
spanky,
No Regulations + No Fair Play rules mean no clean drinking water, oil spills, financial disaster on wall street, bootleg entertainment, dirty air for us and our kids, etc....
jobs and regulations can go hand in hand. just remember, we had less regulation under bush/cheney and more under clinton. yet, we had a much better economy under clinton (the last president to have a budget surplus). so the regulation and tax argument is not only wrong, it has been proven wrong.
I can't believe all the whining about raising the top tax rate by a measly 4 percentage points, from 35% to 39%. That might cause those wealthy people to have to take a 2 week vacation instead of a 3 week one. When Reagan was elected the top tax rate was 70%. If you look at the tax rates over the years there have only been two times they have been lower than they are now. Both times we ended up in a major depression or recession.
Boehner is a Gangster...............a liar and self-serving Moron.
Look at the PIG..........tanned, dressed to "KILL"........can't speak, can't write...........never worked a day in his life.
Got out of Serving our Country by claiming 4F status.
Why do we elect such TRASH??????
euroman,
If he was F4 for the military he is for sure F4 for our Government, Toss the bum out on his bum!
But a caution to Boehner and Republicans who agree with him: The public wants more regulation, not less.
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The tought of this clueless drunk anywhere near the Speaker's gavel sends chills down my spine!
Have another drink John - it's gotta be 5:00 somewhere! lol
Oh, good, I'm not the only one who thinks he spends a lot of time bending his elbow. For ages, whenever he gives a press conference, he drops his voice real low and puts his head way down as if a giant beer belch is working its way up.
He's a Weight lifter, Feisty, we callem 8OZ. curls
Have you ever met an alcoholic who knew what he was talking about? I haven't.
Good comments Gang!
Jody - the visual that comes to mind is PRICELESS! LMAO!
And my earlier post should have read 'thought' ooops! Need to slow down on the keyboard!
C'mon, you guys- John doesn't drink anymore.
(he doesn't drink any less, either....)
These guys just keep on giving. If no doesn't work, can't repeal a law not signed yet, heh how about a moratorium? These are the same people that just chastised President Obama for what? a moratorium. At least for now our President has gotten a bill to sign into law that most Americans want. Let the republicans keep trashing this one. We will remind Americans of this come November.
So the Boner want less regulations, a moratorium on any new regulations, and Spanky thinks regulations equals tax hikes. The people actually want more regulations but of course the Repubs know best. Lap dog is being kind, this person is a affront to his constituents and someone really needs to check what in the water in his district. How can one person, go before a press conference, and say that less regulation is better after the destruction that Wall Street caused. These Repubs have truly gone home to Hoover haven't they?
The reason we want more regulation is because we don't trust businesses, large or small to do the right thing. If they ever behave in a responsible mannor then perhaps we can consider de regulating them again, but unfortunately they proved you can't trust the fox to watch the hen house.
What has small business done to deserve your lack of trust? Big business, I get - but why small business??
John Boehner's heart lies with his corporate pals who want as few regulations as possible so that they can be free to rape and pillage the middle class and the poor to the fullest extent.
We need sensible regulations and sensible law enforcement.
Ginger,
I agree. They tried to gut as much out of the bill already as they could get away with. So now he is trying an end run to get the ones they missed. Nice Try.
Yesterday, two hours before financial reform passed, Boehner was out there promising to repeal it. Boehner and friends are so obviously out of touch, boggles the mind. The American people "get it", they understand what caused this mess even if they are impatient about the time it will take to recover. The polls line up with my views.
The tax cuts for the wealthiest should expire. As for the rest of the people, I agree they should reset but not for at least a year or until the number of jobs created is growing steadily and the economy isn't gasping along.
I agree they should reset but not for at least a year or until the number of jobs created is growing steadily and the economy isn't gasping along.
Jody, you know I have thought that maybe the President should wait for one more year before the reset too. Now let me tell you why. It would give us a chance to see if the rich would do anything different than what they are doing now and it would also show whether or not the idea of lower taxes create jobs is really true. I have my doubts about this since the tax cuts have been in place for such a long time and few jobs were created during the last administration.
I want to agree with you but I am somewhat skeptical.
They have had the last 8 years to do something. Guess what they did? ZERO!
I misread your post and failed to realize that you agree with the resetting of taxes for the rich but let those for others wait for a year.
But I still feel the same about my post.
Sorry for not reading closer.
I think the tax cuts for the rich should expire now. Lets see how that helps the economy and jobs (LOL). Wait on the others until the working people get back on their feet.
Jody
The American people "get it", they understand what caused this mess even if they are impatient about the time it will take to recover.
The American people really dont get it! There are far too many that think the working class should just be happy with the crumbs that fall from the Masters Table, if the fat cats get fatter then more crumbs will fall from their table. Well I think that's true to a certain extent that is all they are providing is crumbs not even enough to sustain ones self yet alone a family. While they get fat on the backs of illegal immigrants and the working class they gripe about providing minimum wages, health insurance to very people who they want to but their junk. The American people says these guys should have the freedom to exploit anyone that can't defend themselves and then ship their jobs overseas for cheaper labor but when they bring their goods back we shouldnt tax them because the are after all they are Americans, U.S. Corporations that the Supreme Court says has more of a right to contribute/buy to a political campaigns than you and I as indiviuals. Americans really don't get it that unregulated Capitalism (pure Laissez Faire system) is as corrupt and as bad as communism and its elite politburo. Just as laws and regulations keep us safe on the streets American really dont get it that it takes laws and regulations to keep us free. Those who have the knowledge has the power!
Jody NO! The American People really doesnt get it! They will vote these people back in power. The American People have already forgot and cant see that things are getting better. The voices on the right are so loud we are now calling the NAACP racist! The American people dont get It!
Okay, time for my weekly Friday afternoon confusion.....so what Boehner is saying is that any new government regulation that would be bad, bad, bad today will be just fine with him in a year and he'll vote for it then?
I think what we really need is a moratorium on idiotic statements from John Boehner. He's starting to sound like he's out of breathing room himself.
I think the plan is to stall, stall, stall until the next presidential election and then blame the president for not getting enough done. Usual Bonehead thought process.
I can't believe this guy gets paid by the American people.
My thinking as well, Dan. A year is less transparent than saying "until after the election." Then, if they can take even one house of Congress they can make sure nothing happens until after the 2012 election. Beyond that they're feeling such euphoria, are so sure they have it put away, that without a doubt they're sure they'll be able to take the next Presidential elextion and finally create that permanent Republican majority.
Jo Anne in PA
He'll continue to bray like the ass that he is for his corporate masters. The question now how many more Repubs will come out like him and grovel before the almighty Wall Street dollar that they apparent worship more than anything else. Boner also having some kind Town Hall for the American people who he feels don't have a voice. The people he invited, LOBBYISTS. For the Chamber of Commerce, Wall Street, and other big business that he feels their voice has been quieted.
Can the people in his District just agree"This Fool has No idea or Idea's about what American's want"! Vote his butt out!
Nash is in rareified air today, spiking back everything Joanna Smith, DaveR & all the other Ignoramouses (GOPERS)have putup as "Talking Points"! No facts, none, nada, just talking points & they wonder why America showed them the Door(A$$ 1st).
Nevermind NJALLBLOW, All & i'll repeat ALL of your predictions have'nt come to Pass. Still waiting on President Obama to resign tho, because i beleive he will, in 2016 after he's finished cleaning up the devastation Chicken George/Deferment Dick brought upon America & the World at-large.
As for Deferment Dick, may he Rot in he!! & i usually don't wish Illwill upon anyone, but he deserves all that comes his way.Maybe someone can turnoff His Electric, because thats what he tried to do to America! This despicable human being deserves No Sympathy & will get None from Rural Ky.
Harry Ried up 6 in Nevada as voter's there show thier paying Attention to losing thier benefits, if Angle somehow was to Win.
Well, I was wrong on Manchin picking 1 of Byrd's staffer's, he picked 1 of his own(Manchin's) former staffer's. I guess he need's time to get things in order for the Special election, he's about to Win. Come on Capato, the Ex-Disgraced Governor Arch Moores, daughter-in-law, lets see if You wanna bring That dirty Laundry list to the Voter's all across WV.
JoAnna Smith's WarRoom was in Explode mood yesterday, not so much today, as "The Wind from the Brithish Open came & blew them away"!
You Betcha!
The rich protecting the rich.
Enough already. I didn't know that the country went to the highest bidder.
hmmmmm, since deregulation worked out so well, I can see where Boehner would want it to continue. Geez, please tell me this guy was drunk when he said this. Never mind, he says stupid things so often that surely he couldn't be drunk every time he speaks..................
John Boehner is a republican dipstick. If the president of the USA and the Democratic Party do something good for the country and the American people, Boehner and FOX news critisize them; and if they do something that he(Boehner) does not like, he and FOX news critisize them. It is so obvious - Boehner, the Republican Party and FOX news are tearing down the country with their negative comments and negative critisism because they do not want President Obama and the Democratic Party to suceed.
Don't listen to them, Mr. President. Keep on doing your best for the good of the USA.
Boner is a joke. He wants the rich to get richer and of course wants the rich to make him richer. As far as the tax cuts for the rich expiring, people need to know that the rich would have to pay the same amount of taxes the middle class has to pay! OH NO!!! Let's hope the majority of voters are smart and know that if they vote Republican in November, we get Boner as Speaker. THAT is really scarey!
I Told ya'll he'd repeal the constitution if he could. Hey, the Boneheaded drunk should take Coldplay's lyric to heart." Just because I'm losing Doesn't mean I'm lost". That drunk republican is one lost man. I guess Bonehead thinks he is Robert Mugabe and he has a patriotic front like Robert Mugabe's. Haha the economy is failing; do like I say I have the answers. What a pathetic man John Boehner
Ron
Thanks for the appreciation. Your post always inspire me.
I really hope they will get rid of Michelle Bachmann. It should be obvious from that blank expression on her face to anyone she is crazy. I cant believe she wants a Tea Party Caucus in Congress. She spends all her time on the national scene and does nothing for her state,
CATHY M.-647265
I really apreciated your post. I doubt If I can be as civil as you are in you respose to Mark's letter to Ben Jealous.
Rick, KY
Can't wait to see if B NO er can graduate to the heavyweigy (16oz) Class! He'd probably "tipple" over!
Of course he wants a moratorium. Then next year, after downing a few, he can talk about how the President sat on his hands for a year and did nothing. Does he really think people take him seriously?
DEE,
You got it!! This is the republican game plan. Stop President Obama and later claim he did nothing. But, we are getting wise to this trick (most of us anyway). They can play this game only so long (I hope) until people start to pickup on it. Right now we got a bill through that most Americans like and the republicans voted against except for three brave soles. We need to keep remind people of this come November. We should also expose the Dem that voted against it.
The funny thing about this is that the American people wanted it even tougher than it is. This opens the door when we start writting the rules and regulations to implement the bill. This time it is breaking our way. Let the republicans talk about repeal and moratoriums or whatever. I want to see them sell that one to he American people.
Beverly:
It is clear why some bloggers from the right come on this blog every day with their underwear / panties in a wad. They see that Obama's performance rating numbers are down and therefore feel it is a perfect opportunity to regain power through crushing wins in November and a return to the Whitehouse in 2012. But then it dawns on them who is leading the republican party (Rush Limbaugh the raving maniac who promised to move out of the country if HCR passed. He's still here by the way), and who are their party co-leaders and current - future candidates. Palin the idiot, Bachmann the wide-eyed clueless dim-wit, Angle of the TommyKnockers, Rand Paul the alien, Boehner the bone-head, Gingrich the has-been, Romney the HC flip-flopper (and a Mormon to boot, oh my!!), .etc......................................... No wonder the right wing bloggers are angry. They can see the canoe that may get them across the river, but the canoe holds no paddles.
CA,
The right wing posters here must be in panic mode, they do not have ANY real facts to back up their statement, yet they keep screaming the same old blather time and time again, debunked or no. They have no real interest in Truth, they just want their own way, and like the kids in the sand box, squeal and make mad faces trying to strike out at everybody that won't play the game Their way. Luckily, the greater majority of Americans are seeing this for themselves and see that the right has NO new ideas NO answers, NO ethics, NO morals, NO conscience and No sanity and are trying to take us backwards into the future so that they can continue the devastation that they have wrought upon the poorest of us so that the richest can get richer yet.
B Honest:
The right wing posters here should not necessarily be in a panic mode because they are being represented by right wing nut jobs. The right wing posters here should be in a panic mode because they find themselves identifying with and believing these people. In fact, we all should be in a bit of a panic mode when one considers there are about 25-30% of the people in this nation who identify with and believe these whack jobs. And if all this is true, and there are 25-30% in this nation who are insane, we have a serious problem.
CA and B.Honest,
I thought maybe it was wishful thinking that I was seeing some panic in the posts here lately from the right. A lot of talking points but no ideas or facts to back them up. Even the facts they do come up with are wrong, they were talking points from FOX to look like facts or the latest rant from Rush or Glenn.
This has been a good week for President Obama. I hope he gets the credit due this time and not more negative crap on what may happen or that is not in the bill etc. We know why some things were removed, but with the majority of people wanting stronger regulations I think this open the door for some real heavy rules as they design the implementation of the bill.
I took the afternoon and evening off yesterday to attend Lilith Fair here. It was an awesome time, but my point is that I heard that the G'NO' sponsored by BP had a really rough go of it yesterday.
President Obama scored another Legislative Win with THREE Repubs breaking ranks (and Feingold, what's up with that?)
Then Goldman Sachs willingly agrees that 1/2 a Billion dollars for their foul play is acceptable fines
And then the Messiah manages to cap their talking point (I mean the well) - and when I say he capped it - I don't mean put a bullet in it, I mean since he's gotten grief up to now for doing nothing,...he certainly gets to claim victory in his trifecta day for when it stops!
So, the Repubs have apparently retreated to lick themselves. I mean lick their wounds,...while we get to celebrate another FRIDAY VICTORY lap!
Thank G-d for President Obama and his talents and skills - were it not for him, we'd be listening to Gidget and the Geezer explaining to us why War with Iran was necessary. Something about their Masses of Weapons destructing. You Betcha'!
and for Boehner, "Here's for nothing, It's Happy Hour right HERE, cuz buddy if you're unhappy, I'm celebrating!"
US Navy:
If there is one thing I have learned about Obama beginning with the Dem primary, never, never count this guy out. He always, always seems to be able to bounce back. And I believe part of this is due to the fact he appears always a step or two ahead of his opponents. An example. The recent supposed gaff by Gibbs when he made a comment that started the roar between himself and Nancy Pelosi and some Dems. Come on folks. That was planned. Obama saw that the Dems were becoming complacent, losing that desire to fight with these November elections looming near, and sent Gibbs out there to stir things up. Did it make some Dems angry, you bet. Did it bring out some fight in them, you bet. Did this happen at the same time or during the same period that Obama knew the Financial Reform bill would be passing. You bet. A double whammy. The Dems win another one, Financial Reform, and Obama puts a burr under their butts at the same time via Gibb's comments. Never count this guy out. He is a master politician.
CA,
Thanks. You always make this old sailor feel better. I like President Obama just the way he is, I do not want him to cahnge. He fights the fight for all people not just a few. I agree that he is one hell of a fighter and I am glad he is president to guide us through this mess. Ca have a great weekend. Thanks again.
You have a great weekend too US Navy. And remember, Yes, Obama is a fighter, but one who uses his brain. And because of that he'll do just fine.
B.Honest:
The right wing posters here must be in panic mode, they do not have ANY real facts to back up their statement, yet they keep screaming the same old blather time and time again, debunked or no. They have no real interest in Truth, they just want their own way, and like the kids in the sand box
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Agreed with everything with the exception of kids in a sand box... been my experience the right wing nuts preference is a litter box!
More smoke and mirrors. Boehner would like to give himself a tax break and all his corporate buddies, as well. Maybe, he will vote to increase Congressional salaries and better health care benefits for himself and for other members of Congress.
Translation of today's comments from Boner-ese to English: Blah, blah, blah, blah, tax cuts. Blah, blah, blah blah, big government. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, repeal. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, burp, pass the beer nuts!
Love it Mad!! I am glad that you were able to actually translate his beer breath garbage. From his oaken tan you would almost think that He is 'Cask Aged'!
I came across this tidbit on a local website, and wanted to share. Seems like things haven't changed much in the last 60 years...
Posted on the Website of the Jackson County Democratic Committee
“Republicans approve of the American farmer; but they are willing to help him go broke.
They stand four-square for the American home; but not for housing.
They are strong for labor; but they are stronger for restricting labor’s rights.
They favor minimum wage; the smaller the minimum wage the better.
They endorse educational opportunity for all; for they won’t spend money for teachers or for schools.
They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine; for people who can afford them.
They consider electrical power a great blessing; but only when the private power companies get their rake-off.
They think American standard of living is a fine thing; so long as it doesn’t spread to all the people.
And they admire the Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it”
President Harry S. Truman
Lyn,
That is a slam dunk for sure, it seems like they have been recycling the same talking points for over half a century now: don't they think America finds that to be getting a little old??
Before I forget. I want to thank our monitors for another great week and allowing me to still be here. Also thanks to you all for some really great posts and ideas (most of you anyway) and as always special thanks to our veterans and active duty service people. Your service to your country is greatly appreciated and we wish you well. We think of you every day and hope you are safe and come home soon.
I am so glad that there are some sensible people on here. We cannot let these A#$ WIPES get back control of anything. They act like kids, so lets treat them like kids. They are biting the hands that feed them. They work for the AMERICAN PEOPLE. I think they forgot and that they have it twisted, we (the people) do not work for them period. We the other 98% that they do not care for should make that clear to them. They are holding up the process for us to tried to get things back to as normal as possible. The deficit has always been around. it goes up and down, but we always seems to reel it in. This is the UINTED STATES OF AMERICA, NOT THE UNITED STATES OF REPUBLICANS.
Hey John, come out from under your immigration rock and speak up you sissy! We haven't heard boo from you about it.
We're regulating ourselves into oblivion. Regulations add costs to business and reduce profit. This reduces funds available to hire people.
Tinman,
Like all of the deregulation did us a lot of good during the Bush Regime?? How many jobs did Bush create? I seem to remember us losing jobs at the rate of 700k/month at the end of his term. Deregulation didn't create more jobs, so that lie is forever debunked. Re-regulating will keep the predatory CorpRats and Banksters a little bit more honest, and if they still do not create the jobs that they easily could now, with their tax rate the lowest ever and their profits sky high, when will they ever?? The Rich have failed to live up to their part of the bargain and because of that they need to be taxed heavily so that money goes back into circulation, rather than stagnating in their bank accounts and the stock market, where it helps no one but themselves!
Regulations are not the enemy, the Greed of the Uber Wealthy IS!!
Tinman,
And your solution is what????????
Tinman
You mean regulation so you can have clean water, your food not being full of E-Coli and salmonela, companies like BP cleaning up their messes, you mean regulation like that? Tinman what profits would they make if everyone is dead or poisoned food, water, and dangerous materials to the public. So its ok for corporations to make a profit but not ok for the public to be safe from their practices fro cheap labor and unsafe conditions. Just so you know, if you work, your only safe now because of regulations, and working only 8 hrs instead of 12-14 like they used to make children work back in the factories in this country before the Labor laws went into affect. Or are you one of the Robber Barons of the past that still dream of the horrible conditions of past where children were your slave labor?
It's pretty stupid to be debating 'whether regulations are good or not'. Even Republicans don't oppose all government regulations, especially if they're the ones doing the regulating. They're just trying to protect the special interests who they serve (the oil industry, the financial industry, the insurance industry, etc.), and make sure that they can continue to destroy the environment and rip off the public for profit.
If you would like to see the world that Boner and his masters would have for us 'little people' just go have a look at any 3rd world country where the mega-corps operate. Take the oil industry in Nigeria for example...An exxon valdeze every year and nobody cares except the Nigerians who are covered up in spilled oil.
And still Boneazz and his masters are crying "If we regulate business then we wont have hiring!" which really translates into "If you don't do whatever I want then I'll starve you, you'll lose your home and your children will not be able to go to college!".
They were pretty furious when president Obama took away their stick (medical insurance). They can no longer threaten the middle class and poor with that one. "Do what I say or no more med's for your loved ones!"
Obama is a fascist?! Ha!
The pub's want blackmail and extortion of an entire nation by large business.
Maybe, one day, when you're sitting home waiting for your unemployment check you will look back and realize that it was the private sector that created jobs, not our Federal government. It just drives you looneys nuts when someone has more of something and they won't share it with someone that doesn't deserve it.
"It just drives you looneys nuts when someone has more of something and they won't share it with someone that doesn't deserve it."
That is not the issue. It is about their unwillingness to contribute to the common good. As long as they have theirs, they are willing to use the amenities provided by tax money, but unwilling to support those amenities. You can't get money from people who don't have it. If people have no jobs, they can't pay taxes. If people are paid a pittance, they have no money to contribute to the common good. Someone has to do all those low wage jobs that support the lifestyles of those with all the money. If you won't pay your gardener or housecleaner a living wage, how do you expect them to help pay for the roads, police, firefighters and military that we all benefit from? Can you honestly say that the person who works hard to make your life easier does not deserve to be paid enough to buy food and health care for their family? Do you, with your high paying professional job, actually work so much harder than the person who takes care of your children and cleans your house or fixes your toys? I just don't see that all these people who are whining about their hard earned money going to people who "don't deserve it" are really taking the whole picture into consideration.
True, there are some people who are freeloaders, but I have noticed that people with your attitude have a perception that most non-wealthy people are freeloaders and a few are willing to work, whereas the perception of most liberals is that most people are willing to work and trying as hard as they can to contribute to society and all they want is a just compensation, and there are a few freeloaders. I, personally am willing to contribute some of my meager income to assure reasonable assistance to those who are trying even if a few freeloaders might benefit too.
Dave D-1046643
If you don't like the regulations here that government make all business abide, why not leave?
While the Republicans want less government, less taxes, they belittle anyone who offers a plan that differs from their idea. So the question becomes what would they do to fix this mess. The only thing they have come up with is the same old policies that got us here in the first place.
One trick the Bush administration used to make the deficit appear better than it was, was to keep the costs of the wars separate from the annual budget that was proposed and all one has to do to find this information is go to OMB website and review past policies.
This administration has put all of that information together and therefore the deficit looks as bad as it is but it was bad all along, but clever people were able to hide that information and the majority of the public had no clue, unless you kept wondering how the cost of wards were being paid for? That being said, the Bush administration hamstrung anyone who was going to take office after him because the wars were not actually funded in the annual budget process.
Now we have Boehner claiming he wants a moratorium on any budget policies but he has not offered us anything obstructionism and the same old policies. Now I am for getting this deficit under control, I am also for getting this country back to were it was but the current lot of Republicans do not and have not offered anything that I can say yeah let's do that.
Now here in Iowa we have a former Republican governor running for the office governer's office again and a new add that he has come out with is he wants Iowa to have the about the same type of law as Arizona on illegal immigrants. He believes everyone who has been stopped by the police should be asked if they are legal citizens and if not they are arrested, jailed until the feds take control and if the feds do not pay he will make sure the they do. Now I am an independent thinker and I know for a fact that a governor can't make the federal government pay for anything, they can request. Play on emotions.
As for the illegal status of people, I believe until anyone who employs an illegal is brought to justice, the problem will continue. Here in Iowa we deal with the problem as nannies, janitors, housekeepers, groundskeepers, construction workers and factor workers in meat packing plants and gangs who kill and sell drugs.
Until the employer problem is resolved, the illegal will continue to come. My take on things no disrespect to anyone, I am just an independent thinker who does not need some political jack ass or radio talking head or tv talking head to do my thinking for me.
This current lot of Republicans are not of the mold of the Republican party, they are the mold of the elite rich, who want more for themselves and less for everyone else. This is supported by their words, actions or shall I say inaction. They blame people for not doing more but want less government unless the time is right for them to ask for more. They do nothing but let a country falter while upholding their own parties line in the sand.
As for me, I was taught to help when needed and I did and I did more when I thought I could not do anymore. These people don't want to help, they only want to help themselves---GREED
What can the Republican party offer to me of substance that would make me vote for one of their own or even a candidate this election cycle. At this point nothing, they have proved to me a disabled veteran who knows what it means to serve this country when needed, they don't care about this country, they care about their own party and that's it.
When I was in a foxhole, it did not matter who was next to me, it was my fellow soldier and if he were to die that meant I was going to, trying to ensure both of us made it home. I'm here and so are my buddies!
Terry,
Awesome Post, ye have m vote for sure!! It is too bad that the Repubs have shifted so very far to the right, they are not even on the same book let alone page as they used to be and can only think of themselves and the top 2% of the wealthy who give them their handouts, and they cannot even bring themselves to care about all of those that have had their lives destroyed by their policies!
Fellow DAV,
Great post. Gets my vote. You have a great weekend and stay safe. See you Monday.