Feisty:

They wanted the House and got it. Now they have to govern and how is that working so far???

So how does this effect the whole "all repulicans vote in lockstep" talking point you have been spewing for the last couple of years?

Take yesterday's vote. Unlike Nancy, John does not have a death grip on his caucus. I know you find that funny, but kind of shows independent thought process, no?

This is what happens when you hand the gavel to the people's house to a weepy, hormonally imbalanced, middle aged, booze hound!

The Dems overpay the UN $180 million, the Repubs say give it back and 179 Dems say - nah, it is only $180 million and won't effect the budget....they can keep it.

And you mock the Repubs?

BTW - Why do borrow money from China to pay for 40% of the UN?

Why do we pay 40%? Why does China pay only 2%?

Again I feel for Boehner and don't want to make him cry however it is very hard to count votes while your drinking, shtooping and tanning.

Spanky-

So how does this effect the whole "all repulicans vote in lockstep" talking point you have been spewing for the last couple of years?

Take yesterday's vote. Unlike Nancy, John does not have a death grip on his caucus. I know you find that funny, but kind of shows independent thought process, no?

Uh, I'm sorry, but can you read? All except 2 Republicans did vote for it. And the verb is "affect" not effect, moron.

Spanky, whose in lockstep?? Only two, republicans voted against, while 26 democrats voted for. It appears that the lockstep is still in play. Obviously, that arm in arm, step for step, is very much in place and won't go away. Of course most conservatives can't seem to get real facts to register in the brain cells.

40% to 2% Bob ...the answer is simple... the chinese do not feel the need to attack everybody in sight just to keep M/I complex profiting... We need UNthey don't...they are happy selling us their cheap, poison products

Maybe Boehner can ask Ms. Pelosi on how to count votes.

I don't know, Steeler Fan.....I think it all started on Day 1 when Sessions and Fitzpatrick thought they could be sworn in to office by a tv screen. Maybe they think they can vote that way, too?

Just goes to show how partisian the Dems really are! Now at least we can keep them at bay.

You do realize that one of the targets in cuts are your VA benefits, all of them, starting with healthcare and what do you think they mean by entitlements, your compensation. So go ahead and side with them, you'll be the biggest loser zoomie.

NDD:

100% correct. So far they have wasted tax payers money on the HCR repeal, Abortions, etc. Everything except what the people say are important. Like Jobs in the USA and keeping an improving economy improving. This is going to be a total waste of 2 years at this rate.

They are running true to form, Navy.

She says as the Tiny Violin playsOn!

It's disheartening to see a dysfunctional part time party floundering around and spending my taxpayer's money on BS instead of doing what they said they were going to do.

What is more disheartening, KLM, is to see a groupp of people who ran on a platform of governing competence and job creation do nothing in their first month in office.

Wow, US Navy Disabled Veteran - Retired, you think $180M is BS? Wow. That's $180M of our taxpayer money.

"It's disheartening to see a dysfunctional part time party floundering around and spending my taxpayer's money on BS"

BHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA......................and where was you're anger when the Dems spent over 3 TRILLION in the last 2 years!!!!!! Oh by the way the unemployment rate went up to almost 10% because of the Dems spending.

Paul-Florida:

When George Duuuhbya Shrub took office after being appointed by his father's Supreme Court, he walked into the first balanced budget since 1969 and a sizeable budget surplus. Today, even Republican'ts are saying this was irresponsible. By the time he was through, we had a budget deficit of well over $800 billion and yet there was no great increase in unemployment because of it. So are you saying that unemployment only goes up when Democrats spend?

Ridiculous, as is your post!

Navy, I agree with your statement:

It's disheartening to see a dysfunctional part time party floundering around and spending my taxpayer's money on BS instead of doing what they said they were going to do.

The leader of the current administration has certainly accomplished that with the help of Nancy and Harry. I can;'t understand why this should be an issue for you. Similar dysfunction occured in the Spending Party ranks, especially leading up to the Nov elections.

KLM

• They chose to work on repeal and replace first

Huh? Abortion issues is what they plan to replace it with?

Well lets be patient It looks like Rand Paul might step up and try to lead, If no one else does, has anyone heard from McConnell lately? seems like hes being awful quiet after the Dem's let the air out of his pants on the repeal bill!!!

Their majority is less now than it was when they took office, without the CONGRESSMAN from NY.!!!

Next step is to defund the HCR provisions. Take the wind out of Obama's sails for his last two years. Pass nothing unless it proudly displays the Republican Gold Stamp of Approval.

You said it Daryl..............you can only lie for so long before it catches up. I think it's catching up!

Edward is not very savvy....you can't de-fund a bill that has become LAW...it is built into legislation.

P.S. one truth though the Repubs do have a "gold" stamp as they are the only ones left in America that can afford it.

Then that is one sexy Russian spy.

Are you REALLY that hardup Ed??

She looks like jane hathaway from beverly hillbillies...Reps think she is hot because Barbara Bush was the old standard

I really enjoy the lack of understanding with the Republican Party and the Tea Party People. the media has really brain-washed you libbies to buy into that myth.

Job1, do you actually believe Obama has done anything with the CofC and the House other than had a photo op to attempt to improve his image for reelection? The man has demonized both groups during his administration, and now he wants to be one of the guys?

If this administration would understand business rather than condemning business, perhaps it would open up avenues for business to begin to create those jobs we all need.

Perhaps we need to reduce the regulations on industry. We certainly have a number of regulatory agencies going after those big CEOs and their companies. Maybe we should end protectionism by removing prevailing wage bids from local/state/federal projects.

Perhaps Obama should work more closely with the Republicans. After the Obama desire to work with them on the tax credit extension legislation, the business sector would probably receive all that they want. Barry is the best negotiator for business today.

How many times does the President have to invite Republicans in for a discussion only to be blown off before Conservatives have a little responsibility in this?

How many times do Republicans make statements that they have no intention to compromise before we're allowed to take them at their word?

How many Conservatives have to say their goal is to make sure the President--and by extension the American government--fails before it's acceptable to say it's all about politics for them?

Safe Cracker,, I don't think I want to live in a world where the business profit motive overwhelms all other considerations. Some regulation is very necessary, and very helpful, I think minimum salary levels make sense, Health, food and Safety rules are important, so don't paint the broad brush unless you want to live like they do in some parts of the third world (ever been there?? some places are pretty depressing)

John B,

It is impossible to compromise with socialist crap. Compromise is when your ideology is very close. The best Obama can do for the next two years is to become a Republican himself. Then he can leave after his sorry term with a little honor.

Once we elect a REAL President with REAL business experience, will we have a chance of retuning to prosperity in America.

I am not attempting to paint a broad stroke over all regulations, but we certainly need to look at what is currently on the books to see if it makes sense or not. An example, I just read of the number of governmental agencies that have trainging or retraining programs for people. A good program, but do 14 agencies need to oversee such programs? What expense is involved in the oversight, and are the programs evaluated to see if there is actual benefit to the individuals?

States do have minimum salary levels called minimum wage laws. It is a STATE RIGHTS issue.

Have I been to third-world countries - yes. I regularly travel on business to China. I also travel to VietNam. Quite a difference from my previous time there. The vietnamese are an emerging country with a lot of promise.

China has quite a few industries that would surprise you. For example, if you are a golfer, your clubs, from design to finished product, less assembly, is made in china. The major seller of clubs in San Diego, who sells at high prices, and the other major club sellers are buyers.

We don't allow innovation in this country anymore, we demand too much distribution of everything where other countries use innovation to build their economies.

Hear that MSNBC, Obama and libbies?

Edward, who is a socialist in the government today, other than Bernie Sanders?

What is it about the Affordable Care Act that is "socialist"? Was it "socialist" when Republicans proposed a very similar bill during the Clinton Administration as their "alternative to Hillarycare"?

How 'bout you define "socialism" for us?

Is anyone proposing centralized planning of the economy? How about state ownership of means of production? Will government control wages? Will workers be employed by a government-owned collective?

Bottom line here is, you have no idea what "socialism" means. Try a little research before you just repeat what Rush, Sean, or Glenn tell you.

John save your breath on Edward...read his other posts and you will see how un-informed he is. He thinks Soviets were really communists....not brutal dictators that stole from state to enrich themselves. He thinks Stalin wanted to re-distribute wealth...ha ha he did ; to himself and his party buddies...sounds much more Republican than Democrat

Yawn Chris. Teapug - childish, don't you think. I am certain that if you spend more time you will arrive at a more dignified adjective to use.

Your arguement has no merit.

OK safecracker, let's take the part out that you object to and see if you have an answer;

More Conservative Republicans grasping at straws. They can't do anything about creating jobs because they have no plan so they try and distract everyone's attention to trivial topics like monies for the U.N.? Face it, the GOP is completely bankrupt when it comes to putting forth effective solutions to the country's problems. With them it's always "tax cuts" for the wealthy while increasing the deficit. They want to "repeal and replace" HCR with what? You have to have a plan not rhetoric to solve problems. The lack of any plans doesn't seem to bother their followers though, they'll just continue to chant the slogans and support people who couldn't care less about their welfare. They want your votes not you!!!!!!!

There, now are you ready to answer the valid questions that Chris has brought to the board?

OK John B., let me respond to your post. You can't plan if you don't have the costs at hand. What will the cost-per-employee be? Can a company factor in HC costs when the HC law is still being written, when the insurance companies are raising rates in anticipation of future issues, and when the Obamacare plan is going to be in the Supreme Court. Personally, I pay the complete HC cost of each employee, so I don't care - but my organization is unique.

In reality, government is attempting to create jobs by spending money.....the Obama economic model that his former Tsar from Berkerly believed in. This program isn't working as we all know. with that thought process for the past two years, jobs were supporte by temporary spending, shovel ready jobs erroneously reported, and that wonderful saved jobs report. The administration thought differently than just creating incentives for business to create those jobs.

What will the GOP attempt to replace ObamaCare with if the Supreme Court rules it to be unconstitutional? Well, we shall see, won't we. You or I cannot speak for what may or maynot transpire, can we?

When you speak of tax cuts for the wealthy John, critize the leader of the current administration, for he continued the tax extension. In fact, didn't MSNBC identify it as the Obama Tax Credits? and I will agree that Republicans favor tax cuts, always have while the Dems have always spent money on entitlements, increased taxes because of the price to pay for their spending.

But I will agree with you John, we do have to have a plan in place and not rhetoric to solve problems. If the House doesn't resolve big government, have a plan to replace the HC plan that probably will be reversed by SOCTUS, or plan for reducing waste in government, then they will be replaced in the next election cycle.

I believe in the need of a valid third party to change the status quo of the elite ruling politicians of both parties. It is time to return to a volunteer politician and remove those professional politicos who have such a feeling of self-improtance.

Now, do you have a better understanding of my value system? Feel free to attack if you feel it warranted. I have a thick skin.....

Thanks for your input, safecracker.

Since you cover all your employees you should be aware that rate increases aren't new in the insurance industry. Costs have been increasing at 3-5 times inflation for almost 20 years, with premiums quadrupling during the GW Bush Administration.

Government creating jobs by spending money is the meaning of "stimulus". It's a proven means of government being the "spender of last resort" when no one else has the means to spend, thus keeping the economy from further collapse. I agree with you, it's unsustainable in the long term. Done right it isn't meant to be long term.

I find it suspect, VERY suspect that Conservatives seek to overturn the Affordable Care Act with no plan to replace it. That speaks volumes of who they're serving--the insurance industry, not average Americans.

Be proud of those tax cuts, but don't try to pin it on the Administration. Republicans successfully backed everyone into a corner whereby 98% of Americans would see their tax breaks go away if the top 2% didn't get an even bigger cut.

Talk of a third party is common these days, but I don't know that it's a viable solution in the real world so much as an expression of frustration with the status quo. Certainly I'm not on board with everything from the Democratic Party. The Patriot Act was wrong to begin with, it's wrong to support its renewal. Democrats are far too wimpy about defending their beliefs and making a case for their favored policies. It makes them look like they don't actually believe in anything. It bothers me deeply that financial reform almost didn't happen at all. And we'd be much better served by two rational, reasonable political parties than the current situation.

So that's where I stand.

John B.,

My employee costs have not gone up much since I have been covering them, but since the Obamacare debunkle, costs have gone up significantly. But, my folks are like family and worth the expense.

As for the affordable Care Act, I am certain the GOP has a plan. I believe your statement that they serve the insurance company over the population is an unfair statement. No one not in the House leadership knows the next events to happen.

I am ready for a third party to rock the elitists from both sides of the aisle, as well as the sitting President. I do find you comment about wimpy Dems interesting for I have the same issue with the GOP. we won't have two rational parties to servce the nation, but having a third party that can take the votes away from the other two may prove to be interesting, but only if that third party could deliver.

Obama is a socialist pure and simple.

John B: Thanks for your statements. Anyone who is in business and pays for insurance KNOWS that premiums rise at a minimum rate of 13% per year. This leads me to believe that Safecracker knows not of what he speaks. And those increases have been going on long before President Obama ever thought of running for President. And 13% per years is a low percentage that would only reflect a "minimum" rate increase. The for profit insurance companies have been scamming the public for years and finding more and more ways not to pay for health care. And just because you can afford it today does not mean that you can afford it tomorrow. Or if they haven't figured out that you had a previously existing sinus condition which means they cannot now treat you, be very afraid, because if you lose your insurance for some reason, you will not be able to purchase it at even a 13% per year increase. And those who do proclaim to not know these facts are either delusional or not truthful.

Yeo they did, and the UN will probably ask the US for funds to aid in the recovery of Egypt. Is there any benefit to have the UN in NY? Or, should I have asked is it necessary to have a UN?

How about a novel idea of keeping all foreign aid here in the US, using those dollars of ours to benefit our own people. Heck, we have homeless in every city, folks without adequate health care, folks needing food, gas and assistance.

Let the UN use other countries money to help other countries.

Why we cater to the U.N is beyond reason. They never represent our interests. We can't afford all the foreign aid that we are used to giving . We need to take care of America first and foremost. Once we get rid of the socialist in the White House and replace him with a REAL President with REAL business experience, we can be on the way to a real economic recovery. People are awake now. People are seeing first hand what they have put in the White House and are suffering more than just buyer's remorse.

I predict that 2012 will usher in a new era of American prosperity and world dominance. We will all benefit in the long run. The defunct Democratic party will probably cease to exist. It will be something taught to our decendants in their history classes as one of America's mistakes.