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Republicans block Obama jobs bill

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disneydude said:
Surely you jest. The party that brought us the Patriot Act....the party that want a huge expansion of government in the social arena? LOL.....

All you have to do is pay slight attention and it is clear that the Republican party....the party of big brother government..... has little to no interest in the vast majority of the citizens of this country...yet will invest tremendous amounts of energy to protect the 1% of the population that they care about.
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You mean BOTH parties that gave us the Patriot Act don't you. I seem to remember it was approved by overwhelming majorities of both parties.

Of course you knew that but couldn't resist a lame attempt at over-the-top partisanship............ as usual.
 
AdamT said:
Right, and which party was it that whined incessantly about Obama "shoving" health care reform down the country's throat ... because polls showed most Americans opposed it? :roll:

Of course opposition to Obamacare was miniscule compared to oppostion to the Republicans' assault on Medicare and their never-ending defense of the uber rich.
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LOL .... "Health care reform .... " that would be the Cornhusker Kickback, the Florida Flim-Flam, and the Louisiana Purchase ........ that health care reform :)

November 2010 ... how'd that work out for you and the "majority" ?
 
Gill said:
Cuts to Medicare??? You mean like the $500 billion in Medicare cuts contained in the healthcare reform law ???
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No, that was a trifle. I mean the virtual destruction of Medicare proposed by Paul Ryan and supported near-unanimously by Republicans in Congress.
 
Gill said:
Cuts to Medicare??? You mean like the $500 billion in Medicare cuts contained in the healthcare reform law ???
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LMAO...why is it the lib's always forget that little part of BOCare....... $500,000,000 cuts in Medicare.
 
AdamT said:
No, that was a trifle. I mean the virtual destruction of Medicare proposed by Paul Ryan and supported near-unanimously by Republicans in Congress.
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You should actually read the Ryan plan sometime instead of relying on Democrat party 30 second commercials and the Daily Kos.

You might actually learn something...............
 
Gill said:
You should actually read the Ryan plan sometime instead of relying on Democrat party 30 second commercials and the Daily Kos.

You might actually learn something...............
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I actually have read it, which I'm sure is more than you can say. It's a joke.
 
Obama challenges GOP to offer jobs plan

"President Obama said Thursday he is willing to negotiate with Republicans over a plan to create jobs, but he said he will not engage in superficial talks that "create a lot of theater."

Obama, appearing with the South Korean president at a press conference before Thursday night's state dinner, said that after he challenged reporters to discover what the GOP's plan for short-term job creation, he has not heard of one yet."

"Obama warned that "we're not going to wait around" for Republicans to join him in pursuing jobs legislation."

"Senate Republicans are planning to roll out a specific jobs plan devised by Sens. Rob Portman (Ohio), Rand Paul (Ky.) and John McCain (Ariz.).

"We have a plan, and we'll have most, if not all, of the Republican senators behind it," McCain said earlier Thursday."

"I haven't yet seen it," Obama said."

If, however, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell or House Speaker John Boehner get on board with a way to improve infrastructure or extend the employee pay roll tax cut, "I'll be right there."

Obama said the trade pacts prove that he is willing to work with Republicans when "they are willing to put politics behind the interests of the American people."
 
Catawba said:
Obama challenges GOP to offer jobs plan

"President Obama said Thursday he is willing to negotiate with Republicans over a plan to create jobs, but he said he will not engage in superficial talks that "create a lot of theater."

Obama, appearing with the South Korean president at a press conference before Thursday night's state dinner, said that after he challenged reporters to discover what the GOP's plan for short-term job creation, he has not heard of one yet."

"Obama warned that "we're not going to wait around" for Republicans to join him in pursuing jobs legislation."

"Senate Republicans are planning to roll out a specific jobs plan devised by Sens. Rob Portman (Ohio), Rand Paul (Ky.) and John McCain (Ariz.).

"We have a plan, and we'll have most, if not all, of the Republican senators behind it," McCain said earlier Thursday."

"I haven't yet seen it," Obama said."

If, however, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell or House Speaker John Boehner get on board with a way to improve infrastructure or extend the employee pay roll tax cut, "I'll be right there."

Obama said the trade pacts prove that he is willing to work with Republicans when "they are willing to put politics behind the interests of the American people."
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Jobs through Growth Plan
Jobs plan from Senate Republicans unveiled - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com
 
Catawba said:
Seriously???? This is it??? Cut regulations and taxes for the rich - trickledown economics 4.0????
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Of course. But this time it's different. WAY different. How? I have no idea. But come on, would those CEOs ever lie to us?
 
Eighty Deuce said:
LOL .... "Health care reform .... " that would be the Cornhusker Kickback, the Florida Flim-Flam, and the Louisiana Purchase ........ that health care reform :)

November 2010 ... how'd that work out for you and the "majority" ?
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Wait.

I thought the Louisiana Purchase was a good deal?
 
The Dragon said:
Of course. But this time it's different. WAY different. How? I have no idea. But come on, would those CEOs ever lie to us?
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After 30 years of failure, just who do they think is going to buy this repackaged trickle down economics???
 
Eighty Deuce said:
How much is Mary Landrieu worth ? What would you pay for a night with that sow ?
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50 cents more than a night with Pelosi. Botox Chafes my willy!!
 
Catawba said:
After 30 years of failure, just who do they think is going to buy this repackaged trickle down economics???
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the failure seems to be on your part, not those on the top
 
Catawba said:
After 30 years of failure, just who do they think is going to buy this repackaged trickle down economics???
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Only a country full of misinformed idiots would buy it.
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Oh crap!
 
The Dragon said:
Only a country full of misinformed idiots would buy it.
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Oh crap!
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After 30 years of being pissed on, I don't think they are falling for it again ~

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AdamT said:
No, that was a trifle. I mean the virtual destruction of Medicare proposed by Paul Ryan and supported near-unanimously by Republicans in Congress.
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See, it's funny that you say that. because the MEDICARE ACTUARIES say kinda sorta the exact opposite :)
 
Catawba said:
After 30 years of being pissed on, I don't think they are falling for it again ~

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Unfortunately, you're forgetting about the TP: Toilet Pa-I mean Tea Party.
 
Disgusting. Why do repubs wish for people to die..
 
The Dragon said:
Unfortunately, you're forgetting about the TP: Toilet Pa-I mean Tea Party.
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The tea party has waned, as evidenced by the number of conservatives willing to accept Romney as their leader.
 
Kali said:
Disgusting. Why do repubs wish for people to die..
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I don't think any Republicans wish for people to die. There are many however that do not care if they die or not, if it comes between them and their tax cut.
 
Its not surprising that Republicans voted against Obama. That has been their game plan the whole time. Despite their partisan reasons, Obama's job bill sucks. Like most of his economic policies, it is completely terrible.

Here is a nice summary whyat this is another terrible economic policy coming out from the Obama administration.
What Do You Call a Jobs Bill That Begets No Jobs?: Caroline Baum

Plus, maybe its time to start getting honest and stop calling these job bills. Obama's job bills aren't job bills. Its been over two years of economic recovery and we are still at 9.1% unemployment with the actual unemployment being much higher than that.
 
Antiderivative said:
Its not surprising that Republicans voted against Obama. That has been their game plan the whole time. Despite their partisan reasons, Obama's job bill sucks. Like most of his economic policies, it is completely terrible.

Here is a nice summary whyat this is another terrible economic policy coming out from the Obama administration.
What Do You Call a Jobs Bill That Begets No Jobs?: Caroline Baum

Plus, maybe its time to start getting honest and stop calling these job bills. Obama's job bills aren't job bills. Its been over two years of economic recovery and we are still at 9.1% unemployment with the actual unemployment being much higher than that.
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Here's another opinion on the President's Jobs plan:


The American Small Business Chamber™ of Commerce Calls for Passage of The American Jobs Act of 2011

"The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce™ (The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce) calls for the immediate passage of The American Jobs Act of 2011 and continued actions to build a business climate in which America's small businesses can thrive and fuel job creation.

"Main Street America is desperately in need of business leaders who care about our families and our communities, and who will grow businesses in our neighborhoods restoring economic vibrancy and community vitality," says Terry Williams, CEO of The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce. "Passage of The American Jobs Act of 2011 will support small business growth and job creation and help our country progress towards greater economic security and prosperity."

"Small businesses can't wait; we're losing strength and opportunities for growth every single day. These opportunity losses produce failed hiring opportunities, declining consumer demand, and a growing uncertainty about our future," adds Williams. "We need leaders in Congress who support Main Street America -- leaders who care about our future. The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce calls upon Congress to act now to support America's Main Street Businesses through the immediate passage of The American Jobs Act of 2011."

"The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce supports the combination of short-run stimulus that will spur business growth and job creation with measures that will reduce the deficit over the long term," says Terry Williams. "This legislation is a win-win for the American economy. There can be no excuses to delay."
 
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