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I don't see any mention here of Bret Baier's Thursday evening interview with John Boehner. If you voted Republican and are worried that DC still hasn't gotten the message, in the words of Tony Soprano, "fuggedaboutit." You will be heartened by this interview video. I know I was. Baier gives Boehner every opportunity to be wishy-washy Kumbayaish and Boehner doesn't bite:
I'm sorry, didn't the Republicans spend the last two years whining that the Democrats refused to compromise with them? Didn't they call the Democrats "thugs" when the Democrats pointed out that the will of the American votes brought Democrats into office? Despite what is said in the interview, Republicans do not have control of Congress, they have control of the House of Representatives. They are in no position to enact Republican policies. They are a position to compromise, but based on the interview, they would rather continue to be obstructionist than get some relief for the American people.
This is why I am not a Republican anymore. America is a two party system. For the last ten years or so, the Republicans have refused hands down to work with the Democrats, and it is to the detriment to the American public. And it's childish. You don't have to be all that politically savvy to see the Republican game plan. They will spend the next two years making sure nothing gets done and then claim in 2012 that it is the Democrat's fault. It is what they spent the last two years doing. It is political strategy that has absolutely nothing to do with improving the economy or bring jobs back to America. If they cared at all about that, they would work with the Democrats to find a solution. They don't want a solution, they want power back. Absolutely nothing more. And if someone points this out, they'll cry "liberal media!" despite the fact that media consolidation meant that the a "liberal media" is now an impossibility because the almost all big telecom companies are owned by politically active Republicans.
It is a shame that the Democrats don't call Republicans thugs right back. The main reason people are sick of the Democrats is that the don't stand up for themselves. It has nothing to do not explaining things well enough, and everything to do with the fact that they can't call bull**** when they should. I'm not saying they should be obstructionist, I'm saying they should call the Republicans out on their stupid little games so maybe Washington members of both parties can do what we put them there to do and fix this mess.
I'm sorry, didn't the Republicans spend the last two years whining that the Democrats refused to compromise with them? Didn't they call the Democrats "thugs" when the Democrats pointed out that the will of the American votes brought Democrats into office? Despite what is said in the interview, Republicans do not have control of Congress, they have control of the House of Representatives. They are in no position to enact Republican policies. They are a position to compromise, but based on the interview, they would rather continue to be obstructionist than get some relief for the American people.
This is why I am not a Republican anymore. America is a two party system. For the last ten years or so, the Republicans have refused hands down to work with the Democrats, and it is to the detriment to the American public. And it's childish. You don't have to be all that politically savvy to see the Republican game plan. They will spend the next two years making sure nothing gets done and then claim in 2012 that it is the Democrat's fault. It is what they spent the last two years doing. It is political strategy that has absolutely nothing to do with improving the economy or bring jobs back to America. If they cared at all about that, they would work with the Democrats to find a solution. They don't want a solution, they want power back. Absolutely nothing more. And if someone points this out, they'll cry "liberal media!" despite the fact that media consolidation meant that the a "liberal media" is now an impossibility because the almost all big telecom companies are owned by politically active Republicans.
It is a shame that the Democrats don't call Republicans thugs right back. The main reason people are sick of the Democrats is that the don't stand up for themselves. It has nothing to do not explaining things well enough, and everything to do with the fact that they can't call bull**** when they should. I'm not saying they should be obstructionist, I'm saying they should call the Republicans out on their stupid little games so maybe Washington members of both parties can do what we put them there to do and fix this mess.
I don't see any mention here of Bret Baier's Thursday evening interview with John Boehner. If you voted Republican and are worried that DC still hasn't gotten the message, in the words of Tony Soprano, "fuggedaboutit." You will be heartened by this interview video. I know I was. Baier gives Boehner every opportunity to be wishy-washy Kumbayaish and Boehner doesn't bite:
At the end of the day it is all bs. The Republicans will toe the line that the special interests who fund their election campaigns want. Just like the Democrats.
I'm sorry, didn't the Republicans spend the last two years whining that the Democrats refused to compromise with them? Didn't they call the Democrats "thugs" when the Democrats pointed out that the will of the American votes brought Democrats into office? Despite what is said in the interview, Republicans do not have control of Congress, they have control of the House of Representatives. They are in no position to enact Republican policies. They are a position to compromise, but based on the interview, they would rather continue to be obstructionist than get some relief for the American people.
This is why I am not a Republican anymore. America is a two party system. For the last ten years or so, the Republicans have refused hands down to work with the Democrats, and it is to the detriment to the American public. And it's childish. You don't have to be all that politically savvy to see the Republican game plan. They will spend the next two years making sure nothing gets done and then claim in 2012 that it is the Democrat's fault. It is what they spent the last two years doing. It is political strategy that has absolutely nothing to do with improving the economy or bring jobs back to America. If they cared at all about that, they would work with the Democrats to find a solution. They don't want a solution, they want power back. Absolutely nothing more. And if someone points this out, they'll cry "liberal media!" despite the fact that media consolidation meant that the a "liberal media" is now an impossibility because the almost all big telecom companies are owned by politically active Republicans.
It is a shame that the Democrats don't call Republicans thugs right back. The main reason people are sick of the Democrats is that the don't stand up for themselves. It has nothing to do not explaining things well enough, and everything to do with the fact that they can't call bull**** when they should. I'm not saying they should be obstructionist, I'm saying they should call the Republicans out on their stupid little games so maybe Washington members of both parties can do what we put them there to do and fix this mess.
The "will of the people" exists in the HOUSE only. That is were the individual districts of the country get their say. It is OBAMA that has to compromise, not the GOP.
People want republicans to stand up and stand strong on their principles. Which is limited gov, Repealing Obamacare, Lower taxes, on issues like that from the looks of the election Tue people dont want compromise on those issues. Thats why Rubio carried almost the entire state of Fla. People want politicians to stand on their principles. Enough of this saying one thing and doing another.
I do find it funny though that now democrats are all for compromise now.
People want republicans to stand up and stand strong on their principles. Which is limited gov, Repealing Obamacare, Lower taxes, on issues like that from the looks of the election Tue people dont want compromise on those issues. Thats why Rubio carried almost the entire state of Fla. People want politicians to stand on their principles. Enough of this saying one thing and doing another.
I do find it funny though that now democrats are all for compromise now.
Maybe you've missed Mitch and other Republicans that have already stated kind of backed tracked on their campaign rhetoric.
Repealing HC - will not occur anytime soon, they will instead "Hold the administration accountable" In otherwords, stall until the 2012 election.
Lowering taxes - with the possibility of raising the debt ceiling, I see that as out of the realm of possibility, but like those of you on the right with your assumptions, that is just my opinion.
Limiting Gov - Already talks of creating oversight committee's. Good luck with the limiting government.
Now will they stand up for "the people" that voted for them or the Corporations that funded them? Just like Any other Green Blooded Politician no matter party affiliation. Lol you actually believe the Republicans will be any different.
The "will of the people" exists in the HOUSE only. That is were the individual districts of the country get their say. It is OBAMA that has to compromise, not the GOP.
That's bull****!
The will of Corporate America exist in the House.
You have Congressman Joe Barton who actually APOLOGIZED to BP during congressional hearings. He was the LARGEST receiver of campaign funding from the petroleum industry.
The "will of the people" exists in the HOUSE only. That is were the individual districts of the country get their say. It is OBAMA that has to compromise, not the GOP.
All of our politicians were put there by the "will of the people". It exists in our entire legislature as well as in our presidency.
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I do find it funny though that now democrats are all for compromise now.
You think it is funny that Americans made a statement about wanting more conservative politics on Tuesday and Democrats are willing to work with that?
People want republicans to stand up and stand strong on their principles. Which is limited gov, Repealing Obamacare, Lower taxes, on issues like that from the looks of the election Tue people dont want compromise on those issues. Thats why Rubio carried almost the entire state of Fla. People want politicians to stand on their principles. Enough of this saying one thing and doing another.
I do find it funny though that now democrats are all for compromise now.
Well now words will have to become actions. I'm going to sit back and see how this works out.
Can you explain to me how you repeal the health reform legislation without control of the Senate and with the power of the veto resting with the President?
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