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Old 02-03-2011, 06:20 AM
 
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Another big waste of time in government--after constant accusations by the R's that Reid wouldn't put the bill up for a vote in the Senate because it would fail, he did just that. The votes fell straight down party lines. There was absolutely no surprise here, but it was a massive waste of everyones times. Can we all get back to work on the economy now? We knew from the start this would be decided by the SCOTUS, and that's where it's headed.

The good news--the D's worked with the R's to remove the tax reporting required for small business--it was a very reasonable move. Let's see if the R's are that willing to extend the same spirit of compromise as well in the future.

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Old 02-03-2011, 06:31 AM
 
Location: South East
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I beg to differ! It was not a waste at all and the Republicans need to continue to push forward to get rid of this disasterous bill. Defund!! Defund!! Defund!!

Additionally, a Federal Judge has rules the bill void so shouldn't it be......void? Or is Obummer going to ingnore that ruling.

And rulings from Federal Courts are NOT normally a straight ticket to the SCOTUS. Especially rulings by judges in good standing.

Are the lefties going to ignore the law as usual? Probably.
 
Old 02-03-2011, 06:33 AM
 
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I hope this is the first in the long line of filibusters back at the right. Maybe throw in a veto here and there The right need to get back in their place and understand the democrats are running the show, not them.
 
Old 02-03-2011, 06:34 AM
 
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How the D's voted will be duly noted by their constituents - especially those constituents who were against Obamacare.
 
Old 02-03-2011, 07:24 AM
 
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I beg to differ! It was not a waste at all and the Republicans need to continue to push forward to get rid of this disasterous bill. Defund!! Defund!! Defund!!

Additionally, a Federal Judge has rules the bill void so shouldn't it be......void? Or is Obummer going to ingnore that ruling.

And rulings from Federal Courts are NOT normally a straight ticket to the SCOTUS. Especially rulings by judges in good standing.

Are the lefties going to ignore the law as usual? Probably.
Rulings from federal court don't generally overturn entire sections of federal law on constitutional issues--sorry. It's called judicial overreach. I know there's been lots of talk about activist judges in the past--here's an example. Of course they're going to appeal it until it goes to the SCOTUS.
 
Old 02-03-2011, 07:29 AM
 
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I beg to differ! It was not a waste at all and the Republicans need to continue to push forward to get rid of this disasterous bill. Defund!! Defund!! Defund!!

Additionally, a Federal Judge has rules the bill void so shouldn't it be......void? Or is Obummer going to ingnore that ruling.

And rulings from Federal Courts are NOT normally a straight ticket to the SCOTUS. Especially rulings by judges in good standing.

Are the lefties going to ignore the law as usual? Probably.
Why start here? Why haven't Republicans defunded big government programs in the past when they had power?

Defund? Try it!
 
Old 02-03-2011, 07:29 AM
 
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Exactaly what we wanted....now those 23 dems up for relection in 2012 will be replaced by repubs...just because of this....

As I said before....the republican victory was just not the congress level...it was 650+ deep around the United States....
 
Old 02-03-2011, 07:31 AM
 
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Why start here? Why haven't Republicans defunded big government programs in the past when they had power?

Defund? Try it!
They will....don't worry....

But the dem from the sunny state has asked the SC to take action now...and bypass all those other courts...
 
Old 02-03-2011, 07:31 AM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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Dem plans that would help create jobs, reduce spending, secure our border, deal with Immigration and the many other issues we face. The Repub plans, ...., waste time.
 
Old 02-03-2011, 07:36 AM
 
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Dem plans that would help create jobs, reduce spending, secure our border, deal with Immigration and the many other issues we face. The Repub plans, ...., waste time.

Wait...are we talking about a lazer focus on jobs again....you know those "shovel ready" ahh I mean...well you know...

Now we are going to pivot and focus on jobs....after 2 years of saying this...now obama is going to shift....

Sorrry bob, but the American people have heard all the wanted about jobs and the multi billion stimuls was suposed to load up America with jobs....well were are they? Talk about a waste of time....
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