Ok, I can't take it anymore. The Republicans make a campaign promise this last election to knock $100 billion off the deficit.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-01/republicans-pledge-to-freeze-spending-poses-deep-budgetary-cuts.html
However, in the recently Republican approved extension of the Bush tax cuts, the mixture of earmarks and reduced revenue for the government stands at about $857.8 billion in the hole.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/12/11/20101211taxcuts1211.html
I think that Rep. Jeff Flake from Arizona sums it up best when he said, "You don't want to be accused out there of supporting stimulus three. It will knock some votes off in the House, but more than anything, it will show the voters out there things have not changed with Republicans."
Well said Mr Flake. (Their names are even beginning to resemble their voting records.)
All I want to know is does anyone have a list of Republicans who went along with this last vote on extending the tax cuts? I realize that those who were elected had no say in this legislation, but at the same time, the Republican party needs to be held accountable and those who went along with it need to be gone in 2012.
Originally posted by whodeyHow is continuing current law reducing revenue?
Ok, I can't take it anymore. The Republicans make a campaign promise this last election to knock $100 billion off the deficit.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-01/republicans-pledge-to-freeze-spending-poses-deep-budgetary-cuts.html
However, in the recently Republican approved extension of the Bush tax cuts, the mixture of earmarks and reduced r ...[text shortened]... party needs to be held accountable and those who went along with it need to be gone in 2012.
Originally posted by utherpendragonThe problem is that they promised to shave $100 billion off the deficit. How when you just ballooned the deficit by about $800 billion? It would appear that the Republicans in power have managed to make liars out of the incoming Congressional members.
How is continuing current law reducing revenue?
BTW: This legislation is ladden with pork. They simply should not have capitulated.
Originally posted by whodeyI agree with you on this but I am having a problem w/this "reduced revenue" thing.
The problem is that they promised to shave $100 billion off the deficit. How when you just ballooned the deficit by about $800 billion? It would appear that the Republicans in power have managed to make liars out of the incoming Congressional members.
BTW: This legislation is ladden with pork. They simply should not have capitulated.
Of course, the hypocrisy lies with Dems as well. Obama promised to freeze the salary of government officials EXCEPT a few job titles, one of which are Congressmen. So why Mr. President are you targeting large wage earners in the private sector but not in the governmental sector? What is so progressive about that I wonder?
http://usconservatives.about.com/b/2010/12/01/tax-cuts-pay-freeze-and-earmarks-on-my.htm
Originally posted by utherpendragonLower taxes stimulate the economy which increases revenue to the government, even Obama has admitted to that. No one would dispute that, except maybe KN. LOL. The only disagreement is over those who make over $250,000. According to the Dems, once you make this magical wage you then bury your money in the back yard and have no bearing on the economy.
I agree with you on this but I am having a problem w/this "reduced revenue" thing.
The question becomes, how can the government maximize revenue? What combination of tax increases and/or tax breaks is the best formula? That is a question that lies in what one believes I suppose. One thing is cerain, what is needed is to raise revenue and cut spending. Both have to be done and quickly. I just see no serious steps towards this. Even if the Republican had been able to keep their promise of cutting spending by $100 billion, I think it pitiful they can't do better and more pitiful they can't even keep that promise.
Originally posted by whodeywhy not the government sector? who makes up a large chunk of the government sector? its all about social justice whodey! you know that.
Of course, the hypocrisy lies with Dems as well. Obama promised to freeze the salary of government officials EXCEPT a few job titles, one of which are Congressmen. So why Mr. President are you targeting large wage earners in the private sector but not in the governmental sector? What is so progressive about that I wonder?
http://usconservatives.about.com/b/2010/12/01/tax-cuts-pay-freeze-and-earmarks-on-my.htm
Originally posted by whodeyThat's all you want to know?
All I want to know is does anyone have a list of Republicans who went along with this last vote on extending the tax cuts? I realize that those who were elected had no say in this legislation, but at the same time, the Republican party needs to be held accountable and those who went along with it need to be gone in 2012.
You have no life. Go off and shag or something.
Originally posted by whodeyCongressmen are members of the legislative branch of government. No one in the executive branch (including the president) has authority over their salaries. Look it up. It's Civics 101.
Of course, the hypocrisy lies with Dems as well. Obama promised to freeze the salary of government officials EXCEPT a few job titles, one of which are Congressmen. So why Mr. President are you targeting large wage earners in the private sector but not in the governmental sector? What is so progressive about that I wonder?
http://usconservatives.about.com/b/2010/12/01/tax-cuts-pay-freeze-and-earmarks-on-my.htm
Originally posted by whodeyMost Republicans voted to extend the Bush era tax cuts. Not really suprised, are you?
Ok, I can't take it anymore. The Republicans make a campaign promise this last election to knock $100 billion off the deficit.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-01/republicans-pledge-to-freeze-spending-poses-deep-budgetary-cuts.html
However, in the recently Republican approved extension of the Bush tax cuts, the mixture of earmarks and reduced r ...[text shortened]... party needs to be held accountable and those who went along with it need to be gone in 2012.
Most Republicans like to cut taxes now, then decide later what government services should be cut in order to balance the budget. Sadly...this almost never happens. Result: An even larger deficit than before.
As far as Republicans lying about knocking 100 billion off the deficit, this should not be a big suprise either. They are politicians, after all.
Originally posted by SoothfastHardy har har. This is targeted towards all progressives, one of which is Obama who must go along with it for it to become law. So the question begs, what is progressive about it?
Congressmen are members of the legislative branch of government. No one in the executive branch (including the president) has authority over their salaries. Look it up. It's Civics 101.