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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 17:28:19 GMT -5
Health Care Repeal Is 'Dead,' Says Top Republican, Sights Turned To Repealing Individual Mandate WASHINGTON -- Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.), chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, acknowledged Thursday that Republican plans to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature health care law were “dead.” Instead, Camp predicted, the GOP would turn its focus to overturning the most controversial portion of that legislation: the mandate requiring individuals to buy insurance. More: www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/05/health-care-repeal-dead-republican_n_858015.html
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 17:30:02 GMT -5
Now, can you Tea Party Republicans start working on JOBS?
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on May 5, 2011 17:34:55 GMT -5
Now, can you Tea Party Republicans start working on JOBS? ...and what do you suggest they, or any party, legislate to that end?  |
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Post by hello fromWarsaw on May 5, 2011 17:42:51 GMT -5
Some of those Dem bills they've been obstructing?   Want Proof That the Republican Party is AGAINST the People ... Did you know, for example, that a total of 375 bills that passed the Democratic-majority House have been blocked by ... H.R. 466 – Wounded Veteran Job Security Act – This ... pleasecutthecrap.typepad.com/main/2010/10/want-proof... |
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 17:43:50 GMT -5
That's funny. Apparently you don't remember what they campaigned on in 2010. The central focus of the Tea Party/Republicans“The central focus of the Tea Party/Republican campaign in 2010 was "jobs, jobs, jobs." Yet they've passed not one single piece of legislation regarding jobs. You don't find that interesting/hypocrtical? Of course not. Faux News hasn't given you permission to do so. Oh, and in case you haven't noticed, the big cheese in the white house has overseen growth in jobs. Republicans were supposed to do... something. And they haven't.” www.huffingtonpost.com/social/DenveRockwell/new-home-sales-inch-up-march_n_853316_85786909.html |
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on May 5, 2011 17:47:27 GMT -5
That's funny. Apparently you don't remember what they campaigned on in 2010. ...I do... I asked you, the OP, your thoughts... since it's your thread... |
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 17:51:06 GMT -5
Again, funny. I suggest they support the president since he is doing his best to create jobs and revive the economy. They could do that instead of trying to destroy decades of social reforms and trying to destroy women's reproductive rights. That would be a good start...
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 17:56:09 GMT -5
Not one single piece of legislation regarding jobs...
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 18:00:59 GMT -5
Hey, Republicans, where are those JOBS, JOBS, JOBS you campaigned on?
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Post by hello fromWarsaw on May 5, 2011 18:03:22 GMT -5
Republicans for Obama: * The Jobs Bill- Offsets the payroll tax for 1 year for companies that higher new employees, or people receiving unemployment insurance. Also gives other tax incentives to companies hiring new employees. Republicans attempted to block this. Small business lending bill- would give LOCAL, community banks access to billions of dollars to loan to small businesses. Republicans blocked this. * Financial reform- Puts stricter regulations on the banks, preventing them from becoming "too big to fail". Curbs reckless spending practices that caused the banking crisis. Republicans attempted to block this. * Stimulus Bill- Pumped billions of dollars into state and local Governments to prevent us from sinking into a second Great Depression. Republicans opposed this but now want to take credit for the parts of it that we know are successful. * Oil Spill Liability- Raises the liability on what companies can be made to pay to clean up after an oil spill. Republicans blocked this. Political Ad disclosure bill- Would have required all donors to political campaigns to reveal themselves. Republicans blocked this. * Immigration- Republican suggested comprehensive immigration reform until Obama supported it. Now they're rabidly opposed to it and even voted against their own legislation. Republicans blocked this. * Unemployment Extension- Would provide additional aid to the millions of Americans still on unemployment who are just trying to support themselves and their familes. Republicans blocked this bill for 8 weeks before it finally passed. Republicans blocked this for 8 weeks before it finally passed." etc... |
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Post by b2r on May 5, 2011 18:13:45 GMT -5
Morning Bell: Obama’s Anti-Energy Policies Are Bankrupting AmericaRandall Stilley has witnessed firsthand the Obama administration’s job-killing agenda. As the president and chief executive of Seahawk Drilling, he had to lay off 632 employees before filing for bankruptcy — a direct result of President Barack Obama’s anti-energy policies. Stilley’s company owned and operated 20 shallow-water rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The lack of energy production — a consequence of Obama’s drilling moratorium and subsequent “permitorium” — led to Seahawk’s demise. Now he’s speaking out, sharing Seahawk’s story in a new video from Heritage and the Institute for Energy Research. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CDQQqQIwAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.heritage.org%2F%3Fp%3D58735&ei=xi7DTci5NufiiAKy_8GjAw&usg=AFQjCNF73Ps2jeHB6jj-7TVPDwN4Jpt90QStilley didn’t have that option at Seahawk. And he’s not optimistic about what the future holds under this administration. “As an American,” he told us, “you never want to look at your own government and say they’re hurting you personally, they’re hurting your business and they’re doing it in a way that’s irresponsible. I’m not very proud of our government right now and the way they handled this.” Obama's Anti-Energy Policies Are Bankrupting America
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Post by cme1201 on May 5, 2011 18:16:31 GMT -5
"Hey, Republicans, where are those JOBS, JOBS, JOBS you campaigned on? "
Asinine comment on a message board as no one here campaigned. Now if you placed this in an e-mail and sent it to some republican representative's in Congress you may get an answer.
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 18:36:47 GMT -5
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Post by hello fromWarsaw on May 5, 2011 18:48:13 GMT -5
And, misled ones- Affordable Health Care is not a gov't takeover, will NOT add to the deficit, will NOT lose your doctor, NO death panels etc etc, will GUARANTEE care, save 45k lives/year, get people off welfare to get medicaid, make us more globally competitive. Wake UP!! from bought off Pub doom and gloom fcs.
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Post by vonnie6200 on May 5, 2011 18:52:18 GMT -5
And, misled ones- Affordable Health Care is not a gov't takeover, will NOT add to the deficit, will NOT lose your doctor, NO death panels etc etc, will GUARANTEE care, save 45k lives/year, get people off welfare and medicaid, make us more globally competitive. Wake UP!! from bought off Pub doom and gloom fcs. You haven't read the bill, have you? |
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Post by hello fromWarsaw on May 5, 2011 19:04:44 GMT -5
I suppose you have? LOL! I certainly believe you know all the fearmongering lies... |
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Post by vonnie6200 on May 5, 2011 19:06:33 GMT -5
I suppose you have? LOL! I certainly believe you know all the fearmongering lies... I've read huge chunks of it. |
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 19:10:29 GMT -5
"Hey, Republicans, where are those JOBS, JOBS, JOBS you campaigned on? " Asinine comment on a message board as no one here campaigned. Now if you placed this in an e-mail and sent it to some republican representative's in Congress you may get an answer. Really? Why should I ask Republican representatives this question? They didn't vote themselves into office, and I can clearly see what they're doing in the news each and every day? That question was directed to those who did vote them into office, and defend their incompetence day after day... |
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 19:17:13 GMT -5
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on May 5, 2011 19:20:04 GMT -5
Again, funny. I suggest they support the president since he is doing his best to create jobs and revive the economy. They could do that instead of trying to destroy decades of social reforms and trying to destroy women's reproductive rights. That would be a good start... ...again, you didn't answer the question... which I might find a bit funny... ...so, what do you suggest our Congress legislate to create jobs? |
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 19:26:18 GMT -5
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on May 5, 2011 19:33:03 GMT -5
...thanks, OP, for pointing me to your reply in post #4... That's funny. Apparently you don't remember what they campaigned on in 2010. The central focus of the Tea Party/Republicans“The central focus of the Tea Party/Republican campaign in 2010 was "jobs, jobs, jobs." Yet they've passed not one single piece of legislation regarding jobs. You don't find that interesting/hypocrtical? Of course not. Faux News hasn't given you permission to do so. Oh, and in case you haven't noticed, the big cheese in the white house has overseen growth in jobs. Republicans were supposed to do... something. And they haven't.” www.huffingtonpost.com/social/DenveRockwell/new-home-sales-inch-up-march_n_853316_85786909.html...and well, I asked what YOU would suggest be legislated, not for a general complaint about what hasn't been done by others... so, unless you have thoughts of your own on the matter, have a nice thread...  |
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 19:42:01 GMT -5
Oh, so you're playing that game. Well, let me be blunt! If I had the power, I would disempower every Republican representative in the country (local, state, federal) through 2012 - and allow Democrats to create and pass all legislation. The caveat would be that President Obama could reject/veto any bill he thought was not in the overall best interests of the majority of Americans.
How's that...?
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 19:45:43 GMT -5
S/he wasn't looking for a realistic answer... since I had already given s/he one...
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on May 5, 2011 19:51:06 GMT -5
S/he wasn't looking for a realistic answer... since I had already given s/he one... ...actually, I would be interested in your suggestions... if they're realistic or not remains to be seen... |
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on May 5, 2011 19:51:56 GMT -5
<<< that's really not a realistic solution and isn't any better than the party of no. >>>
...agreed...
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 19:54:21 GMT -5
<<< that's really not a realistic solution and isn't any better than the party of no. >>> ...agreed... At least it would end the gridlock in Congress by Republicans. |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2011 20:02:26 GMT -5
Ok, I'll bite:
Instead, Camp predicted, the GOP would turn its focus to overturning the most controversial portion of that legislation: the mandate requiring individuals to buy insurance.
I guess I better let him know that the most controversial portion for me is paying for it.
“The central focus of the Tea Party/Republican campaign in 2010 was "jobs, jobs, jobs." Yet they've passed not one single piece of legislation regarding jobs.
Could it be that the reason is because they are (at this time) a minority & don't have the votes.
I certainly believe you know all the fearmongering lies...
Yes I do!
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Post by lakhota on May 5, 2011 20:08:24 GMT -5
Ok, I'll bite: Instead, Camp predicted, the GOP would turn its focus to overturning the most controversial portion of that legislation: the mandate requiring individuals to buy insurance.I guess I better let him know that the most controversial portion for me is paying for it. “The central focus of the Tea Party/Republican campaign in 2010 was "jobs, jobs, jobs." Yet they've passed not one single piece of legislation regarding jobs.Could it be that the reason is because they are (at this time) a minority & don't have the votes. I certainly believe you know all the fearmongering lies... Yes I do! Thanks for biting! I will only address your 2nd comment: Republicans currently have the MAJORITY in the HOUSE and have passed nothing relating to JOBS. |
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