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Did he just say that?
I guess Harry Reid (D-Nev.) can also take credit for saving a ton of money on his auto insurance too. He claims to be taking credit for saving the world. I wonder what he will be taking credit for on November 2nd.
Words Can Come Back to Haunt You
Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) should remember this, especially now that a video showing his disdain against birthright citizenship has resurfaced. It looks like Harry might be in some serious trouble.
The Solve-All Solution for Unemployment for Harry Reid
Is it any wonder why Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is down in the polls and why there is great dissatisfaction for his job performance? When he was asked by reporters about whether or not the U.S. Senate would be addressing the unemployment issue, Reid mentioned that there would be legislation that would extend jobless benefits.
Jobless Benefits? What about addressing more incentives for owners of small businesses? What about enacting more tax breaks to businesses (of course, the response will be that the government will lose money…they could have handled this by cutting all unnecessary spending) to generate job growth?
However, Harry Reid (as well as the Democratic leadership) does not believe in this attempt. Rather, they believe jobs were created by the stimulus (even if they are temporary…just ask the Census workers). They believe ObamaCare will spur job growth. The sad truth is that jobs are likely to be lost under ObamaCare, as hospitals will likely be forced to close due to the loss of money. Lastly, Reid believes that an energy and climate change bill will create jobs. Jackpot! Ask anyone in the coal industry whether they would welcome this legislation. They would say No, as jobs are likely to be lost in this sector.
I guess Reid’s idea of a JOBS bill is to have people sit on their butts all day, twittle their thumbs, and collect money from the government. This is hardly economic recovery and is definitely counterproductive to prosperity. It’s no wonder, as Nevada’s unemployment rate is the highest in the nation, why voters are fed up with Reid and his Senate colleagues.
Victory in Massachusetts
Welcome U.S. Senator Scott Brown! This has been a long time coming, as Republicans have not elected a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since Edward Brooke in 1972. He brings the total number of Republican Senators to 41, thus putting a thorn in President Obama and Harry Reid’s side.
This also sends a sign that people are growing further disenchanted with the President’s policies.
It is a good night for Massachusetts and America! Now, it is time to seat Senator Scott Brown!
Is the Health Care Bill Repealable?
Yes, Virginia, the Senate Democrats are simply out of control. I know this is not exactly the news that puts you in the Christmas spirit, but the Senate health care bill continues to prove their reckless behavior. With one more procedural vote, the Senate will be voting on their version of the health care bill on Christmas Eve and compromising the very liberties and freedoms we have when it comes to selecting the right health coverage for our needs.
However, what happens if it passes? Can certain aspects of the bill be repealed? It will be difficult, but there is one provision that will not be able to repealed by future Congresses. Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) indicated that on page 1020 of the Senate health care bill, there is a provision that says, “it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill, resolution, amendment, or conference report that would repeal or otherwise change this subsection.” This would make the Independent Medicare Advisory Board permanent.
Basically, this would compromise everything our Founding Fathers had envisioned for our country and for the legislative bodies. If a legislative body can not go in and modify previously passed legislation, then what good is it? Not very good or serviceable.
Michael McPadden, who is running for the Republican nomination in the 5th District of Virginia released this statement.
“No Congress has the right to tell future Congresses what to do. Un-repealable, just watch us Harry.”
I agree with McPadden. Perhaps, it is time to throw Harry Reid and the corrupt Democrats out come November 2010 and start with a clean slate of patriots willing to do the work for the people.
Welcome to Socialized Medicine, America!
It is 1:21 a.m., and the U.S. Senate just voted in a party line vote, 60-40, to approve cloture on the manager’s amendment. All of the usual so-called Moderate Democrats voted with Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to approve cloture: Sen. Evan Bayh (Ind.), Blanche Lincoln (Ark.), Claire McCaskill (Mo.), Ben Nelson (Neb.). This is the deal that will serve as a substitute for the 2,074-page health care bill that the Senate has been debating for weeks. Ironically, Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) voted to approve cloture.
What a sad day for liberty in America? After all, this will not be the end all solution to America’s health care crisis. In fact, this legislation will impact medical advancements, create longer waits to see a physician, and will pass along more debt to our future generations.
We still have time to stop this health care travesty bill from being passed. There will be more procedural votes with the final vote for passage on Thursday. Call your Senators today 202-224-3121!
I'm Sorry We're NOT Rocket Scientists…
I received this email from one of my good friends today reminding me why the “rocket scientists” in control of Congress might not be capable of leading.
A DC airport ticket agent offers some examples of ‘why’ our country is in trouble!
1. I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman (Carol Shea-Porter) (D) ask for an aisle seat so that her hair wouldn’t get messed up by being near the window. (On an airplane!)
2. I got a call from a Kansas Congressman’s (Moore) (D) staffer (Howard Bauleke), who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information, and then he interrupted me with, ”I’m not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts.”
Without trying to make him look stupid, I calmly explained, ”Cape Cod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa ”his response — click.
3. A senior Vermont Congressman (Bernie Sanders) (D-Socailist) called, furious about a Florida package we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando . He said he was expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that’s not possible, since Orlando is in the middle of the state.
He replied, “don’t lie to me, I looked on the map and Florida is a very thin state!” (OMG)4. I got a call from a lawmaker’s wife (Landra Reid) who asked, ”Is it possible to see England from Canada?”
I said, ”No.”
She said, ”But they look so close on the map.” (OMG, again!)5. An aide for a cabinet member (Janet Napolitano) (D) once called and asked if he could rent a car in Dallas. I pulled up the reservation and noticed he had only a 1-hour layover in Dallas . When I asked him why he wanted to rent a car, he said, ”I heard Dallas was a big airport, and we will need a car to drive between gates to save time.” (Aghhhh)
6. An Illinois Congresswoman (Jan Schakowsky) (D) called last week. She needed to know how it was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:30 a.m., and got to Chicago at 8:33 a.m.
I explained that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois , but she couldn’t understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane went fast, and she bought that.7. A New York lawmaker (Jerrold Nadler) (D) called and asked, ”Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to whom?’ ‘ I said, ‘No, why do you ask?”
He replied, ”Well, when I checked in with the airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said (FAT), and I’m overweight. I think that’s very rude!”
After putting him on hold for a minute, while I looked into it. (I was dying laughing). I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, Ca. is (FAT – Fresno Air Terminal), and the airline was just putting a destination tag on his luggage.8. A Senator John Kerry (D) aide (Lindsay Ross) called to inquire about a trip package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, ”Would it be cheaper to fly to California and then take the train to Hawaii?”
9. I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman, Bobby Bright (D) from Alabama who asked, ”How do I know which plane to get on?”
I asked him what exactly he meant, to which he replied, ”I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these planes have numbers on them.”10. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D) called and said, ”I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola, Florida. Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?”
I asked if she meant fly to Pensacola, FL on a commuter plane.
She said, ”Yeah, whatever, smarty!”11. Mary Landrieu (D) La. Senator called and had a question about the documents she needed in order to fly to China . After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded her that she needed a visa. ‘Oh, no I don’t. I’ve been to China many times and never had to have one of those.”
I double checked and sure enough, her stay required a visa. When I told her this she said, ”Look, I’ve been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express!”12. A New Jersey Congressman (John Adler) (D) called to make reservations, ”I want to go from Chicago to Rhino, New York ..”
I was at a loss for words. Finally, I said, ”Are you sure that’s the name of the town?”
‘Yes, what flights do you have?” replied the man.
After some searching, I came back with, ”I’m sorry, sir, I’ve looked up every airport code in the country and can’t find a rhino anywhere.”
”The man retorted, ”Oh, don’t be silly! Everyone knows where it is. Check your map!”
So I scoured a map of the state of New York and finally offered, ”You don’t mean Buffalo , do you?”
The reply? ”Whatever! I knew it was a big animal.”
Now you know why the Government is in the shape that it’s in!
Wow, I’m speechless!
