Mitch McTurtle filibusters himself
House Rebublicans abandon their leader
Bonehead goes home for Xmas with egg on his face and his tail tucked between his legs
Cantor still cant figure it out
IMPLODE..
Ironic statement considering the tone of your first post.
You're not one to talk. Originally Posted by ExNYer
Why should Republicans accept tax increases that happen automatically for some unspecified cuts in the future ?
That was what Bohner's Plan B was (my understanding)...It was an plan that was doomed to fail. Originally Posted by Whirlaway
You'll have to excuse my attitude. I'm in mourning; my country was murdered. Originally Posted by joe bloeI am not ecstatic about the way the election turned out, but I have a serious problem with your attitude. The majority spoke. I think they are seriously naïve. But are you saying the majority should not rule? That you don’t believe in our government system? Who do you want to take the vote away from: women, minorities, or some other group?
I am not ecstatic about the way the election turned out, but I have a serious problem with your attitude. The majority spoke. I think they are seriously naïve. But are you saying the majority should not rule? That you don’t believe in our government system? Who do you want to take the vote away from: women, minorities, or some other group?This is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. The majority are not supposed to get whatever they want regardless of whether it's constitutional or not.
“If my candidate didn’t win, if the election didn’t go my way, I’m going to give up!” That’s your message.
Suggestion: if you really feel that way—that “your country” was murdered—then maybe you should emigrate. I’m not saying you like the outcome, but you either abide by the rules and try to tell your story better next time (or kick out the RWWs so you have a humane story many of us fiscal conservatives can vote for). For all those on here who yell about Obama moving towards a dictatorship, YOU are arguing for a military coup. Originally Posted by Old-T
I am not ecstatic about the way the election turned out, but I have a serious problem with your attitude. The majority spoke. I think they are seriously naïve. But are you saying the majority should not rule? That you don’t believe in our government system? Who do you want to take the vote away from: women, minorities, or some other group?Bravo, well said!!!!!
“If my candidate didn’t win, if the election didn’t go my way, I’m going to give up!” That’s your message.
Suggestion: if you really feel that way—that “your country” was murdered—then maybe you should emigrate. I’m not saying you like the outcome, but you either abide by the rules and try to tell your story better next time (or kick out the RWWs so you have a humane story many of us fiscal conservatives can vote for). For all those on here who yell about Obama moving towards a dictatorship, YOU are arguing for a military coup. Originally Posted by Old-T
This is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. The majority are not supposed to get whatever they want regardless of whether it's constitutional or not. Originally Posted by joe bloeActually, so long as something is constitutional, the majority IS supposed to get what it wants. That's why we have votes. What is the alternative? Minority wins?
The country is bankrupt because corrupt liberal politicians refuse to honor their oath of office to abide by the Constitution. The so called "entitlement programs" are bankrupting us and all of them are unconstitutional. Originally Posted by joe bloeThe entitlement programs are unwise, but they are not unconstitutional. Congress has plenary power to spend money, I'm afraid.
][/SIZE]Actually, so long as something is constitutional, the majority IS supposed to get what it wants. That's why we have votes. What is the alternative? Minority wins?You didn't actually read my post did you? Re-read the second sentence of my post and this time pay attention. Of course the majority gets what it wants, limited only by whether or not it's constitutional. The problem is that the majority is getting whatever it wants regardless of the constitution.
The entitlement programs are unwise, but they are not unconstitutional. Congress has plenary power to spend money, I'm afraid.
The problem is only partially the politicians' fault. The problem is primarily the average ignorant American who will reliably vote to increase his own benefits, but doesn't know or care where the money comes from.
Do you have an answer to the ignorance of millions?
Selling rugged individualism to the electorate is a difficult task under the best of circumstances. They'd rather hear promises of rainbows and cotton-candy. Originally Posted by ExNYer;1052090168[SIZE=5