Stimulus Money Goes to Democrats

[Guest]

USA Today...not exactly a republican friendly newspaper...is getting cheers form all parties for their articles about how the Stimulus money is being unfairly distributed.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/seton-motley/2009/07/09/cheers-usa-today-billions-stimulus-aid-go-areas-backed-obama-08

[Guest]

Your new statement appears to be referencing the 2000 and 2004 elections.

"Americans grew tired of being thought to be dumb by the rest of the world, so they went to the polls and removed all doubt."


LOL

[Guest]

Your new statement appears to be referencing the 2000 and 2004 elections.

"Americans grew tired of being thought to be dumb by the rest of the world, so they went to the polls and removed all doubt."


LOL

November 2008

[Guest]

Should this come as any great surprise? To the winners of elections go "the spoils". That's the way it always has been and always will be.

Cripes! Put yourself in the position of a Democratic Congressman. Would you be going out of your way to send any but the most necessary projects to the districts of your GOP rivals? That doesn't make sense.

And vice versa, of course. All the GOP needs to do is regain the majority and the tables will flip flop.

[Guest]

Should this come as any great surprise? To the winners of elections go "the spoils". That's the way it always has been and always will be.

Cripes! Put yourself in the position of a Democratic Congressman. Would you be going out of your way to send any but the most necessary projects to the districts of your GOP rivals? That doesn't make sense.

And vice versa, of course. All the GOP needs to do is regain the majority and the tables will flip flop.
And that's the big problem in a nutshell. What we have is an adversarial environment of Dems versus Reps, with both thinking only like and for Dems or Reps and neither thinking like Americans!

Americans ideally place America above party, but the selfishness, greed and one-upsmanship that are being demonstrated (and this has been going on for quite a while) are appalling. All of the BS about "working across the aisle" and "we shall work together" is lame without action to back up the words.

So, if "to the winners go the spoils," then the rest of us and what we have are just "spoils" for the conquering party. What a sad commentary of a once proud nation and what a pitiful lesson for future generations.

The veterans I know thought the concepts of "duty, honor, country" were paramount to being an American. This "spoils of an election" were never added into the code of conduct, and God help us if those who really defend us ever start thinking and acting like politicians, party "faithful" and spoils-dividers.

[Guest]

And that's the big problem in a nutshell. What we have is an adversarial environment of Dems versus Reps, with both thinking only like and for Dems or Reps and neither thinking like Americans!No argument here, Steve.

But your description of our government is exactly why I would like to see Charlie Crist make a run for the Presidency. He couldn't change things all by himself, of course. But if he could introduce the same kind of governance that seems to be in effect here in Florida, we'd all be a lot happier, I think.

Are there differences of opinion and political objectives between Republican Crist and the Democratic House and Senate in Florida? I'm sure there are. But when faced with a problem--the most recent state budget is a good example--observe how the job seems to get done. For whatever reason, that group of state elected representatives seems to get their heads together, put aside their differences, and work for the good of the residents of Florida.

By the way, while I give Charlie Crist props for being a part of this type of governance, from what I recall, Jeb Bush was equally effective during his two terms as Governor. I haven't been around long enough to remember whether things were the same when Buddy McKay or Lawton Chiles held the post.

So, while some may differ, the more effective style of governance that we've enjoyed here in Florida is the reason why I would like to see Charlie Crist in the mix come 2012.

Now...let the moaning and wailing begin. How many posts will it take for someone to accuse Crist of being a RINO? :cus:

[Guest]

Not long, VK. He'll never get my vote.