This can't be good for the GOP.

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First of all, even Napolitano doesn't believe there is a swine flu pandemic. (Though I understand she is considering closing the Canadian border.)

As to Collins, I reiterate her question, why does $870,000,000.00 for flu pandemic preparedness belong in the stimulus bill? Collins praised the value on the concept, but understandably questioned it being in the stimulus bill. Oh, and by the way, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., in February, as the Senate neared final approval of the stimulus bill, noted that “all those little porky things,” including flu pandemic money, had been removed from the package.



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Originally Posted by Muncle

First of all, even Napolitano doesn't believe there is a swine flu pandemic. (Though I understand she is considering closing the Canadian border.)

As to Collins, I reiterate her question, why does $870,000,000.00 for flu pandemic preparedness belong in the stimulus bill? Collins praised the value on the concept, but understandably questioned it being in the stimulus bill. Oh, and by the way, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., in February, as the Senate neared final approval of the stimulus bill, noted that “all those little porky things,” including flu pandemic money, had been removed from the package.



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Hmmm. Tell me more. Tell me more.

Unfortunately they (US reps) will be making short term decisions based strictly on politics.

So who do you trust? I don't see ANYBODY that warrants my confidence.

BTK

Originally Posted by Muncle

As to Collins, I reiterate her question, why does $870,000,000.00 for flu pandemic preparedness belong in the stimulus bill? Collins praised the value on the concept, but understandably questioned it being in the stimulus bill. Oh, and by the way, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., in February, as the Senate neared final approval of the stimulus bill, noted that “all those little porky things,” including flu pandemic money, had been removed from the package.

First Bobby Jindal identifies a $140 million appropriation for volcano monitoring as an example of wasteful spending in the stimulus package, then a volcano actually erupts in Alaska.
Then Senator "Swine Flu Sue" Collins not only questions, but actually mocks pandemic funding! Lo and behold, we have a possible pandemic on our hands.
Not a good start for a GOP remake.
Most of the U.S. cases are tied to an outbreak at a Catholic high school in New York, where more than 100 students got sick last week after several returned from a spring break trip to Mexico. These cases are mild (Thank God), but Senator Schumer will have to answer to New Yorkers if things get worse.

So far in the US it's swine flu 0, terrorists 3000 plus. And I do believe that money to keep us safe from terrorists was removed from the spending bill by the Dem's. And then our enemies were given the interrogation methods we use to extract information so they can train there agents to handle it.

I somehow feel a lot safer about not getting the swine flu then I do from another terrorist attack. And the next one will be bio or nuclear and take out a lot more then any flu ever could. So where should we spend our money? What should the government be protecting us from?

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

So where should we spend our money? What should the government be protecting us from?

Now, that is a GREAT question and deserves to have a thread of its own.

Isn't Collins one of the 2 maine rinos who are in lock step with the dems and will no be re-elected if the RNC has anything to say?

Yoda

Originally Posted by Yoda

Isn't Collins one of the 2 maine rinos who are in lock step with the dems and will no be re-elected if the RNC has anything to say?
Yoda

Michael Steele said after Specter, Collins and Snowe voted for the stimulus plan that perhaps the Republican Party should not provide funds to help them win their re-election bids.
Today Senator Specter has defected from the Republicans and moved to the Democratic Party.
Senator Snowe commented that the Republican Party has abandoned their principles.
Nope, not a good year for the GOP.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/usPoli...53R5HD20090428
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_192368.html
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...fLAKgD97RLAD00

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Michael Steele said after Specter, Collins and Snowe voted for the stimulus plan that perhaps the Republican Party should not provide funds to help them win their re-election bids.
Today Senator Specter has defected from the Republicans and moved to the Democratic Party.
Senator Snowe commented that the Republican Party has abandoned their principles.
Nope, not a good year for the GOP.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/usPoli...53R5HD20090428
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_192368.html
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...fLAKgD97RLAD00

Well the GOP surely will not get any sympathy from me, but this swoon that this country is in had better be the right way. We have dropped any debate and are turning over everything to our federal government.....and it will continue as our swoon goes on.

Here is hoping that the media and those true followers are right because we are setting ourselves up for a big big hole.

We have always had periods where the debate of issues became lessened but never anything like this were there are those who are waiting and WANTING to swoop in and take over everything so we will be beholden to the federal government.

And one final note on Specter.....the only way he can get reelected is as a Democratic and he knows it. And one more thing on Specter...as of March 17 he said....

"[Democrats] are trying very hard for the 60th vote. Got to give them credit for trying. But the answer is no.

I'm not going to discuss private talks I had with other people who may or may not be considered influential. But since those three people are in the public domain, I think it is appropriative to respond to those questions.

I am staying a Republican because I think I have an important role, a more important role, to play there. The United States very desperately needs a two-party system. That's the basis of politics in America. I'm afraid we are becoming a one-party system, with Republicans becoming just a regional party with so little representation of the northeast or in the middle atlantic. I think as a governmental matter, it is very important to have a check and balance. That's a very important principle in the operation of our government. In the constitution on Separation of powers."

I just hope our direction is accurate because we are stuck with it.....I dont agree, but with the controls being put into place it will not be able to change them in my lifetime or many to come !!! Our debt could not be paid off...our security cannot be beefed up in just a short time thus will pray that this is the right direction !!!

Great move for the Democrats. One more defection or a Franken win will ensure that things will finally be able to get done.

Who will be the next to defect??

Specter's desertion of his party will serve only to solidify political power in the person(s) those two giants, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi. I am a Republican who was thoroughly disgusted with the direction of my party under Cheney-Bush, but never to the point of desertion. Good riddance to Specter, and I hope that the same political opponents who chased his butt out of the Pennsylvania Republican Party can chase him from the Senate. Obviously this is all about Arlen - he said he can't win as a Republican - obviously he just wants to remain a Senator. This has nothing to do with philosophy.

Originally Posted by collie1228

Specter's desertion of his party will serve only to solidify political power in the person(s) those two giants, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi. I am a Republican who was thoroughly disgusted with the direction of my party under Cheney-Bush, but never to the point of desertion. Good riddance to Specter, and I hope that the same political opponents who chased his butt out of the Pennsylvania Republican Party can chase him from the Senate. Obviously this is all about Arlen - he said he can't win as a Republican - obviously he just wants to remain a Senator. This has nothing to do with philosophy.

And the Circular Firing Squad continues to provide amusement to the nation.

Sen. Spector is the classic politician - been in office for 29 years and is playing a game to stay in another 6 when this term is over in 2010.

Again, I don't care if he is Rep or Dem - 30 years in the Senate! When is enough enough? Isn't there ANYONE else in PA, don't care which party, who is qualified for the job? ? ? ? ?

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Now, that is a GREAT question and deserves to have a thread of its own.

Suggest starting at http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/