Examiner Editorial: Closing The Books On The Worst Congress.

[bigrebnc1775]

Republicans look back fondly on the Republican leadership from 2000 to 2006. They see that it accomplished virtually nothing and define that as success. So when a congress comes along that accomplishes as much as the Dem congress has in the past two years, all they can do is define it as failure - afterall, they defined lack of accomplishment as success.

Doing nothing does not constitute a failure and likewise doin a lot does not constitute a success. What constitute a sucess or failure is what happens after the smoke clears. Such as the liberal hated patriot act who would have thought it would be used against Americans on American soil?

 

[8537]

Republicans look back fondly on the Republican leadership from 2000 to 2006. They see that it accomplished virtually nothing and define that as success. So when a congress comes along that accomplishes as much as the Dem congress has in the past two years, all they can do is define it as failure - afterall, they defined lack of accomplishment as success.

Doing nothing does not constitute a failure and likewise doin a lot does not constitute a success. What constitute a sucess or failure is what happens after the smoke clears. Such as the liberal hated patriot act who would have thought it would be used against Americans on American soil?

Indeed, Republicans are proof that doing nothing is not a failure - doing a LOT (AKA passing a 1.2T dollar expansion of the welfare state) without a single mechanism to pay for it is a "success" in Republiville.

The smoke has cleared from the period of Republican control of the executive and legislature...and it has revealed it as a stunning failure of leadership.

 

[Full-Auto]

Republicans look back fondly on the Republican leadership from 2000 to 2006. They see that it accomplished virtually nothing and define that as success. So when a congress comes along that accomplishes as much as the Dem congress has in the past two years, all they can do is define it as failure - afterall, they defined lack of accomplishment as success.

Yes democratic assholes passed such wonderful legislation that for the first time in history over half of the states are suing the federal government.

Big government suck ups isnt what america needs.

 

[Meister]

The Bush tax cuts started in what year? They stayed in effect for a decade.

When a new president enters office, the former president's budget is still in effect for the first 8 months.

8 months into Bush's first term, under the Clinton budget, unemployment was 4.6%, while 8 months into Obama's term, under the Bush budget, the unemployment rate was 9.7%.

So all those taxes were still being cut. And yet, the unemployment rate doubled. Money was being spent like crazy and all those tax cuts were still in effect. According to Republicans, the economy should have been sparkling. What happened? Make it good.

8 months into Bush's first term, under the Clinton budget, unemployment was 4.6%, while 8 months into Obama's term, under the Bush budget, the unemployment rate was 9.7%.

Bush had a democratic controlled Congress with obama as senator who also voted a few times.

Why do you guys keep saying that? The Senate can filibuster everything as Republicans have shown with a record breaking number of filibusters in each of the last four years . As long as they have 41 votes. During the last two years of the Bush administration, Republicans and Democrats both had 49 votes, with two independents, one of which endorsed John McCain. Please explain how this is "control".

49-49 with two liberal independents....stop with your bullshit deen'o. You still can't admit that those 2 independents casts votes with the liberals agenda.....

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Republicans look back fondly on the Republican leadership from 2000 to 2006. They see that it accomplished virtually nothing and define that as success. So when a congress comes along that accomplishes as much as the Dem congress has in the past two years, all they can do is define it as failure - afterall, they defined lack of accomplishment as success.

Doing nothing does not constitute a failure and likewise doin a lot does not constitute a success. What constitute a sucess or failure is what happens after the smoke clears. Such as the liberal hated patriot act who would have thought it would be used against Americans on American soil?

Indeed, Republicans are proof that doing nothing is not a failure - doing a LOT (AKA passing a 1.2T dollar expansion of the welfare state) without a single mechanism to pay for it is a "success" in Republiville.

The smoke has cleared from the period of Republican control of the executive and legislature...and it has revealed it as a stunning failure of leadership.

You think the smoke has cleared? The fire hasn't stop burning yet and you claim the smoke has cleared. obama keeps adding fuel to the fire so it can't go out

 

[007]

When this Congress is ultimately evaluated, their accomplishments will mark it as one of the most productive in history

Both Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid will be credited for putting together the coalition that passed this important agenda.

John Boehner will never have this significant a resume of accomplishment

No, Boehner and the incoming republicans will have an even greater list of accomplishments, which will be topped by saving America from all the disastrous shit the democraps passed by repealing the majority of it.

 

[rightwinger]

When this Congress is ultimately evaluated, their accomplishments will mark it as one of the most productive in history

Both Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid will be credited for putting together the coalition that passed this important agenda.

John Boehner will never have this significant a resume of accomplishment

No, Boehner and the incoming republicans will have an even greater list of accomplishments, which will be topped by saving America from all the disastrous shit the democraps passed by repealing the majority of it.

Oh really?

Can you enlighten us with the proposed agenda? Boehner will pale in comparison to Pelosi. He will be another Denny Hastert

I'll give you an accomplishment....Balance the budget

Lets see if Boehner can deliver on his promises

 

[8537]

Doing nothing does not constitute a failure and likewise doin a lot does not constitute a success. What constitute a sucess or failure is what happens after the smoke clears. Such as the liberal hated patriot act who would have thought it would be used against Americans on American soil?

Indeed, Republicans are proof that doing nothing is not a failure - doing a LOT (AKA passing a 1.2T dollar expansion of the welfare state) without a single mechanism to pay for it is a "success" in Republiville.

The smoke has cleared from the period of Republican control of the executive and legislature...and it has revealed it as a stunning failure of leadership.

You think the smoke has cleared? The fire hasn't stop burning yet and you claim the smoke has cleared. obama keeps adding fuel to the fire so it can't go out

The smoke cleared as soon as Bush left office with an economy in free fall, two unfunded wars and the largest unfunded expansion of the welfare state in history.

 

[8537]

When this Congress is ultimately evaluated, their accomplishments will mark it as one of the most productive in history

Both Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid will be credited for putting together the coalition that passed this important agenda.

John Boehner will never have this significant a resume of accomplishment

No, Boehner and the incoming republicans will have an even greater list of accomplishments, which will be topped by saving America from all the disastrous shit the democraps passed by repealing the majority of it.

Which legislation do you believe Boehner and company will repeal?

 

[Intense]

When this Congress is ultimately evaluated, their accomplishments will mark it as one of the most productive in history

Both Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid will be credited for putting together the coalition that passed this important agenda.

John Boehner will never have this significant a resume of accomplishment

No, Boehner and the incoming republicans will have an even greater list of accomplishments, which will be topped by saving America from all the disastrous shit the democraps passed by repealing the majority of it.

Oh really?

Can you enlighten us with the proposed agenda? Boehner will pale in comparison to Pelosi. He will be another Denny Hastert

I'll give you an accomplishment....Balance the budget

Lets see if Boehner can deliver on his promises

Boehner will pale in comparison to Pelosi.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz50_MWWKwg&feature=more_related[/ame]

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Indeed, Republicans are proof that doing nothing is not a failure - doing a LOT (AKA passing a 1.2T dollar expansion of the welfare state) without a single mechanism to pay for it is a "success" in Republiville.

The smoke has cleared from the period of Republican control of the executive and legislature...and it has revealed it as a stunning failure of leadership.

You think the smoke has cleared? The fire hasn't stop burning yet and you claim the smoke has cleared. obama keeps adding fuel to the fire so it can't go out

The smoke cleared as soon as Bush left office with an economy in free fall, two unfunded wars and the largest unfunded expansion of the welfare state in history.

Bush left with Democrats in control of the government which also included obama. Have you looked at obamas deficet latly?

 

[SFC Ollie]

The people of America say this congress sucked the big one.


"Despite Congress’ passage of the national health care bill, the $787-billion economic stimulus plan, the auto bailouts and the extension of the Bush tax cuts, only 29% of voters believe Congress has passed any legislation that will significantly improve life in America. Fifth-six percent (56%) disagree and say Congress has passed no such legislation. Fourteen percent (14%) are not sure.

This past week, For the first time since Democrats in Congress passed the health care bill in March, a majority of voters think the measure is likely to be repealed. Most voters for months have favored repeal. "

Congressional Performance - Rasmussen Reports

 

[bigrebnc1775]

The people of America say this congress sucked the big one.


"Despite Congress’ passage of the national health care bill, the $787-billion economic stimulus plan, the auto bailouts and the extension of the Bush tax cuts, only 29% of voters believe Congress has passed any legislation that will significantly improve life in America. Fifth-six percent (56%) disagree and say Congress has passed no such legislation. Fourteen percent (14%) are not sure.

This past week, For the first time since Democrats in Congress passed the health care bill in March, a majority of voters think the measure is likely to be repealed. Most voters for months have favored repeal. "

Congressional Performance - Rasmussen Reports

The 29% must be Americas liberals.

 

[8537]

You think the smoke has cleared? The fire hasn't stop burning yet and you claim the smoke has cleared. obama keeps adding fuel to the fire so it can't go out

The smoke cleared as soon as Bush left office with an economy in free fall, two unfunded wars and the largest unfunded expansion of the welfare state in history.

Bush left with Democrats in control of the government which also included obama. Have you looked at obamas deficet latly?

The Democrats were not "in control of government". They had a wide majority in one house and not enough to prevent obstruction in the other when Bush left.

And yes, I've seen both Bush's final budget year deficit and the smaller projected deficit for Obama's first budget year. I've also seen the things that created those deficits:

1. Two unfunded wars.
2. A massive entitlement expansion, wholly unfunded
3. a steeply declining economy
4. tax cuts.

Which of those do you blame on Obama?

 

[Intense]

The smoke cleared as soon as Bush left office with an economy in free fall, two unfunded wars and the largest unfunded expansion of the welfare state in history.

Bush left with Democrats in control of the government which also included obama. Have you looked at obamas deficet latly?

The Democrats were not "in control of government". They had a wide majority in one house and not enough to prevent obstruction in the other when Bush left.

And yes, I've seen both Bush's final budget year deficit and the smaller projected deficit for Obama's first budget year. I've also seen the things that created those deficits:

1. Two unfunded wars.
2. A massive entitlement expansion, wholly unfunded
3. a steeply declining economy
4. tax cuts.

Which of those do you blame on Obama?

The Republican's really weren't either, if you want to look at it honestly. When the division is too close, nothing gets done. Neither side had the power to accomplish goals.
The balance of power in DNC favor by so much, and nothing good being done with it is a testament against the poor leadership skills of Reid and Pelosi. Democrats saved us from much of the damage on Pelosi's plate.

 

[rightwinger]

No, Boehner and the incoming republicans will have an even greater list of accomplishments, which will be topped by saving America from all the disastrous shit the democraps passed by repealing the majority of it.

Oh really?

Can you enlighten us with the proposed agenda? Boehner will pale in comparison to Pelosi. He will be another Denny Hastert

I'll give you an accomplishment....Balance the budget

Lets see if Boehner can deliver on his promises

Boehner will pale in comparison to Pelosi.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz50_MWWKwg&feature=more_related[/ame]

Still does not adress a simple question...What is on John Boehners agenda to accomplish in the next two years....we all know that defeating Obama is his primary focus , but what exactly does he propose to accomplish to mark his term as better than Pelosis?

Pelosi will be tough to beat....she accomplished most of her agenda

 

[8537]

Bush left with Democrats in control of the government which also included obama. Have you looked at obamas deficet latly?

The Democrats were not "in control of government". They had a wide majority in one house and not enough to prevent obstruction in the other when Bush left.

And yes, I've seen both Bush's final budget year deficit and the smaller projected deficit for Obama's first budget year. I've also seen the things that created those deficits:

1. Two unfunded wars.
2. A massive entitlement expansion, wholly unfunded
3. a steeply declining economy
4. tax cuts.

Which of those do you blame on Obama?

The Republican's really weren't either, if you want to look at it honestly. When the division is too close, nothing gets done. Neither side had the power to acomplish goals

The balance of power in DNC favor by so much, and nothing good being done with it is a testament against the poor leadership skills of Reid and Pelosi. Democrats saved us from much of the damage on Pelosi's plate.

The Democrats never had an effective majority in the Senate. They did, however, manage to get a wide range of important legislation passed without that effective majority - from Financial and Health care reform to tax cuts, consumer protection laws and a repeal of DADT.

And that legislation stands as a testament to the excellent leadership skills of Reid and Pelosi.

 

[(R)IGHTeous 1]

rightwinger wrote:

I realize you have only minimal political perspective and only started to follow politics in the last few years.

Wrong, wrong, and wrong. Been doing this for a decade now. Wanna keep diggin ya hole?

I also realize that History was not your best subject....so your frame of reference is very limited

Guess that's a yes. As I've said before, history and literature were my best subjects and HS. Looks like you were constantly stuck in special ed. judging by your posts.

In the face of an economic collapse, Congress passed TARP,

GWB SIGNED TARP, give credit where it's due Mr. Desperate.

Stimulus, saved the financial sector and auto industries. These moves stopped a panic and ended the recession

As is obvious, both have failed miserably.

Financial reform legislation was enacted to prevent it from happening again

Says you.

DADT repeal will be viewed as a major milestone in gay rights

Thanks to OUR votes.

Health Care Reform will have an impact that will last for generations. No bans on pre-existing conditions, no caps in coverage if you get too sick, insurance pools to cover those 30 million without insurance

Almost NO ONE wants your flawed, UNconstitutional, authoritarian, socialist mess. It's a dead law walking.

START is viewed by the world as an additional step in nuclear disarmament

I've already pwned this retarded "argument"

There we have it folks! "right"winger tries to give the Jackass Congress all the credit for TARP in another one of his smoke and mirrors tricks, just like his screen name.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

The smoke cleared as soon as Bush left office with an economy in free fall, two unfunded wars and the largest unfunded expansion of the welfare state in history.

Bush left with Democrats in control of the government which also included obama. Have you looked at obamas deficet latly?

The Democrats were not "in control of government". They had a wide majority in one house and not enough to prevent obstruction in the other when Bush left.

And yes, I've seen both Bush's final budget year deficit and the smaller projected deficit for Obama's first budget year. I've also seen the things that created those deficits:

1. Two unfunded wars.
2. A massive entitlement expansion, wholly unfunded
3. a steeply declining economy
4. tax cuts.

Which of those do you blame on Obama?

You sound like the democrats when they threaten to fillabuster any legislation regarding freddy and fanny

 

[SFC Ollie]

Oh really?

Can you enlighten us with the proposed agenda? Boehner will pale in comparison to Pelosi. He will be another Denny Hastert

I'll give you an accomplishment....Balance the budget

Lets see if Boehner can deliver on his promises

Boehner will pale in comparison to Pelosi.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz50_MWWKwg&feature=more_related[/ame]

Still does not adress a simple question...What is on John Boehners agenda to accomplish in the next two years....we all know that defeating Obama is his primary focus , but what exactly does he propose to accomplish to mark his term as better than Pelosis?

Pelosi will be tough to beat....she accomplished most of her agenda

With backroom deals and against the will of the people.