Tiberius Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 http://news.yahoo.com/kentucky-kickback-issue-mitch-mcconnell-just-friendly-fire-145547083.html Here’s what’s known about the so-called “Kentucky kickback,” a controversy that blew up just as Senate leaders were signing off on a deal to end a government shutdown and avert default on the national debt. While the Senate had held out for a "clean" bill to fund government in its standoff with the House, the deal that Senate leaders took to the floor on Wednesday included an obscure, one-line change to an unrelated law that increased authorization for spending on a massive water project in Kentucky, the home state of Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell. Conservative critics, who viewed the Senate deal as a sellout and Senator McConnell as the traitor, dubbed it the "Kentucky kickback." What will Rand do? Criticize $3 billion coming into his state? Should Kentucky give it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 http://news.yahoo.co...-145547083.html What will Rand do? Criticize $3 billion coming into his state? Should Kentucky give it back? Dear Mr. Gatortroll: This subject has already come up here and your repeat of it is almost as worthless as yourself. The project was backed by Obama well before the shutdown and was slated to be part of any budget, if a budget could get passed in the Senate. Since Harry Reid is deathly afraid of passing a real budget, this got included in the Continuing Resolution. Now, don't you feel silly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Dear Mr. Gatortroll: This subject has already come up here and your repeat of it is almost as worthless as yourself. The project was backed by Obama well before the shutdown and was slated to be part of any budget, if a budget could get passed in the Senate. Since Harry Reid is deathly afraid of passing a real budget, this got included in the Continuing Resolution. Now, don't you feel silly? You are so stupid! Yes, I think the fact that Obama supported it only adds to the disgust of the Tea Party to this you complete idiot. Do you ever even try and think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 You are so stupid! Yes, I think the fact that Obama supported it only adds to the disgust of the Tea Party to this you complete idiot. Do you ever even try and think? So what you're saying is that you have no idea what the Tea Party stands for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 So what you're saying is that you have no idea what the Tea Party stands for. No, I know. They are for creating a chit country with no working infrastructure, lots of sick people and minimal taxation. I get that. Is McConnel a tea baggers? Do you understand Conservatives are attacking him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 So what you're saying is that you have no idea what the Tea Party stands for. The difference, of course, between the Tea Party and a knob-bobber progressive like gatorman is the Tea Party will go after McConnell for this...probably even primary him...while the knob-bobbers continue to bob elected progressive knobs no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 No, I know. They are for creating a chit country with no working infrastructure, lots of sick people and minimal taxation. I get that. Is McConnel a tea baggers? Do you understand Conservatives are attacking him? I get it you don't understand what the Tea Party stands for. Do you understand why they are attacking him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 The difference, of course, between the Tea Party and a knob-bobber progressive like gatorman is the Tea Party will go after McConnell for this...probably even primary him...while the knob-bobbers continue to bob elected progressive knobs no matter what. Go after a politician for bringing jobs back to the state. Brilliant! The day can't be too far off when republicans will be opposed to government funding of sewers. A Tea Bagger politician: "It's our chit and the government wants to take it from our houses!!" You really don't expect tea bagger Rand Paul to be against this, do you? Post a story if he speaks out about this. I get it you don't understand what the Tea Party stands for. Do you understand why they are attacking him? Why? They are ignorant, angry voters lashing out at people, that's why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Why? They are ignorant, angry voters lashing out at people, that's why So they are against this "Kentucky Kickback" because: 1. They don't like Obama 2. They don't like to create jobs 3. They like lashing out at people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 More on Republican vs. Republicans http://www.lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=756828 Washington - Both of Western New York’s Republican congressmen find themselves backpedaling furiously from the tea party strategy they supported that led the nation to a 16-day government shutdown as well as the brink of default. Both Rep. Chris Collins of Clarence and Rep. Tom Reed of Corning said in response to questioning that it was a mistake for House Republicans to tie the funding of government to defunding of Obamacare [snip]. Collins, in an interview, blamed the failed strategy on Sen. Ted Cruz [snip]. “I think Sen. Cruz has done a disservice to the Republican Party,” Collins said. So they are against this "Kentucky Kickback" because: 1. They don't like Obama 2. They don't like to create jobs 3. They like lashing out at people That's about it. I suppose if this project gets the ax Tea Baggers everywhere will feel happy because ..... Because why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Taxed Enough Already Party Lower Taxes Fiscal Responsibility Limited Government Everything else is invention by mindless detractors. Its not about race, its not about religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 That's about it. I suppose if this project gets the ax Tea Baggers everywhere will feel happy because ..... Because why? So that's it? Yes, you have no idea, again, what you're talking about. Tea Partiers will be happy because: 1. It was backed by Obama 2 It kills jobs 3. It lashes out at people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinga Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Go after a politician for bringing jobs back to the state. Brilliant! The day can't be too far off when republicans will be opposed to government funding of sewers. A Tea Bagger politician: "It's our chit and the government wants to take it from our houses!!" You really don't expect tea bagger Rand Paul to be against this, do you? Post a story if he speaks out about this. Why? They are ignorant, angry voters lashing out at people, that's why And why does he need to speak out against this??? He VOTED AGAINST it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 And why does he need to speak out against this??? He VOTED AGAINST it!!! Does he need to speak out against Mitch-o for created jobs in their state. Can you understand that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinga Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Does he need to speak out against Mitch-o for created jobs in their state. Can you understand that? This statement makes no economic sense... Both jobs and money are finite, meaning, if you take money from someone to give to another, it is NOT job creation, merely shifting of jobs and/or money, from one place to another.... Idiots do vex me sometimes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 http://news.yahoo.co...-145547083.html What will Rand do? Criticize $3 billion coming into his state? Should Kentucky give it back? Why pose this entire topic the way you do? I get it - why you do not... but I do not understand why you constantly throw stones at the Republicans. I do not get why many Democrats do this. When you are in a glass house you should not throw stones, even if you are throwing them at a smaller glass house. (Don't mind me, I am just browsing the threads on here and not looking to stoop to low levels. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Why pose this entire topic the way you do? I get it - why you do not... but I do not understand why you constantly throw stones at the Republicans. I do not get why many Democrats do this. Because it makes them feel better about themselves. Deep down, many Democrats know that they are hypocrites. By pointing out the flaws in Republicans they do not have to accept the same flaws in themselves Forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Why pose this entire topic the way you do? I get it - why you do not... but I do not understand why you constantly throw stones at the Republicans. I do not get why many Democrats do this. When you are in a glass house you should not throw stones, even if you are throwing them at a smaller glass house. (Don't mind me, I am just browsing the threads on here and not looking to stoop to low levels. ) He's an f'n troll. Give him one intelligent response and then watch his/her meltdown. He's like Crayonz without intellect, humor, sarcasm or perception. This place is like harvesting the little people, right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 At its heart, this fight is the latest chapter of a long-running struggle for dominance between a generally pro-business, center-right bloc that seeks to tame but not exactly dismantle Washington, and populist conservatives who call for more extreme measures to shrink government. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/20/us/fiscal-crisis-sounds-the-charge-in-gops-civil-war.html?hp Moderates vs extremists Why pose this entire topic the way you do? I get it - why you do not... but I do not understand why you constantly throw stones at the Republicans. I do not get why many Democrats do this. When you are in a glass house you should not throw stones, even if you are throwing them at a smaller glass house. (Don't mind me, I am just browsing the threads on here and not looking to stoop to low levels. ) Because I think the Republicans are for the most part evil. While their pro business wing has it's good parts, the racist wing is just a big drag on the United States and right now the KKK wing of the party is driving the bus, if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 At its heart, this fight is the latest chapter of a long-running struggle for dominance between a generally pro-business, center-right bloc that seeks to tame but not exactly dismantle Washington, and populist conservatives who call for more extreme measures to shrink government. http://www.nytimes.c...vil-war.html?hp Moderates vs extremists Because I think the Republicans are for the most part evil. While their pro business wing has it's good parts, the racist wing is just a big drag on the United States and right now the KKK wing of the party is driving the bus, if you ask me what about democrats? Did you forget Lincoln was republican? Democrats have just as much blood in their ledger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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