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Porkulus Bill LIVE Debate Thread H.R. 1 (with amendments)
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Posted on 02/05/2009 12:15:29 PM PST by lewisglad

Debate Continues on Amendments to Stimulus Bill Today

Senators continue debate on amendments to H.R. 1, the economic stimulus package. Law- makers have approved amendments to the bill that raises the estimated cost over $900 billion

Vote to be expected after 3PM Eastern time


TOPICS: Breaking News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: 111th; bhostimulus; cspan; firsthundreddays; hr1; obama; porkulus; stimulus; stimuluswatch
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To: Liberty Valance

That picture makes my stomach turn!


161 posted on 02/05/2009 3:21:58 PM PST by editor-surveyor (The beginning of the O'Bummer administration looks a lot like the end of the Nixon administration)
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To: penelopesire

Agreed!!

Beck is on too early.


162 posted on 02/05/2009 3:22:56 PM PST by CPT Clay (Drill ANWR, Personal Accounts NOW ,)
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To: penelopesire

8 RINO’s working with Dirty Harry to pass porkulus mentioned during his speech, that was news to me.


163 posted on 02/05/2009 3:23:10 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: CPT Clay

Exactly. This is nuts.

The whole problem with the thinking is that the Keynesian approach is to ‘boost economic activity’. Okay, but what is the purpose of economic activity? To add to our wealth.

If the boosted economic activity is a HUGE WASTE OF MONEY ON SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD NOT SPEND EVEN IN NORMAL TIMES, then why do it when times are tight? It makes not a lick of sense.

$600 million for this, billions for energy boondoggles, billions for HHS over-spending.... all it does is waste money and make us poorer longterm.

The only ‘stimulus’ spending that makes sense is those things that we know up front are more than worthwhile and would be funded in normal times and are affordable.

But most of the ‘stimulus’ has to be about stimulating the private sector, not the govt sector. And that means tax and regulatory relief.


164 posted on 02/05/2009 3:24:48 PM PST by WOSG (Oppose the bailouts, boondoggles, big Government)
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To: lewisglad

I missed that part. 8?

Huge mistake!


165 posted on 02/05/2009 3:24:49 PM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: WOSG; lewisglad; All

OMG!!

Breaking news:

OBAMA IS GOING TO DROP CHARGES ON USS COLE BOMBING MASTERMIND!!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2179279/posts


166 posted on 02/05/2009 3:27:13 PM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: penelopesire
He was basically saying: ‘Forget what the American people want..we need to do what we know is in their best interest’.

He also said he wants to outlaw polls...what a fascist!

167 posted on 02/05/2009 3:29:39 PM PST by Earthdweller (Socialism makes you feel better about oppressing people.....)
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To: Travis McGee
somebody get that kids cellphone number...!!!
168 posted on 02/05/2009 3:30:13 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist -)
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To: Earthdweller

They are all fascists! We tried to warn America. Nobody was listening. Now Obama is going to drop all charges on the USS COLE MASTERMIND!


169 posted on 02/05/2009 3:34:05 PM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: penelopesire
That should give our military men and women the warm and fuzzys.
171 posted on 02/05/2009 3:39:37 PM PST by Earthdweller (Socialism makes you feel better about oppressing people.....)
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To: penelopesire

That’s what I thought, but the poster made it sound as if DeMint wanted restrictions.


172 posted on 02/05/2009 3:41:21 PM PST by StarFan
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To: sf4dubya

Anything that will actually help the economy is being rejected. Do you think people have just given up and want to drive this country into the ground? Atlas shrugged style?


173 posted on 02/05/2009 3:42:28 PM PST by Earthdweller (Socialism makes you feel better about oppressing people.....)
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To: penelopesire

My immediate reaction: IMPEACH THE SOB.

He has a constitutional duty to protect and defend the USA.

He is failing in his basic duty.


174 posted on 02/05/2009 3:42:38 PM PST by WOSG (Oppose the bailouts, boondoggles, big Government)
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To: Earthdweller

He is a treasonous snake!!


175 posted on 02/05/2009 3:43:15 PM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: penelopesire

Boxer (with blonde hair) said an agreement has been reached on how to proceed tonight.


176 posted on 02/05/2009 3:43:51 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: sf4dubya
Ha! 'Your time is expired, Boxer.'

A lot of back slapping and congratulations going around...

177 posted on 02/05/2009 3:44:49 PM PST by lewisglad
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To: WOSG

I agree.

Everyday...more breaking news of Obama’s plans to destroy our country! Going to run around the neighborhood before my head explodes! Be back later to watch the senate action.


178 posted on 02/05/2009 3:46:09 PM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: lewisglad
Beck should replace Greta at 10PM on FOX

I'd much rather he replace Shep at 7:00. His having two shows a day is far too much Shep for me. Frankly if foxnews wanted to really appeal to their audience they'd rerun a Beck show on Saturday and cancel Whorealdo.

179 posted on 02/05/2009 3:46:48 PM PST by StarFan
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To: lewisglad

We need that pic of Boxer with the skunk on her head...lol.

Placemarking...be back in a bit.


180 posted on 02/05/2009 3:47:12 PM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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