Posted Feb 6, 2008 by 
mlh in Politics | 11 comments | 136 views
There has been lead-in story after lead-in story about the vaunted stimulus package that is to stimulate the economy that is going about a self-correction, due to government interference to garner a few votes during this election cycle. The "project" has come to an abrupt halt, having slammed into the proverbial conservative brick wall in the Senate. And thank God for it.
The CNN news reports Stimulus plan hits a Republican wall in the Senate. It seems that the Democrats wanted to add an additional $44B to the entitlement crowds that have been sucking this country dry for decades.
Even the SoH Pelosi asked the Senate not to "mess with the bill" and confirm the package so Americans could get some relief. So, what does the Senate do? They tried to add $44B to the Voter Bribe Package.
I realize that Americans need relief and I have no qualms with legitimate tax relief to those that pay taxes. The more relief the better and the better the economy will grow. However, disingenuous politicians need to lay off the advancements of entitlements and get with the program as presented by the Lower House.
Vote it up at Digital Journal
The CNN news reports Stimulus plan hits a Republican wall in the Senate. It seems that the Democrats wanted to add an additional $44B to the entitlement crowds that have been sucking this country dry for decades.
The fate of $600-$1,200 rebate checks for more than 100 million Americans is in limbo after Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to add $44 billion in help for the elderly, disabled veterans, the unemployed and big business to the House-passed economic aid package.As is always the case, the ploy of invoking the emotional tripe of Republicans not wanting to help the elderly and veterans is par for the course for the Clinton News Network.
Republicans banded together to block the $205 billion plan from advancing Wednesday, leaving Democrats with a difficult choice either to quickly accept a House bill they have said is inadequate or risk being blamed for delaying a measure designed as a swift shot in the arm for the lagging economy.The original stimulus package as passed by the House, although unacceptable to many that know we are not in a recession and that this "package" was meant to bribe voters in an election year, was aimed at those that pay taxes and was meant for a temporary tax rebate and relief. It was not originally intended to help non tax payers.
Even the SoH Pelosi asked the Senate not to "mess with the bill" and confirm the package so Americans could get some relief. So, what does the Senate do? They tried to add $44B to the Voter Bribe Package.
I realize that Americans need relief and I have no qualms with legitimate tax relief to those that pay taxes. The more relief the better and the better the economy will grow. However, disingenuous politicians need to lay off the advancements of entitlements and get with the program as presented by the Lower House.
Vote it up at Digital Journal
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