Kentucky wants the US to go to hell

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Originally Posted by classicman

Perhaps those that presented this bill should have thought about where the money was coming from beforehand.

Which is why that question should have been asked here in 2003 when Clinton's surplus was quickly worthlessly converted into a massive deficit. A debt masked by creating something America once no longer needed - the 30 year government bond. Created so that America could be a massive debtor nation even to China. Where were these responsible people when they were that controlled both branches of government?

We must now pay for the bills created when lying was routine. Lying as in "Mission Accomplished". A $2billion war that would be paid for by Iraqi oil - has become closer to $1000billion - and now must be paid for.

Where was Bunning when it came time to be a responsible America? Instead he was promoting the Saddam myth – promoting a political agenda that would only harm America. Somebody today has to pay for those lies.

Deja Vue Nam was defined here six years ago. Predicted back then. We are now reliving the same history lesson. Nixon did same lying in 1968 and 1970. Those outstanding bills caused major economic malaise in 1975 and 1979.

[SamIam]

Bunning is doing more than “just” stopping unemployment benefits. Due to other provisions of the bill, he is stopping highway repair and construction, making our roads that much less safe to travel. Two thousand highway workers have been laid off today.

He is responsible for the amount Medicare pays to doctors dropping by 21%. Let me tell you, it has been hard enough to find a doctor willing to take Medicare/Medicaid insurance. A drop of 21% in payments will make it impossible.

He is ending loans to small business. With the economy in the state it is in, small businesses need to be encouraged. With the loan programs now expired, it will be more difficult for small businesses to find money.

Bunning flipped off reporters who wanted to talk to him today. What an asshole!

[classicman]

Originally Posted by SamIam

Due to other provisions of the bill, he is stopping highway repair and construction, making our roads that much less safe to travel. Two thousand highway workers have been laid off today.

Another reason I think all these various issues should not be lumped into one bill. It'll also keep pork and frivolous spending more in check and increase transparency.

He is responsible for the amount Medicare pays to doctors dropping by 21%. Let me tell you, it has been hard enough to find a doctor willing to take Medicare/Medicaid insurance. A drop of 21% in payments will make it impossible.

As you know - I am right there with you and I agree.

He is ending loans to small business. With the economy in the state it is in, small businesses need to be encouraged. With the loan programs now expired, it will be more difficult for small businesses to find money.

Still gotta pay for it somehow... MAybe we should force banks to loan them some? Hell we own a couple now don't we?

What an asshole!

Agreed.

[SamIam]

Thanks, Classic. Its always nice to find some common ground.

[SamIam]

Oh, and those furloughed highway workers? They'll most likely get back pay when the program is revived. Now who's wasting money?