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Post by avordvet on Sept 25, 2014 4:34:38 GMT -5
Screw the GOPe and their sycophant supporters... All they have done is accelerate our ride to the bottom. They could have (and still could) stand for country and law, but they haven't nor will they, because they share the same stripes as the Leftists, just narrower stripes. What Karl Rove Won’t Tell YouWave goodbye to the Republican wave?By Scott McKay – 9.23.14 A lack of trust and credibility, both with the voters as a whole and with the conservative base, is what’s dissipating the much-expected Republican wave. And while Rove beats the fundraising drums at the Wall Street Journal, the party is neither working to end the war with the Tea Party nor offering reasons why a GOP majority even matters. As such, control over the Senate majority mostly depends on mistakes by the other side in the next six weeks. spectator.org/articles/60470/what-karl-rove-won%E2%80%99t-tell-you
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Post by watchful on Sept 25, 2014 8:28:48 GMT -5
Man only has those freedoms he is willing to defend to the death!‘
Conservative Hero’ Ben Carson To Beck: You Have No Right To Semi-Automatic Weapons In Large Cities
And another one bites the dust!
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Post by avordvet on Sept 28, 2014 12:02:06 GMT -5
Republicans shift away from tax cutting maniaBy BRIAN FALER | 9/27/14 6:59 AM EDT Something is missing from this year’s midterm elections. Republicans are talking about ISIL and President Barack Obama and the Affordable Care Act and Harry Reid. But what they aren’t talking about? Slashing tax rates. Though tax cuts have been a mainstay of their campaigns since at least Ronald Reagan, though the top marginal tax rate is now the highest since the 1980s, though the party could win control of both chambers of Congress for the first time in almost a decade, Republicans are barely mentioning reducing tax rates with voters. “In a campaign, you talk about what people are interested in,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). “I keep notes on all my town meetings” and “tax cuts haven’t come up.” www.politico.com/story/2014/09/republicans-shift-away-from-tax-cutting-mania-111359.html?hp=f2
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Post by avordvet on Sept 30, 2014 4:06:31 GMT -5
Republicans do conservatism a disservice by running on nothingBy Philip Klein | September 29, 2014 | 5:00 am Republicans claim to have rediscovered their commitment to limited government principles as a reaction to President Obama. But with the possibility of retaking control of the Senate within their grasp, Republicans have decided to pursue a strategy of playing it safe. The thinking among many Republican strategists is that with Obama’s popularity in the toilet, it’s better to make the 2014 election a referendum on him rather than running on specific policies that could leave the GOP open to attack. washingtonexaminer.com/republicans-do-conservatism-a-disservice-by-running-on-nothing/article/2553896
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Post by avordvet on Oct 7, 2014 13:37:08 GMT -5
Ted Cruz Is About to Propose a Constitutional AmendmentOct. 7, 2014 11:01am Pete Kasperowicz Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will soon propose an amendment to the Constitution that would prevent the federal government or the courts from nullifying state marriage laws. www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/10/07/ted-cruz-is-about-to-propose-a-constitutional-amendment/OR We enforce the Constitution and its original Amendments 'as is'... and then we watch the problems solve themselves.
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Post by avordvet on Oct 9, 2014 5:13:22 GMT -5
GOP Senate Majority? Then What?It's Time for New LeadershipBy Mark Alexander · Oct. 8, 2014 Lets review the short list of failures: Obama’s administration is now defined by his litany of lies and legacy of scandals, most notably the failure of his so-called “economic recovery” plan; his unparalleled foreign policy malfeasance; his “Fast and Furious” gun control play; his long list of ObamaCare lies; his IRS Enemies List; the dramatic resurgence of al-Qa'ida; the Benghazi security failure and subsequent cover-up to protect his 2012 re-election bid; his hollow “Red Line” threat to Syria; the “Russian Spring” in Crimea; the Middle East meltdown in Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Jordan and Gaza; the disintegration of Iraq; the rise of the Islamic State; the VA death panels cover-up; the immigration crisis on our southern border; the malfeasance and long-overdue resignation of Eric Holder, the most lawless attorney general in our nation’s history; and now, his downplaying of the Ebola threat, his utter unwillingness to address both Enterovirus D68, which is killing children nationwide, and the pandemic threat of jihadist Bio-Bombers. Despite the significant advantage this should give Republicans in the upcoming election, Noonan writes, “Republicans aren’t achieving lift-off. The metaphor used most often is the wave. If Republicans can’t make, catch and ride a wave in an environment like this, they’ve gone from being the stupid party to the stupid loser party.” patriotpost.us/alexander/29825
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Post by avordvet on Oct 15, 2014 4:49:52 GMT -5
Republicans Betting They Can Beat Something With NothingOctober 14, 2014 Is there anything more pathetic than a party without a message – other than: "The economy sucks and we're not Obama"? Imagine what it would be like if everyone took the Republican approach to messaging: "Join us for Sunday worship." Why? "We'll get back to you on that after we check with our focus group." "Shop at Macy's – We're not Gimbels!" "Eat at Joe's – you probably won't get ptomaine poisoning! No offense to Al's or Fred's." This should be a banner year for Republicans – surpassing even 2010. Democratic candidates would rather be photographed with the President of Liberia than with the leader of their party. One of their Senate candidates actually refused to tell the Washington Post whether she'd voted for Obama. www.grasstopsusa.com/df101414.htm
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Post by avordvet on Oct 25, 2014 18:20:46 GMT -5
Despite hype, House still hasn’t sued ObamaBy JOSH GERSTEIN, 10/24/14 6:27 PM EDT It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the Capitol to the federal courthouse just down the hill, but House Republicans haven’t managed to make that trip in the four months since they announced they’d be suing the president. House Speaker John Boehner came out swinging hard last June when he announced that his chamber would take President Barack Obama to court. The suit, charging that the president grossly exceeded his constitutional authority by failing to implement portions of the Obamacare law, was billed as an election-season rallying point for aggrieved Republicans. But days before the midterms the House’s legal guns seem to have fallen silent. Lawyers close to the process said they originally expected the legal challenge to be filed in September but now they don’t expect any action before the elections. www.politico.com/story/2014/10/obama-lawsuit-house-republicans-112196.html#ixzz3H79fNTgt
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Post by avordvet on Oct 27, 2014 4:08:43 GMT -5
Ahh, the GOPe/Bush dynasty groupies are gathering steam for the big push... Why it looks like we will have a 'choice' after all, the leftists and their sycophants in the GOPe have brought forth a slate of contenders we can all agree on: Bush #3, Romney, Christie The Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’By PETER BAKEROCT. 26, 2014 WASHINGTON — When Jeb Bush decides whether to run for president, there will be no family meeting à la Mitt Romney, no gathering at Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport to go over the pros and cons. “I don’t think it’ll be like a big internal straw poll,” said his son, Jeb Bush Jr. But if there were, the results of the poll are pretty much in. As Mr. Bush nears a decision to become the third member of his storied family to seek the presidency, the extended Bush clan and its attendant network, albeit with one prominent exception, are largely rallying behind the prospect and pulling the old machine out of the closet. www.nytimes.com/2014/10/27/us/the-bushes-led-by-w-rally-to-make-jeb-45.html?src=twr Son Of Jeb Bush: More Than Likely Jeb Will RunSad that this is what GOP leadership wants to put forward, why not just crown Hillary now?weaselzippers.us/203664-son-of-jeb-bush-more-than-likely-jeb-will-run/
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Post by avordvet on Nov 5, 2014 15:32:54 GMT -5
Mitch McConnell and the GOP take power and immediately capitulate... McConnell Rules out Government Shutdown, Debt DefaultWednesday, 05 Nov 2014 03:05 PM, By Newsmax Wires One day after leading Republicans to control of the Senate, incoming Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he hopes Congress can work with President Barack Obama on trade, taxes and other issues. But he said veto showdowns are also possible in the two-year era of divided government just ahead. "There will be no government shutdown or default on the national debt," the Kentucky lawmaker pledged at a news conference, making clear he doesn't agree with some tea party-backed lawmakers who have supported one or the other in the past — or may want to in the future. www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Senate-McConnell/2014/11/05/id/605463/
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Post by avordvet on Nov 7, 2014 5:32:56 GMT -5
Just what we expected: backpedaling the Congressional winBy A. Dru Kristenev November 6, 2014 Telling the president to “stop it” when it comes to signing unlawful executive orders will also have no effect. He, like any recalcitrant child, will continue to ignore authority until he is thoroughly chastened, most likely with a switch. If the punishment for misbehaving isn’t severe enough, nothing will change. This means that the Congress cannot back down and must enforce the Constitution without regard for their political futures. They were sent to Washington for a reason, to rein in the lawlessness of the executive and free the People from the encroachment of government regulation that has placed them back in bondage. Should there be an argument as to the veracity of the last statement, simply mull over how much less one is “allowed” to say about faith, rights of the unborn, any religion except Christianity, non-heterosexual relationships, climate change, or virtually anything that just might offend someone, anyone or their pet snake. Every action or word spoken has become fodder for a potential lawsuit. And the probable plaintiff? Our own government. The new 114th Congress must be dogged by their constituents to follow through with the demands of the People whom they were elected to serve. Half measures won’t do. canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/67371
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Post by avordvet on Nov 7, 2014 16:09:14 GMT -5
Ted Cruz Warns: Republicans Might Pass Internet Sales Tax After ElectionBy Joel Gehrke, November 3, 2014 11:25 AM Senator Ted Cruz (R., Texas) warned that some congressional Republicans hope to cooperate with Democrats in passing an internet sales tax after the elections. Cruz said party leadership could take up the bill in the lame-duck session, when recently-defeated Democrats would be able to support the bill. “There are some voices in Washington who want a lame duck precisely so they can engage in corporate welfare and blame it on the Democrats,” Cruz told National Review Online. www.nationalreview.com/corner/391753/ted-cruz-warns-republicans-might-pass-internet-sales-tax-after-election-joel-gehrke
The Republicrats take the field...
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Post by avordvet on Nov 13, 2014 6:04:28 GMT -5
Rolling out the GOP 2008 2012 2016 contenders... Ta Da! Mike Huckabee Rick Perry John McCain And if you think thats great, just hold on, there's even more good news! It looks like the Republicans are gonna shake it up a little to give you a 'real choice' of establishment RINOs by adding in Rand Paul, Jeb Bush and Chris Christi!
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Post by avordvet on Nov 14, 2014 17:23:20 GMT -5
Shutdown ClownBy Dr. Brad Lyles, November 14, 2014 Mitch McConnell is the Shutdown Clown in the Establishment’s growing circus of Clowns—all performing under a “big tent.” Merely one day after being elected to the Senate, McConnell relentlessly declared, and was dutifully recorded to say, “We’re not going to be shutting down the government or defaulting on the national debt.” McConnell spoke these exact words in his very first news conference. The Leftists in the room recognized what was really occurring. canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/67552
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Post by avordvet on Nov 18, 2014 15:07:56 GMT -5
After a historic win, and with the Dems reeling in defeat, the GOP comes out swinging... er, not. Top Republican floats new attack plan for Obama’s immigration actionPublished November 18, 2014, FoxNews.com Even with control of the House and Senate next year, Republicans likely would not have the votes to override a veto. "Umm, glaring problem here," a Senate Republican aide told Fox News, in response to Rogers' idea. "A rescission bill isn't some sort of special bill. It's just like most bills. The president would still have to sign a rescission bill. If he vetoed, we'd need 67 votes to defund executive amnesty. So what's being proposed here is giving the president the money and we wouldn't be able to take it back. Nice try." www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/11/18/top-republican-floats-new-attack-plan-for-obamas-immigration-action/
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Post by avordvet on Nov 19, 2014 5:16:08 GMT -5
Yep, 'our friends' the GOP refuse to reign in the NSA yet again. Why would they do that? They want the apparatus still in place when they take power. As I have always said; they are on their own side, not ours. Senate fails to advance bill reining in NSA spying on AmericansNov. 18, 2014 7:51pm Pete Kasperowicz Senate debate on Tuesday made it clear that most Republicans think the bill goes too far in limiting intelligence-gathering activities. As a result, the Senate voted down the Democratic proposal to move ahead with the bill. Sixty votes were needed to proceed to the legislation, but the Senate voted 58-42 — all of the “no” votes came from Republicans. Under the legislation, the NSA would no longer be able to collect bulk phone data from Americans, and would ensure that only phone companies can hold this data. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said certain elements of the bill go too far, and warned against shutting off certain activities just as the U.S. is trying to fight the Islamic State. www.theblaze.com/blog/2014/11/18/senate-fails-to-advance-bill-reining-in-nsa-spying-on-americans/
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Post by avordvet on Nov 21, 2014 5:16:54 GMT -5
Jeb Bush: Common Core Should Be The 'New Minimum' in ClassroomsThursday, 20 Nov 2014 10:30 PM Responding to a national backlash over Common Core education standards, potential 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush said Thursday that the set of state benchmarks should be "the new minimum" for America's classrooms. www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/jeb-bush-common-core/2014/11/20/id/608631/
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Post by avordvet on Nov 21, 2014 13:19:34 GMT -5
The GOP in action, Obama stomps the Constitution into the ground, violating numerous Laws and regulations... and the GOP takes another frigging vacation. So tell me, how does it feel knowing you voted for such people even after it was conclusively shown that they were gonna do exactly what they are doing? Republicans Leave Town Without A Plan To Fight Obamaby Jonathan Strong 20 Nov 2014 President Obama's announcement tonight may bring a “constitutional crisis,” in the words of Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID), but Republicans in Congress haven't the damndest idea what they'll do about it. As they departed the House floor, many en route to the airport for a Thanksgiving recess, many GOP lawmakers seemed as interested in explaining why options floated by colleagues from their own party wouldn't work as denouncing what they describe as an unprecedented power grab by a president they just decimated at the ballot box. www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/11/20/Republicans-Leave-Town-Without-A-Plan-To-Fight-Obama
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Post by avordvet on Nov 22, 2014 8:12:49 GMT -5
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Post by avordvet on Nov 24, 2014 5:35:20 GMT -5
No Will to FightErick Erickson, Nov 21, 2014 In other words, Congress has the power to spend money, but cannot stop spending money. This explains so much. There are two things really happening. First, many Republicans in Washington actually agree with the president. Most of the Republicans want amnesty. They may disagree with the means by which the president seeks amnesty, but they will not oppose him because they agree with the outcome. townhall.com/columnists/erickerickson/2014/11/21/no-will-to-fight-n1921732/page/full
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Post by avordvet on Nov 24, 2014 17:54:55 GMT -5
Under the 'you gotta be frigging kidding me banner'... John McCain Encouraging Lindsey Graham To Run For Presidentby Dan Riehl 24 Nov 2014, 11:00 AM PDT "I think he is looking at it, and I am strongly encouraging him to take a look at it," said Arizona Senator and former GOP presidential nominee John McCain, of a possible presidential bid by his colleague and friend Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, (R). www.breitbart.com/InstaBlog/2014/11/24/John-McCain-Encouraging-Lindsey-Graham-To-Run-For-President
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Post by avordvet on Nov 27, 2014 5:34:48 GMT -5
The GOP continues its 'action plan' of non-action and obfuscation while ignoring the obvious; To continue funding the present Federal Government is to directly support the Obama agenda and the destruction it is sowing, and the ONLY way to even slow the present course is spelled I.M.P.E.A.C.H.M.E.N.T. Congress CAN pull financial rug from under Obama's immigration amnesty: Republicans given boost by non-partisan body in row over deportation agency's cashBy David Martosko, US Political Editor for MailOnline, Published: 16:13 EST, 26 November 2014 | Updated: 17:57 EST, 26 November 2014 Moderates, led by House Appropriations Committee chair Hal Rogers of Kentucky, insist the gesture would be an empty one since the White House could legally thumb its nose at Congress by self-funding the agency. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2850882/Nonpartisan-Congressional-Research-Service-says-lawmakers-power-fund-Obama-s-immigration-push.html
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Post by avordvet on Dec 1, 2014 14:43:45 GMT -5
The GOP... The Dems couldn't be doing what they are doing without them. John Boehner gears up to shut GOP immigration dissenters down
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times - Monday, December 1, 2014 House Speaker John Boehner has joined forces with key Republican leaders to shut down any GOP members who might want to strong-arm President Obama over immigration. Some in Congress on the Republican side would rather see a government shutdown than a White House with carte blanche to enact significant amnesty provisions via executive order, the New York Times reported. www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/1/john-boehner-gears-up-to-shut-gop-immigration-diss/Mitt Romney: Republicans Should 'Swallow Hard,' Pass 'Permanent' Amnesty Billby Tony Lee 26 Nov 2014 Former Massachusetts Governor and failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney believes Republicans should "swallow hard" and pass a permanent amnesty bill in the wake of President Barack Obama's executive amnesty that even Romney conceded would encourage more illegal immigrants to enter the country. Romney recently told Spanish-language Univision that Obama is "giving people false hope" and "communicating to people outside this country, ‘Hey, get into the United States illegally and stay, because they’ll always let you stay.'” www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/11/26/Mitt-Romney-Republicans-Should-Swallow-Hard-Pass-Permanent-Amnesty-Bill
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Post by avordvet on Dec 3, 2014 5:23:28 GMT -5
Did John Boehner Just Wave the White Flag on Immigration?Dec. 2, 2014 12:00pm Pete Kasperowicz House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) indicated on Tuesday that he’s not willing to risk a government shutdown in the GOP’s fight with Democrats over President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration, by saying Republicans have “limited options” when it comes to pushing back against Obama, and by and noting that Senate Democrats would likely reject an aggressive House bill. In a meeting with Republicans Tuesday morning, he offered a plan that would do nothing to stop Obama’s immigration move, and instead called for passage of a non-binding resolution expressing the House’s opposition. www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/12/02/did-john-boehner-just-wave-the-white-flag-on-immigration/Sessions: House GOP Is On the Verge Of Breaking 2014 Campaign PromisesBy Joel Gehrke, December 2, 2014 4:38 PM Senator Jeff Sessions (R., Ala.) suggested that House Republicans are on the verge of breaking their campaign promise to fight President Obama’s administrative amnesty, judging by the legislative text currently being circulated. Sessions said that the proposed language “fails to meet [the] test” established by Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus, who promised earlier this year that the GOP would do everything possible to thwart Obama’s executive orders. www.nationalreview.com/corner/393815/sessions-house-gop-verge-breaking-2014-campaign-promises-joel-gehrke
Just keep 'em off me a little longer John, we're almost there.
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Post by avordvet on Dec 4, 2014 18:18:10 GMT -5
Republican Party Passes Meaningless Bill Designed to Trick Stupid Americans in Gruber-Like FashionAOS, December 04, 2014 I'm tired of the Grubering, particularly from my own alleged side. The Yoho bill is not designed to block Obama's use of federal monies to carry out his unlawful amnesty. The Yoho bill is designed to dupe Republicans into thinking Boehner has attempted to block Obama's use of federal monies to carry out his unlawful amnesty. It is designed to trick the Stupid American Voter. As usual. ace.mu.nu/archives/353538.php
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Post by avordvet on Dec 12, 2014 14:41:21 GMT -5
The GOP still carrying (and even pushing) Obama's kool-aid...
In Opaque Move, Boehner Tables Government Transparency BillBy Lauren Walker 12/11/14 at 12:54 PM After passing the Senate by unanimous consent on Monday, it seemed as if the FOIA Improvement Act would become law—a nearly identical version passed the House earlier this year. Today, however, it was up to Speaker of the House John Boehner to allow a vote on the bill’s final passage before the House adjourned this week. Instead, it was “held at the desk,” meaning Boehner may have just killed FOIA reform. www.newsweek.com/opaque-move-boehner-tables-government-transparency-bill-291153?piano_t=1 House Passes Unpopular $1 Trillion Spending Bill After Hours of Wrangling for VotesDec. 11, 2014 9:41pm Pete Kasperowicz The House narrowly passed a controversial $1 trillion spending bill late Thursday, over the objection of dozens of “no” votes from both Republicans and Democrats. The bill passed after the House took a break for nearly seven hours to scramble for the needed votes. Members returned at around 9 p.m. and barely passed it in a 219-206 vote. www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/12/11/house-passes-unpopular-1-trillion-spending-bill-after-hours-of-wrangling-for-votes/
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Post by Michael Downing on Dec 12, 2014 19:33:04 GMT -5
On a brighter note I heard a rumor today that stock in companies producing good sturdy rope is poised, ready to soar...
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Post by Michael Downing on Dec 13, 2014 7:31:11 GMT -5
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Post by avordvet on Dec 14, 2014 10:51:32 GMT -5
5 Awful Things Congress Snuck Into the Omnibus Budget Deal Here are the 24 Republicans who voted for the $1.1 trillion spending billDec. 13, 2014 10:21pm Pete Kasperowicz Republicans voting for the bill were Sens. Alexander, Ayotte, Barrasso, Blunt, Boozman, Burr, Coats, Cochran, Collins, Cornyn, Enzi, Fischer, Graham, Hatch, Hoeven, Isakson, Johanns, Kirk, McConnell, Murkowski, Roberts, Thune, Toomey and Wicker. www.theblaze.com/blog/2014/12/13/senate-passes-1-trillion-spending-bill-in-vote-that-splits-both-parties/
Your GOP saviors in action, just another of many Unprincipled oath breakers... Lawmaker’s explosive charge about the $1 trillion spending billDec. 12, 2014 11:41am Pete Kasperowicz Soon afterwards, GOP leaders recessed the House for nearly seven hours in a mad scramble for votes. Republicans did develop a backup plan to pass a short-term CR, which is what Stutzman said he wanted. But then the votes suddenly emerged, and the big spending bill was able to pass, 219-202. www.theblaze.com/blog/2014/12/12/gop-lawmaker-says-gop-leaders-fooled-him-into-advancing-the-1-trillion-spending-bill/
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Post by avordvet on Dec 15, 2014 6:07:54 GMT -5
SAVED! by the GOPDec 13 2014, by Mike No, Republicrats aren’t the same as Democrat Socialists–they’re worse. Instead of being upfront about their desire for socialist tyranny, they sell us Big Government by pitching small-government lies. Wonder if we’ll next be treated to the usual OUTRAGE!™ and dismay from all the gullible frogs out there who are upset once more that that thing with the pincers and the stinger on its tail turned out to be a scorpion after all. coldfury.com/2014/12/13/saved-by-the-gop/
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