Case In Point: Why Americans Are Fed Up w/ Congress

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Reps. Peter King, R-N.Y., and Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., argue over a bill aimed at giving billions of dollars for 9/11 rescue workers:

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Jo312 Wrote: Aug 01, 2010 5:04 PM

True, and why the TEA candidates may have a very real chance this time around. Neither party is for Americans they are both corrupt, time to put the average working person in office (as it was meant to be) and remove the old worn out DC insiders.

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Vegastracon Wrote: Aug 01, 2010 3:50 PM

"A lot of folks were shocked at the far-left leanings of the democrats. They will not be fooled again." (Kenny Z)

It is just a matter of time before people realize that they are being fooled by both Democrats and Republicans.

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Kenny Z Wrote: Jul 31, 2010 6:09 PM

The democrats in congress and the senate have shown their true colors and they are not blue. They are red as in socialism/communism/marxism. They have gone along with obama and his minions making giant leaps in destroying our country from within. A lot of folks were shocked at the far-left leanings of the democrats. They will not be fooled again. Weiner should change his name to whiner.

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Jo312 Wrote: Jul 31, 2010 5:27 PM

Doughy??

Main Entry: doughy
Pronunciation: \'do-e\
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): dough·i·er; dough·i·est
Date: 1601

: resembling dough: as a : not thoroughly baked {doughy bread} b : unhealthily pale :
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Me pale man. Me doughy? ...
... You racist.

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Frank1802 Wrote: Jul 31, 2010 5:13 PM

This was a totally disgraceful and unedifying spectacle, first on the floor of the House and then the repeat performance on Fox.

Whilst both men should have shown restraint and debated in a civilised manner I have to say that Rep King had a legitimate question. Having the numbers to get the Bill through on a simple majority why then did the Democrats go for a procedural move which necessitated a two thirds majority. To me it perfectly clear it was a purely political ploy to make it appear that the Republicans were blocking this move.

THE DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE ASHAMED.

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dreadnaught2 Wrote: Jul 31, 2010 4:30 PM

The guy sounded and looked like Hitler during those rallies in Nurenburg. Maybe he's related to him? But Weiner's a Jew, I believe. Wein in German means Vienna. He's just a Vienna sausage, acting like a HAM.

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homer noble Wrote: Jul 31, 2010 3:36 PM

in an uncouth, uncivilized, and barbaric way.

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christian92 Wrote: Jul 31, 2010 2:07 PM

You folks really believe America is going to rush back into your doughy bitter arms come mid-term or 2012? Methinks not. But keep spitting on Americans.

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ybnormal Wrote: Jul 31, 2010 8:58 AM

"A bill aimed at helping those who worked TIRELESSLY after 9/11 is being gutted by the GOP because they are the Party of NO."

You have repeated the Democrat talking point. However, the truth is that the Democrat leadership CHANGED the voting procedure to a 2/3 vote, knowing that the bill would not pass. This bill went down because of Democrats, not Republicans. Rep. King, as a co-sponsor of the bill, thought they had the votes a week ago (needing 214) then the Democrat leadership changed the procedure making the bill need 284 to pass. So repeat the stupid Democrat mantra, but know the truth. Every time a Democrat blames a Republican for something, you know the Democrat is the one really doing it.

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albert henry Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 11:56 PM

Darling, the light headed feeling that you are having is due to the fumes of the conceit coming from the left. You have been so close to sh!t for so long, that it will take awhile for your senses to discern the difference. Its a toxic mind numbing stench, but be patient. The fresh air of liberty will clean your sinus's out.

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taffy10 Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 10:29 PM

A bill aimed at helping those who worked TIRELESSLY after 9/11 is being gutted by the GOP because they are the Party of NO. Period. It matters not that these folks risked their lives -- this is a SHAMEFUL moment for the GOP. Just shameful.

Americans are fed up with YOU, republicans.

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carol1983 Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 2:54 PM

The main stream media has allowed politicians to get away with bull...,half-truths, spin and outright lies. HERE is today's LIE from the democrats. The expiration of the Bush Tax cuts is a TAX INCREASE imposed on people by the republicans.

Steny Hoyer: “We have no intention of allowing the Republican tax increase — that their policies would lead to — to go into effect for working Americans. Period... We’re going to act and make sure that the Republican phase out and increase in taxes does not end as they provided for in the laws they passed.”

It's time to for the MSM to stop letting them get away with this.

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NOTW Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 2:47 PM

Weren't you the one making a big deal about dignity the other day?

Wiener is living up to his name. Regardless of context, he is acting like a rabid dog. Did you see his display on the congressional floor?

Yeah, dignity...

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christian92 Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 2:38 PM

King is another phony GOBP obstructionist.

And Weiner kicked his butt, pointing out the typical craven Right Wing spin and distortion.

Block 9/11 responders health care? RUN ON THAT YEAH!

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Paul3081 Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 2:27 PM

Notice how Wiener keeps repeating his 94% of Dems and 12 Republicans line. You know why he says it that way...because 94% of Dems mean 15 of them voted against the bill. In other words more Dems voted nay than Republicans voted yay...but this dishonest little creep couldn't possibly state the two figures side by side or he'd of looked a bigger fool than he already did.

Hemmer nails it at the end though - we are fed up with ALL of you.

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Phuture101 Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 1:55 PM

King is a phony! grandstanding on 911 but does not want to help the very people he grandstands on. The Republicans are using politic on everything! What have they offered but NO? If Bush was in then you would see rudy doing his thing. Oh we need to help the 911 people! Now a dem wants to help then out comes the politics. Republicans are so phony i will be glad when the teaparty takes them out in Nov and get a new breed of conservatives in office. Hell on of those loser said people die everyday! ReallY! thats how you feel about the rescue people that help save ur life? Really! King is King of the turds!

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FinalRac Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 12:59 PM

Tony is a whiner. Has been , even when on CNN or Fox. This bill could have been passed at any time in the last 18 months. The Dems had huge majorities. But this was brought up to show false 'compassion' for the first responders. They need voters to think that Dems are just sooooo loving even though their reps are corrupt ala Charlie and Jefferson. So Tony yells and King responds with facts. Yipe.

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Clinton27 Wrote: Jul 30, 2010 12:41 PM

Weiner is the poster child for today's socialist; arrogant, condescending and unequipped with anything of use. Just screaming and demanding we give people just like him money instead of a beating.

Weiner is the poster child for everything wrong, corrupt and useless about New York City and the Imperial Empire Statists.

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