Oh those zany, wacky Republicans! The skill they show, the sheer adeptness they have when talking out both sides of their mouths is both jaw-dropping and incredible! I am impressed almost beyond words.
Almost....
Cuz it seems like just a couple of years ago, when they were in control of the House and Senate, that spending and balanced budgets and deficits were never much of a concern at all, so long as it was money heading into the pockets of their favorite contribu....errrr, policies they deemed important.
But hey, in their defense, it's rare indeed that anyone from the work world of Big Oil, war profiteering and/or the Capitol Hill "good ol boys" network have to worry much about such trivial things as unemployment or health insurance, homelessness, food, or the general cost of living.
Almost....
Cuz it seems like just a couple of years ago, when they were in control of the House and Senate, that spending and balanced budgets and deficits were never much of a concern at all, so long as it was money heading into the pockets of their favorite contribu....errrr, policies they deemed important.
But hey, in their defense, it's rare indeed that anyone from the work world of Big Oil, war profiteering and/or the Capitol Hill "good ol boys" network have to worry much about such trivial things as unemployment or health insurance, homelessness, food, or the general cost of living.
Ya know, if memory serves me correctly, I think I recall Republican darling Dick "Dead-Eye" Cheney arguing once that "deficits don't matter."
I guess that only applies when Republicans are in control.....
Republicans Object To Bill For Homeless Veterans (VIDEO)
First Posted: 06-29-10 01:11 PM | Updated: 06-29-10 01:11 PM
Having had no luck in a political battle pitting deficit reduction against the unemployed, Democrats on Tuesday tried deficit reduction against veterans. It didn't work.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) asked for unanimous consent to approve a $3.4 billion bill to help homeless women veterans and homeless vets with kids. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell objected on behalf of Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), who is taking a stand against any measure that adds to the deficit.
"If we don't start paying for new programs and continue on our path to bankruptcy we'll have a homelessness problem beyond imagination," Coburn spokesman John Hart told HuffPost. "The old Washington excuse that it's too hard to cut spending is undermining our troops, our veterans and our future."
Murray said she would ask again for unanimous consent. "I can't go home and look at someone who's served our country with distinction and honor who today is living on the street because the Senate is objecting."
Senate Democrats wasted no time memorializing the objection on YouTube.
