[calcowgirl]

Before one commit oneself to anything, one ought to at least read the terms of the proposal carefully.

I agree, but it appears the Gang, aided and abetted by the dems, wanted anything but a careful reading. From Bloomberg:

Republican lawmakers complained that they were not given actual paper copies of the proposal when it was introduced shortly after 10:30 p.m. local time. The vote was called after midnight. The Republicans also opposed bond money Democrats proposed for park land and public transit.

"Nearly $50 billion and you only have one copy of the document and you bring it to us at midnight on the night of the deadline," Republican San Diego Senator Dennis Hollingsworth said. "It's a shame."

[goldstategop]

ROFL. No contract and not even an itemized receipt. Sweet!

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")