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US Senate Republicans won't delay stimulus:McConnell (with McConnell contact info) Never give in!!
al Reuters ^ | 2/11/2009

Posted on 02/11/2009 4:02:05 PM PST by markomalley

U.S. Senate Republicans are not planning to try and use procedural maneuvers to delay passage of a proposed $789 billion economic stimulus bill, the party's leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, said on Wednesday.

McConnell said there was a widespread feeling in the minority party that they "ought to vote and move on." He spoke after congressional negotiators said they had reached a deal on the massive package of spending and tax cuts to try and rescue the flailing economy.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; Philosophy; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: 111th; bhostimulus; cavein; gop; mcconnell; porkulus; rats; rino; rinos; sellout; socialism; uncle; whiteflag
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To: markomalley

Yep. Looks like more of the 4-C’s of GOP “leadership”....

Collaboration, Cowardice, Corruption and Capitulation.


61 posted on 02/11/2009 5:03:15 PM PST by RKBA Democrat (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!)
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To: originalbuckeye

That’s what I’m hoping for.

“No! Not Indian Love Call!”

“If you’re not a secret Martian, you’ve got nothing to be afraid of.”

I wonder how many it would take out on our side.


62 posted on 02/11/2009 5:04:59 PM PST by Rastus
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To: 668 - Neighbor of the Beast
Its no wonder people are resigned. I just heard the top of the hour newsguy characterize the final negotiations as being frought with 'give & take' but that alas 'not everyone was onboard'.

Unbelievable. THE GOP was LOCKED OUT. They are flat lying about the whole thing.

63 posted on 02/11/2009 5:05:26 PM PST by skeeter
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To: Jeremiah Jr; freema
To paraphrase...

And the Senate cast out of his mouth financial "stimulus" as a flood after the woman, that it might cause her to be carried away of the stimulus package.

And the internet helped the woman, and the world wide web opened her mouth, and swallowed up the lies which the Congress cast out of its mouth.

And the Demoncrat Congress and RINOs were wroth with the woman, and went to make war with her children and grandchildren, who listen to their fiscally responsible parents, and have the testimony of truth.

64 posted on 02/11/2009 5:06:30 PM PST by Ezekiel (The Obama-nation began with the Inauguration of Desolation.)
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To: savedbygrace

“McConnell does not seem to know how to play hardball.”

He continues to bring candy and flowers...to a knifefight.


65 posted on 02/11/2009 5:06:42 PM PST by RKBA Democrat (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!)
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To: markomalley
And when, but not if, we get back in power...do whatever needs to be done to ensure socialism can NEVER get back in power!

Exactly! Like when they had the Contract with America and shut down all those wasteful agencies!

Oh... wait a sec...

66 posted on 02/11/2009 5:10:14 PM PST by workerbee (If you vote for Democrats, you are engaging in UnAmerican Activity.)
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To: markomalley

It is going to take way more than 3 republican (?) votes for this to make it bipartisan. If the house republicans can hold together and the senate with only 3 rinos voting for it, it will be the great 0bama/Pelosi/Reid Democrat bill. They will wear it and if the republicans don’t hang this around their necks then truly all is lost.


67 posted on 02/11/2009 5:10:54 PM PST by engrpat (End the National Nightmare on 1-20-2013)
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To: Rastus
Hmmm. Didn't visualize that scenario!
68 posted on 02/11/2009 5:15:22 PM PST by originalbuckeye
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To: engrpat
I have a running bet with an Obama supporter at work that in two years or less they will try another stimulus package
69 posted on 02/11/2009 5:18:50 PM PST by lakertaker
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To: giotto

“”Or are they borrowing it from China or Saudi Arabia or someone? “”

Geithner was asked the question today - “Where are you getting the money? Are you printing it or borrowing it?” I don’t remember who asked the question. He didn’t hesitate but said, “We are borrowing it.” The questioner asked, “Who is buying the paper?” Geithner said, “We will sell it to people who want to buy it” or some equally dumb reply.


70 posted on 02/11/2009 5:21:28 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: Gaffer

“I’m kinda with you —— pessimistic-——itchin’ for a fight because I’m old....I’m just clinging to straws now hoping something might work out for my children and grandchildren....”

Gaffer, you’re not alone...the feeling is the same here and there are thousands, maybe millions that are just like us. I suspect it won’t be long and the fight will come to our doorsteps. They cannot just “leave us alone”. Yes, They WILL come and be ready for em when they do. We old folks now have nothing else left to lose....might as well fight. Better to die on one’s feet, then to beg on one’s knees.


71 posted on 02/11/2009 5:23:14 PM PST by lgjhn23
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To: markomalley
Just when you think McConnell's grown some cojones....
72 posted on 02/11/2009 5:23:50 PM PST by Reagan Man ("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
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To: Carling
Vote out all of these bums.

Got two websites we are developing.

www.dontvoteincumbent.com and www.dontvoterino.com

coming to an internet in your neighborhood soon.

73 posted on 02/11/2009 5:25:24 PM PST by OBXWanderer
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To: Tarpon
Well if McConnell can't, he needs to step aside and let one of the great junior Senators there, take over as minority leader!
74 posted on 02/11/2009 5:26:38 PM PST by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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To: markomalley
"How much of the Republican agenda was blocked by petty Demoncrap maneuvers? "

As minority leaders, Reid and Daschle used to screw with the republican agenda and legislation at every turn with parliamentary moves. Not returning the favor would be outrageous!

75 posted on 02/11/2009 5:27:48 PM PST by KoRn
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To: Reagan Man

I was hoping the Republican representatives and senators had learned their lesson and were now going to fight to the end for the principles they are ‘suppose’ to belief in.

If they cave, it will be the worse mistake they have ever made for this Country.

I have called and sent emails, I am just not sure what we can do now to try and turn the tables if our representatives think this is not worth a fight.


76 posted on 02/11/2009 5:28:39 PM PST by dhfnc
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To: Recovering_Democrat

ATLAS SHRUGGED - Amen>>>>>>

Bought it in the ‘60’s and have read it over and over but now at a much advanced age will have to go for the paperback and a magnifying glass - book is much too large and heavy to hold up at nap time. Recommended reading for everyone!!!!


77 posted on 02/11/2009 5:30:53 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: Gaffer

“However, even China isn’t buying them any more. “

Incorrect. A big man in their banking system says our bonds are the only way they can buy AAA rated bonds. That is just a few posts above this one.


78 posted on 02/11/2009 5:31:42 PM PST by JSteff (It was ALL about SCOTUS. Most forget about that and HAVE DOOMED us for a generation or more.)
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To: Thank You Rush

I just bought a copy and have had three people ask to borrow it already.


79 posted on 02/11/2009 5:31:53 PM PST by sfimom (I know nothing.)
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To: dr_who

EVERY FREEPER needs to send a disqusting email. I sure did!! At least it felt good to send. Today is NOT a good day for us...


80 posted on 02/11/2009 5:32:05 PM PST by pollywog (I will lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord...Ps 121)
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