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Sen. Harkin: "Cult Fringe" Holding Up Debt Ceiling Increase
Real Clear Politics ^ | 07/20/11

Posted on 07/20/2011 12:23:31 PM PDT by MissesBush

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To: MissesBush

Fun fact of the day: Every Dem senator voted against raising debt limit in 2006

http://www.examiner.com/libertarian-in-national/fun-fact-of-the-day-every-dem-senator-voted-against-raising-debt-limit-2006#ixzz1Sg9YtiWJ

Shared Sacrifice: Cutting ObamaCare Could Save $2 Trillion

http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2011/07/20/shared-sacrifice-cutting-obamacare-could-save-2-trillion/


41 posted on 07/20/2011 1:37:56 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: MissesBush

Harkin will be signing copies of his Viet Nam autobiography, “Wings Over Hanoi,” which details how he went toe to toe with North Viet Migs and live to tell about it...


42 posted on 07/20/2011 1:40:09 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Eh ?)
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To: MissesBush
Those awful “cult fringers”, oh the horror. We need to bring back some of Harkin’s “mainstream” buddies in like Nicaraguan Sandinista Daniel Ortega, Grenada's ex dictator Maurice Bishop or Venezuela's Hugo Chavez. Harkin thinks those dudes rock.
43 posted on 07/20/2011 1:44:25 PM PDT by rdcbn
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To: MissesBush

“Cult fringe?” Meaning commies like Harkin?

How in hell a Bolshevik like that gets himself elected from a state like Iowa is one of America’s great mysteries.


44 posted on 07/20/2011 1:49:01 PM PDT by Scanian
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To: MissesBush

Let us see who is the lunatic fringe and who doesn’t pay the bills they run up ...

Harkin has been in Washington since 1969...

In 1969, Harkin moved to Washington, D.C., and began work as an aide to Democratic Congressman Neal Smith

junior Senator from Iowa since 1985...

He previously served in the United States House of Representatives (1975–1985).

Harkin came out in favor of the Fairness Doctrine during an interview with Bill Press. (February 11, 2009)

Harkin has been influential in increasing research into alternative medicine. He was instrumental in the creation of the U.S. Office of Alternative Medicine in 1992, which later became the NCCAM. His influence and results, however, have been criticized.

Harkin supported President Barack Obama’s health reform legislation; he voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in December 2009, and he voted for the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

He introduced the Americans with Disabilities Act into the Senate. Harkin delivered part of a speech in sign language so his deaf brother could understand

He has opposed most efforts to place legal restrictions on Roe v Wade, including voting against a ban on late term abortion.

As of 2003, Harkin received a 100 percent rating from NARAL, the pro-choice advocacy organization. He was very critical of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, which places limits on taxpayer-funded abortions.

allow long-time illegal immigrants to gain citizenship with some restrictions, and increase the number of guest workers over and above those already present in the U.S. through a new “blue card” visa program

claiming that he had flown combat missions over North Vietnam, Harkin clarified that he had been stationed in Japan and sometimes flew recently repaired aircraft on test missions over Vietnam

Along with California Senator Barbara Boxer, Harkin is one of only two Senate Democrats to come out in favor of Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold’s resolution to censure President George W. Bush.

His wife Ruth joined a Washington lobbying firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, in 1983

In 2002, Mrs. Harkin became a director of ConocoPhillips

Their daughter Amy appeared on the NBC daytime reality series Starting Over from 2003 to 2004


45 posted on 07/20/2011 1:51:26 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: MissesBush

Politicians Use Tax $$ to Name Buildings After Themselves

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-IA: Harkin Grants: A grant program for local school remodeling in Iowa; Harkin Wellness Grants: A grant program for promoting healthy lifestyles in Iowa; Thomas R. Harkin Global Communications Center (CDC building)

http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2011/06/30/politicians-use-tax-to-name-buildings-after-themselves/#ixzz1SgEJFzG9


46 posted on 07/20/2011 1:55:49 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: ichabod1
“If you can make a visit to his office, that probably carries more weight than an email,”

I probably won't do that. But I will dig up this news story tonight and send out an email.

I know people that interact with both the Harkin and Grassley staffers. They speak of a very sharp contrast amongst the staffers and attitudes for each Senator's office.

47 posted on 07/20/2011 1:56:40 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (I love how the FR spellchecker doesn't recognize the word "Obama")
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To: MissesBush

Hey Tom.. just in case you hadn’t noticed, the “cult fringe” resides firmly and rather comfortably in your party. The GOP House passed CC&B last night, you old fool. You marxists GOT your precious tax when you instituted the mandate portion of Obamacare... after all, your party insisted it was a “tax”... or did you miss that one, too.

And finally, how about chiding your fellow dems about the inconsistence of voting against lifting the debt ceiling back in 2006... dems who include your One.


48 posted on 07/20/2011 1:57:30 PM PDT by ScottinVA (As a party that gives Obama what he wants, what again is the GOP`s 2012 selling point?)
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To: MissesBush

Probably the only “cult” in the history of mankind worth joining.


49 posted on 07/20/2011 2:03:39 PM PDT by Soothesayer9
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Iowa City gets $1.2 million for housing options
UI The Daily Iowan - Jun 29, 2011

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, announced Monday that Iowa City would receive approximately $1.2 million for affordable housing

Immigrants push ‘Dream’ of citizenship
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Jul 3, 2011

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, a co-sponsor, said the measure would allow a way for “children who are in America not due to their own action but those of their parents to reach their potential.”

Dubuque airport awarded $4.8 million grant
Chicago Tribune - Jul 8, 2011

Sen. Tom Harkin says in a news release that Dubuque’s old terminal is inadequate and after years of waiting a new facility is becoming a reality

Harkin: Slashing Food Safety Not a Viable Solution
Roll Call - Tom Harkin - Jun 26, 2011

How Congress wisely spends our money – or not

$1,791,000 by Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee member Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) for swine odor and manure management research in Ames


50 posted on 07/20/2011 2:05:33 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: MissesBush
It seems to me that these communist democraps are rocketing farther and farther to the left, at light speed, every single day.
When they look back over their shoulder and see mainstream Americans, their individual perspective gives them a view that makes them think that we are fringe kooks but in fact THEY are the FRINGE KOOKS.

THE COMMUNIST PARTY (I quit calling it the democrat party after they passed obamacare) IS DESTROYING AMERICA AND THEY ACTUALLY THINK THEY ARE DOING SOMETHING GOOD. WE ARE IN DANGER AND NEED TO START ACTING LIKE WE ARE AT WAR.

51 posted on 07/20/2011 2:09:05 PM PDT by red-dawg (There is no such thing as "government money".)
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To: MissesBush

I contacted Sen Harkin and corrected him on a couple of points. I am sure he won’t make the same mistakes again.

according to ‘treasurydirect.gov’, 4.5 trillion that the R’s racked up from 1994 thru 2006 is equaled to the amount that the D’s racked up in 1/3 the time, from 2006-2010.

Also told him that I was thrilled that he wants to raise the debt ceiling ‘not for future borrowing’ but to pay current debts. He and I agree on this - no more borrowing for the future, just pay the debt. I also informed him that we make a lot more every month than the debt costs, so we don’t really need to worry about default.

Knowledge is power, and I am sure he will do fine with correct info...


52 posted on 07/20/2011 2:11:30 PM PDT by LearnsFromMistakes (Yes, I am happy to see you. But that IS a gun in my pocket.)
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To: MissesBush
"Democrats are willing to do whatever is necessary to raise the debt ceiling, not for future borrowing but to pay the debts that we racked up in the past. Which, mostly was racked up by a Republican House, a Republican Senate and a Republican President in the last 8 years."

LOL! I wonder if he really believes this?

53 posted on 07/20/2011 2:12:35 PM PDT by Future Snake Eater (Don't stop. Keep moving!)
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To: MissesBush

Tom Harkin, who the heck is that? I’ll tell you, a worthless liberal dunce from head to toe that has been braindead for years!!! Pubbies in the House!!! Do not give in. Let the Senate defeat your bill or, if somehow it passes the Senate, send it immediately to POTUS Obama and dare him to veto it!!! Call the POTUS Bluff!!!


54 posted on 07/20/2011 2:17:17 PM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX
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To: MissesBush

Common tactic of Dems-—accuse others of doing what you are doing. Isn’t that an Alinsky tactic?


55 posted on 07/20/2011 2:22:02 PM PDT by Fu-fu2
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To: MissesBush

Obama is a member of a cult? because he is the only one holding up a deal.


56 posted on 07/20/2011 2:26:06 PM PDT by TexasFreeper2009 (Obama = Epic Fail)
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To: MissesBush

Harkin in a Marxist.


57 posted on 07/20/2011 2:31:43 PM PDT by savedbygrace (But God.)
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To: MissesBush
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) calls Republicans "dead-beat debtors" among other things during a Democratic press conference on Wednesday morning.

Okay Tommy boy, get off your hemorrhoid infested fat ass and show us YOUR plan that YOU have worked so hard on to save the country financially!

Or are YOU what you are calling those who are actually creating a vision for the future!

These people are so effin' worthless outside of campaigning it isn't funny!

58 posted on 07/20/2011 2:47:45 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: MissesBush

Good for the “cult”!


59 posted on 07/20/2011 3:08:40 PM PDT by luvie (RUN SARAH...R U N!!!)
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To: MissesBush

What a douchebag.


60 posted on 07/20/2011 3:13:51 PM PDT by RockinRight (If we're "teabaggers" then they're "d-baggers.")
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