Man asks Hoyer Why Obama Wants ObamaCare in Weeks When He Took Six Months to Pick a Dog? - Video

Freedom's Lighthouse ^ | August 5, 2009 | BrianinMO

[The Sons of Liberty]

and he hasn't selected a Church yet

No mosques in DC ?

[RetroSexual]

The more time he’s away from Maryland, the happier I am.

[astounded]

So much for Obama’s “Christian faith” being an important part of his life...

[KYGrandma]

Term limits.

[thesearethetimes...]

Bump for a return to Common Sense...
Hmmmm, “Common Sense”... where have Americans heard/READ that before?

Tatt

[ClearCase_guy]

Actually, I believe the Erie Canal mention is telling. It's been a while for me, so I may have my facts slightly off, but as I recall there was an early debate in the Republic about "internal improvements". Was it right to use taxpayer money and build roads, or bridges, or canals? A lot of people thought that the Constitution made no such stipulation and that these improvements were improper. As I recall, the concept of "general welfare" was trotted out and the politicians got support to use taxpayer funds to pay businessmen to carry out government mandates.

To some extent, the Erie Canal is where the Nanny State got it's start.

Now they are extending the whole concept, making the government responsible for everything, with the taxpayer constantly on the hook for paying for everything the bureaucrats dream up, and they laugh at the opposition saying "You folks are just like the fools who opposed the Erie Canal!"

Personally, I think we need to remake the Republic, and realize that limited government, as described by the actual Constitution, was the right way all along.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

What a condescending a$$hat!!!! “Friend”? “FRIEND”????

[rightwingextremist1776]

Ahhh...maybe not....but there are other things that do....

[Fawn]

Thanks...I clicked on the link here at work to find some womens breasts popping out of her blouse.....nice. I won’t visit that so called conservative page anymore.....I have no respect for it.....

[EmilyGeiger]

Well I must admit I always did like the song. I probably wouldn’t have been one of those erie canal protesters. LOL!
I’m still just shaking my head on his comparison, I mean what a stooge.

[bvw]

On FR over the years, we’ve had many discussions that considered the public works / general welfare issue. Yet the Erie Canal was one step in the direction of a nanny state, but it could have lead elsewhere — there is a role for nationally constructed information and transportation networks, and that dates back to the colonial period Post Roads, or postal routes.

As I recollect the “provide for the general welfare” was a RESTRAINT on federal power. It means that Congress may only enact laws that provide for the general welfare of all, and not for a specific person or groups.

[cotton1706]

What an idiot. The Erie Canal was paid in full by the State of New York. No Federal monies involved. And it was completed under budget and ahead of schedule. And it was making money before it was completed. It’s a testament to how a government should do things.

[mware]

I thought I might just change the lyrics to 15 Miles on the Erie Canal.

Ya know that part "We'll always tax your neighbors and we'll always tax your FRiends."

[mancini]

What really baffles me is why was Hoyer in New York when he represents Maryland....

Yeah, when I saw the man with the Fort Stanwix sign, I knew it was New York and thought it was strange. And does anyone know if this took place in my hometown Utica's train station? Looks like it.

*curious in AZ*

[TigersEye]

Shady used car salesmen always try to push for a fast close on the deal. Most people instinctively know when they’re being hustled.

[socialismisinsidious]

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[Bruce Kurtz]

Yes, it took place at Union Station in Utica

[RinaseaofDs]

Agree completely.

The future is a serious of very close contests where the liberal wins in the end. It’s not who casts the votes, it’s who counts them.

[mancini]

Yes, it took place at Union Station in Utica

Thank you!

[pray4liberty]

What an idiot. The Erie Canal was paid in full by the State of New York. No Federal monies involved. And it was completed under budget and ahead of schedule. And it was making money before it was completed. It’s a testament to how a government should do things.

Steny can take a flying leap into the Erie Canal for all I care.