Posted on 09/15/2005 4:52:29 PM PDT by Howlin
Edited on 09/15/2005 5:05:17 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
9 P.M. EDT.
I agree he had his shortfalls, but if this would have been fine with the Gipper, it's fine by me.
Hey T-M,
Well they best get used to mine. I just like to tell it like it is, on the real deal no thanks to x42 shill.
We can always send the disgruntled a quarter, who then may go call someone who gives a damn.
President Bush needs to be fair but firm on this matter and not require the American taxpayer to bear the burden of his give-away program.
The only thing viable thing I see is, our tax dollars are going to(America) Americans.(Not the Iraqi Muslims)
Some will be grateful while others think we owe it to them.
I does not really matter what we think, they are gonna do it anyway.
If the mayor, governor and "Punchin Landrieu" had used the federal money for what it was appropriated for, NOLA would be in great shape after Katrina.
Oh well, here we go again paying for those Democrat-F'ups. Have you ever noticed how politicians, especially democraps never are responsible for their crimes/screw-ups?
Firm but Fair,
NSNR-FNBL
Thanks for the compliment - I appreciate your posts too - the Big Dig was completely different since no natural disaster killing hundreds of Americans created the need for that particular project. And, given the fiasco that turned into - Reagan's veto has been MORE than vindicated. That being said, it will definitely be very hard for the Inspectors General that Bush talked about to keep things going in the right direction. That's why I think the PUBLIC face of this reconstruction should not be Rove, but someone like Gulianni (sp?).
I see now - in your post #2776, you meant to say that Reagan was a great conservative but he is "NOT" the definition of conservatism. Kinda changes the meaning there just a little bit, partner ; )
Hey TOM_888,
Bush Jr, if falling into the lacklustre shell of his father George Sr.
It seems he is helping the voters who hated and voted against him in some areas.
Compassionate Conservatism doe not mean rewarding the lawless and the non taxpayers, to whom the shoe fits.
I am wondering about the good people who voted for President Bush, "is he with us or against us????"
I suggest the President let the Oil Company Corps and CEO's foot this bill, for they sure F'd us at the pumps!!!!!
The Saudis are laughing as they rake in the billions in profits, along with their American counter-part CEO's.
Are republicans morphing into dumocrats?
NSNR-FTA
Love it! :)
amen...the Dems do not lack any will to use political power when they have it
and since they assume they are "fighting evil" (us) by their very existence, they don't have to qualify every utterance that approximates an opinion about folks
This has nothing to do with black people. The question is the proper role of the federal government in dealing with natural disasters. As NO wasn't attacked by an enemy, by rather by weather, many would argue the Federal government should have no role other than using its resources to provide temporary shelter, and search and rescue. Nowhere in the Constitution is the power to rebuild a city (below sea-level, while also eradicating poverty) granted or required, and there has been no precedent.
As one party to that debate (a tax slave), I'd say - and vote - No!
What if I could prove to you Ronald W. Reagan would have proposed exactly the same federal government involvement as GWB did last night?
There is (at the very least) the power to re-build the roads and post offices (Art. I, Sec. 8, Clause 7). Are you arguing that every OTHER federal expenditure that was wiped out in the Gulf region was un-Constitutional?
Also, Clause 17: "To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, byCession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings" . . .
If this precedent stands, exactly what kind of storm should the feds step in to rebuild? Who decides? If a rich family rebuilds in a risky area should we taxpayers pay for it, and how many times? What is the role of personal responsibility when rebuilding in a risky area, if the Feds will bail you out anyway?
"I have moved President Bush from my list of top 5 presidents to the list of bottom 5 presidents, after he committed so much money to a lost cause."
I noticed he was all broken up about that. Man, how will he ever be able to carry on?
I think you hit it on the head with that. I found myself waiting for applause several times.
I would say you have much to prove and I do not.
Just the facts,
NSNR-USMFM
And I continue to be mystified that people from a thousand miles away could seem to think that people who actually live in this state are just making things up about how truly, horribly, fundamentally screwed up it is, and how the normal rules of politics don't apply. I wouldn't be screaming left and right that KKKathleen Blanco will actually be re-elected in two years if I didn't think I was familiar with this electorate.
----Carpe diem.----
I am. I'm taking my own advice and making plans to get the hell out of here. There's a reason why so many refugees aren't coming back here no matter what happens with New Orleans.
-Dan
Poverty is a choice of default. A certain percentage accept that default by default.
For now, and for the foreseeable future, it's a less desirable place to make a life than ever before. And that's saying something.
Yes, I am depressed. I've fought to make La. better, but the majority of the state's population doesn't want to make things better. And they always win.
-Dan
I think what he was referring too was W grabbing the ankles and bending over on a regular basis for WAAAAAYYYYYY too long to pacify an audience who hates his guts and always will no matter what he does. Bush looks like the kid in class who gets his ass kicked by the tough kids, but will do anything to gain their favor. To paraphrase-"I take full responsibility for New Orleans". WTF?!?!?!
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