Posted on 03/02/2010 12:27:31 PM PST by Tribune7
Jim Bunning, whose Father's Day perfect game gives many Phillies fans smiles even after 46 years, has thrown the Democrats and their enablers a curve that should bring smiles to all who care about this country.
The major-leaguer turned Kentucky senator has by his lonesome blocked a bill that would extend unemployment benefits and health insurance for the millions of Americas who have been out of work for months in the Obama economy.
Pretty mean, huh? Well Bunning points out that the bill he is blocking adds $10 billion to the deficit which is spiraling out of control under our president, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi -- it's projected to hit $1.6 trillion this year -- and is violating a sworn oath made by our legislators to pay for new costs rather than use deficit spending.
(Excerpt) Read more at billlawrenceonline.com ...
Can never know for sure, I guess, but he’s always been pretty consistent.
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