Difference between the parties?

Michael M. Bates

[mikeb704]

On June 27th, the House of Representatives passed a resolution by 416-3 to protest the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional. The three no votes were cast by Democrats. Additionally, 11 other members voted "present" rather than support the pledge. All of them are Democrats.

Anyone want to tell me again that there's no difference between the parties?

Michael M. Bates: My Side of the Swamp

[BlackbirdSST]

Fairly superficial difference, but it's a well known fact the dems are mainly socialist. What's the excuse again for all the left lurches by the repubs? If they don't soon show a moment of conservatism, just a simple table scrap, and sorry but the "under God" praise in the pledge of allegience ain't what I'm looking for. I mean, my kids not saying the pledge at school is miniscule in the scheme of things. I'll deal with that at home, as alway's, and where it should be taking place anyway. I can un-indoctrinate daily, with little fuss. Blackbird.

[johniegrad]

Nice going. Now you'll bring out all the Librarians. This will turn into a thread about pot, Palestianians, privateers, and pledgelessness.

[FITZ]

Still you've got Bush trying to restore food stamps to immigrants when Clinton actually ended this fraud on the American taxpaying people. How many welfare programs has Bush cut?

[dr_who]

And piss poor populist potheads, too!

[poet]

When they rescind the non-patriot act and the CFR
AND live up to the oath they swore to uphold the constitution, then, and only then, will I agree that there is a difference between the parties.

When they stop spending Billions of dollars on social programs, then, and only then, I'll agree there's a difference.

When they return the educational systems back to local control, then, and only then, I'll believe there's a difference.

When they fire all of clinton's appointees, then, and only then, I'll believe there's a difference.

When they turn federal LE loose to testify to congress relative to the treachery of the clintons and their gang of thugs, then, and only then, I'll believe there's a difference.

As far as their endorseing the words "under God", I expected nothing else because, after all, they did swear on the Bible to uphold the constitution, therefore, I am not impressed with the recent vote. I am not impressed with words of principles unless they is follow through of the stated principles.

FReegards

[stubernx98]

It's all about retaining power.

The Dems are tied to big labor, big business, big Lawyers, big media, Acedemia and the wacko greenies. The Republicans are tied to small business, religous right, and the working middle class. It's only when you are in power that you can implement your agenda so you try not to energise your opposition. Since 90% of the people in the US believe in some sort of God, they are pretty safe in protesting this ruling.

[don-o]

I was thinking of this very "difference" issue about the Republican's Prescription Drug Plan which passed over the Democrat's Prescription Drug plan.

The very fact that the two Parties are competing over yet another unconstitutional plan, proves what George Wallace said back in '68...

"...there ain't a dime's worth of difference,"

Well, there may may be nine cents worth. The Republicans go for the same nonsense, but slower and a little less expensive.

[mikeb704]

Sorry, didn't mean to stir things up. I guess it's a good thing that I didn't mention that, according to the National Taxpaers Union, the only 23 members to receive a grade of "A" in their most recent ratings were all Republicans.
A coincidence, I'm certain.

[mikeb704]

Fairly superficial difference, but it's a well known fact the dems are mainly socialist.

Well known by whom? The TV networks? The major print media? The millions of dolts who go out and vote Democrat when their party stands in opposition to their own best interests?

[mikeb704]

The very fact that the two Parties are competing over yet another unconstitutional plan, proves what George Wallace said back in '68... "...there ain't a dime's worth of difference,". . .

No difference between Reagan and Carter (80), Reagan and Mondale (84) , Bush and Dukakis (88), Bush and Clinton (92), Dole and Clinton (96), W and Gore (00)?

I can't agree.

[LiberalBuster]

Hmmmm. Let's see. All but three DemocRATs in the House voted for this ... and you think there is a difference between the parties? Now, if 100 or so DemocRATs voted against this, you might have a point. But 3 hardly defines a major difference.

In fact, I give those 3 standouts kudos for being brave enough to not cave into the opportunism of the moment (even if I disagree with them).

Democrat and Republican alike are doing whatever is expected from them. Their own principles be damned. That only three people bucked the trend tells me there are very few real leaders in Congress.

[Holden Magroin]

There ain't a dime's worth of difference between the two parties. Compassionate conservatism equals socialism. For example, the Republican prescription drug proposal would be a huge universal entitlement program that would necessitate future tax increases, continue to make Americans feel like they're entitled to other peoples' money, and perpetuate the culture of dependency. Once again, Republicans are giving up without a fight, and the rest of us pay for it.

[mikeb704]

All but three DemocRATs in the House voted for this. . .

Incorrect. As I pointed out, 14 Democrats didn't vote for the motion.

[don-o]

For example, the Republican prescription drug proposal would be a huge universal entitlement program that would necessitate future tax increases, continue to make Americans feel like they're entitled to other peoples' money, and perpetuate the culture of dependency.

Well said.

The Republicans are schizoidid. Calling for smaller government and than enacting this.

Where is Lewis Caroll when we need him?

[mindprism.com]

The Democrats place really big presents under the tree, the Republicans sneak in in the night and replace them with smaller versions and less content, disappointed, the kiddies ask for even bigger presents next year... etc, etc.

One of these days Santa is going to pull a Columbine.

[f.Christian]

The success of Ronald Reagan was guns and welfare...he wasn't afraid to spend money---to take out the competition!

Save your ammunition---field position--army for the big battles!

[mikeb704]

One of these days Santa is going to pull a Columbine.

Not as long as he remains a cheerful giver.

[don-o]

No difference between Reagan and Carter (80), Reagan and Mondale (84) , Bush and Dukakis (88), Bush and Clinton (92), Dole and Clinton (96), W and Gore (00)? I can't agree.

Well, can you point out the year when the federal budget decreased on the watch of the R's??

[mikeb704]

Well, can you point out the year when the federal budget decreased on the watch of the R's??

As I'm sure you know, the president can't spend a cent that's not been congressionally authorized. 40 years of Democrat control of Congress had its price.