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Pelosi: Just Forget the Word "Earmark"
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| June 13, 2007
| Amanda Carpenter
Posted on 06/14/2007 9:27:37 AM PDT by Syncro
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House Appropriations Chairman Rep. David Obey (D.-Wisc.)said his staff was unable to print the earmarks into this years round of spending bills, however, because there were too many and it would take up too much of his staffs time.
True, too many of them. Funny that lots of staff have the time to put them into the bill, but not enough time to let us know who put them there.
Subsequently, because the earmarks are not printed in the bill, members cannot challenge the earmarks before voting on the legislation.This prompted Republican Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio), as he said Tuesday, to declare war on our Democratic majority over these secret slush funds.
Good luck with that Sir. Gee, they can pass a bill with billions of pork in it, and it can't be seen in the bill?
Five months ago, Pelosis House passed a resolution to require that these legislative directives be listed within the texts of applicable legislation next to the names of members who requested them, and therefore available to the public. It was a part of the Democrats bevy of midterm campaign promises that vowed to drain the swamp of the culture of corruption on Capitol Hill and create the most ethical Congress in history.
One word: Liar. Who'd thunk that?
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:27:38 AM PDT
by
Syncro
To: Syncro
Earmarks. Aren’t those things they clip onto a sow’s ears before they’re harvested?
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:31:03 AM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(This tagline in memory of FReeper 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub)
To: Syncro
Both parties are corrupt. The country loathes all the politicians and they have record low job approval ratings. No one likes their ugly mugs - every time they appear on TV, they lie even more badly.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:31:13 AM PDT
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
To: Syncro
Should we forget the word “Corruption” while we are at it?
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:31:47 AM PDT
by
rod1
(uake)
To: Syncro
The fact is if we wanted to list those earmarks, it would take at least four weeks to get the job done, four weeks of staff work to put it together, he said. Then the fact is there are too many earmarks in the bill, Mr. Obey.
To: Old Sarge
“She said they should be called legislative directives”
Legislative directives assumes the legislation has some direction and would cement this type of behavior as acceptable.
Its not, therefore lets try another name: Corrupt Congressional Requirements or CCR’s as you prefer.
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:33:09 AM PDT
by
edcoil
(Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
To: Syncro
She said they should be called legislative directives instead. A pig by any other name would stink as bad..........
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:33:12 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Bite your tongue. It tastes a lot better than crow................)
To: Syncro
earmark 1. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day" leg·is·la·tive (lěj'ĭ-slā'tĭv) Pronunciation Key adj. 1. Of or relating to the enactment of laws. 2. Resulting from or decided by legislation. 3. Having the power to create laws; intended to legislate. 4. Of or relating to a legislature. di·rec·tive (dĭ-rěk'tĭv, dī-) Pronunciation Key n. An order or instruction, especially one issued by a central authority.
To: Syncro
...well she told us she was going to get rid of earmarks - course she meant the word “earmarks” not the actual practices themselves....
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:36:46 AM PDT
by
Tzimisce
(How Would Mohammed Vote? Hillary for President! www.dndorks.com)
To: Syncro
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:39:31 AM PDT
by
BigFinn
(isa 32:8 But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.)
To: Syncro
These are earmarks...
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:39:42 AM PDT
by
Frank Sheed
(Fr. V. R. Capodanno, Lt, USN, Catholic Chaplain. 3rd/5th, 1st Marine Div., FMF. MOH, posthumously.)
To: Syncro
so they want earmarks word taken off and still keep the pork?
To: Syncro
These people are NOT assholes. They are “evacuation devices”
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:41:09 AM PDT
by
hophead
("Enjoy Every Sandwich")
To: Syncro
How about we forget the word SPEAKER and HOUSE, Ms. Pelosi?
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:42:19 AM PDT
by
goodnesswins
(Being Challenged BuildsCharacter! Being Coddled Destroys Character!)
To: Syncro
OK. Not ‘earmark’.
How about, “raid on the Federal Treasury, for no particular purpose other than enrich some donors doing business in my district, who will then make big contributions to my next campaign”.
Why do you think people get themselves elected to Congress, other than to assure an ample supply of Federal largesse to their home district. Well, some of them, anyway.
There really are ethical, focused, dedicated public servants that take their jobs seriously, and occassionallly, they DO get elected to office.
Only to face a trumped-up charge from some crooked district attorney back home who has an agenda.
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:43:26 AM PDT
by
alloysteel
(Choose carefully the hill you would die upon. For if you win, the view is magnificent.)
To: Frank Sheed
She’s in big trouble for blocking B. Hussein Obama like that...
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:43:28 AM PDT
by
Syncro
To: Syncro
So, Pelosi issues a NewSpeak directive, and Democrat Corruption and campaign promises go right down the Media’s Memory Hole.
How very Orwellian of her....
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:44:41 AM PDT
by
tcrlaf
(VOTE DEM! You'll Look GREAT In A Burqa!)
To: rod1
“Should we forget the word Corruption while we are at it?”
Temporarily Advantageous Income Renewal... (TAIR)
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:47:46 AM PDT
by
tcrlaf
(VOTE DEM! You'll Look GREAT In A Burqa!)
To: tcrlaf
What other words can we ‘forget’ that will help the Rats ignore real problems?
Iraq
terrorist
illegal aliens
any more?
To: Syncro
I heard here on FR that some felt it would be good if the democrats took over Congress to teach republicans a lesson. Has Reid and Pelosi been good for you? They are emboldening our enemies, putting you and yours in danger and are filling the swamp and not draining it. The yare now bashing our best military leaders. If you thought republicans were out of control on spending, you have not seen anything yet. Thank you Michelle Malkin, Rich Lowry, Michael Savage and anyone that RELENTLESSLY BASHED the republican Congress and GW. Thank you. Tearing down our own because the grass may be greener. This is what we get now. The next two years and maybe longer are going to be a nightmare.
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posted on
06/14/2007 9:54:57 AM PDT
by
jrooney
(The democrats are the friend of our enemy and the enemy of our friends. Attack them, not GW!)
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