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CNN: Conservative Governors Reject Obama Stimulus
CNN ^ | 2/20/09 | Wolf Blitzer

Posted on 02/20/2009 3:25:09 PM PST by lewisglad

developing story: 6-8 governors will reject federal porkulus monies

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Government; News/Current Events; US: Alaska; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 10thamendment; cwii; freestates; leadership; outstanding; palin; palin2012; sarahpalin; socialistvsfree; statesrights; teaparty
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To: lewisglad

Racists.


101 posted on 02/20/2009 6:21:05 PM PST by americanophile
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To: xcamel

States that opt for a free market economy instead of grabbing the socialist pork should mount a marketing campaign based on that fact. Almost all of my non-grocery shopping is done on line and I’d go out of my way to patronize their merchants.


102 posted on 02/20/2009 6:23:58 PM PST by Magic Fingers
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To: lewisglad
Well, the governors can reject the money. If the SCOTUS upholds the constitutionality of the zinger that was slid into the bill, at least they can say they tried.....and then still get the money.

In this particular instance, I wouldn't look at this as abhorrent doublespeak. It's dang good strategery and the refusing governors are protected no matter the outcome of the stimulus package and whether they have to take the money or not. I hope everyone gets my drift.

It appears to me the GOP leaders and politicians are finally communicating with each other on how to fight back using all the shrewdness and smarts of the enemy. In unity, there may not be enough strength yet, but it's a great start for publicity and psychological purposes.

I applaud their stand, even though we don't know all the details of who, what and if right now, LOL.

Leni

103 posted on 02/20/2009 6:33:51 PM PST by MinuteGal
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To: xcamel
There in language in Porkulus allowing the state legislatures to override those pesky governors.. I believe they have 45 days, and it’s a simple majority.

The black Rep. who put that clause in said he did it to prevent white southern governors from taking money away from "black folk" in their states. He said it is RACIST to oppose the stimulus.

104 posted on 02/20/2009 7:07:54 PM PST by FreepShop1 (www.FreepShop.com)
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To: DJ MacWoW
I saw that after I asked lol, thanks for posting it. I wonder if they intend to trample right over the 10th.
105 posted on 02/20/2009 7:19:49 PM PST by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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To: gidget7

It wouldn’t be the first time DC has ignored/denied states rights.


106 posted on 02/20/2009 7:21:01 PM PST by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: DJ MacWoW

This is going to get really ugly, I am afraid.


107 posted on 02/20/2009 7:22:10 PM PST by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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To: lewisglad

Of course this is being spun as racism


108 posted on 02/20/2009 7:40:23 PM PST by NCBraveheart (Don't ask Jack Bauer what he will do for a Klondike Bar!)
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To: gidget7

I agree. And I think that Obama has a mental illness such as narcissistic personality disorder. He won’t like a revolt.


109 posted on 02/20/2009 7:43:35 PM PST by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: xcamel

How does a state legislature require a governor to actually spend the money?


110 posted on 02/20/2009 7:46:40 PM PST by nufsed
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To: DJ MacWoW

Oh well, reality bites in that case, for him.


111 posted on 02/20/2009 7:47:39 PM PST by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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To: nufsed

OB should just divide up all the stimulus by the number of pigs at the trough and pass it out.


112 posted on 02/20/2009 7:47:50 PM PST by nufsed
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To: gidget7; pepsionice
Did you see the thread about it? It was posted today.

Barack Obama is a narcissist

This one was posted by pepsionice.

http://gto7.wordpress.com/2008/09/23/understanding-obama-the-making-of-a-fuehrer/

113 posted on 02/20/2009 7:53:56 PM PST by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: rlferny

Have elections ever been suspended in this country?

I don’t think so - even during the Civil War (or War of Northern Agression to our Southern friends) there was a Presidential election in 1864.


114 posted on 02/20/2009 9:35:52 PM PST by GOPsterinMA ("The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.")
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To: lewisglad

Which other ones are on the list.

Palin doesn’t surprise me. Mine (NY) would.


115 posted on 02/20/2009 9:38:41 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Candor7

Where on earth did you get that clip of the people walking into that hole in the ground?


116 posted on 02/20/2009 9:40:02 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Carling

Drill in ANWAR, ignore the ban.

Eric Holder will send in tanks, and kill.

Fort Sumter ... in reverse.


117 posted on 02/20/2009 9:45:14 PM PST by PA-RIVER
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To: Nathan Zachary

Revolution ... funny, I heard that today ... its buzzing around the country. Its in the air.

Obama and Pelosi have pushed all the right buttons.


118 posted on 02/20/2009 9:48:01 PM PST by PA-RIVER
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To: lewisglad
Republicans should run on Undoing the PORKULUS bill in 2010, especially all house candidates. So far the GOP has shown remarkable unity over the PORK bill. Show us your spine and you will be winners, not like the RAT whiners.
119 posted on 02/20/2009 11:00:36 PM PST by Cheerio (Barack Hussein 0bama=The Complete Destruction of American Capitalism)
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To: Paleo Conservative

I understand your frustration with Governor Perry, I echo it, but Molly Ivins isn’t one to quote. She will never be missed, sorry just don’t miss her.

Jonathan


120 posted on 02/20/2009 11:50:28 PM PST by jdlucas04
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