Come on Democrats, try raising your standards a bit!
By Taskr36
@Taskr36 (13963)
United States
February 17, 2009 8:57am CST
Look, I know most politicians are crooks, but you guys need to open your eyes and stop defending these politicians who are blatantly committing crimes and lying to you. Here are a few examples
I don't think I've seen a single democrat on mylot criticize Tim Geithner, nor have they criticized Obama for selecting a tax cheat to collect our taxes.
I have not seen democrats criticize Tom Daschle for owing more taxes than most of us earn over a 3 year period. In fact, I've seen many say how sad it is that he withdrew from consideration.
Not one democrat has even mentioned Bill Richardson.
Now we have Roland Burris committing perjury regarding the Blagojevich pay-to-play scandal and again, not one democrat here on mylot seems to mind.
Finally we have democrats in the House and Senate passing a $1,000,000,000,000.00 bill that is 1,071 pages long without even bothering to read it and yet I have been called "unpatriotic" for not supporting it by a democrat right here on mylot. I've seen democrats here on mylot even criticizing Republicans for not blindly supporting a bill they haven't read.
Seriously guys, take a look at yourselves. If republicans had done all this would you still be defending it? All I ever get is excuses of what Bush did or didn't do. Do you really want George W. Bush to be your measuring stick? Is he the standard you want to hold Obama to?
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
17 Feb 09
If you support Obama and this spendulus package, you are unpatriotic. Yep, thats right, I said it, I went there. You pledge allegiance to the flag and country, not the self proclaimed messiah! He is not living up to his oath to protect and preserve our Constitution. NO WHERE does it state that the federal government will provide this crap. Except for the infrastructure. That very small percentage of the bill that is the token spending.
His blatant disregard for the Constitution before even being elected, refusing to prove his eligibility, is a strong indicator to me what kind of man he is. For crying out loud, he was a Constitutional lawyer, you can't tell me he truly believes that what he is doing is in accordance with the thoughts and intentions of our forefathers.
Hope and change - we have run well for over 200 years with this document. The only times we have had severe troubles are when government gets too involved.
@AngryKittyMSV (4317)
• United States
17 Feb 09
I nominate this post for Best Response.
Thank you for saying what I am too enraged to be able to articulate in a coherent manner.
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@lilwonders456 (8214)
• United States
17 Feb 09
I am tired of everytime I bring up an issue with a democrat or Obama that their first response is Bush. Like somehow I liked him. The assume that all republicans like bush or that bush represents what republicans want or are. IF that would have been the case his approval ratings would have been a lot higher. Bush should not be the measuring stick or anything when it comes to being president.
As for Daschle, I actually saw posts here on mylot saying how he should not have stepped down, that it should not have had a bearing on his job...yada yada. They defended him.
Personally I want ALL the crooks out of our elected offices. Reguardless of party. I am tired of it.
You are not unpatriotic. It is the new weapon word. First if you criticized Obama you were a racist, now if you do not support his agenda you are unpatriotic. Both words are used to try and intimidate you and silence you. Don't let them win. Stand up and say what you believe. That is your right as an American citizen.
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@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
18 Feb 09
Well that's because if ONE republican does it, suddenly we are all to blame. If democrats were held to the same standard we'd be able to blame all of them for Blagojevich, Gary Condit, Roland Burris, Bill Richardson, etc. Aside from Blagojevich they've given all these guys a free pass.
I personally, have NEVER seen a republican call someone treasonous for not liking or agreeing with Bush yet somehow, I get treated as though I'm responsible for the claim that some republicans have said it.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
17 Feb 09
I would respond but as you never comment on any of your discussions therefore they do not become discussion just statements. In other words if you can't take the time to comment then my time is too precious to waste on your discussions.
BTW I did check your last 7 discussions.
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@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
17 Feb 09
If you checked my last 7 discussion then you see that there are only 2 that I did not yet comment on and 1 that is only 13 hours old. Pardon me if I don't comment enough to be up to your standards. You could have easily sent a message to me saying this, but instead you chose to waste space here by posting an off topic response.
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@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
17 Feb 09
Taskr,
Excelent points. If the public knew what some of that bill was going for they might be a bit upset. I just got the TARP testimonies and some other items of importance as to where some of this money that we just lost and are going to have to pay for in taxes is actually going.
If you are in Citi bank. I might suggest to you to get out. Just a friendly note to you and those on MyLot.
Ainge
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@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
17 Feb 09
Taskr,
Yes, I agree at least there you know where the money is. Just so you know, as soon as I can get these papers on the net, I will let you know where these important papers are because you and Annie are going to want to read them.
Ainge
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
17 Feb 09
I criticized Geithner for being a tax cheat just yesterday in another post...but then again, I'm still registered as a Republican.
I'm also not happy with the the stimulus package and have been letting my state reps know that.
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@matersfish (6306)
• United States
18 Feb 09
I don't think Democrats can rightly say that anyone from their party deserves lashings.
I mean, the evidence is all over the net, all over the news, all out in the streets - hardcore libs are abrasive, disruptive finger pointers who refuse to take on an ounce of responsibility. It's not that their standard is Bush - it's simply that Bush is the end-all argument for the unenlightened.
Due to a horrific war that NO ONE wants and a huge ball drop by FEMA, wing-tips have the necessary ammo they need to blame their way to oblivion's bliss.
P: "Bush created millions of jobs after inheriting a recession."
CP: "Katrinaaaaa!"
P: "Bush has kept us safe from future terrorist attacks in America."
CP: "Innocent liveeeeeeees! Make believe terroristsssss! Bush wants oillllll!"
P: "Not only did Bush's politics provide serious economic growth for nearly 6 years, but he was also vocal in the need for regulatory measures on Fannie and the kids."
CP: "That's not what Obama said!"
Hey, I understand party loyalty. I value myself a conservative and I can say right now that I know some nutjob neo-cons who need to go away! But when it comes to the hardcore blue man crew, the stark contrast is endlessly ironic. You go from believing nothing one president says to beleiving everything the next one does? How does that work lol
Completely ignore the truth on real news shows and watch the softball report on MSNBC that refuses to question Wright, Ayers, documentation, responsibility, the energy crisis, etc.
In the end, I think dems who won't admit their party is dirty are simply embarrassed to do so. How does it look blaming everything on Bush and then saying, "oh, wait a minute ... maybe my guys are messing up too."
I have to end with a LMAO @ bashing Bill O'reilly and Sean Hannity but worshiping Bill Maher and Jon Stewart.
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