October 21, 2005
Democrats Happy
Of course the Democrats are happy -- the Congress cannot
agree to cut spending. While the Republicans argue about what to cut and where to cut, with disagreements about where exactly to cut spending, the Democrats are smiling and happy because there appear to be no cuts.
This will be very interesting to watch, at least for me, because it really shows one of the very few supposed differences between the two parties. The result of this "fight" will help determine the party's standings and positions.
Normally, Democrats only increase taxes and increase spending. They're overjoyed when they can spend more money on quite literally anything other than defense. Historically, the Republicans attempt to reduce taxes and reduce spending.
So far in this Congress, the Republicans managed to reduce some taxes, but they've increased spending in massive amounts. They're considering reducing spending, but it doesn't look like they will. If they don't, this will show people where the Republican party at the national level really stands.
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Sen. Steven's threat to resign if his 'Bridge to Nowhere' is touched is especially arrogant.
Alaska raked in a cool $3 billion is pork - so his departure would only BENEFIT the Lower 49. Even GOP's south of the border would benefit if only a PORTION of his ration flowed into their districts, while the rest went to Gulf Coast relief.
The impact of the loss of his single GOP vote in the Senate (and he would probably be replaced with another GOP) versus the fiscal impact of his departure should be subjected to a cost/benefit analysis by the other Senators. He should be careful what he wishes for!
Posted by: Peter Porcupine at October 22, 2005 02:45 PM (DHd7J)
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Oh yes, yes indeed! I had always been under the impression that Stevens was at least somewhat conservative. Now I see that even he doesn't have a conservative bone in his body. Absolutely -- let him quit!
Posted by: Ogre at October 23, 2005 10:07 AM (iJFc9)
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