It's a question we've all been waiting to hear answered. Unfortunately, it took a conservative talk radio host to ask it and didn't come from the mainstream media.
In an interview with Republican Sen. Arlen Specter, Pa., on Feb. 9, talk show host Laura Ingraham asked why he and Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins are the only three out of 229 Republican members of Congress to support the stimulus. She inquired if it might have had something to do with being invited to the White House by President Barack Obama.
"Is it nice to be wined and dined at the White House?" Ingraham asked. "And, you're treated pretty well when you're a Republican bucking other Republicans, right Senator?"
Specter told Ingraham he wasn't being "wined and dined" by the Obama White House. Specter wasn't on the guest list of one infamous White House party that included several Republican and Democrat members of Congress, which included cocktails and wagyu beef. However, Specter did attend a Super Bowl party hosted by the White House on Feb. 1 as the only Republican member in attendance.
"Now let's get off it Laura," Specter replied. "I'm not drinking any wine at the White House and I don't dine at the White House. If the president wants to talk to me - I talk to him and I make my own independent judgment. Don't give me the wine and dine baloney young lady."
Ingraham challenged Specter again by asking him if that had any effect on his position on the stimulus, which he outlined in a Feb. 9 Washington Post op-ed.
"Absolutely not, anymore than talking to anybody else," Specter said. "He's the president and I talk to him. I talked to people who were opposed to it and talk to everybody. I got a pretty good record, Laura for making up my own mind."
According to Specter, the legislation will create jobs immediately in his state and cited Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and a mayor of "a major city" as evidence.
"Laura, we have a big chunk of this money going to roads, highways and mass transit," Specter said. "I talked to the governor of my state and he said we could do it in nine months. And I said, ‘That's really not good enough.' And he said, ‘If we really twist and turn we can cut it back to six months. And I talked to the mayor of a major city this morning that has a parking plot going up, which is out of money and the work can go forward this afternoon."
"And there are projects, shovel-ready, which can be put to good use immediately and put people to work," Specter said.
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Specter has always been a
February 9, 2009 - 20:00 ET by motherbeltSpecter has always been a reliable " Even Republican." I have tried for days to call his office about this, both DC and state, and got only busy signals.
Hannity had him on today which I missed, but our local guy is supposed to have him tomorrow AM; I will try to catch it then to hear his explanation.
It's times like this that I really miss Rick Santorum!
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Couldn't agree more..
February 9, 2009 - 20:10 ET by PA ConservativeMB...how right you are. I truly miss having a conservative Senator from Pennsylvania. Specter is basically a RINO...his performance in this "stimulus" package will cost him his seat. Finally! Time for this man to retire. Thank you for the years of service, but enough is enough with his "moderate" views. I elected a Republican to that seat, not someone who would join the slobbering Obamatrons and capitulate to the Messiah's demands. I would love to see Santorum make a run for President in 2012. He would be a huge upgrade to most of the so-called Conservatives that are in the mix right now.
PAC
It only takes 20 years for a liberal to become a conservative without changing a single idea.
Robert Anton
Specter Gone
February 9, 2009 - 21:18 ET by allanfIf it better to have a RINO in the seat or a Democrat?
allanf, I defy anyone to
February 9, 2009 - 22:58 ET by ConservativeRexallanf, I defy anyone to tell the difference with Specter. But that's beside the point. Conservatives real Conservatives already know how Specter is going to react on any given piece of legislation.
Good, he's the one that is going to have this albatross hanging on his neck. Although, pardon my candor, I don't believe the good people of Pennsylvania have the good sense to vote him out. My case is bolstered by them keeping that idiot Murtha in office after calling his own constituates rednecks and racists.
The real point of this exchange with Ingraham is, now the Obamatrons will be going after her as well as Rush and anyone else they preceive as working against their agenda.
These Obamatrons are a cross between Stepford wives and Pod people, and they get mad when you point this out to them.
Obamatron
February 9, 2009 - 23:12 ET by Sergeant ROCKIsn't Obamatron the leader of the Decepticons?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
mb... As I have said
February 9, 2009 - 20:13 ET by bigtimermb...
As I have said numerous times...Santorum is the BEST!
Lord I miss him, and his priceless floor speeches.
Obama clearly saw the
February 9, 2009 - 20:03 ET by ThisnThatObama clearly saw the Specter of defeat in this senator. Just like he figured he could Snow over the two Maine senators. A pox on them all.
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The challenge is to follow a consistent plan despite inconsistent prices - Sarah Palin, State of the State of Alaska speech
Once a RINO always a
February 9, 2009 - 20:08 ET by bigtimerOnce a RINO always a RINO.
Just depends on the particular Bill and what is in it...
I've watched them all for too many years.
Btw...he was horrendous on Hannity today also, right before the filibuster vote.
Specter makes me ill, along with the other two witches.
RINO politicians have
February 9, 2009 - 20:38 ET by celatorRINO politicians have always been for sale to the highest bidder.
In this case, a crummy lunch and a little whine (sic) from Obama did the trick for Snowe, Collins and Specter. Now that's a cheap date.
I've written to Snows and Collins about this travesty. I don't expect any response from Snowe, Collins will send a form letter back, if anything at all.
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
Hi cel... I'm with you
February 9, 2009 - 20:43 ET by bigtimerHi cel...
I'm with you all the way.
I've contacted them too, have over the years.
I just heard him say he doesn't know what the banks have on their books in answer to a question from some reporter gal...I say have the Banking Queen...Barney Frank take charge...Dodd can join in.
Of course he had to add a bit back, that he inherited this mess. (he didn't say mess, but same difference, as if he, being in the Senate didn't have a clue...)
Banking Queen....is that
February 9, 2009 - 21:01 ET by motherbeltBanking Queen....is that an ABBA song?
LOL
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
mb... LOL! Yep! Sure
February 9, 2009 - 21:03 ET by bigtimermb...
LOL!
Yep!
Sure glad you are here tonight....I knew some who listened to Rush/Shanklin would know what I was referring to.
I have posted that link here before...don't have the time now, plus having trouble here with links.
mb... LOL! Yep! Sure
February 9, 2009 - 21:03 ET by bigtimermb...
LOL!
Yep!
Sure glad you are here tonight....I knew some who listened to Rush/Shanklin would know what I was referring to.
I have posted that link here before...don't have the time now, plus having trouble here with links.
Zero down, no financingggg, I am the banking queeen.
February 10, 2009 - 00:43 ET by thebutlerdiditDid anyone hear the new Shanklin today? Party like it's 1929? I loved that one, too. I guess because I was only 18 when the original came out. As for Specter, how arrogant to call Laura "young lady." As if he is so superior. I noticed he pulled it back when he realized she wasn't going for it. HotAir has a clip of Collins saying that she could vote for something around 825 bil, but not 900 plus. She seemed to think getting a little bit out was just miraculous. Why do I have a feeling that she is an educated idiot?
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
tbdi...In answer to your
February 10, 2009 - 00:53 ET by bigtimertbdi...
In answer to your question...because she is.
Simple as that.
edit: I did hear the Prince parody...as usual, I enjoyed it.
Pummeled Snowe & Collins
February 10, 2009 - 01:57 ET by Nortoall day, obviously to no avail. have you seen the National Health Coordinator that got slipped in, it is linked from Bloomberg on Drudge.
Cel, if you are from Maine, leave me a note. Otherwise, thanks for the effort.
Laura kicks @ss
February 9, 2009 - 20:40 ET by Sergeant ROCK"Laura, we have a big chunk of this money going to roads, highways and mass transit," Specter said.
Yeah.. right. What was the actual dollar amount? I thought it was actually less than 10% of the total bill? In any case, is Specter feeding us a bunch of BS?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
I listened to this this morning and if I had been
February 9, 2009 - 20:41 ET by Cape ConservativeLaura, I would have responded to his "Don't give me the wine and dine baloney young lady." with a reference to his being an 'old man'!!!! How condescending of him...I could almost see him looking down his nose at her (as Charlie Gibson did REPEATEDLY to Sarah Palin)
I called the offices of all three RINOs - Had to call the state offices as the DC messages for all were 'mailbox is full' - numbersusa.com has the full listing. Only Pittsburgh had a live person answering Specter's office and that probably got 'full' soon thereafter! Also called Kennedy and Kerry offices - HA HA HA - they are really interested in hearing from their conservative constituents.
I wish the two Mainers would just announce they are Democrats and let it be known to all - I am TOTALLY DISGUSTED with them not standing firm with the rest of the Republicans! And if Judd Gregg was still representing NH, he probably would have joined them!
I, too, would love to have Rick Santorum back - but would be happy to have William Russell (challenged Murtha) or Lynn Swann try as well. I think Rick has grander plans for the future...we'll see. Specter would NOT have won without the RNC behind him. I was very angry that the RNC also would not back the conservative mayor challenging RINO Chaffee in Rhode Island.
I have high hopes for Michael Steele to return the RNC to full support of candidates with CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES!!!!!
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
And didn't Specter
February 9, 2009 - 20:46 ET by motherbeltAnd didn't Specter basically stab Bush in the back, after Bush went there and campaigned for him?
I don't remember the details, but I think something happened there.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
I am in favor of these
February 9, 2009 - 20:44 ET by rimskyI am in favor of these RINO's getting asked questions like this. They need to know just how fed up millions and millions of conservatives are and it's time they are exposed for their complicity in this mess. Kudos to Laura for having the guts to step up to the plate and swing hard!
Laura or Sean?
February 9, 2009 - 20:47 ET by Sergeant ROCKI missed the Hannity interview of Arlen. Was he as tough as Laura?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Rock... Oh yeah, it was,
February 9, 2009 - 20:49 ET by bigtimerRock...
Oh yeah, it was, more-so in my opinion.
Actually, it surprised me somewhat.
BT, I agree. Sean was very
February 9, 2009 - 20:53 ET by celatorBT, I agree. Sean was very tough on him. Specter got pretty flustered.
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
I came in on that right in
February 9, 2009 - 21:56 ET by ThatDudeI came in on that right in the middle. Didn't even realize that he was a republican senator. I had thought that Hannity had somehow gotten a democrat to come on the show. Specter kept saying how hard the job was and that he couldn't do what conservatives wanted. Hannity basically told him to do what would work and stop being blind to how much the "stimulus" stinks.
ThatDude.... not sure
February 9, 2009 - 22:24 ET by celatorThatDude.... not sure Specter knew he's a Republican. Musta been a surprise to him when he discovered he might be one. ;+}
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
Really?
February 9, 2009 - 20:54 ET by Sergeant ROCKThat surprises me. Usually he tries to 'get along'. I mean he interviews people like Whoopie for instance, for whatever good that will do you.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Sgt. Rock
February 10, 2009 - 00:50 ET by thebutlerdiditI think the reason that Sean has people like Whoopi on, is he wants to be seen as someone who can get along with libs, to a degree. He knows Whoopi isn't too swift, heck, Sean is way smarter than Whoopi, so he figures he can use her as one of the ones he is nice to, and she will end up looking just as ignorant as she did the other night.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
Sean pretty much ate
February 9, 2009 - 20:51 ET by celatorSean pretty much ate Specter alive. Specter couldn't even explain himself clearly. Specter resorted at one point to saying something like, "Well, Sean, why don't you come down here and try to do something better than what I'm doing?" Hannity responded (more or less), "Ok, I will".
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
Poor Arlen
February 9, 2009 - 20:56 ET by Sergeant ROCKIt's a b:tch having to defend the indefensible.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
That's exactly what Specter
February 9, 2009 - 22:26 ET by celatorThat's exactly what Specter sounded like, except with marbles in his mouth. Must be weird for him having both marbles AND his foot in his mouth!
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
cel... ROFL! Perfect
February 9, 2009 - 22:40 ET by bigtimercel...
ROFL!
Perfect description!
BT ;+} For liberal
February 9, 2009 - 22:42 ET by celatorBT ;+}
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
Thanks Arlen
February 9, 2009 - 20:53 ET by CaringwhiteguyToo bad Laura backed off a bit when the old goat had a hissy fit. These short-term public works projects that Specter gets a tingle up his leg about are helping states continue to run without laying off AFSCME members.
Let's also not forget that W's backing of Specter over a conservative challenger, Pat Toomey, in 2004 helped keep this old RINO in position to play the games he does.
I commented about that
February 9, 2009 - 20:59 ET by motherbeltI commented about that above. Didn't Specter do something disloyal right after that? Or was it that I was ticked off at Bush for helping him out after Specter had not been supporting him? I forget, but you seem to remember at least some of it, do you remember what happened?
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
mb... Yeah he did. I
February 9, 2009 - 21:07 ET by bigtimermb...
Yeah he did.
I can't remember either for sure now.
Seems like it had something to do with what was going on with the Judiciary Committee....I sure could be very well wrong.
I have also posted numerous times about Toomey and the poltico big-wigs not backing Toomey, he may have very well won, polls were looking good at the time...
I was furious.
Maybe this
February 9, 2009 - 22:19 ET by CaringwhiteguyIn 2005 there was the Specter-Leahy Data Privacy Bill or something like that. There was also a big controversy over stem cell research. Who knows, it could have been a 1000 other things. Thanks GWB. Maybe Bush didn't think Specter hurt him personally as badly as we think he hurt the country, but maybe that's because W's just a bit naive
Yeah, all she would have
February 10, 2009 - 08:12 ET by BDYeah, all she would have had to do is say "Did you or did you NOT attend the Superbowl Party at the WHitehouse?
THen wait for the stammering to reach fever pitch.
Spectre is done......NEXT!
I heard the interview and Laura was great.
February 9, 2009 - 21:15 ET by WorriedHe scolded her like a daughter coming home way past her curfew. Laura hit a nerve.
I'd love to hear that kind of questioning to a politician more often. Especially a RINO.
Hooray!
February 9, 2009 - 21:22 ET by BKeyserWell, I have to admit- if the money is going to highway projects it will definitely keep alot of people employed. Ever seen a highway project that didn't have 3 of every 4 workers sitting around watching the progress? Of course, in my state, most of the employed road workers are illegals, but hey, at least someone will be working again!
I was glad to hear that Sphincter (is that his name?) talked to the 'venerable' Ed Rendell to make sure this was a good idea before signing on to it...
On the plus side
February 9, 2009 - 21:40 ET by Sergeant ROCKOnce the bill passes, at least the MSM will get off their doom and gloom message about the economy. Not that this bill do anything for the economy, but they will have succeeded in getting all kinds of socialist programs enacted.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Specter
February 9, 2009 - 21:28 ET by doug1950Specter promised when he finally got the nod to chair the Judiciary committee (after most said he should not get it for just this kind of past behavior) that he would not wander off the reservation again. But I guess that promise became null and void once the GOP lost the majority and he no longer is the Chairman. He should have been sent packing a very long time ago. He and those two crones from Maine need to be sent home after this. If a recall were possible I would hope that could take place but they are probably heros in their home States for bringing home the bacon. If Collins gets on one more time and starts running her stupid mouth I may give up television all together. Arlen is an opportunist. how many flipping jobs is a parking lot going to provide? This is just more of his BS and we all know it. Good for Laura for hammering the old jackass.
Just for the record....
February 9, 2009 - 21:48 ET by Lord ErondTo know how far in the tank Specter is to the establishment, remember that he's the idiot who proposed back in 1960 whatever that grand and glorious 'magic bullet' theory how one single bullet could cause 7 wounds and come out to rest on a stretcher at Parkland Memorial Hospital COMPLETELY INTACT.
Whether you're a conspiracist on Kennedy or not, that theory is preposterous. While I MAY accept the idea that a bullet could riccochet and cause several wounds, there's NO way it could do it without being deformed.
But this ridiculous codswallop was proposed by Specter. What else does one need to say.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
I was out of the country quite a bit.
February 9, 2009 - 22:02 ET by JWFI was out of the country for most of the first 20 years of my adult life. So I missed a little bit. I still got most of the major news though.
Point is...
It would seem that if there was ever in my life an issue that would clearly separate WHY we have 2 parties and WHAT difference there are between the 2 parties - THIS WOULD BE IT.
This so called stimulus bill is nothing but a democrat favor factory and should be rightly rejected by every republican.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
JWF "I was out of the
February 9, 2009 - 22:28 ET by celatorJWF
"I was out of the country for most of the first 20 years of my adult life."
Good grief, that's now a requirement to run for POTUS! Have you given it a thought?
For liberal Democrats and the Old Media, everything is crisis, chaos, calamity and catastrophe. That justifies stealing your property and liberties.
shovel ready
February 9, 2009 - 22:23 ET by m1xramI think that was the appropriate phrase, "shovel ready". The real question is do we have a shovel that big?
Hole ready
February 9, 2009 - 22:26 ET by Sergeant ROCKYes. If you're digging the hole you're in deeper.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
bs
February 10, 2009 - 00:17 ET by m1xramI was going for the BS angle actually. But, you are correct also.
What does "shovel ready" mean?
February 10, 2009 - 04:26 ET by Scout FinchDoes that mean it has "gravitas"?
Coward. Turncoat. RINO.
February 9, 2009 - 22:35 ET by dborschjr68Impotent, inefficient, jackass.
Enjoy the blessings of Obama while they last, d*ck head.
"Liberate tutume ex inferis, liberal puppets." Me.
How lovely, Specter spoke to
February 9, 2009 - 22:52 ET by Radical1979How lovely, Specter spoke to Rendell about passing the stimulus and what it can do for Pennsylvania. A democrat in republican clothing talking to a snake in governor's clothing. Rendell wants to get the money from the feds so he can claim he saved the state whose money he's been spending like a madman since he took office. And Spector will vote any way he has to if there's a headline in it for him.
Ironic
February 9, 2009 - 23:07 ET by doug1950they would use the term "shovel ready" because that is what they need to move all the BS they are selling and we will probably need shovels to get our asses out of this mess. Don't beleive for one minute that the 1 trillion dollar figure is even close to what it ends up costing. First off, they are already close to a trillion in the red now with the bank and auto bail outs.
doug... So right you
February 9, 2009 - 23:32 ET by bigtimerdoug...
So right you are...
..and lets do not forget that those shovel ready jobs are going to have the greenies filing tons of law-suits (pay-back tot he trial-lawyers, and greenies, a twofer) to stop progress from day one, for years and years in some cases.
Darlin Arlen the ultimate RINO
February 9, 2009 - 23:08 ET by Philly Pete 07Only after Prez W and Rick Santorum repeatedly stumped all across PA to back Specter in the political fight of his Senatorial life in the primary battle against a true conservative Republican Pat Toomey did Arlen squeak by with a victory.
Within weeks after Specter secured the party nod, signs were erected throughout the commonwealth campaigning for the Kerry for Prez/Specter for US Senate ticket. These signs were everywhere. It was uncanny! When pressed, Specter's campaign people denied any knowledge of the signs but it was pure baloney. Specter never was seen with the Prez again. W lost PA in the general that election and Santorum was turned away his very next election. Specter was not often seen at either's side.
After Bush condoned Specter's position as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee over conservative republicans objections, Specter again presented his disloyalty by attacking Bush's judicary selections. Specter is basically a liberal who should have been purged from the party years ago. He is no friend to conservatives or to the republican party. Never has been.
The RNC supported him in that primary battle against a true conservative because they did not want to risk losing Specter's seniority. A lot of good that does when you could never count on him in the first place.
Hey thanks Pete for the
February 9, 2009 - 23:22 ET by bigtimerHey thanks Pete for the reminder of how that all went down.
I knew it had to do wit ht he Judiciary committee as I stated above, but I forgot about the Santorum eventually going with Bush against Toomey, NOW I remember, dang it all, that really disappointed, let alone hurt me that he would do that.
Toomey had the numbers, what the party big-wigs did to him, let alone all of us was beyond disgraceful.
He and Santorum would have been great in the Senate...great for this country.
Don't forget about the union power either though.
Btw...as an aside, I hate to see what the power the big-wig, back-scene RINOs have with the RNC, I have watched, read ect for more years than I can count, just recently, some candidates who should have fought on and won, couldn't because of pressure from them, let alone the money backing...or lack thereof.
I'm speaking of the last fifteen years or so as recently.
Not sure of the good it will do,
February 10, 2009 - 01:01 ET by thebutlerdiditbut I am calling the RNC tomorrow, and telling Steele's new gang that if they plan on giving any money or support to Snowe, Collins or Specter, for anything, ever, in the future, then I will not give one more dime to them. Please join me. I know it may be an exercise in futility, but the more people that call with that message, they may actually think a little about it, in the future. I can't see what it will hurt, and who knows? I think quite a few Cons will be calling about the same thing.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
tbdi... Oh I am with
February 10, 2009 - 01:40 ET by bigtimertbdi...
Oh I am with you...have been for along time.
You probagly get the same email, snail-mail and from time to time phone calls to support our party with your $$$.
I let them know/no my answers.
Still they keep trying.... ;-)
Are they ever going to listen?
I mean really listen....
We shall see.
Good suggestion! I'll go along with it!
February 10, 2009 - 19:59 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Laura had it wrong, Sen. Sphincter is beyond charmability.
February 10, 2009 - 00:58 ET by CTFrom a relevant previous post: Arlen Spector's pathetic specious argument. Arlen Sphincter has written a column appropriately at the WaPo "Why I Support the Stimulus" attempting to rationalize his position. I'm sure he believes he is justified for sticking it to his fellow Republicans as he used all the Democrap talking points in his specious argument. http://www.washingto... I suspect Arlen is calculating his re-election in the blue state, but surely he is forgetting the blood red Republican primary where many want his head.
I contacted both Susan Rino
February 10, 2009 - 01:07 ET by RR GOPI contacted both Susan Rino and Arlen Rino. Hopefully, I was just one of many thousands.
I guess Specter saw that the people of Pennsylvania were insulted by both Murtha and The One and they voted for them anyway, so he's probably just being a pragmatist. As for Maine, how long has it been since it's gone Republican in a national election? Can't believe there's any Republicans much north of the Mason-Dixon Line these days.
Great...so we have independents picking our frontrunners for us Republicans and we have RINOs and country club Republicans here and there poisoning the Party well.
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
I didn’t like the
February 10, 2009 - 01:44 ET by maggieqpublicI didn’t like the interview. Laura should have debated the policy instead of doing the ‘wine and dine’ thing (reminded me of some of the ‘owned by Halliburton’ stuff we used to hear from the MSM re Bush/Cheney).
Specter, Collins and Snowe are not worthy of future RNC financial support. There is nothing conservative about a ‘yes’ vote for this legislation. Cut them loose.
"And I talked to the mayor
February 10, 2009 - 05:37 ET by Jack BauerRight. that will be The Arlen Specter Memorial Parking Lot
Then there's all those other shovel-shit ready projects.
SPECTER 2010 -- If you've got the shovel, I've got the shit.
Why can't the republicans
February 10, 2009 - 06:50 ET by Ryan Mc.Why can't the republicans make the best arguement in their arsonal. The arguement that should be made is that these make work programs are inefficient. When govt spends money they waste 1/2 to 2/3 of it in th burocracy. When you give a tax cut to business it goes straight to creating jobs and thus increasing personal incomes and stimulate spending. If you have a dollar and use it to increase govt spending you may get 30 cents of actual stimulous and after the bridge is built there's no long term impact because the job is done. When you cut taxes by that same dollar you get a full dollar of stimulous and more profitable business that can support expansion and new permanant jobs.
Are there wasteful spending in the "spending"/stimulous bill? Of course but that really not even the point. Increased govt spending by definition is wasteful regardless of what its on.
Perfect example of how they just don't get it...
February 10, 2009 - 08:27 ET by Indiana Joe"Laura, we have a big chunk of this money going to roads, highways and mass transit," Specter said.
See, "pork" and "earmarks" are bad, unless we can get them for ourselves. Then, we're "bringing home the bacon."
And the idiots who don't know the meaning of the word "hypocrite" will keep voting for me!
Was it De Tocqueville who said we'd be screwed once we figured out how to vote ourselves money from "the public treasury?"
We're screwed.
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss..." - The Who
Women
February 10, 2009 - 12:05 ET by iluvdaisiesThis is a bit off topic, but as a woman, I am so disappointed with Snowe and Collins. Dems love to point out that Repubs aren't diverse, but there is a reason for this! These women have followed their emotions, just like most Dems - hence, why they have waffled. I have no problem with women, Asians, African-Americans, Indians, etc. being Repub leaders, if they use their heads! But if old or young white men are the only ones to get the job done right, then so be it! And Specter needs to be gone - yesterday.
→ Young Lady
February 10, 2009 - 12:08 ET by Cool ArrowCondescend much, oh ye of the bulbous schnozz?
Dumbest?
February 10, 2009 - 13:20 ET by sdeakinsAfter electing Obama the USA slipped to the dumbest country on the globe. And with pols like Specter and Murtha it's obvious PA is the dumbest state in the dumbest country. Mississippi looks good comparatively.
It's telling that McCain
February 10, 2009 - 15:31 ET by dscottIt's telling that McCain couldn't bring himself to voting for the porkfest bill. Apparently, even he has limits to selling crap and calling it fertilizer.
It's time, we must eject Collins, Snowe and Specter from Republican Party. The only way they get to forstall this ejection is by voting NO on the comprise bill that will be created from reconciling the House and Senate versions. There can be no going back once voting for this theft from the American people. Calling corruption and kickbacks a stimulus package is outrageous, claiming you would vote for it because it's within a range is faulty logic. So Ms Collins if the compromise bill is $851 billion instead of $850 billion you won't vote for it? How incredibly stupid are you? Really?
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
dscott... You already
February 10, 2009 - 15:40 ET by bigtimerdscott...
You already know I agree with your sentiments...but I haven't forgotten what all RINO McC has done in the past in the Senate that has hurt the party with his Maverick BS, let alone us already being somewhat dependent on our own oil here by now from ANWR and other places...plus the millions of jobs this would have created.
Anyway, he may or may not have voted against this, rallied against this for whatever reasons, I'm just remembering all the time he is up for reelection, and he knows darned good and well what his numbers did to him in the polls after voting for the bail-out bill.
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he voted the way he did, he just always has ulterior motives IMO.
My sentiments exactly,
February 10, 2009 - 16:00 ET by dscottMy sentiments exactly, however, the point of mentioning Mr. Bipartisanship and Compromise was to underline why Snowe, Collins and Specter had no business even considering the bill at all. Compromise is not selling out the rest of the country by getting a good deal for your particular state in return for voting for something that is nothing more than a collection of bad ideas and policies that would never be accepted in a normal compromise situation. This is just crass corruption called Quid Pro Quo.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
dscott... I concur. ;-)
February 10, 2009 - 16:09 ET by bigtimerdscott...
I concur. ;-)
I wonder how he likes watching 'mavericks' in action!
February 10, 2009 - 20:02 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
CC... I have wondered
February 10, 2009 - 20:06 ET by bigtimerCC...
I have wondered that also...he must feel somewhat left out of the spot-light with the msm.
Susan is Queen for the time being.
Sickening all.
3 RHINOS
February 10, 2009 - 15:40 ET by NorthCoasterThe 3 RHINOS need to leave the party. They should have stuck with the rest of the Republican Senators on the first vote. I don't believe Arlen Spector when he say he won't vote for the bill after it emerges from Conference if there are major changes from the Senate version. The Senate and House versions both have aspects that are totally unrelated stimulus of the Economy. How does a re-writing of Healthcare stimulate the Economy?