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To: steve harris who wrote (527793)	11/11/2009 8:30:19 AM
From: RetiredNow	4 Recommendations Read Replies (6) \| Respond to of 1585564

Hmm. Let's see. The economy was in free fall when Bush left office, but now most economists say the economy bottomed in Mar'09 and the stock markets are up 60-70% since then in anticipation of the recovery underway now. Thanks to the Dems in office. Also, Obama has already pumped tens of billions into renewable energy projects and has instructed the EPA to regulate GHGs, which will push this country away from oil dependence. That must just infuriate you, because I know how you love buying oil from the Middle East. But for the rest of us patriots, we're very happy to see this country is about to move away from oil. In the next 2-3 years virtually every major car manufacturer will have an electric vehicle for sale. That must also infuriate you, because you love Americans spending hundreds of billions on oil from the Middle East. Meanwhile, US health care is one of the few industries in this country where no competition exists, as evidenced by continual increases in costs, while benefits continue to go down, and our country is ranked near last among developed nations in all the major health statistics. Not only that but health related issues are the number 1 cause of bankruptcies in this country. And Dems are about to pass a reform bill that will shave tens of billions off the national costs to support health care, while moving us close to universal coverage. And what is the GOP doing? Nothing but obstruction as usual. The GOP has become the party of "hate" and "no". Nothing left but a bunch of old, white, evangelicals, and neo-nazis. You must be very proud to be a member. So while the GOP loves to spend a trillion on wars and nation building in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Dems are doing nation building right here at home. It's about damn time.

To: steve harris who wrote (527793)	11/11/2009 12:36:56 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1585564

* Last week, Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) stated his comfort with women paying more for health care than men, comparing women with smokers. His Democratic challenger, attorney Grier Raggio, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, are now making this a key campaign issue.

To: steve harris who wrote (527793)	11/11/2009 12:38:26 PM
From: tejek	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1585564

More from the party of NO! A FARCICAL PROCESS.... Five months ago, President Obama nominated Tom Shannon to be the U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Shannon is strong, almost obvious, choice -- he's been Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs for the last five years; he's a career Foreign Service officer; and he enjoys a strong relationship with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Shannon sailed through the confirmation hearings, and would have been easily approved by the Senate, if only the nomination could be brought to the floor. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) put a months-long hold on Shannon, blocking a vote. Last week, DeMint finally agreed to let the nomination proceed to the floor. So, the Senate can vote now? No, now there's another Republican hold. There may be no better example of how the Senate's holds and filibusters work now than this one -- Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.), who holds his job because his political ally Gov. Charlie Crist (R-Fla.) appointed him in September, has placed a hold on the Obama administration's nominee for ambassador to Brazil. Tom Shannon's nomination is on hold so LeMieux can "discuss my concerns" and "fully vet" him. LeMieux didn't identify what those "concerns" are, or why he didn't seek answers to these questions before now. It's just another day in a legislative chamber that Republicans have apparently broken on purpose. Keep in mind, these farcical antics have real-world consequences. Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, believes his own GOP colleagues are undermining U.S. foreign policy by forcing these delays. "I am concerned that unnecessary delays in confirming this outstanding and highly regarded career diplomat are beginning to impede our ability to work with Brazil on pressing regional issues, such as the resolution of the crisis in Honduras," Lugar said yesterday. "Coordination on regional matters is in the interests of our two countries and the region." If only it was in the interests of the rest of the Senate Republican caucus.