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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Paul V. who wrote (111219)	8/23/2011 10:34:33 PM
From: Bill	6 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224748

Maybe he has principles...

To: Paul V. who wrote (111219)	8/23/2011 10:35:28 PM
From: CF Rebel	3 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224748

How could a politician be so stupid in rejection of $2.4 billion of federal money to his state.[?] Geez, maybe he looked at what the long-run costs and liabilities to his state taxpayers would be? The federal government is like a pusher trying to get the kids hooked. Maybe there's some wisdom in looking out for his own constituents and the United States in general. Yours is precisely the attitude that put this country in the shape it's in. Should we ever forget, please remind us all to never elect you to anything - as if you were here to "help" us. CF Rebel

To: Paul V. who wrote (111219)	8/24/2011 9:14:55 AM
From: locogringo	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224748

How could a politician be so stupid in rejection of $2.4 billion of federal money to his state. Just think how the money could produce additional jobs for his constituents. Maybe the voters will get rid of him next election. Your ignorance is astounding. An dimwitted bigot, such as you calling, a Governor of Florida "stupid".

To: Paul V. who wrote (111219)	8/24/2011 10:54:23 AM
From: Jorj X Mckie	4 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 224748

How could a politician be so stupid in rejection of $2.4 billion of federal money to his state. Just think how the money could produce additional jobs for his constituents. Maybe the voters will get rid of him next election. Truly damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. We see Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry criticized for taking federal funds and now Rick Scott is criticized for not taking them. As others have pointed out, there's no such thing as No Strings Attached money from the government. So maybe he weighed the pros and cons and came up with "we can do just fine on our own". and maybe he has principles about where to draw the line between state and federal responsibilities.