thank you jim bunning republican kentucky...
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for blocking the unemployment deadline extension and screwing myself and millions of other americans. theres a special place in hell for scum like you.
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"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
he's not running again, so he can take a stand for the republican party. it's really partisanship over personal principles--i guarantee that. no...no...no...wah...wah...wah. thats the ideology of the current incarnation of the republican party. he's saying fuck you to the americans that are suffering due to his policy votes which helped create the depression in the first place.
"Tough shit!" was Sen. Jim Bunning's (R, Ky) response to a request from another senator that he stop blocking the release of unemployment insurance funds for 1.2 million unemployed Americans.
Bunning: My Obstruction Of Unemployment Extension Made Me Miss My Basketball Game
Brian Beutler | February 26, 2010, 10:10AM
Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) is widely understood to be one of the upper chamber's crankiest members. But his latest episode could keep thousands of out of work Americans from receiving unemployment insurance and COBRA benefits. And it comes at a time when joblessness is through the roof.
Here's what's happening. Ninety-nine of the Senate's 100 members have agreed that people whose benefits are set to run out should be allowed to continue receiving them past the February 28 deadline. One senator--Bunning--disagrees. He says the benefits should only be extended if they're paid for with stimulus dollars. Democrats don't like that at all.
If Bunning were to relent, the extensions would be granted automatically. But, per the Senate rules, any single member can throw a wrench into an otherwise universal agreement.
Unsurprisingly, Bunning couldn't care less about any of it: "I have missed the Kentucky-South Carolina game that started at 9:00 and it's the only redeeming chance we had to beat South Carolina since they're the only team that has beat Kentucky this year," he said on the Senate floor.
At one point in the discussion, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), asked Bunning to drop his objection. Bunning, according to Politico, had a two word answer for his colleague: "Tough shit."
Under normal circumstances Bunning's obstruction would be a minor headache. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid could force a vote to end the debate and the extensions would pass within a couple days. But February 28 is fast approaching, and most Senators are already back in their home states, meaning the benefits will likely not be renewed until the middle of next week.
Bunning's objections led to a series of unusually angry exchanges on the Senate floor late into the evening last night--and Senate Democrats have been blasting Bunning for depriving his own constituents of needed assistance. But so far, to no avail.
Republicans, for their part, may not have given Bunning their blessing. But they're not doing anything to stop him, and instead are blaming Democrats for not scheduling a vote earlier.
what are you but my reflection? who am i to judge or strike you down?
"I will promise you this, that if we have not gotten our troops out by the time I am president, it is the first thing I will do. I will get our troops home. We will bring an end to this war. You can take that to the bank." - Barack Obama
when you told me 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em'
i was thinkin 'death before dishonor'
about scheduling it so late? to that i'd agree, not sure if you meant something else, though.
still, it seems kinda dickish to hold it up knowing it will just be passed later anyway. especially when many are probably relying on that for their mortgage/rent. and yeah, in some of those cases you can argue budget their money more wisely but why make it hard on them and the rest?
what are you but my reflection? who am i to judge or strike you down?
"I will promise you this, that if we have not gotten our troops out by the time I am president, it is the first thing I will do. I will get our troops home. We will bring an end to this war. You can take that to the bank." - Barack Obama
when you told me 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em'
i was thinkin 'death before dishonor'
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
no...actually his position is not getting them to cut wasteful spending. his point was clearly the deficit and what he called passing on debt to our grandchildren. the simple fact is that for every $1 that is given out in unemployment payments, $1.63 is pumped into the economy. so its actually a stimulus and in no way could be considered wasteful spending.
He's a dipshit.
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what are you but my reflection? who am i to judge or strike you down?
"I will promise you this, that if we have not gotten our troops out by the time I am president, it is the first thing I will do. I will get our troops home. We will bring an end to this war. You can take that to the bank." - Barack Obama
when you told me 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em'
i was thinkin 'death before dishonor'
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
- Bunning knows this extension will get approved. Bunning's one and only point was to stick it to President Obama, Pelosi and Reid on his way out the door.
- Bunning didn't give a damn about the PEOPLE who would be affected by 'his personal, vindictive action'. It's not just the unemployed, its also hard working taxpayers who will lose part of the income because of furloughs. Furloughs equal no taxes being paid into the deficit because no income is being generated.
-Bunning forgot to tell all the people that HE, his family and his fellow Republican senators/representatives and their families would not get furloughed, would not have to dip into their savings, would not have to make scarfices until the bill is extended because Bunning and company aren't affected by this extension, they will all get their PAYCHECKS on time and in full.
This self promotion, self preservation and just plain selfishness has reached a new level. Our so called elected officials don't care about the American people, it has become all about them trying to screw President Obama, Pelosi and Reid at any cost and regardless of the harm to the American public. It's not limited to the Republicans, the so-called conservative Dems are a party to this selfishness also.
no it's not unreasonable for him to ask...what's unreasonable is his holding up passage because he didn't get his way...
as for the 26 weeks thing...yeah, you're right...I'm sure folks who can't find work after 26 weeks can live in a tent behind walmart...
That isn't the point. The 26 weeks was what was the past standard and how it was funded. Why do I need to explain this further? It is pretty obvious that I was showing what my state has done. I never said the unemployment should end. But nothing should just be open-ended without a plan.
If you want to fund it, make a specific place where the funds are coming from. That is what how I understand his actions. There is no reason it can't come out of the stimulus package.
I do however find it quite fitting you chose Wal-Mart, kudos to you. Since Wal-Mart is partly to blame for the current crisis I think it is their responsibility they provide shelter.
I'm sorry, I thought "Now everyone wants it to be open-ended" meant that unemployment benefits should not be open-ended, therefore you meant that benefits should end at some point...I guess I was wrong...
again, bunning can ask all day long, but once he's told no, I find it silly for him to take has ball and go home...making a point when so many are effected is self centered and stupid...
as for your walmart comments, I'm not sure how to respond because I really don't get your point...
Just ignore the wal-mart line, it was just a comment that was intended to not have an answer.
I agree with what you are saying here...I guess I take issue with mr. bunning's tactics...
Did Bunning vote to give tax cuts to the rich? Perhaps that is where they can find funding. Do Donald Trump and Paris Hilton need a tax break?
This type of "making a point" at the expense of the average American is what makes the Tea party members angry. Bunnings actions will result in Americans (like our unemployed veterans) suffering !
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
big deal, he's getting attention...he's also playing with people's lives...at this point he's simply acting like a dick...
for me it would be "better" to pass the legislation...as I'm not worrying about the month to month...and no one else did either until the deficit dodo's showed up...as if they know everything...
but...but...he's making a point...don't you see that...
that is the Grand Obstructionist Party for you...
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
that is what this is all about.
bunning is holding millions of peoples lives hostage until families of the filthy rich get a tax cut.
If I were the repubs, I'd never mention healthcare back room deals EVER again.
and were suppose to believe that Obama and the Dummycrates are the compassionate ones. :roll: When they are the ones who are waging a war against the private sector thorough confiscatory taxation,massive spending,regulations,and intimidation. The dems are the ones who are killing bussiness ,wealth creation,and re search and development,Homeownership,and jobs.
They are the ones who are destorying our currency and bankrupting the nation. Mortgaging our nation to the Red Chinese. Killing the american dream for your children and grandchildern,and were suppose to get all upset with one senator who finnaly says "enough is enough "
The Dems are the ones that want us to believe that any effort to stop power hungry,out of control,POLITICAL HACKS,or to stop desrtoying the financial system that protects this country is somehow in humane,or shows lack of compassion. :wtf: So someone please tell me what the Dems and some of the repukes have gotten us ?
I'll tell you...
3rd world levels of debt How about 10% unemplyment. Really it's a lot higher when you factor in the people that can find only part time work. And what about this New Phrase a JOBLESS RECOVERY ??? :eh: :wtf: does that mean ? Has anyone ever even heard that phrase before this hack we have for a president Obama started using it ?
Record Foreclosures.
Record Bankruptcies. ect. ect. ect.
:? :wtf:
You mean to tell me that these Repukes and dummycrates cant find 10B out of a 4T dollar budget ?Which is only about 1/4 of 1% of it.They cant find 10 billion out of nearly 400 billion left in the stimulus ? They cant find 10 billion out of all the wastful spending that goes on in washington ? Yeah right....