Comments on: Video: It’s My (Democratic) Party, and we’ll invite who we want to

By: MSGTAS

MSGTAS — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:55:23 +0000

And, do not forget Sen. McCain went to D.C. to his sworn duty. Who followed him – none other than Obombem who at the first opportunity demanded to speak and from that point on the meeting went downhill.

Again, I ask “What do we want in our President, Leadership or Lordship?

By: Hard Starboard

Hard Starboard — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:37:56 +0000

Five Aces In The Hole…

Just to make sure we don’t lose sight of just whose scandal the Wall Street Meltdown truly is, another opening moment of reiteration: However the policy side of this mess turns out, the political side has been needlessly……

By: Dasher

Dasher — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:36:08 +0000

PF: I can’t think of a politician on the national stage I despise more than Harry Reid.

Umm – how about Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Charles Schumer. Dick Durbin, and Nancy Pelosi , B. Hussein Obama to name a few.

By: And suddenly the hinges started to unhitch… « WitSnapper | The Blog

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:07:11 +0000

[...] Except the Republicans never knew about the meeting, because the Democrats forgot to invite them. (Video from MSNBC; meeting commentary starts at 2:05.) More at Hot Air. [...]

By: skewred.com » A Real Leader

skewred.com » A Real Leader — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:47:30 +0000

[...] And I see what Obama is really made of. The Washington Post has a great article today (h/t Hot Air). The title and some of the language in the article make it sound like McCain did something [...]

By: 545 people with too much power…UPDATED | The Anchoress

545 people with too much power…UPDATED | The Anchoress — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:02:14 +0000

[...] STAGGERING UPDATE: Showing her “competence and leadership”, Nancy Pelosi calls the Congressional GOP unpatriotic for NOT SHOWING UP TO THE MEETINGS THEY DID NOT GET INVITED TO! [...]

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:57:57 +0000

Politics isa dirty business; I’m glad that John McCain is willing to get his hands dirty to keep the Dems from succeeding to thwart the American people. Say what you will about McCain, he does know how Washington works.

By: xblade

xblade — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:50:34 +0000

Less than the full $700B will be insufficient. If we are really facing a global run, a global panic, we need the biggest hammer we can find.

If we are really facing a global run, a global panic, $700 billion will do nothing to stop it.

The most serious laws that were broken were the Laws of Economics, not the laws of the USA. If the full truth of this ever comes out, it will be that this is what happens when you put liberals in charge of anything. Everybody suffers in the end.

Bingo. If McCain could articulate that point in the economic debate, this race would be a lot different. But I’m not sure he has it in him. He seems to be quite content in allowing Obama to peddle his socialist crap unchallenged, and unfortunately, there are just enough economic illiterates in this country to make it pay off.

By: Sporty1946

Sporty1946 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:47:30 +0000

There should be no deal whatsoever unless, Dodd & Frank are ousted and charged as a pre-condition!

By: trigon

trigon — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:03:11 +0000

My husband says that he knows that this financial is necessary but he wants CEO’s, boards and members of government who have broken laws to be prosecuted. This is crazy that only the little guy is being held responsible. White collar crime hurts more people than the bank robber with a mask and gun.

Cindy Munford on September 27, 2008 at 3:36 PM

There aren’t going to be a bunch of people doing perp walks on this deal. These company’s, by and large, weren’t looted by their management. They failed because they made unwise investments. Now, the government encouraged them and even pressured them to make those investments. Ultimately, the voters need to hold the government officials accountable for what they’ve done. Since most of the worst offenders are ensconced in safely democrat seats, you’re not very likely to get even that small satisfaction.

The most serious laws that were broken were the Laws of Economics, not the laws of the USA. If the full truth of this ever comes out, it will be that this is what happens when you put liberals in charge of anything. Everybody suffers in the end.

By: Video: It’s My (Democratic) Party, and we’ll invite who we want to « Dirty Democrats

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:09:11 +0000

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By: Bailout: Congressional Scallywags still playing games… | The Anchoress

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:49:39 +0000

[...] seems like the role of the GOP – when they are even invited to participate in this pressing matter – is to be the parent saying “no” to all the children wondering [...]

By: The bailout negotiations « Internet Scofflaw

The bailout negotiations « Internet Scofflaw — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:46:35 +0000

[...] (Via Hot Air.) [...]

By: Debates, Kidney Stones & More | The Anchoress

Debates, Kidney Stones & More | The Anchoress — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:30:52 +0000

[...] So, how’s the bailout shaping up? If it is to be believed, there might be a deal 100 Republicans can vote on, but I don’t trust any of them at this point. How do we know ACORN will not benefit? How do we prevent sneaky Harry Reid from slipping in another energy ban? How about a little openness? How about the Dems who want cover from the GOP invite them to the process? [...]

By: Terrie

Terrie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:51:27 +0000

A Fox News producer was just on to report that there is another meeting right now in D.C. dominated by several Dem leaders, plus Schumer and Rangel of all people, but only two Republicans, Gregg and Blunt, invited.

By: Cindy Munford

Cindy Munford — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:36:04 +0000

My husband says that he knows that this financial is necessary but he wants CEO’s, boards and members of government who have broken laws to be prosecuted. This is crazy that only the little guy is being held responsible. White collar crime hurts more people than the bank robber with a mask and gun.

By: rockhauler

rockhauler — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:20:26 +0000

rockmom on September 27, 2008 at 2:28 PM

Less than the full $700B will be insufficient. If we are really facing a global run, a global panic, we need the biggest hammer we can find.

By: Matt Helm

Matt Helm — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:45:28 +0000

Rich Lowry just reported a deal is imminent according to his source. No ACORN.

So it looks like a deal is shaping up

Treasury purchases plus mbs insurance (cantor)

Strong oversight/taxpayer protection

Limits on executive comp

No liberal add-ons (acorn, bankruptcy judges, proxy access)

Govt equity stake likely to be scaled back or dropped. No staff-level enthusiasm for it.

Limit on amount of first tranche of money (less than $700 billion)

This deal gets 100 house GOP votes

rockmom on September 27, 2008 at 2:28 PM

This is probably as good as it gets and it is a major victory for the House Republicans. Time to push it through and get it signed.

By: An Interesting Definition Of Bipartisanship « Tai-Chi Policy

An Interesting Definition Of Bipartisanship « Tai-Chi Policy — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:37:56 +0000

[...] September 27, 2008 Posted by taoist in Democrats, Politics. trackback Apparently for the Dems, something is bipartisan if it involves both the House and the Senate, but only Democrats from [...]

By: rockmom

rockmom — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:30:21 +0000

Wall Street Journal also has a strong editorial today blasting the ACORN earmark.

This deal is a GIANT win for Republicans. And it will all probably be redone in January when the Treasury (maybe) needs another round of funding.

By: rockmom

rockmom — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:28:17 +0000

Rich Lowry just reported a deal is imminent according to his source. No ACORN.

So it looks like a deal is shaping up

Treasury purchases plus mbs insurance (cantor)

Strong oversight/taxpayer protection

Limits on executive comp

No liberal add-ons (acorn, bankruptcy judges, proxy access)

Govt equity stake likely to be scaled back or dropped. No staff-level enthusiasm for it.

Limit on amount of first tranche of money (less than $700 billion)

This deal gets 100 house GOP votes

I know the Senate Republican staff who are working on this. They are smart and conservative (one of the most senior ones was originally hired by Phil Gramm when he was Chairman of the Banking Committee and he hates ACORN.)

By: BuckeyeSam

BuckeyeSam — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:23:17 +0000

Star20 on September 27, 2008 at 1:50 PM

Amen. Too long to quote, but extremely well put.

By: Matt Helm

Matt Helm — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:00:49 +0000

The House Republicans must make the Democrats either give up the pork and subsidies to ACORN and other such groups that do the Democrats’ bidding or they must force Pelosi and Reid to ram it through and take full responsibility for their actions.

By: eaglewingz08

eaglewingz08 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:57:45 +0000

You say bipartisan i say bicameral, let’s call the whole thing off!

By: McCain Goes to Washington: Both Sides Now Talk « THE LUCID PENNY

McCain Goes to Washington: Both Sides Now Talk « THE LUCID PENNY — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:53:36 +0000

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