House vote on stimulus imminent; Update: 244-188, all Republicans vote no
posted at 5:46 pm on January 28, 2009 by Allahpundit
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They’re wrapping up floor debate on the last Republican amendment on C-SPAN 1 as I write this. Is the GOP really going to walk away from this crap sandwich or will the cocktail party at 1600 tonight be even chummier than hoped? A trillion dollars is a small price to pay for bipartisanship!
Prediction: 20 Republicans defect. Exit question: Who said it? “There is a temptation to expand direct interference of state in economy. In the Soviet Union that became an absolute. We paid a very dear price for that.”
Update: Final vote: 244-188. It was 242-190 moments before they gaveled it — with every last Republican voting no — but two no votes switched at the last minute and they didn’t say who they were. I assume they’re Blue Dogs, but I’ll check. Either way, for good or ill, this is entirely the Democrats’ baby now.
Update: Here’s the guest list on that White House shindig, which should be loads of fun after this vote.
Update: WaPo confirms that all 177 Republicans were among the nays.
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Even if they stop this stimulus (gag so called)
package which it isnt
The other problem is.
You still have to see this to believe it
china and russia are telling obama
its the us fault for this mess (actually true) thank the democrats for raping fanny and freddie which started this wildfire..
1. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123315961511224575.html
2. So now europe and the soros group is telling obama
to PRINT more money in the trillions to dump it on the market to give liquidity to the banks (hey wansnt that TARP)
job?
and then when the inevitable inflation erupts
think 10 dollars a gallon for gas
then they say to slowly deflate the money supply..
IDIOTS…
A. they already gave 700 BILLion to the banks
they didnt use it to pay off the bad loans
No they HORDED the cash..
B. consumers already geting first screwed by wall street then the democrats in the senate..
Now afraid for both their jobs and homes stopped spending..
C. So now soros wants to print trillions of dollars to save his sorry ass (and other countries banks) since its all americas fault..
D. Russia and china so far ( i am waiting fro france) to scream bloody murder as they realize the dollar is about to go down the liberal toilet..
IDIOTS…
Ohh and to just piss off the arabs and soros clan
I heard about the amounts of oil the usa actually has
According to this link we dont even Need the ARABS or their OIL
http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1911
This is how america is being SCREWED
by the liberals
By obama
By environmentalists
By soros and their kind who Want a fake CARBOn tax on oil
so the carbon credit FRAUDS can be paid trillions of dollars
And american consumers get the Liberal Shaft..
the only one who will enjoy this is
Barney Franks and the democrats..
After all they enjoy Gay sex..
Screwing is their natural hobby..
jcila on January 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Hang in there sheebe …I for one understand what you mean…as do many others and some, rightfully so, want to correct you….all well n” good…just take in stride…
Unfortunately to replace these guys , in this cycle, we have to wait till 2010…
Impeachment for any of these quislings will have to come from their respective states…waste of time.
Calling and writing them (e-mail), will, hopefully, get their attention faster and I’m going to be very busy tomorrow doing just that…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Cute gator BOY! Now be a man, and you think. What exactly did the Republican’s prove tonight? That they care more about their egos than the country? Gimme a break!
The CJ Political Report on January 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM
INC on January 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Mine is and I will. Wally Herger is one of our better Ca GOP Reps.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Far out. Our Parker Griffith voted against it. Doesn’t surprise me. He’s a RWB (Republican Wanna Be) or at least on this issue so far.
Sapwolf on January 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I know jerrytbg, I have been ringing phones off the hook. Some had answering machines. I also been calling other States as well. Might not be Ca. But what they do effects all of us.
sheebe on January 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Yeah, because let’s be honest. Everyone should agree on everything. The fact that there are people out there who think like you do is pretty mind boggling. You should happy, the Democrats own this fantastic stimulus that shall miracously save the economy!
therightwinger on January 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM
The CJ Political Report on January 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM
To bad the generational theft act doesn’t help the country one iota or you might have the thinnest reed of an argument.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Hey cj,
you should change your background color to pink…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 9:31 PM
YES! My democrat congressman voted No.
YES YES YES.
Shame it’s still gonna pass. But atleast I know Bright’s a reasonable man.
Trov on January 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Hey, goat, that’s great!
I’m going to call mine tomorrow morning.
We also need to encourage Republican senators like DeMint, Sessions, Inhofe, etc.
I’m from Florida and I have signed up for DeMint’s and Inhofe’s emails.
I will call my senators. I’m hoping that since Martinez isn’t running for reelection he’ll decide he can go ahead and live dangerously and represent us. I know that sounds backwards, but some of these guys think their constituency consists of their fellow senators.
Nelson, well, I can at least let him know there’s a voter awake and watching.
INC on January 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Democrat Heath Shuler (NC)voted against. Way to go, Heath.
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Trov on January 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Where in Al. is that district? I am from just south of B’ham.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM
I just got home a little while ago and I’m catching up on the comments.
This cracks me up:
That’s one thing I can call to Nelson’s attention!
INC on January 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Sorry about that. I think my trampling on Thursday finished off what was left after Tuesday.
:)
Sapwolf on January 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I love this guys comment
http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/01/27/what_are_they_buying
Using long, drawn-out processes to put money into circulation to meet an emergency is like mailing a letter to the fire department to tell them that your house is on fire.
scalleywag on January 28, 2009 at 9:37 PM
I wish I had saved the e-mail I got from Mel…on a different topic,you would have gotten a real laugh from it…Nelson…he’s still in orbit…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Only to the left like you! They have answered their constituents like me! KTHXBI!
xler8bmw on January 28, 2009 at 9:39 PM
INC on January 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Nelson is one that may be able to be persuaded stick with it and good luck. I am stuck with Boxer and Feinstein.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Good Morning, Suckers
MB4 on January 28, 2009 at 9:43 PM
A mere 8 daze into the Obamagic regime of hope/change & the Dems have an albatross around their necks. Toto, I don’t think we’re in Illinois anymore.
BHO Jonestown on January 28, 2009 at 9:43 PM
goat on January 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Elmore area, slightly north of Montgomery.
Just traded a R for a D. So I was wondering how he would vote. glad to see it’s not for this bill.
Trov on January 28, 2009 at 9:43 PM
haha I see the GOP applies to the Matt Millen theory- when you hit a hole keep digging haha! thanks for the additional 7 senate seats and 20 house ones in 2010, suckas!
Noneya on January 28, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Heath Shuler (D-NC) has been a surprising ray of light. Good for the Republicans! They own it, let them fail with it.
SouthernGent on January 28, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Uh, oh . . . Obama is going to be bummed out. He was hopin’ for change from bipartisanship. He was hopin’ that this would have “broad support” Gotta love the message the the Rep. congress just signalled. They just threw the BS flag!
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Stimulus Bill Grows to $887 Billion as It Moves Through Senate Committees
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Be careful Noneya, that bright light that you see coming in your 2010 tunnel may be a train.
MB4 on January 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM
sheebe on January 28, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Ah, the central coast, such a beautiful place and I sure wish I had made the move there when I first thought of it. At this point, I am probably headed for Tulsa, OKC or Indianapolis or somewhere similar that makes fiscal sense. Being not that far from “retirement” (insert joyless bwahahaha), I can’t stay here. I am debt-free, but don’t own. Been in Venice for 20, the People’s Republic of Santa Monica for 10 before that (GACK!).
I emailed Tom McClintock earlier. To thank him and all the House Republicans for drawing that line in the sand. I said I’d always been a big fan of his and couldn’t email my own Congresscritter because she’s a communist.
If it weren’t so sad, it would be funny.
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Ditto on Shuler. The Dems know this package stinks to high heaven and they wanted the Rep to share in the shame when it blows up . . . but the Rep. congressmen said “bag it.” God, I love it!
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM
call/email your senators … it’s filibuster time …
AZ_Redneck on January 28, 2009 at 9:50 PM
You are welcome! Oh, and glad to know where you get your talking points from, you genius you:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/1/28/133931/657
Wow…I hope they are paying at least minimum wage, you tool…
AUINSC on January 28, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Nicely said.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 28, 2009 at 9:51 PM
words of wisdom…thank you.
lolnah…yea LOL!!!!!!!!jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM
I am sorry, I knew I must have misunderstood.
Cindy Munford on January 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM
The Blue Dogs suck. There are 47 members of the Blue Dog coalition, and only 11 voted against this picture-perfect example of pork.
I had some hope in the Blue Dogs but they’re dead to me now. If they voted for this, they’ll vote for anything.
Jim62sch on January 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Pelosi must be fuming. The wicked witch of the west should be thwarted at every turn. On to the Senate– FILLIBUSTER!
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I was going to call it a night and was flipping through the channels. Is anybody watching C-Span. That knucklehead Charlie Rangel is babbling on and on about how the Republicans hate the 11 million people that are unemployed. And there is a something like a crawl underneath reporting on which Democrats voted against the bill. I guess that’s so the unemployed will know which Democrats hate them to.
Cindy Munford on January 28, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Well, maybe we need to be calling and emailing the Blue Dog Senators, too. Because I really think DrStock @ 9:49 has hit upon something. It’s just remotely possible that this thing could go down in the Senate.
We need to burn up those phone lines between now and Monday, people. Heavy on the Blue Dogs.
Please, God!!!
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 9:57 PM
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Yep our hands are clean and the Democraps are left with a sh*t eating grim er smirk er frown.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 9:59 PM
jerrytbg,
Mel has been a source of FREQUENT frustration to me!
In fact I have bent the ear of some of his receptionists at times!
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Actually, the twinkle in Noneya’s eye is just the sun shining through the back of his/her head.
Patrick S on January 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
goat,
I gathered you were from CA. You have my sympathy.
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
cindy,
these people are shameless…I don’t doubt for a second he spoke this way…ah… we’re so screwed.
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Wow, The Rangel Rule; I like it
Thanks for that link. Good one.
LegendHasIt on January 28, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Yep, all they need to do is get up there and read the crappy bill from cover to cover. I want to hear soundbytes that will live in infamy for all to hear for all time.
izoneguy on January 28, 2009 at 10:03 PM
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Yep because we would be wasting time on our Senators. I am hoping beyond hope we can boot Boxer in’10.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I think we need to contact our republican congressmen and especially the 11 Blue Dogs with the stones to stand up against this thing and THANK THEM. Overwhelming messages of thanks will encourage like behavior in the future when the inevitable lamebrain bills are up for vote.
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM
We’re somewhat screwed no matter what, I would rather us all be together against what we know is bad for the country. Only Democrats would believe we oppose them for the sake of opposition.
Cindy Munford on January 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Goat, I have harrangued those bitches within an inch of their lives on numerous occasions. Their responses make me want to spit nails. Feinstein had 80,000 calls against the original crap sandwich in ONE DAY. The next day, she voted for it. We are so screwed.
Just want to share a recent comment from Ace, though, that slayed me:
Compliments of Ostral B. Heretic (possibly not his real name)
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
I from Al. and now live in Ca., great place to live but looking at moving back to the south-east.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM
agreed…it’s in their hand book…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM
For the first time since Obama took office I’m proud to be a Republican. Great to see the loyal opposition found their marbles on their way to vote on this non-stimulus spending bill!
rmel80 on January 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM
New York Times re-writing history:
“Yet the failure to win Republican support in the House seemed to echo the early months of the last Democratic administration, when former President Bill Clinton in 1993 had to rely solely on Democrats to win passage of a deficit-reduction bill that was a signature element of his presidency.” link
What a joke!
First of all the author has the 93′ date wrong. Clinton submitted a budget to congress that was over by 256 million in 1994. The new house republicans submitted the balanced budget amendment that Clinton was forced to sign. The rest is history “rewritten”.
Rovin on January 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM
That’s funny. When I emailed my congresswoman, Virginia Foxx, to thank her for her vote, I paraphrased Michelle Obama, too. I’m shooting off a thank you to Health Shuler (D) too.
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Don’t blame you for moving. My hubby is re modeling our home then it will go up for sale. Ca. is to expensive, to many Liberal’s are poisoning it. It is very pretty here and San Luis Obispo, is pretty much all Republican’s. If you can believe that. A lot of them stayed home on voting day. Guess they thought Obama won so why vote. Sad. We are looking into Georgia. Santa Monica is nice, but the people there are getting to where they don’t want to be bothered. Wonder if they made the pledge to be better citizens, and take care of old people, and their children? :)
sheebe on January 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM
think we need to contact our republican congressmen and especially the 11 Blue Dogs with the stones to stand up against this thing and THANK THEM…….I have done that several times over the past few days, particularly to Boehner….we have to start somewhere
t on January 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM
goat,
I’d run back.
At times I kid about moving to AL or SC so I can have Sessions or DeMint as my senator.
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM
………..that was over by 256 million in 1994. Just a bit more over that this time……..come on guys, the zeros count…….
t on January 28, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Right Wing Sparkle has a letter from her congressman that outlines some of the items that were in the bill. You may have your own list to use when you call your senator, but if you need some things to name here are a few ideas:
I thought those TV coupons were already in a bill that’s been passed.
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:14 PM
“I won.”
heh
fogw on January 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM
I can’t wait to see how they change their reporting when they get this guys money.
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2133561/
izoneguy on January 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Goat, I have harangued those two evil bats from hell more times than I care to think about and their email responses make me want to spit nails. Feinstein got over 80,000 calls against the original crap sandwich and, the next day, she voted for it. We are so screwed.
On a lighter note, I want to share a comment from Ace that totally cracked me up:
Courtesy of Ostral B. Heretic (possibly not his real name)
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM
……….all Republicans vote no…..
I am late to this, but I am glad they finally grew a pair……
t on January 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Although I am sure you realize this already, I want to be perfectly candid and say that I was paraphrasing Mr. Rangel.
Cindy Munford on January 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Re-write:
“A bloc vote against the stimulus package makes the Republicans look smart and aligned against socialism…all reasons why they should pick up ground in the 2010 elections.”
izoneguy on January 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Great suggestion!
To the liberals who are complaining: Hey the bill passed, you should be excited. Unless, that is, you don’t think it was a good bill.
Maybe if liberals didn’t spend 24/7 saying how much smarter than conservatives they are, we wouldn’t be so suspicious when you want us to sign off on your crap proposals.
venividivici on January 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM
This bill has nothing in it that will save the economy. It is loaded with pork and a stimulus package never, ever works. If the Congress and President are serious about making America viable again they will scrap this mess and get serious about tax cuts. If they insist on this one it will be a very long time before we ever come back. Obama, you own this mess as you did ever since before the election. It is my personal opinion that the Fannie/Freddie mess was the October surprise and the Dems are flailing around trying to figure out how to CYA this thing. The descent into Socialism is purposful, but I don’t see how this is going to go well for the Dems.
BetseyRoss on January 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM
+ 1 trillion
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM
There is a line earlier in the thread. I think it is flatboomer who posted it.
Cindy Munford on January 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM
I suspect they have caller id…I don’t get thru much anymore…;)
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Good job, Republicans!
chunderroad on January 28, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Cindy Munford on January 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Good…..there are too many posts for me to review right now, but this is how a representive government has to work… they are our reps, we need to tell them what we want
t on January 28, 2009 at 10:26 PM
jerrytbg,
Ha! The thought had occurred to me as well!
I envisioned an eyeroll on the other end of the line and one of them saying, “Oh, no, look who’s calling again!”
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Cindy,
you were probably be kind…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:27 PM
New Yahoo headline:
What, you were thinking a trillion would fix it? Oh, hell, no!
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Anyone have a list of the Blue Dog senators?
DrStock on January 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM
inc,
I think you can almost bet on that…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM
such a simple concept…why doesn’t it work…anymore…
they know what’s best for us…errrrrrrr
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:32 PM
scalleywag on January 28, 2009 at 9:37 PM
“this guy” is Thomas Sowell, PhD Economics and he will give you some of the best insight stripped of all the bs. If you like that analogy, he’s got hundreds… go to his archive at townhall or read his books. imho he is pretty much a genius!
FLKraKa on January 28, 2009 at 10:33 PM
That’s about 177 people who probably are sold to some other nation.
Hopefully the phones just go “off” and mail is delayed until this vote is over.
sethstorm on January 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM
I would have to shortsale my house and moving would be a huge pain.
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM
I know what you mean, I gave up on them during the amnesty debate but I still get their emails, acck.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM
quisling…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM
…..how the Republicans hate the 11 million people that are unemployed. ……….
Folks, we have to understand that the number itself means nothing unless you know what context is referred. If you consider the above number (11M), that is ~3.6% of the population or the specious number of ~20M without health insurance(~6.7%), why would we throw out our current system to address 3.6 or 6.7 percent of the populace????? It obviously works for the vast majority.
t on January 28, 2009 at 10:39 PM
At the rate of decent, my only worry is if this porkfest doesn’t stall an instant (3 months) spiral, this party, (and Obama) knows they can gamble on shoving another trillon down our throats before the world chokes on this insanity. Mark my words, in less than 67 days, Obama will attempt to explain to this nation that this first trillion was only an installment.
Rovin on January 28, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Rovin,
ah man….you’re ruining my beer buzz…
jerrytbg on January 28, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Good going Republicans.!! Not being a party to the Rape of our grandchildren’s future is commendable, and, is the needed next step to keep the Party of Lincoln from going the way of the dinosaur….
DL13 on January 28, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Rovin on January 28, 2009 at 10:43 PM
And he’ll be floppin’ like a fish out of water as he tries, his polling is already slipping fast. When he fails to work miracles with his Dem majorities the people will be pissed and the Dems will still be trying to eat their crap sandwich with nothing to wash it down.
goat on January 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Here it is GOP@mail.house.gov
Cindy Munford on January 28, 2009 at 10:51 PM
If the bill passes the Senate and Obama signs this piece of crap…
Obama supporters waiting for their mortgage’s and gas to be paid for from now on….in 3, 2, 1
izoneguy on January 28, 2009 at 10:52 PM
I really don’t think there is any question that it will pass the Senate…
AUINSC on January 28, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I wonder how often the Plastic Jesus is having to pull his tighty whiteys out of his butt-crack at his cocktail party tonight. And if he has to do it himself or if Rahm is able to anticipate his discomfort.
califcon on January 28, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Here’s something else to discuss with your senator. This is from Watts Up With That? a weather and climate blog.
One of the commenters noted that the stimulus bill “contained 400 million for new climate scientists and 2.5 billion for carbon capture. [sic]”
Let the senators know we don’t want our money thrown away on bad science.
Forecasting Guru Announces: “no scientific basis for forecasting climate” [my emphasis]
INC on January 28, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Call, write, or email & thank the Democrats who voted NO
Allen Boyd, FL Phone:(202) 225-5235
Bobby Bright, AL Phone: (202) 225-2901
Jim Cooper, TN Phone: 202-225-4311
Brad Ellsworth, IN Phone:(Toll Free!) (866) 567-0227
Parker Griffith, AL Phone: (202) 225-4801
Paul Kanjorski, PA Phone: (202) 225-6511
Frank Kratovil Jr, MD Phone: (202) 225-5311
Please call him and also thank him for trying to protect your medical records
Walt Minnick, ID Phone: (202) 225-6611
Collin Peterson, MN Phone: (202) 225-2165
Heath Shuler, TN Phone:(202) 225-6401
Gene Taylor, MS p: 202.225.5772
And if your Congressperson voted YES – be sure and call them to let them know you will be voting against them in the future. Get involved.
batterup on January 28, 2009 at 10:56 PM
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