GOP to Dems: Will you join us in voting to ban Viagra for sex offenders?
posted at 10:15 pm on March 23, 2010 by Allahpundit
I thought for sure Biden’s outburst would be the funniest O-Care story of the day, just like I also thought Tom Coburn couldn’t possibly out-awesome last week’s warning to House Democrats that every filthy ObamaCare deal they made would be held up for public scrutiny.
The idea is that by securing even a slight adjustment in the language, the Senate will have to send the bill back to the House of Representatives for reconsideration. Drawing out the process makes it more likely for it to be tripped up.
On Tuesday, the GOP put its strategy into action, with Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okl.) introducing an amendment beyond agreeable. Titled “No Erectile Dysfunction Drugs To Sex Offenders” it would literally prohibit convicted child molesters, rapists, and sex offenders from getting erectile dysfunction medication from their health care providers.
While it will undoubtedly be difficult for Democrats to vote against the measure (one can conjure up the campaign ads already), the party plans to do just that.
“Democrats in the Senate are very unified that this is not going back to the House,” Sen. Wyden (D-Ore.) told the Huffington Post on Tuesday, minutes before the Coburn amendment was introduced.
Everyone get the joke here? If the Dems amend the reconciliation bill for any reason, they have to send it back to the House for yet another vote. So anything the GOP proposes — anything — they’re basically bound to vote no on. And Coburn knows it. One tasty shinola sandwich, coming up! Although I’m confused: If, as the left has convinced itself, ObamaCare is pure win for them politically (see, e.g., today’s ridiculously overhyped Gallup poll), what’s the aversion to another House vote? In fact, why not ping-pong the bill back and forth between the chambers for another month, loading it up with ever more crowd-pleasing amendments? It’s time to own the glorious political victory that looms in November, liberals.
Another possible amendment, according to HuffPo: A GOP proposal for a public option, knowing that Senate Dems will be sorely, sorely tempted. They wouldn’t dare — would they? Exit question: How long after they vote on the Viagra amendment before we see a YouTube ad asking, “Why does Harry Reid want to give rapists erections”? Over/under is two days.
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I thought it made you blind.. thats what my grandma said.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Hmmm.
How about the “I’ve got big balls!” amendment?
memomachine on March 23, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Penetrating insight.
(apologies in advance)
viking01 on March 23, 2010 at 11:29 PM
I wish I could come up with something clever about this medication, felons and bathtubs. I have never understood the thinking behind that advertisement.
Cindy Munford on March 23, 2010 at 11:29 PM
You should see the children. They’re allowed to free-range and attack nonconformists almost at will.
One of them got her sweet patootey banhammered when she accidentally gored a right-wing sacred cow (children) in the process of insulting me.
Dark-Star on March 23, 2010 at 11:29 PM
…Very prematurely!
Chewy the Lab on March 23, 2010 at 11:30 PM
I have a better idea–I have an 8-track tape of “I am Woman Hear Me Roar”, and “You Make Me Feel Like A Woman”. We can play them over and over…
lovingmyUSA on March 23, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Yes, I’m being sophomoric, but after recent events I desperately need the release.
pugwriter on March 23, 2010 at 11:30 PM
What does “philosophically bankrupt” even mean?
Are ya saying conservatives can’t come up with Whiz Bang concepts like Statism, Marxism, Communism, Socialism, Liberalism, Progressivism, etc.?
If only we were smart enough (like those brilliant “Liberals”) to name the same concept by a hundred different names!!!
So, chumpThreads, what genius concept did you or your liberal buddies come up with today?
mockmook on March 23, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Nope, sorry. We tied the adults up in the backroom. We figured they had annincacked things up enough so didn’t deserve another chance….Come on!
Chewy the Lab on March 23, 2010 at 11:33 PM
heh
blatantblue on March 23, 2010 at 11:35 PM
You prove my point, you are at this time, reality challenged if the is that PC approved? If you were an honest and informed individual you would at least admit to the multiple plans offered by different GOP members. Yes, you are ready to govern by the Good and Wefare clause, right? The tactics of the GOP don`t actually happen to be theirs, they just finally climbed onto the wagon with most of America and decided to join the fight for Freedom and Liberty. I will say it again grasshopper, when you turn 27 and have some skin in the game, I hope you remember these words you write with disdain. I don`t really hold out much hope for you eventhough I do wish you well when reality hits you like a ton of bricks!
bluemarlin on March 23, 2010 at 11:35 PM
I heard somewhere that 21 out of the last 22 reconciliation bills have gone back to the House…you would think it would have dawned on the Democrats that they might be in this position.
The dumbasses.
Terrye on March 23, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Last night’s session went for over 6hrs and 9 pages–don’t think this one will have the stamina to shoot pass that mark..
lovingmyUSA on March 23, 2010 at 11:37 PM
funny +500
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:38 PM
OK, those are good. But after all her “Men are slime, women rock” schtick from last night, I think you need one of those balloon blow-up pumps (Ya know…the ones you can make those cute little wiener dogs out of?)and maybe some of those little blue pills the ‘pubs are wanting to keep away from those poor ole’ sex offenders.
I’ve heard those little blue pills can be most beneficial for women who are experiencing excess facial hair or erectile disgustion.
Chewy the Lab on March 23, 2010 at 11:38 PM
…
Actually they are the adults. It was the Democrats who insisted on using this method to get their crappy bill passed, after all they did not have the votes to do it the right way..so after lying, cheating, stealing, bribing, extorting, and begging their way to a really nasty bill..they are hoisted on their own petards.
Terrye on March 23, 2010 at 11:39 PM
The Dems truly are some sick, demented scumbags.
WisCon on March 23, 2010 at 11:39 PM
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Yes, we are the adults, Thread:).
I’m laughing so hard that if I’d be gagging IF I had a gag reflex! Jealous?Anyone? {crickets}
Yellowdog12 on March 23, 2010 at 11:39 PM
I needed this thread. Gotta go and watch me some NCIS. I’m sure this thread will hit 1000 by the time I’m back.
pugwriter on March 23, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Now this is funny. hardy har har.
Terrye on March 23, 2010 at 11:41 PM
He’s showing his inner Alcee Hastings.
SouthernGent on March 23, 2010 at 11:41 PM
What’s the matter? You seem grumpy.
AUINSC on March 23, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Sure they are, by making up the rules as they go along, the former judge turned Representative said so…
Sorry guys for feeding the troll, I couldn’t resist.. please pass me my red pill and rip out my tonsils, but only if you will wear a white lab coat while doing so.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:42 PM
How about an amendment to buy BOB’s for the women inmates?
lovingmyUSA on March 23, 2010 at 11:43 PM
katy the mean old lady on March 23, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Old Dennis Miller joke…….play ring toss.
Cindy Munford on March 23, 2010 at 11:44 PM
I’m sorry to inform you, there will be a tax for this medical device you speak of.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Now if they start taxing THOSE…there’s a-gonna be trouble!
Dark-Star on March 23, 2010 at 11:45 PM
I see we have another brilliant troll here. Is this one new?
MarkABinVA on March 23, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Dems are like teenagers who think they can’t get pregnant or an STD the first time.
Obamacare=teenage sex
ORconservative on March 23, 2010 at 11:46 PM
I don`t care who you are, that is funny~ Larry the Cable Guy
bluemarlin on March 23, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Gave the band the sheet music this morning.
katy the mean old lady on March 23, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Yep, there will be a revolution of impotent men raging in the streets and screaming…. pump it up, make it fair!
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:47 PM
on a serious note…
since the student loan overhaul is part of the re consolidation package a prudent amendment would be to out law all preferences that universities give to applicants. Can’t take age, race, nationality, alumni legacy etc.into account if the school participates in the program in any way. Put and end to this trying to make a diverse setting BS.
Just my 2 cents
roflmao
donabernathy on March 23, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Aww, the fat little toad is leaving in a huff…you remind me of Margaret in Dennis the Mence…Does your dress twirl when you turn around?
lovingmyUSA on March 23, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Apparently the only tax Bawney Fwank vehemently opposes is the one on batteries.
viking01 on March 23, 2010 at 11:48 PM
I like that, you should email Sen. Graham, he appears to be the one who will be pushing this.
Cindy Munford on March 23, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Now that’s an amendment that’s going to be hard to swallow…
lovingmyUSA on March 23, 2010 at 11:52 PM
back to the fun… make it illegal for Keith Olbermann to air his show on friday under the guise of the “Save Your Breath to Blow Up Your Weekend Date Act”
donabernathy on March 23, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Nah, just add a spoonful of sugar, it helps the medicine go down.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:54 PM
No erectile dysfunction drugs to sex offenders + unicorns and puppies.
DFCtomm on March 23, 2010 at 11:55 PM
The greens would never go for that, there is too much carbon dioxide involved.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Oh, there’s so much traction just waiting here:
An Amendment to prevent federal funding of erection sustaining drugs to child abusers.
An Amendment to prevent federal funding of erection sustaining drugs to spouse abusers
An Amendment to prevent federal funding of erection sustaining drugs to cellmate abusers
An Amendment to prevent federal funding of erection sustaining drugs to etc….
Sure, Harry: Vote against these.
HBowmanMD on March 23, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Hard for the Dems to pass up, unicorns and puppies could be considered medical devices subject to taxation.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:56 PM
An Amendment proclaiming that women are pre-existing conditions.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:58 PM
Oh that is rich coming from a Progressive who haven’t had an original thought since FDR farted out the idea of Government controlling your Health-Care.
Get new Ideas, stop blowing the dust off the same wish list.
Holger on March 23, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Sorry if I’ve jumped ahead of a boat load of comments…but I think if you give this thread one of those little blue pills, and talk real nice to it and stroke it’s, um…ego…you might be suprised how long it can last.
Chewy the Lab on March 24, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Must go make lunches and get ready for morning.. Now I don’t want the rest of you get deflated…. keep it up!
kringeesmom on March 24, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Every frivolous amendment will be further proof that the Republicans are philosophically bankrupt.
Oh that is rich coming from a Progressive who haven’t had an original thought since FDR farted out the idea of Government controlling your Health-Care.
Get new Ideas, stop blowing the dust off the same wish list.
Holger on March 23, 2010 at 11:59 PM
unfortunately that thought isn’t original
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/emire/GERMANY/BISMARCKSSOCIALSECURITYLEGISLATION-DE.htm
the Germans were on it before it was a twinkle in Hitler’s eye.
roflmao
donabernathy on March 24, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Only if we have more whipped cream and strawberries..
lovingmyUSA on March 24, 2010 at 12:06 AM
No, it has been decided that profits to the government from lending money (while cutting out private industry) back to the people it took it from to begin with is actually a health care issue. You see, if people borrow money from the government, their education will be less tainted because that cheese is pure and will produce a better statist product. Privately borrowed money might be tainted by someone who is actively participating in free markets and that does not provide a direct benefit back to health care. It is poison, you see? It has not been blessed by the statists. Only monies that have traversed through Washington are pure.
These people make me sick. Most. Corrupt. Ever.
MarkABinVA on March 24, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Dang! My gay friends will be so disappointed to hear about the “Gerbil” tax!
Chewy the Lab on March 24, 2010 at 12:06 AM
If it were so good, why does the One have to fly around the country to sell it? It’s like marketing sex, after the orgasms.
Schadenfreude on March 24, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Oh Heck, Ladies, I think we’ve done a’sceered off the men varmints!
Chewy the Lab on March 24, 2010 at 12:10 AM
Dang, I had just wiped off my keyboard…
lovingmyUSA on March 24, 2010 at 12:11 AM
Oh of course I know it goes back to the State Bismark erected. And the funny thing about Bismark was he was not a Progressive, he did it simply to prevent Marxism from flourishing and wound up giving Europe Hitler who was no different than the people Bismark wanted to keep away from the Levers.
It is the Same Snake-oil only a Different Salesman and Different Pitch.
But the People are dumb, easily fooled and distracted by cheap baubles.
Holger on March 24, 2010 at 12:11 AM
Damn, and it’s only 3 pages….
lovingmyUSA on March 24, 2010 at 12:12 AM
long…
lovingmyUSA on March 24, 2010 at 12:13 AM
That short?
Holger on March 24, 2010 at 12:13 AM
MarkABinVA on March 24, 2010 at 12:06 AM
they are the scum of the Earth…..
Let get them on the record…….
Helping and Caring BS…….
There is one Civil Contract That Never Prescribes in America……
The obligation to repay a STUDENT LOAN….
YOU can Borrow Money as a child of 18 and be HOUNDED by the Government if you can’t or won’t repay till the day you DIE……..even Bankruptcy won’t extinguish the debt.
roflmao
donabernathy on March 24, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Huh huh . . . you said “erected” . . . huh huh
tsj017 on March 24, 2010 at 12:15 AM
HAHAhaha. 100,000 sperms and you were the fastest?
javamartini on March 24, 2010 at 12:16 AM
Spelling corrected.
Fallen Sparrow on March 24, 2010 at 12:17 AM
I love it. Demosocialists hoist on their own petard.
RebeccaH on March 24, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Rate the president’s first year – no info requested.
Schadenfreude on March 24, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Maybe because Obama didn’t take his V pill first and left america a little high and dry.
If ya know what I mean.
Gracelynn on March 24, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Yeah, just gotta read the fine print and decipher their words and meaning, then ask them questions through a Ouija Board, cross reference with a Magic 8-Ball and a Palm Reader to understand what it entails.
Holger on March 24, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Holger on March 24, 2010 at 12:11 AM
donabernathy on March 24, 2010 at 12:20 AM
How about an amendment assuring gay men can get abortions? How could any Dem vote against that?
starboardhelm on March 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Shhh! I’m gonna go sneak a rare cigarette. Don’t tell hubby!
I have laughed way too hard tonight…it’s all your fault!
Chewy the Lab on March 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM
English is your second language isn’t it?
Now go get me some fresh towels and turn down my bed.
portlandon on March 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Too big to fail?
Laura in Maryland on March 24, 2010 at 12:25 AM
s/b Too big to flail.
Laura in Maryland on March 24, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Why thank you Blue. I just realized that they will need another amendment to supply batteries….
lovingmyUSA on March 24, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Or maybe an amendment denying coverage to white, male, Christian, teabagging, gun-shot victims. Dems would have to vote for that.
starboardhelm on March 24, 2010 at 12:26 AM
They should have a amendment for every weakness in any Dem seat. They can make a AD for all GOP challengers before they even know who they are. This one works for: law and order, Obama care, tax money waste. The amendments should all be principled and easily understood. Common sense stuff, very hard to disagree with stuff.
IowaWoman on March 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Who cares about the little blue pill, what about Encyte?
Holger on March 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM
+++1000!
lovingmyUSA on March 24, 2010 at 12:28 AM
That was funny LovinmyUSA
IowaWoman on March 24, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Woah, I hope they try the public option gambit. They just better make sure to save first in case something goes wrong.
Kensington on March 24, 2010 at 12:29 AM
An Amendment proclaiming that women are pre-existing conditions.
kringeesmom on March 23, 2010 at 11:58 PM
crying laughing over this one…too funny!
WaltzingMtilda on March 24, 2010 at 12:30 AM
The Everyone-Who-Votes-For-Reconciliation-Hereby-Resigns- Immediately-but-Everyone-Who-Votes-Against-Reconciliation- Will-Not-Have-A-Republican-Challenger Amendment.
Holger on March 24, 2010 at 12:32 AM
Correction:
The Everyone-Who-Votes-Against-This-Amendment-Hereby-Resigns- Immediately-but-Everyone-Who-Votes-For-This-Amendment-Will-Not-Have-A-Republican-Challenger Amendment.
Holger on March 24, 2010 at 12:34 AM
That’s pretty much it. There are so many irresponsible and reckless people, young and old, (mostly young unfortunately) that think this ideology is sustainable. If I screw up, and I do from time to time, I don’t automatically look for someone else to blame nor deny the errors of my ways.
MarkABinVA on March 24, 2010 at 12:34 AM
galvestonian on March 24, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Ah, this has been oh, so silly and therapeutic!
Haven’t laughed this hard in a long time, but I am runnin’ on empty and have a very full day tomorrow.
As silly as it sounds, I am totally serious: we need to get behind this amendment idea, and the more of them that can be brought up that the dems would be hard pressed to vote against, the better!
Fantasy World? We annincack it up so bad they actually bring a bill to the floor that would repeal the whole enchilada…I’m dreaming, I know…but, sigh!
Night all!
Hope ya’ll get to your 9 pages!
Chewy the Lab on March 24, 2010 at 12:45 AM
Not just Senate seats but House seats too! They could force them to vote against the environment, gay marriage, everything the left holds dear!
What a hoot! I hope this goes on for weeks!
Let’s see who the “party of no” is now.
Even Harry Reid must think this is funny, underneath.
This is just plain funny. Better than SNL, Daily Show, or Leno.
Of course the humour will be lost on MSNBC… they are a humourless bunch over there.
petunia on March 24, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Took more than a year, by my reckoning. I guess it took him time to get over whapping his head on Marine One, trying to climb in the window to the Oval Office, and the fact that, no matter how often he golfed, his game was not going to improve.
unclesmrgol on March 24, 2010 at 12:51 AM
See, the problem is that the people aren’t interested in the version of ‘govern’ that Obama & Co. have on offer, sport.
What you call ‘govern’, I call a declaration of war.
venividivici on March 24, 2010 at 12:52 AM
How about these proposed amendments to save money under reconciliation:
1) No U.S. Vice Presidents over 62 years old can be covered for hair plug replacement, incontinence or hoof in mouth disease.
2) Expand #1 to ban Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid also.
bigjacket on March 24, 2010 at 12:54 AM
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jYnajhWrPEXihcCrpRNfUKN7rN-AD9EKO82G2
galvestonian on March 24, 2010 at 1:01 AM
How about:
No Korans for convicted jihadis?
Or, on a ligher note:
Free tuxedo rentals for lesbian high schoolers?
profitsbeard on March 24, 2010 at 1:09 AM
Is this true they are making college kids foot the bill for healthcare? These kids will be paying that bill for the rest of their lives! How is that not a tax?
Boy those kids that voted for Obama are sure getting screwed. V-drug or not the Democrats are child abusers!
petunia on March 24, 2010 at 1:12 AM
This is actually a good tactic. I keep saying that if we expect to win our country back, we’re going to have to start playing by their rules. They made a mockery of the legislative process in their passing of this POS, so let’s dish it right back to them. If nothing else, it keeps it in the news and foremost in people’s minds.
NoLeftTurn on March 24, 2010 at 1:15 AM
An amendment that Democrat senators in flyover states will have a hard time voting NO on: Since most foreign tourist dollars go to radical leftist coastal states like California, New York and Hawaii, require the individual states to pay for the health care of their foreign tourists with state dollars.
Several amendments regarding medical tourism should be brought up by Republicans for this bill.
Buddahpundit on March 24, 2010 at 1:18 AM
Profitsbeard,
Remember we have to stick to health care and proposals must reduce the deficit. Making the Dems puke on their own “principles” is an added bonuse. And yes, I know… they have no principles.
How about reducing all Congressional and Executive Branch employees’ salaries by the same percentage as the annual deficit to “revenues”? If you spend 25% over actual revenue intakes, the President, VP, cabinet members, and all congressional office holders take a 25% pay cut too. Pay for performance (or lack thereof). This will increase all our “happiness” under the General Welfare Clause.
bigjacket on March 24, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Mental Health is part of Obamacare, and jihadis would suffer extreme mental distress if deprived of their only solace, the Koran.
And lesbians also would incur grievous psychological harm if kept from prancing around among heterosexuals in a tux at their prom.
Everything is amoral silly putty to the Dems, so let it all bounce back in their smug mugs.
profitsbeard on March 24, 2010 at 1:33 AM
I’d like to see someone come up with an amendment restricting the ability of Congress to pass later bills that would increase spending beyond what the CBO has scored, or to raid other programs to pay for this mess.
The Dems have to vote against it, of course.
JEM on March 24, 2010 at 1:37 AM
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