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GOP Stimulus Myths

Many claims of Democrats slipping in earmarks for frivolous projects aren't true.

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  • Posted By: JuniperD @ 08/15/2009 10:10:55 PM


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  • Posted By: deanbean317 @ 08/14/2009 11:22:49 PM

    I read the entire article, and for the life of me I can't understand why it was even written! This piece of fluff masquerading as "journalism" says absolutely nothing and takes forever to say it. How many times do I have to read "we don't think this will happen" or "there are no facts to substantiate that funds are going to be used for that project" before I come to the conclusion that I am being massaged by spin masters...and crappy spin masters at that! So you told me that there's no reason to believe that money will be spent on Frisbee golf courses, but you don't say it won't. What a piece of trash whitewashing of more Washington chicanery!

  • Posted By: MichaelX @ 08/14/2009 11:11:05 AM

    Yes. That is the answer to the queation posed here. The Demoncrats are a frightening power to have so much control that we, the people, are going to be run over by their inssescent greed, and commitment to foreign investors. Pork,pork,pork,pork,pork,pork,pork,pork. Perks!

  • Posted By: brydges @ 02/25/2009 9:17:49 AM

    Newsweek and Factcheck are tools of the left wing nazis, further enhancing the mindless stupidity and blind loyalty of Obama followers. Anyone with half a brain knows this article is bias. Heres a real fact Obama promised no earmarks and he lied. Had this been Bush Newsweek and it's army of Hate filled libs would be calling for impeachment. The Hypocrat party is a joke just like most bloggers on this site..

    • Posted By: RO in Reno @ 03/09/2009 9:14:23 AM

      Left wing Nazis? Is that like Right wing Communists?
      Maybe they cancel each other out.
      Since you make such idiotic statements, perhaps you should know Nazis are a far right movement there is no such thing as a "Left wing Nazi.

    • Posted By: 40YearR @ 02/25/2009 12:12:50 PM

      When does your slogan spouting end and your statement of facts supporting your 'position' begin?

      Oops, silly question. As recently as yesterday, you were still saying Obama had not released his birth certificate, and you were rejecting the photos of it posted on FactCheck because it's 'partisan'...

      • Posted By: brydges @ 02/25/2009 3:04:19 PM

        Would you care to explain why their were earmarks in the bill when Obama promised no earmarks? - No answer huh

        • Posted By: 40YearR @ 02/25/2009 3:56:39 PM

          Your question is like asking, like you repeatedly do, why Obama doesn't release his birth certificate.

          Why is it that you don't answer when you're asked to identify the earmarks you claim there are?

          • Posted By: HDavidsonNeverDies @ 02/26/2009 12:48:57 PM

            there are none in theh STIMULUS LAW, no longer a bill...been signed son. Now if you want to talk about the Omnibus bill...yeah there ya go, earmarks...oh which 40% of them put in by republiklans....DOH!

            NEXT!

            • Posted By: Lee Holmes @ 02/26/2009 5:44:35 PM

              That leaves 60% put in by Democrats. Feel better? Or worse?

              What ''FACT''Check deftly leaves out is that radical organizations including LA RAZA and ACORN will get a second trip to the trough,as they copped dough already from the R and R bill and are now getting more money to the total tune of nearly 30 million dollars after they get their Omnibus Bill cut. Lessee. 30 million on racists and criminals instead of pre-schools or cops. For another Democrat administration,thats just about right. [Oh,and don't forget to check Sen. Barack H.Obamas own earmark in the Omnibus Bill which was a leftover from his campaign in H.R. 1105 w/Senate Amendment].''Frivolous'', indeed..........

              www.senate.gov The Recovery and Re-Investment Act of 2009 w/ Amendement [funding to LA RAZA [ Sanchez D-Ca] Sponsor] and ACORN, Waters [D-Ca], Lewis [D-Ga] et al]


              www.house.gov The 2009 Omnibus Bill w/ Senate Amendment [funding to LA RAZA [Sanchez again],and ACORN [Meeks [D-NY] et al].

              Pass to ''Factcheck'' and we will be factchecking you [depend upon this],if even a dime goes to Austin [Texas],proposed frisbee golf park. [US Mayors Wish List].

              • Posted By: HDavidsonNeverDies @ 02/27/2009 4:43:57 PM

                Don't care...and yet again a repib-klan wants to over look their own guilt...LMAO! 40% almost half, in other words the exact ammount of republiklans in congress, guess each one of them asked for something....LMAO!

      • Posted By: brydges @ 02/25/2009 3:00:51 PM

        Yes Fact Check is libral biased, and i noticed that I have touched a nerve with you as you have given up your long winded explanations of nothing other then to make yourself feel smarter. Mission accomplished for me. Send me your shrink bill and I'll pay it as soon as I get my Obama check.

        • Posted By: 40YearR @ 02/25/2009 3:25:21 PM

          Yeah, and Obama should release his birth certificate, and the copies of it on FactCheck are 'biased' copies...

          • Posted By: brydges @ 02/25/2009 4:53:12 PM

            There are discrepancies and I can see why some people feel it to be fake. Especially since it's on Fact Check.
            As for your other question this article clearly states that their are earmarks. - Yes this article in Newsweek the Magazine of your Messiah.
            No that you have been proven wrong and have nothing else to say you can call me racist as usual and we can move on.

            • Posted By: 40YearR @ 02/25/2009 11:16:13 PM

              "I can see why some people feel it to be fake." None that think it through.

    • Posted By: Osama Bin Login @ 02/25/2009 10:42:28 AM

      "Newsweek and Factcheck are tools of the left wing nazis, "

      Well, so much for your credibility.

      • Posted By: brydges @ 02/25/2009 3:03:07 PM

        They make Hannity and Limbaugh look bipartisan

  • Posted By: Chimera 118 @ 03/06/2009 3:27:42 PM

    Davole, i completely agree with every word. Well said!! Obama is the single most reliable extinguisher of the flame of responsible government. Obama will use his oppression to destroy us all.

  • Posted By: Davole @ 03/05/2009 11:34:00 AM

    Operation Rushbo!

    The four mouseketeers, democrat strategists Stanley Greenberg, James Carville, Paul Begala, and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel have decided to attempt to deflect public attention from the substance and cost of Barack Obama???s numerous abysmal Porkulus Packages by launching a tirade against Rush Limbaugh.

    Yes, the democrats are revealing themselves to be true students of history, as they attempt to revive the manipulative propaganda policies of the repulsive and oppressive Third Reich.

    Rush Limbaugh, the ever jovial competent radio conservative talk-show host, who enjoys the support of over 20 million listeners, welcomed the additional attention, and revels in the fact that most democrats regard him as the de facto leader of the Republican party.

    He confidently challenged Barack Obama to debate his failing government???s economic so-called stimulus omnibus bills, and its other chaotic policies to foster and entrench radical socialism.
    As usual, Barack Obama and his talking heads are unavailable for comment.

    As a side note, Sean Hannity, an accomplished conservative commentator on the Fox News channel, has also previously challenged Barack Obama to get together with him over a few beers and to discuss the current empty suit president???s economic policies.
    As usual, Barack Obama and his talking heads are unavailable for comment.

    Revealing himself to be the true sportsman that he is, Barack Obama obviously prefers to focus on the softball questions of adoration lobbed to him by the likes of Oprah and the chatterbox talking heads who gossip on the View (or more correctly described as the Phew!).

    Barack Obama can run, but he cannot hide! His pathetic legacy is visible for all to see!

  • Posted By: Davole @ 03/05/2009 2:41:05 AM

    Barack Obama, by instigating class warfare against the top wage earners and job creators, is directly responsible for the disastrous collapse of the American economy. The dramatic, continuous, almost daily drop in the DOW, S&P, and NASDAQ levels directly demonstrate the business administrators professional resentment and tactical reaction against that naive democrat government assault.

    Barack Obama has, on numerous occasions, attempted to vilify and demonize them as corrupt criminals who have stolen from the lowly ignorant masses who comprise his political base of support. Like a true snake oil salesman, he dupes the uneducated into feeling that they are hapless victims of an oppressive minority, and that unrestricted burgeoning government is their only hope. But the problem is that government never saves them - instead, it further enslaves them.

    Through his obstinate determination to impose ridiculous increases in their tax rates, Barack Obama has provided a disincentive for the successful wage earners to generate income. He has naively crowed that now is not the time to earn a profit. Since most businesses were founded and exist to earn a profit, why should they bother to operate without that prime objective and opportunity to earn a profit? The result - mega layoffs.

    How long will it take for this democrat government???s unemployment rate to rise to the double digit level and surpass that of Jimmy Carter???s administration?

    Through Barack Obama???s likewise narrow-minded intention to reduce the deduction rates for charitable contributions by successful business executives, the nation???s disadvantaged will also be unfairly penalized.

    By his naive and parasitic class warfare tax policies, Barack Obama has detrimentally chosen to roast the unique, valuable, and priceless goose that has previously laid the golden eggs, and if not targeted, would still be capable of continuing that critical function.

    Obamanomics - punishing the successful, and rewarding the unsuccessful - will not grow the American economy; instead, that policy will destroy the economy and thereby cripple the nation!

    Barack Obama - a true embarrassment to the concept of responsible government!

  • Posted By: Davole @ 03/03/2009 9:22:13 AM

    Barack Obama Charts the High Seas and the High Seize!

    Rest assured - Captain Barack Obama is on the bridge of the listing democrat ship Lollipop.
    Yes, we know that because he has definitely depressed the worn-out button labeled ???Present???.
    And the media talking heads report that he looks so handsome in that dashing captain???s outfit.
    They opine in unison - Just look at that classic olympian physique - so perfect!

    Suddenly one valiant but worried and soaked passenger shouts from below - How high???s the water, Captain?

    Barack Obama becomes visibly annoyed - he activates his teleprompter, leans forward to read it, and enunciates the depressing but cautionary oratory - Six foot high and rising!

    Shortly after Barack Obama has smoked and flicked aside a self rolled odd-scented cigarette, a frantic crew member deserts his post, rushes in and implores - How high???s the water, Captain?

    Barack Obama, now shaken out of his stupor - cowers, and shrieks - Ten feet high and rising!
    As he dons the lone oxygen supply, he smirks and quirks - just getting a breath of fresh air.

    The American taxpayers are ready to commit mutiny - they are debating whether to confine Barack Obama to the brig, or else force him to walk the plank.
    Then one of the many paupers onboard suggests - Let???s decide by tossing a coin, if anyone here still has one!
    But nobody has even one nickle that they can rub together, let alone toss.

    As the democrat crew finally realize that their ship could never manage to reach port, the depth of reality swallows not only Barack Obama, but also his hapless slaves and victims!

  • Posted By: Davole @ 03/02/2009 7:01:42 PM

    Today, with Barack Obama as president, the DOW has plunged way below 7,000 - its lowest mark since 1997!

    In 1997 - who was the president then?
    SURPRISE not - yet another democrat - Bill Clinton (alias Slick Willie)!

    Is this the deliverance and reality of Barack Obama???s campaign promise - Hope and Change?
    For 95% of Americans, their only hope is to somehow find a little bit of LOOSE CHANGE!

    Is it really assuring to have an vastly popular, articulate, devious, inept, false messiah as president?

    On many occasions, Barack Obama has attempted to vilify and demonize American wealthy individuals, and to thereby claim that it is only reasonable and fair for his government to punish them by restricting and stealing their earnings in order to fund his socialistic spending sprees.

    In his naivety, he does not realize that they are the critical generators of economic activity.

    Obviously Barack Obama and his government are the problem - they are not the solution!

    The GOP doesn't have a problem saying no to Barack Obama's half-baked amateur attempts at stimulating the economy.

    Are the administrators of Harvard University willing to enroll Barack Obama in an affirmative action, correspondence, introductory Economics course?

    Barack Obama - it may be time for you to seek asylum - whether in Cuba, Venezuela, or Iran!
    But forget about taking Air Force One with you - your clearance may have been rightly revoked!

  • Posted By: Be- Real @ 03/01/2009 3:05:21 PM

    plain hypocrisy its all one can say about the republicans. They are responsible for messing up the U.S. economy after inheriting the vibrant one the Clinton administration left behind. Now their sponsors in their lush homes in the South are going to play all the gmaes they can to hinder the progress of the Obama administration. Mr Obama is a cut above them, this is a kind of man that like FDR, and George Washington, has the charisma and intellect to turn things around, remember FDR and the new deal. If people like Rush were around then the U.S. would have never got over the Great Depression in the 1930's. Now the GOP, the big culprits that put us in this mess are playing the victem, how convenient for them. I guess we will start seeing reincarnations of Mr Kenneth Starr, Newt Gingrich, Livingston and the rest of the Dinosaurs that we were led to believe dithered away into the dustheap of history

  • Posted By: LenRando @ 02/27/2009 6:24:29 AM

    I wonder How I can repudiate this debt which Democrats are so bound and determind to place on my kids.

    • Posted By: HDavidsonNeverDies @ 02/27/2009 4:41:59 PM

      Yeah becuase eight years of no oversight or regulation on MASSIVE spending played NO part...your kids shoudl be more concerned about how UNINFORMED their parent is..don't ya think...

  • Posted By: bajaapril @ 02/27/2009 8:21:54 AM

    The bill and the law itself are all public information that can be read by anyone at anytime and interpreted by the reader. People invest too much time relying on what people 'say' about laws rather than taking initiative or assuming their responsibility as citizens to actually research for themselves what the intent and purpose of the bill/law will serve. This laziness perpetuates partisanship and idealogical containers perpetuated by the media selling outrage and not education and in some cases; fact. Bill text simply isn't as entertaining or interesting as watching 30 second spots touting 'pork'. For those of you who cry 'foul' or the other white meat; have you read the law? Do you plan on following the money on Recovery.org? Of course, not.. Then you would have to invest some time to form your own opinion. Go ahead.. Stay with the Cliff Notes version.. I'm sure it served you well in the past.

  • Posted By: LenRando @ 02/27/2009 6:23:08 AM

    I wonder how I can repudiate this debt that the Democrtas are so determined to place on my childs head.

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    • Posted By: HDavidsonNeverDies @ 02/26/2009 12:52:13 PM

      YEAH and they were right Jhindal...OH GOD! what an embarrassment...sorry for you guys...so who esle you got...LMAO! Limbaaaah...good one.

      Plus Jhindal looks like cecil turtle...

  • Posted By: ahscolt @ 02/25/2009 2:33:17 PM

    What kind of journalism is this. In almost each case cited, the apologists say "not all of the money will go" for the purpose cited by the Republicans. So some of the money will go for it. If that is so, the Republicans were right, not wrong.

    • Posted By: HDavidsonNeverDies @ 02/26/2009 12:50:19 PM

      LMAO!...so desperate, so pathetic, so republiklan...

  • Posted By: HDavidsonNeverDies @ 02/26/2009 12:46:49 PM

    BREAKING NEWS! The Ban on photos of the fallen returning home has been lifted, for the first time families will be consulted before the loved ones are returned to see if they apporve of the photos...details to come.

  • Posted By: katiec @ 02/26/2009 12:46:30 PM

    Since when has anything the republicans spout contain accuracy. How can these politicians look at theirselves in
    the mirror when their party consists strictly of lies, distortions and unAmerican activities?
    The republicans are self destructing and it could not happen to any more deserving politicians.
    They do not care about the survival of our country, only their party, self interests and ego.

  • Posted By: History 101 @ 02/26/2009 12:13:36 AM

    I love how all the republicans bash this website. Yet, they take the time to read the whole article and they call it liberal and whatever. I would think they would be reading articles on Foxnews, you know the one that is Fair and Balanced. HaHAH

  • Posted By: Debunked! @ 02/25/2009 4:34:41 PM

    I know this is off topic but I was on Drudgereport.com and I found this article to be very interesting!

    Check out this website.
    http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=89941

    I thought this issue was buried but apparently it isn't! If people continue to push, eventually, the MSM and Obama will be forced to address it!


    • Posted By: westwingpotus @ 02/25/2009 8:02:35 PM

      LOL...They have addressed you freaks. Obama is a citizen. It's been proven in every way it could possibly be proven. No matter how hard racists like Orly Tatiz want it to be otherwise, there just is no conspiracy. The reality is that there is nothing the man could do including inventing a time machine so you could be there to witness the birth to convince you because you're not pissed off because he may not be a citizen, you're pissed off because he's not white or he's not Hilliary Clinton.

      Look at it this way, when even a right-wing fruitloop like Anne Coulter thinks your "movement" is insane, you're insane.

  • Posted By: jennaelbow @ 02/25/2009 6:15:09 PM

    The Futures Channel has a very interesting, short video about maglev trains here:
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