Hypocrisy of Republicans/Conservatives

ariscus99 · February 16, 2010

As far as they are concerned, when it's something good that's getting done, Obama gets the credit. When it's not good, it's because of the last 8 years of Bush's doings.

Yeah, I kinda feel the same way, but that is an unnecessary jab at people who feel strongly about a cause. I'm not an Obama hater, tho I am most definitely not an Obama lover, I feel like he's been quite a let down thus far. Mostly because he hasn't done anything, and with this new little tidbit about Iraq being his victory that is definitely annoying. But I really am curious what the people who have this unwavering support for Obama have to say on the topic? Is there a point in time, when things will no longer be GWB's fault? Or is anything that is bad that he had a hand in his fault, and anything that has happened since without and influence from him Obama's fault? At least that almost makes sense. But if thats the case, then why claim Iraq as Obama's victory, it has GWB written all over it, I would really like an honest answer to this question.

~amy~ · February 16, 2010

Deleted my previous message b/c I didn't realize this forum had an Off-topic/Debate thread - apologies. For the record, can I just say, AMEN PATTY!!!!!!!

Obama is killing our nation - and doesn't seem to care in the slightest. I think he knows he's a screw up and he just can't figure out how to fix the mistakes he's already made. He's playing defense now, and he knows it. Which is why the Dems are playing school yard bully against every person who says they're a conservative.

I think Liberals calling Conservatives hypocrites is a LOT like the pot calling the kettle black. It's soooo stupid!! Just an idiotic thing to say! Politicians are by nature, hypocrites! ALL of them! We need a total overhaul of gov't in my opinion.

And I about ROTFLOL last night when I saw where a certain highly respected Dem was also photographed with notes written on her hand!! Wonder if the Dems are hypocrites for attacking Sarah Palin for the same offense? Hmmm???? Wonder if Robert Gibbs will mock Diane Feinstein in the next White House Press Briefing? Something tells me they'll turn their heads again and choose to ignore that too...because they're all so elite and high and mighty, you know.

Personally, I find this thread absolutely hysterical!! LIBERALS calling CONSERVATIVES hypocrites - stop it!! It hurts to laugh too hard!!

phil1336 · February 16, 2010

Please locate the Weapon`s of Mass Destruction or WMD`s the WWB and Chaney & Co dreamed up to make money for Halliburton Inc before you take credit for the (Surge). Had their been no ill advised war in Iraq, who by the way had NOTHING to do with 9/11..it was all Saudi`s, we would not have needed a (Surge)! Remember that photo Op that GW had on the Aircraft Carrier that Thanksgiving Day with the Banner unfolded...Mission Accomplished? What about that Shock and Aww Policy? Lots of Trillions of dollars and tens of thousands killed and injured,,,,whats been accomplished? American is more hated all over the world and no cheap oil. Nation building and another failed attempt to Democratize a part of the world that doen`t want or need our involvement. Imperialism is alive an well. Funny we have no interest other the Humanitarian in Haiti due to the fact they have deforested their nation and have NO natural resources except cheap labor and an uncontrolled birthrate or Cuba except for Sugar Cane and Socialism. If there`s no profit in it for the USA, we don`t get involved. We have NO Problem supporting Dictators as long as they are friendly to OUR Interests! Chile & Gen Pinoche, El Salvador Right Wing Kill Squads for example! We even screwed up Haiti supporting both Papa Doc and Baby Doc Duvalliere . Keep listening to Shawn, Glenn and Rush! Its so much fun being Blinded by the Flag!

phil1336 · February 16, 2010

I wonder if they have any Vacancy at the C Street Compound in Washington DC. home of The Family) Gov Sanford, (Family Values) Sen Ensign from Nevada, Sen Larry Craig, Iowa, (trolling for male prostitutes in Airport Washrooms),I love Religious Hypocrites the Best. They present themselves as pure and holy! When in fact, the only thing in common is that they are all looking for only one thing......"A Hole"!

ariscus99 · February 16, 2010

Please locate the Weapon`s of Mass Destruction or WMD`s the WWB and Chaney & Co dreamed up to make money for Halliburton Inc before you take credit for the (Surge). Had their been no ill advised war in Iraq, who by the way had NOTHING to do with 9/11..it was all Saudi`s, we would not have needed a (Surge)! Remember that photo Op that GW had on the Aircraft Carrier that Thanksgiving Day with the Banner unfolded...Mission Accomplished? What about that Shock and Aww Policy? Lots of Trillions of dollars and tens of thousands killed and injured,,,,whats been accomplished? American is more hated all over the world and no cheap oil. Nation building and another failed attempt to Democratize a part of the world that doen`t want or need our involvement. Imperialism is alive an well. Funny we have no interest other the Humanitarian in Haiti due to the fact they have deforested their nation and have NO natural resources except cheap labor and an uncontrolled birthrate or Cuba except for Sugar Cane and Socialism. If there`s no profit in it for the USA, we don`t get involved. We have NO Problem supporting Dictators as long as they are friendly to OUR Interests! Chile & Gen Pinoche, El Salvador Right Wing Kill Squads for example! We even screwed up Haiti supporting both Papa Doc and Baby Doc Duvalliere . Keep listening to Shawn, Glenn and Rush! Its so much fun being Blinded by the Flag!

Well that definitely cleared things up. I can completely see how this was Obama's victory now, thanks for addressing the question and not parroting the left wing talking points on WMD's for me. Great help:thumbup:...Oh wait. :biggrin:

Cleo's Mom · February 16, 2010

Well, get ready to laugh some more at the hypocrisy of republican Boehner (a/k/a Mr. Coppertone):

Re: healthcare debate

Seems like Boehner was complaining about not getting input on the healthcare debate and not having them televised.

Well, he was invited to a bipartisan healtcare summit next week and now he's worried about the size of the room, whether there will be tv cameras and whether it is a "set up".

Are you kidding me?? The size of the room, a set up and tv cameras?

Well, on that last note, I can understand how he would be nervous after the smack down Pres. Obama gave to the GOP at their retreat during a Q & A on tv.

I do what I can to keep people laughing. :biggrin:

phil1336 · February 16, 2010

I might just have to convert to become a Jehovah Witness and give up voting entirely. Both parties have become totally useless and don`t give a damn about the remaining Middle Class. So, whats left, ill informed Teabaggers! Where`s Joe the Plumber , McCain`s shill. Been kinda quite since the election huh? Did he ever get his Plumbers License? All he ever showed was his "Plumbers crack"!

Cleo's Mom · February 16, 2010

This ought to keep everyone in stitches:

Hypocrisy Alert: 71 House Republicans Take Credit for the Economic Bills They Opposed

Welcome to the Hypocrisy Hall of Fame!The DCCC has kept a House Republicans Hypocrisy Hall of Fame, which has now grown to over 70 Members. These Republicans have been caught trying to Celebrate the benefits of projects they opposed in President Obama's recovery bill, the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill, and the Omnibus Public Land Management Act.

It's bad enough House Republicans want to go back to the Bush Administration policies responsible for the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, but they’ve also tried to get away with taking credit for the economic benefits in their districts they tried to prevent. House Republicans need to immediately let their constituents know the truth – will they come out in favor of canceling funding in their congressional districts from President Obama’s economic recovery policies or will they continue taking credit for jobs and local projects they fought against? house gop hypocrisy hall of fame

- Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) – "Rep. Joe Wilson, South Carolina Republican who became famous after yelling, "You lie," during Mr. Obama's addresses to Congress in September, voted against the stimulus. Nonetheless, Mr. Wilson elbowed his way into the rush for federal stimulus cash in a letter he sent to Mr. Vilsack on behalf of a foundation seeking funding. 'We know their endeavor will provide jobs and investment in one of the poorer sections of the Congressional District,' he wrote to Mr. Vilsack in the Aug. 26, 2009, letter." [Stimulus Foes See Value In Seeking Cash, Washington Times, 2/9/10]
- Representative Mike Castle (DE-AL) – Castle touted the benefits of Economic Recovery projects in Delaware even though he joined every House Republican in voting against the bill when it was passed last year. [In the crosshairs, Politico, 2/1/10]
- Representative Patrick Tiberi (OH-12) – "I am sorely disappointed that the Cherry Valley Road Interchange will not receive stimulus funding." [News Release; 3/26/09]
  - "Also facing a competitive race, Rep. Pat Tiberi, Ohio Republican, in October called the final Democratic stimulus bill 'loaded with [House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi's grab bag of big spending wishes' and that it 'saddles future generations with mountains of debt.' He struck a different tone in a letter to Mr. Vilsack. 'While this project is intended to expand rural broadband in Alaska, I understand that the project could support businesses and jobs in communities across the country,' Mr. Tiberi wrote, citing one such company in his district." [Stimulus foes see value in seeking cash, Washington Times, 2/9/10]
  - Representative Geoff Davis (KY-04) - On the same day Representative Davis issued a press release calling the recovery bill a failure, Representative Davis also issued a press release praising his work in securing over a million dollars from recovery funds for the Carroll County school system. [Rep. Geoff Davis Takes Credit For Stimulus While Baselessly Claiming It "Failed", MediaMatters, 12/21/09]
  - Representative Bill Shuster (PA-09) - Representative Shuster attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a sewage treatment plant that was only possible because of Recovery funds. [Blairsville Municipal Authority launches plant expansion, Blairsville Dispatch, 11/25/09]
    - Representative Shuster asked Governor Ed Rendell to use Recovery funds to reopen Scotland School for Veterans' Children, noting it could save about 134 full-time jobs. [Shuster wants to use stimulus money to reopen Scotland School, The Herald-Mail, 11/4/09
    [*]Representative Eric Cantor (VA-07) – "Nearly half of the 30 organizations participating in a job fair Cantor is holding Monday in Culpeper were recipients of the stimulus." [Dems call Cantor a hypocrite on stimulus, Washington Post, 11/18/09]
    
    [*]The Culpeper Star-Exponent (Allison Brophy Champion) reports that Democrats are calling out Republican Whip Eric Cantor for what they claim is contradictory support of federal funding for high-speed rail in Virginia. The funding would be part of President Barack Obama's stimulus package -- the same stimulus package Cantor vehemently opposed earlier this year. [Dems: Cantor a hypocrite on high-speed rail, Culpeper Star-Exponent, 6/24/09]
  - Representative Pete Sessions (TX-32) - Representative Pete Sessions showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Jack Kingston (GA-01) - Representative Jack Kingston has announced federal funding for his constituents without mentioning that the money comes from the stimulus program. [GOP won't turn down stimulus spending, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 10/18/09]
  - Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10) - "I didn't support final passage but at the same time I wanted to make sure if we are spending that kind of money that much of that gets directed to Texas." [KVUE News; 2/22/09]
  - Representative Michael McCaul showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Joe Barton (TX-06) - Representative Joe Barton showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Michael Burgess (TX-26) - Representative Michael Burgess showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative John Carter (TX-31) - Representative John Carter showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Mike Conaway (TX-11) - Representative Mike Conaway showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative John Culberson (TX-07) - Representative John Culberson showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Louie Gohmert (TX-01) - Representative Louie Gohmert showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Kay Granger (TX-12) - Representative Kay Granger showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Ralph Hall (TX-04) - Representative Ralph Hall showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Sam Johnson (TX-03) - Representative Sam Johnson showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Kenny Marchant (TX-24) - Representative Kenny Marchant showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Randy Neugebauer (TX-19) - Representative Randy Neugebauer showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Pete Olson (TX-22) - Representative Pete Olson showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Ron Paul (TX-14) - Representative Ron Paul showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Ted Poe (TX-02) - Representative Ted Poe showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Lamar Smith (TX-21) - Representative Lamar Smith showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Mac Thornberry (TX-13) - Representative Lamar Smith showed his hypocrisy after asking the Obama Administration for three billion in funds for NASA from the economic recovery act, which he voted against. Members of the Texas delegation signed the letter, including two Republican Senators and 19 House Republicans who all voted against the recovery act in February. [Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Frank Wolf (VA-10) - Representative Wolf recently blamed Gov. Tim Kaine for being slow in spending economic recovery money allocated to their state. Wolf told reporters, "We could use that money desperately," however if he had his way, the money never would have been allocated in the first place. [GOP Blasts Kaine on Transportation Spending, Washington Post, 10/5/09]
  - Representative Phil Gingrey (GA-11) - Earlier this month, Gingrey presented a giant check of $625,000 in stimulus funds to the city commission of Cedartown, Georgia, to help fund the installation of new sidewalks and infrastructure - funds he voted against in the economic recovery package. [Cedartown receives federal stimulus funds for Streetscape project, Cedartown Standard, 10/13/09]
  - Representative Eric Cantor (VA-07) - The Culpeper Star-Exponent (Allison Brophy Champion) reports that Democrats are calling out Republican Whip Eric Cantor for what they claim is contradictory support of federal funding for high-speed rail in Virginia. The funding would be part of President Barack Obama's stimulus package - the same stimulus package Cantor vehemently opposed earlier this year. [Dems: Cantor a hypocrite on high-speed rail, Culpeper Star-Exponent, 6/24/09]
    - [Dem's High Speed Hit, The Huddle, 6/24/09]
    - [Cantor criticizes stimulus package, suggests alterations, Richmond Times Dispatch, 7/7/09]
    - [Cantor blasts stimulus, defends rail request, Politico, 7/6/09]
    - [DCCC sets sights on Cantor for 'hypocrisy', The Hill, 7/6/09]
  - Representative Bill Young (FL-10) - Rep. Bill Young of Florida's congressional Web site contains a page with dozens of links to help Floridians "take advantage of federal stimulus money." [GOP opposes plan then seeks money, AP, 8/27/09]
  - Representative Judy Biggert (IL-13) - Last Thursday, the House passed a $123.1 billion transportation and housing appropriations bill that included an 8 percent boost for the Section 8 housing voucher program and $4 billion for President Obama's high-speed rail initiative. It also included $1.5 million in funding for two projects requested by Rep. Judy Biggert -- a Metra Station in Tinley Park and freight-related traffic relief along Ogden Avenue in Aurora. ‘These important investments will create local jobs and help keep our area's road and transit systems working for commuters,' Biggert said in a statement Friday. ‘I'm very grateful to my House colleagues for recognizing the rapidly growing transportation needs of communities and centers of commerce in our suburban area'...one tiny detail -- along with the rest of Illinois' Republican delegation, Biggert voted against the bill. [Progress Illinois, 7/28/09]
  - Daily Herald reported on Congresswoman Biggert’s hypocrisy in applauding recently awarded funding for Naperville to make infrastructure upgrades, when the money came out of the economic recovery package she voted against. [Stimulus Foe Biggert Supports Naperville's Use of Funds, Daily Herald 10/28/09]
  - Representative Mary Fallin (OK-05) - Oklahoma Republican Mary Fallin asked Army Secretary Pete Geren to use $8.4 million in stimulus money for repairs to buildings at two Oklahoma National Guard sites. Fallin had called the stimulus a "Big Brother spending program" that didn't do enough to finance needed infrastructure projects. The money she and Boren sought isn't in the Pentagon's spending plans. [GOP opposes plan then seeks money, AP, 8/27/09]
  - Representative Patrick Tiberi (OH-10) - "I am sorely disappointed that the Cherry Valley Road Interchange will not receive stimulus funding." [News Release; 3/26/09]
  - Representative Don Manzullo (IL-16) - "Don Manzullo announced today he has secured $714,000 in federal funding to help improve health care services and higher education opportunities for residents at three institutions in Rockford." [News Release; 3/2/09]
  - Representative Kevin McCarthy (CA-22) - "I applaud this funding for the Bakersfield Federal courthouse. Over the years, we have faced many obstacles related to this project, but worked together as a community to ensure that this project remained a high priority and would come to fruition." [KERO 23; 4/1/09]
    - McCarthy uses events like the one at Cal Poly to give lip service to renewable energy. [For Congressmen thinking green at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Tribune, 5/29/09]
  - Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) - Representative Ed Whitfield sent out a press release calling himself "a tireless champion for community health centers both in Kentucky and throughout the country." Yet, Representative Whitfield voted against the economic recovery package which provided more than $10 million to meet demand at Kentucky health centers and to build new ones across the state. [News Release; 3/26/09]
  - Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03) - Representative Mike Rogers voted against his own legislation to protect the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. [Roll Call Vote, 3/25/2009]
  - Representative Dan Lungren (CA -03) - Lungren's change of heart might be related to the fact that the Democratic Congressional Candidate (DCCC) has identified that Lungren as vulnerable to defeat in the 2010 congressional midterm elections. [Elk Grove News - Sensing Vulnerability, Lungren Backpedals on Stimulus Vote, 8/6/09]
  - Representative Dan Lungren sought millions in earmarks for projects in his district, then voted against the legislation to fund those projects. "I would not apologize for any of those (earmarks), but I would give them up if the president had vetoed the bill." [Amador Ledger-Dispatch; 3/17/09]
  - As California's economic woes continue to threaten public services to the point where 47 pink slips were recently issued to Stockton police officers, Congressman Dan Lungren is coming under fire from the blue side of the aisle in Washington for his April 23 vote against "The COPS Improvement Act."[Dems, Lungren clash on COPS funding - Amador Ledger-Dispatch, 5/29/09]
  - Representative David Dreier (CA-26) - Representative David Dreier said, "The nation relies on Southern California's infrastructure and innovation. Strategic federal investments in these areas will yield tremendous returns from coast to coast." However Representative Dreier voted against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which will provide $13 billion in tax cuts, nearly $4.5 billion in infrastructure investments, and billions more for job training and education programs in California. [Southern California on the Hill; 3/10/09]
  - Representative Jerry Moran (KS-01) - "Four Kansas Republicans had earmarked requests in the package, but voted against the overall $410 billion package... Not only did Moran and Tiahrt vote against the spending bill when the House took action in February, they also voted last week for a measure that would have removed all earmarks." [The Hutchinson News; 3/13/09]
  - Representative Todd Tiahrt (KS-04) - "Four Kansas Republicans had earmarked requests in the package, but voted against the overall $410 billion package... Not only did Moran and Tiahrt vote against the spending bill when the House took action in February, they also voted last week for a measure that would have removed all earmarks." [The Hutchinson News; 3/13/09]
  - Representative Shelley Moore Capito (WV-02) - "Capito informed the group that roughly $1.5 million in neighborhood stabilization funds have been made available to West Virginia, and she said the situation that many are facing in the current financial times is heartwrenching. ‘It's just breaks your heart,' Capito said." [The Journal; 3/10/09]
  - Representative Steve King (IA-05) - "Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, announced today that $570,000 for the U.S. Highway 20 widening project has been included in the federal stimulus bill signed by President Barack Obama earlier in the week." [Sioux City Journal; 3/13/09]
  - Representative Elton Gallegly (CA-24) - "Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Simi Valley, announced Thursday that Thousand Oaks will get $182,881 in community development block grants through the stimulus package... In addition to the stimulus money, Gallegly's office said money for other local projects has been included in a separate funding bill the House passed Wednesday." [Ventura County Star; 2/27/09]
  - Representative Howard "Buck" McKeon (CA-25) - "Rep. Howard P. ‘Buck' McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) called the bill ‘not the example of fiscal restraint that we need right now.' Yet it includes McKeon earmarks such as $333,000 to assist Henry mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in designing and building a helipad and $167,000 for the Autry National Center of the American West to help pay for a new Southwest museum facility." [Los Angeles Times; 3/5/09]
  - Representative Jerry Lewis (CA-41) - "Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands) declared: ‘I'm embarrassed by this omnibus spending bill.' Yet the top Republican on the House Appropriations Committee secured more than $18 million in earmarks." [Los Angeles Times; 3/5/09]
  - Representative George Radanovich (CA-19) - "Rep. George Radanovich (R-Mariposa) issued a statement on Feb. 4 declaring that he would forego earmarks... Three weeks later, Radanovich submitted a statement to the congressional record listing nearly $6.3 million in earmarks in the omnibus spending bill." [Los Angeles Times; 3/5/09]
  - Representative Tom Latham (IA-04) - After voting against the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill, Representative Latham issued three press releases congratulating himself for securing funds for projects at home. [Representative Latham's Press Release; 3/2/09, 2/27/09, 2/27/09]
  - Representative Tom Petri (WI-06) - Representative Petri is a "strong supporter of the allocation" of $754,000 to restore and maintain navigable channels in the Two Rivers harbor, as "maintaining navigable waters in the area is essential for the local economy." [Manitowoc Herald Times; 2/27/09] Representative Petri voted against the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill.
  - Representative Steven LaTourette (OH-14) - According to a press release from Representative LaTourette's office, LaTourette said, "I know our local departments are facing rough financial times, and there have been some department layoffs and hiring freezes across the state." It then continues to say that he "is pleased that some departments will benefit from this new COPS program." [Representative LaTourette's Press Release; 2/27/09]
  - Representative Dean Heller (NV-02) - "We can ill afford to lose any jobs in Nevada, or anywhere else for that matter." [Elko Daily Free Press; 2/27/09]
  - Representative Aaron Schock (IL-18) - "The biodiesel plant is ready to go. I want to call for a meeting with the state to guarantee $20 million in loans for the building of the plant. This could produce real jobs and a real stimulus in the next 30 days." [Peoria Journal Star; 2/17/09]
    - "Last week, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock was in East Peoria to award the city's Police Department a $410,000 federal grant to update its aging in-car video camera systems and portable radios... that money was included in the FY 2009 Omnibus Spending Bill that Schock, a Peoria Republican, voted against. [Peoria Journal Star; 6/29/09]
  - Representative Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) - "This funding will provide much-needed assistance to local residents who are at risk of losing their homes or experiencing homelessness... I am pleased that our community will benefit from this funding." [Representative Bono Mack's Press Release; 2/25/09]
  - Representative Dave Reichert (WA-08) - "Reichert acknowledges that the stimulus bill will deliver tangible good news to his constituents... ‘I feel a responsibility at this point to make this still work.'" [Boston Globe; 2/24/09]
  - Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) - "I see myself in two roles as a congressman. I think the first role as a policymaker in Washington and the second as an advocate for people inside this district and there are elements we'll probably be discussing - the mortgage proposal - there are probably elements that I disagree with that but if there's somebody in my district eligible for that, I'll fight to make sure they get them." [KUSA-TV; Your Show; 2/22/09]
  - Representative Glenn Thompson (PA-05) - Thompson "said he hoped the residents within the county would benefit from the plan's massive spending and tax cuts." [Daily Collegian; 2/19/09]
  - Representative Denny Rehberg (MT-AL) - "I'll do anything I can to make this work." [KULR-8; 2/17/09]
  - Representative Frank Lucas (OK-03) - "We all need to work very aggressively to make sure that every community that qualifies should be a recipient of whatever we can find in that bill." [Edmond Sun; 2/18/09]
  - Representative Chris Lee (NY-26) - "Rep. Chris Lee was opposed to a $787 billion stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama on Tuesday but said he would now fight for funds included in the bill for his district... ‘Now that the bill is passed, I obviously want to ensure I do fight for projects in western New York,' Lee said." [Democrat and Chronicle; 2/18/09]
  - Representative Adam Putnam (FL-12) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09]
  - Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09] "'Just because you vote no, doesn't mean you don't get the money,' assured Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.). ‘We will fight like tigers for us to get our share.'" [National League of Cities; 3/2/09]
  - Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL-21) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09] "Miami Republican Reps. Lincoln Diaz-Balart and Mario Diaz-Balart also voted against the bill but secured funding - from $600,000 for Hialeah's police department to upgrade equipment to $6 million for the University of Miami's William Lehman Injury Research Center." [Miami Herald; 3/3/09]
  - Representative Tom Rooney (FL-16) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09]"'The money's coming, Rooney said. ‘So I can sit on the sidelines or I can advocate for my constituents. I think it would be irresponsible of me not to fight for what I think is important in that money.'" [Palm Beach Post; 2/22/09]
  - Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09] "Miami Republican Reps. Lincoln Diaz-Balart and Mario Diaz-Balart also voted against the bill but secured funding - from $600,000 for Hialeah's police department to upgrade equipment to $6 million for the University of Miami's William Lehman Injury Research Center." [Miami Herald; 3/3/09]
  - Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09]
  - Representative Cliff Stearns (FL-06) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09]
  - Representative Bill Posey (FL-15) - "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09]
  - Representative Pete Hoekstra (MI-02) - "If you know of someone thinking of buying first home, now may be the time. Stimulus incentive is very generous! Up to 8k! Check it out." [Representative Pete Hoekstra's Twitter page; 2/18/09]
  - Representative Leonard Lance (NJ-07) - "Officials are hoping more federal money will soon be flowing to the Green Brook Flood Control Project. Under the terms of the stimulus plan signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama, infrastructure projects that are "shovel-ready" could be the first to be funded with economic recovery money. That's the hope of Rep. Leonard Lance, R-Clinton Township...'This is a classic example of a ‘shovel-ready' project,' Lance said after the tour." [mycentraljersey.com; 2/17/09]
  - Representative Greg Walden (OR-02) - "I figure my job is to try and do whatever I can to clear the hurdles and get the projects going and the people back to work using these funds." [Mail Tribune; 2/19/09]
  - Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-09) - "Luetkemeyer said the project is considered ‘shovel ready' and that's what the economy needs. President Darrell Krueger and Luetkemeyer discussed the educational benefits of the economic stimulus package." [KTVO-TV, 2/16/09]
  - Representative Luetkemeyer referred to a loan and grant from the economic recovery as "critical." "Clearly, the 328 residents of Frankford will benefit from this grant and I appreciate the USDA's willingness to help this community." [The People's Tribune, 12/22/09]
  - Representative Don Young (AK-AL) - "Alaskan Congressman Don Young won a victory for the Alaska Native contracting program and other Alaska small business owners last night in H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. [Congressman Don Young's Press Release; 2/13/09]
  - Representative Ken Calvert (CA-44) - "All of us in the Inland Empire will do what we can to direct as much money as we can." [The Press Enterprise; 2/13/09]
  - Representative John Mica (FL-07) - "I applaud President Obama's recognition that high-speed rail should be part of America's future." [Congressman John Mica Press Release; 2/13/09] Mica was also one of "Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's, joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash." [Politico; 2/19/09]
[*]McCain said during the campaign (about earmarks) that he would not allow them to happen and if anyone tried to get them he promised "We would know them by their names".

[*]Well now you have the names of some of the biggest republican hypocrites.

Edited February 16, 2010 by Cleo's Mom

phil1336 · February 16, 2010

The Republicans won`t showup due to their list of pre-conditions. They have no comments or idea`s to contribute and the only role that they are committed to is being totally obstructionist and voting down evrything and anything that Obama and the Dems will discuss. Just ask that Mass of Intelligence Jim DeMint of SO Carolina! Strip there Federal Employee Health Benefit Insurance away from all Congressman and Senators who vote against Universal Health Coverage for ALL Americans. Talk about Hypocrisy!

ariscus99 · February 16, 2010

Annnnd here's what was actually said by Boehner.

"Boehner said he's skeptical to a degree about the purpose of a Feb. 25 meeting with President Barack Obama and congressional leaders in both parties to try and hammer out some bipartisan consensus on health reform.

"I want to have this bipartisan conversation, but I want it to be productive and I want it to be real. I don't want to walk into some trap. I don't want to walk into some political event," Boehner said during an interview on Fox News. "I want to walk in and have a real conversation about what we can do to make our current system work better."

Boehner said he's trying to figure out whether or not the event is a stunt, and said he wasn't even aware the meeting would be happening until an hour before Obama's Super Bowl Sunday interview announcing the summit had aired. The House's second-ranking Republican, Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.), said he was unaware of the meeting until he actually watched the interview when it aired."

He's worried that it's another political bombardment by the democrats. He doesn't want to show up ready to have a discussion on healthcare, only to get thrown under the bus on national tv again. Are you saying that he and the others attending the meeting don't have the right to know what will be discussed, whether or not it will be televised and who all will be there?

Cleo's Mom · February 16, 2010

I might just have to convert to become a Jehovah Witness and give up voting entirely. Both parties have become totally useless and don`t give a damn about the remaining Middle Class. So, whats left, ill informed Teabaggers! Where`s Joe the Plumber , McCain`s shill. Been kinda quite since the election huh? Did he ever get his Plumbers License? All he ever showed was his "Plumbers crack"!

Didn't you hear? Joe the Plumber (who is neither) gave a major smack down to McCain saying McCain ruined his life and only used him because he represented the middle class. He says he doesn't owe McCain s**t. He also is no longer a big fan of Sarah Palin. While not an Obama fan, he did say that at least Obama is an honest politician.

Cleo's Mom · February 16, 2010

He's worried that it's another political bombardment by the democrats. He doesn't want to show up ready to have a discussion on healthcare, only to get thrown under the bus on national tv again. Are you saying that he and the others attending the meeting don't have the right to know what will be discussed, whether or not it will be televised and who all will be there?

I'd be worried too, if I were him. Because he and the rest of his bunch do a lot of yapping but have no answers or solutions. And they don't want to be seen on tv for what they really are. He wants these things on tv, what is he afraid of? Makes you want to go hhhmmm.

ariscus99 · February 16, 2010

The Republicans won`t showup due to their list of pre-conditions. They have no comments or idea`s to contribute and the only role that they are committed to is being totally obstructionist and voting down evrything and anything that Obama and the Dems will discuss. Just ask that Mass of Intelligence Jim DeMint of SO Carolina! Strip there Federal Employee Health Benefit Insurance away from all Congressman and Senators who vote against Universal Health Coverage for ALL Americans. Talk about Hypocrisy!

Are these some of the "obstructionists" that your talking about? They all voted against healthcare.

Scott Murphy(NY), Bobby Bright(ALA), Frank Kratovil Jr.(MD), Walt Minnick(IDAHO), Eric Massa(NY), Parker Griffith(ALA), John Adler(NJ) Glenn Nye(VA), Chet Edwards(TEX), Travis Childers(MISS), John Boccieri(OHIO), Larry Kisssell(NC), Jason Altmire(PA), Harry Teague(NM), Betsy Markey(COLO), Jim Marshall(GA), Suzanne Kosmas(FLA), Dennis J. Kucinich(OHIO), Lincoln Davis(TENN), Allen Boyd(FLA), Heath Shuler(NC), Tim Holden(PA), Michael E. McMahon(NY), Brain Baird(WASH), Jim Matheson(UTAH), Ben Chandler(KY), Ike Skelton(MO), John Barrow(GA), Stephanie Herseth Sandlin(SD), Mike McIntyre(NC), Dan Boren(OKLA), Collin C. Peterson(MINN), Bart Gordon(TENN), Gene Taylor(MISS), Mike Ross(ARK), Rick Boucher(VA), Artur Davis(ALA), Charlie Melancon(LA), John Tanner(TENN).

ariscus99 · February 16, 2010

I'd be worried too, if I were him. Because he and the rest of his bunch do a lot of yapping but have no answers or solutions. And they don't want to be seen on tv for what they really are. He wants these things on tv, what is he afraid of? Makes you want to go hhhmmm.

You might make a good politician yourself, you seem to respond a lot without ever answering the question posed to you, as do most of the "liberal/democratic" posters on this site.

Cleo's Mom · February 16, 2010

Are you saying that he and the others attending the meeting don't have the right to know what will be discussed, whether or not it will be televised and who all will be there?

What I am saying is that he already knows what it is about (unless he wasn't paying attention) - Healthcare.

And I'm saying that it shouldn't matter if it's on tv, because that's what he wanted.

And I'm saying that it shouldn't matter who is in attendance - what? does he need his bff to go?

And I'm saying that he should quit whining, put on his big boy pants and go.

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