Politics & Government - 17 May 2007

DEMOCRATS TO CHANGE 185 YEAR-OLD HOUSE RULE TO ALLOW TAX HIKES WITHOUT HAVING TO VOTE

May 16, 2007

In a stunning move, House Democrats today revealed they will attempt to rewrite House rules that have gone unchanged since 1822 in order to make it possible to increase taxes and government spending without having to vote and be held accountable. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today vowed Republicans will use every available means to fight this unprecedented change.

“This is an astonishing attempt by the majority leadership to duck accountability for tax-and-spend policies the American people do not want,” Boehner said. “The majority leadership is gutting House rules that have been in place for 185 years so they can raise taxes and increase government spending without a vote. House Republicans will use every tool available to fight this abuse of power.”

Last November, House Democratic leaders promised the most open, ethical Congress in history:

“[W]e promised the American people that we would have the most honest and most open government and we will.” (Nancy Pelosi press stakeout, December 6, 2006)


“We intend to have a Rules Committee ... that gives opposition voices and alternative proposals the ability to be heard and considered on the floor of the House.” (Steny Hoyer in CongressDaily PM, December 5, 2006)


The rules House Democrats are seeking to change have not been changed since 1822.

Republicans have already achieved significant legislative successes on the House floor with 11 consecutive “motion-to-recommit” victories that exposed flaws and substantively improved weaknesses in underlying Democrat bills. But rather than living by the same rules which have guided the House of Representatives for 185 years, Democrats are proposing to change the rules in order to game the system and raise taxes and increase spending without a House vote. What are House Democrats afraid of?

2007-05-17 10:43:35 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

They basically put Bush in power-because they felt he was a man of God-but you look at our kids dying in Iraq-as well as all of the civilian carnage-is this a Jesus like thing?-oh yea remember this was a war of choice-I raq did not attack us. If they really support Bush-they should have huge tent rallys to send their kids to Bush's oil war.

2007-05-17 10:38:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

of the person or people ,because it says in scripture to love and forgive your enemies ,and to learn from one another's mistakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-17 10:38:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

They basically put Bush in power-because they felt he was a man of God-but you look at our kids dying in Iraq-as well as all of the civilian carnage-is this a Jesus like thing?-oh yea remember this was a war of choice-I raq did not attack us. If they really support Bush-they should have huge tent rallys to send their kids to Bush's oil war.

2007-05-17 10:37:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If you entered the USA illegally, you have no right to expect to be allowed to stay here ! You have no right to expect to be able to hold a job. You have no right to receive services afforded to legal residents / citizens. If you have come to America illegally, you have violated the law of the land. In so doing, demonstrating a complete lack of respect for America, the Law and it's legal residents / citizens ! Deportation is the only right an illegal immigrant has.

Senators ?

When are you going to wake up, get real,
get with the program and do the right thing !?

2007-05-17 10:36:37 · 5 answers · asked by John Doe 1 in Immigration

A friend is asking me can child support be put on her instead of her ex, because he will not stop harrasing her. She want's custody to pay his back pay, he lived with her and never took care of her and their children. He is in and out of their lives, but she has to get on aid sometimes to make ends meet, the State does collect child support from her ex spouse. But he cries all the time about how much he owes because, his checks are garnished but he wont make other payment arrangements to stop the interest. If anyone knows can this be reversed?

2007-05-17 10:34:45 · 3 answers · asked by HOPE 3 in Law & Ethics

As Bush embeds troops into the 20 Baghdad police stations (The Surge) they will be living with the Irianian enemy.

Are you sure your C&C thought this out???

I would not want to sleep with a Shea Jahadi watching over me.

2007-05-17 10:33:39 · 5 answers · asked by ShortBus43 2 in Politics

I heard about Sai Baba ,a nd his behaviur to the young boys ,and it sounds like he is a paedophile preadtor whom takes advantage on his position to abuse from innocent young boys , since ever I deduct that India is a heaven to paedophile offenders. is it true?

2007-05-17 10:33:07 · 9 answers · asked by federicus 1 in Law & Ethics

Do you think the drugs should be legal?
Please tell us your opinion. Why or why not.

2007-05-17 10:31:58 · 24 answers · asked by cr@zy6r!l 1 in Law & Ethics

http://www.nytimes.com/ref/washington/ABORTIONPOSITIONS.html

Please explain what are the women's health issues associated with late term abortions. Are these medical issues that arise late in a woman's pregnancy that threaten the life of the woman? Please site or have some knowledgeable-based reason for your answer. Thank you!

2007-05-17 10:31:06 · 4 answers · asked by J G 4 in Elections

Congress never declared war. The Consitution requires a declaration of war to wage war.

2007-05-17 10:30:09 · 10 answers · asked by Layne B 3 in Military

im also running for treauserer. and i REALLY need help writing a speech too i think i'm gonna win already though because i'm very popular and i'm running against two kids that no one really likes. i've already been told that i have the best poster so i want a speech that has some funny things in it, but also gives the point i'm really the best person for the job if you find anything thats useful please share!
Thanks!
Afusaro

2007-05-17 10:29:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-05-17 10:27:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

search video of 9-11 firemen demolition" no building ever fell as quick as that or in that manner...fools here say "oh no Bush wouldnt do that!!" if you dont think so you are evrey very ignorant of history and what kings do for power and $$$

2007-05-17 10:25:44 · 12 answers · asked by bushcrimeboss 2 in Government

Just wondering about how the U.S. government controls us, and the ways that they do it. Other countries examples are okay. Please, no smartass remarks. Thank you!

2007-05-17 10:25:23 · 4 answers · asked by Licorice 4 in Other - Politics & Government

If we cut and run Iraq will collapse into a terrorist breeding failed state (plus the world will know we've failed).

It should also be obvious to anyone with half a brain that we are not winning now, and can't ever win with the current level of troops.

Why can't everyone (including the generals) just admit the obvious - only the draft and at least 500,000 troops on the ground can win this war.

2007-05-17 10:21:41 · 29 answers · asked by SS 1 in Politics

Does this mean that we have to stay in iraq FOREVER and that it we EVER leave it will become a blood bath???

What a foolish thing to say, the only reason it would be a disaster is if we did not adequately train the Iraqi police and military, so instead of parroting meaning phrases, let's actually encourage our government to come up with a definite plan to finish training the Iraqis so that we can withdraw.

2007-05-17 10:18:30 · 24 answers · asked by Nick F 6 in Politics

Do Republicans approve of President Bush signing the new immigration reform drafted by McCain and Kennedy?

or

Do Republicans believe that President Bush should veto the bill?

2007-05-17 10:18:20 · 14 answers · asked by ghostwriter 7 in Politics

We have 3 branches of government and it works well.

3 different parties with equal power and votes should work even better than 2.

2007-05-17 10:14:30 · 2 answers · asked by Romeo 1 in Politics

2007-05-17 10:13:20 · 30 answers · asked by DARIA. - JOINED MAY 2006 7 in Immigration

lmfao

2007-05-17 10:12:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

what do you think. Yes or No. Well i want to hear what you think. The person that can give me the most and best reasons will get best answer.

No rashal comments please

2007-05-17 10:12:06 · 15 answers · asked by jonah M 2 in Immigration

Here's an example:
http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/05/01/navarrette/index.html

2007-05-17 10:11:57 · 7 answers · asked by Terry H 3 in Immigration

Do you think the "new immigration bill" drafted by McCain and Kennedy, and praised by President Bush, will help McCain win the election or hurt him?

2007-05-17 10:07:38 · 12 answers · asked by ghostwriter 7 in Politics

like the ones with skills/educated will be first in line..does it mean that THERE Will be some kind of tests or somthing? lol

2007-05-17 10:06:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

A Little Soldier


She was just a little girl,
and, she didn't have a care,
except, that Dad was missing,
somewhere, way out there.

She asked her Mom for help, where,
many soldier's, like her Dad,
had gone abroad, to save lives,
scared, oh, just a tad!

She knew Dad had a duty,
but, unsure of what it was,
only being four, knew Dad,
fight's for a great cause!

"Mr. Soldier", she did ask,
to a man all dressed in green,
who was ready to take off,
"Please take time for me?"

And, so he knelt, by her knees,
to listen to her question,
she leaned over, kissed his cheek,
without deception.

"Send that, to my Daddy, please,
to show how much we love him.
My Daddy is my hero,
in mind, and within."

She was pointing at her heart,
and the child in the man,
then knew, he found a spirit,
bigger than the sand.

"I am so glad I met you,
little lady, with the heart,
so many soldier's need you,
your Dad's a great part."

"I know your Dad, by the way,
and we soldier's call him doc,
he helps us lad's, with this fight,
and, when we're in shock!"

The little girl, knew her Dad,
and so, knew this was true.
"My Daddy's helping soldier's,
and, will be home soon."

"A Tribute to all Daddy's,
in a letter, she did write,
to Soldier's, and her Daddy,
God, Bless, you did RIGHT!"

2007-05-17 10:05:56 · 13 answers · asked by xenypoo 7 in Military

I am one of millions of americans who right now can't get employment because of my felony background. But yet, any illegal immigrant can come over and get a job and we don't know what's that person's done in their country. I don't expect special treatment, but it upset's me as an american to know that ILLEGALS have no problem getting a job and I can't because of poor decision making as a young adult. Fair or foul?

2007-05-17 10:05:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-05-17 10:04:59 · 18 answers · asked by DARIA. - JOINED MAY 2006 7 in Immigration

do they have any plan or they just want to win the election?

2007-05-17 10:04:17 · 17 answers · asked by zac 1 in Military

I always here about people who will not vote becuase they don't like one candidate or the other, that being a democrat or republican. Sub-Question: Is the current political system flawed now that it has become a two party system? Is this real democracy?

2007-05-17 10:03:43 · 16 answers · asked by tenbsinger 2 in Politics