Then why did it take a Democratically-controlled congress to pass legislation to intensify anti-terror efforts in the U.S containing many recommendations of the 9/11 Commission? Recommendations that were made 3 years ago?!?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070727/ap_on_go_co/homeland_security
2007-07-27 11:43:49 · 12 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because the Republicans are lying. If they repeat the same lie often enough, they manage to make some gullible people think it's true.
Like that whole "support the troops" thing, when the Repubs didn't feel like giving the troops body armor, or a better raise, or medical care.
Or maybe they're all from Bizarro World where everything means the opposite.
2007-07-27 14:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by au_catboy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think because the Republican Congress turned into the 'Bush Brigade', putting party politics above all else. Sadly, there are many that are still drinking deep from that well (koolaid pitcher?). The Republican Party has been going downhill since they moved away from Goldwater Conservatism (small gov't) to cater to right-wing religious coalitions. That's just my 'armchair quarterback' viewpoint.
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2004/07/b124722.html
2007-07-27 19:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now you are beginning to understand why we need at least two opposing parties in this country. Two opposing views and plenty of checks and balances.
There is a time and place for diplomacy - and, unfortunately, there is also a time and place for confrontation.
2007-07-27 18:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because Republicans had to deal with silly liberals whining about the need to surrender, or pitching a fit over Supreme Court nominees that actually vote against discrimination...
2007-07-27 19:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sleeck 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The Repubs are the party of repeating lies until one hears them so often that they come to believe them.
The Repubs are the party of big biz period.
2007-07-27 18:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas B 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It'll be interesting to see all the pork attached to the bill.
2007-07-27 19:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by Eukodol 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it was a bi partisan commision headed by james baker...a repubican, genius...try again.
2007-07-27 21:22:18 · answer #7 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All theyre doing is passing out money. Its what congress does. Don't you know how your govt works?
2007-07-27 18:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Iraq attacked America on 9/11 and President Bush had to divert all our resources to Iraq or they would have bombed America with their nuqular bombs!!!
2007-07-27 18:51:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋
Republicans fight with guns, Democrats with brains.
2007-07-27 18:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 6⤋