Comments on: Bush Vetoes Defense Policy Bill

Unexpected Move Centers On Provision That Could Freeze Iraqi Assets In The U.S.

[david1737]

Here''s an AP article from Dec. 1, 2007:

The Bush Admin. wants to cut anti-terror funds.

The cut would slash counterterrorism funding for police, firefighters, and rescue depts. across the country by more than half next year, according to budget docs. obtained by the ap.

"...the plan calls for the outright elimination of programs for port security, transit security, and local emergency management operations in the next budget year."

[j-whitman]

david1737,, Your right,, That''s the same story I was hearing from Camp Pendelton this morning. Less for the troops

[david1737]

This is what Bush vetoed:



"in the legislation were improved veterans benefits and tighter oversight of contractors and weapons programs.

The pocket veto means that troops will get a 3 percent raise Jan. 1 instead of the 3.5 percent authorized by the bill."

Enough said.

[omega39-2009]

On the other hand, I would believe that the conservative talk radio network is very well funded with sponsorships and advertizing from corporations and individuals who benefit from having the GOP in power.

I believe the following acronym applies when describing the G.O.P. (Government Of the Privileged).

If I do not have a chance beforehand, have a happy new year!

Posted by the74blaster

Blaster, I would agree with what you said and also point out the rise of the corporate funded "think tanks". If you start paying close attention to the so called news stories you will find that these lazy reporters often run to The AEI or Heritage foundation for their two bit opinions. Oh, and a happy new year to you as well.

[the74blaster]

Blaster, the fear and greed that drives the markets are the same emotions that drive today''''s Republican party, think about it.

Posted by omega39,

The Republican party provides a great example of not bitting the hand the feeds you. It would be of interest to see how much the defense contractors have given to put these necons in power.

If you look at talk radio, how many liberal programs do we have to choose from?

On the other hand, I would believe that the conservative talk radio network is very well funded with sponsorships and advertizing from corporations and individuals who benefit from having the GOP in power.

I believe the following acronym applies when describing the G.O.P. (Government Of the Privileged).

If I do not have a chance beforehand, have a happy new year!

[ddaymichael]

This Bush the Lesser comes from a family that has built its fortune by profiteering on America''s wars (and not always by investing in America''s side)

Doubya''s father, Bush the First (I can''t bring myself to call him Bush the Greater)Looted the country, but for only four years, with the S&L scam, the first Gulf War and most of all, by his activities with the Carlisle Group.

His father, Prescott Bush had assets seized in August 1942 under the Trading With The Enemy Act.

His father, G.W. bush%u2019s great grandfather, Samuel Bush, through his Yale connections (imagine that) became chief of small arms ordinance procurement during WWI. In1922, when an investigation into some questionable deals with cronies named Harriman and Rockefeller was begun, it was discovered that all records %u2018had been destroyed to make room.%u2019

Can anyone be surprised that this chimp-looking cowardly moron is stealing with both hands?

[idlepugilist]

But hey, at least the members of our military, whom our President wants to fully support, will be getting a smaller pay raise thanks to... the President. Where''s the irony in these statement: We will go to war against Iraq for being complicit in 9/11; we will not hold Iraq accountable by litigation for 9/11. With Bush, it''s always shoot first, ask questions later.

[idlepugilist]

My Republican neighbors and friends, this provision was contrived because our President has maintained consistently that Iraq was involved in 9/11. Why he would feel it''s right to dismantle Iraq by war and then pretend to be a cordial neighbor by eliminating accountability for Iraq''s alleged complicity in 9/11 shows our President is two-faced, certainly a liar, and if you or I acted like this we''d have more medicinal labels attached to our names.

[antoniof123]

The storm has been brewing for over a year and yet they did not listen to the voice of America in 2006, they said they were beating badly. Yet the still ignored the voice that kept crying out now it is a storm of the century for the Republican party. There are 20 Republican Senators up for re-election and 9 are battle ground states. Yet, KY just replaced a Republican Governor with a Democrat looks like the battle ground states may not be the only loses this bunch will take.

Have a happy holiday to all.

[bluestardad]

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