The Respectfully Republican Conversation

Shirley - you do know something - and no docs don't always check things out. I used to work in a lab and something would be staring them right in the face and they would miss it.

Sherri - so true - he should appoint some more tax cheaters - at least it will get them to pay up. LMAO.  Doesn't it bother Obama's supporters just a little bit that he has appointed all these very unethical people? And he stands by them as if there is no one else who can do the job. We are going to h*!! in a handbasket if the most competent people in the country cannot "remember" to pay their taxes!  Apparently Daschle knew about his tax problem months ago and did not tell Obama until very recently - now that is someone you can trust - NOT!

Did you see in the "stimulus" er spending bill that there is no cap on the income for Medicaid. Diane Sawyer was interviewing John McCain and he said that anyone - including the rich could get on Medicaid with what is in this bill. I think they are calling it stealth nationalized healthcare. Remember when during the campaign he said McCain's healthcare plan would make employers drop their healthcare plans  - what do you think no income cap on Medicaid will do?

They are voting for Eric Holder now, or they just did it.  Let me think, that's right, he's the guy who recommended to Clinton, no he's the guy who, no wait...I'll get it.  I'm getting all the charges confused with who is who, and what they did. 

They're a bunch of thugs!

Looks like departemnt store use Obamaspeak :

 I just saw this notice in Bloomingdales:

"To provide better service for our customers we are changing our hours: we will either be opening later  or closing earlier".

Is it like Obama's stimulus package to "stimulate" economy they giving out money to all the pork projects ?

Obama appointed more than 17 lobbyists after talking big on anti-lobbyist, clean Governance. He actually had to sigh 17 waivers for this.

WOHOOO! CHANGE!

Wouldn't that be a good idea .. then maybe the insurance job would vet all the politicians better than the media does.  I don't know who or what committee is supposed to research our candidates.  It seems that when they are appointed politicians, then they get vetted by our government automatically.  I would guess the DNC and GOP are supposed to vet their own candidtates before setting them on stage!  Really, it's not the media's job but we have come to depend on them to find the dirty secrets of everyone! LOL ...

I really think that the insurance companies would do a good job getting to the bottom of things instead of acting like the pols do, "Well, we can explain that one, well, that one will never get out. That one, I'd better admit.  That? hmmm Who can we pay off?"

I heard this morning that five newspapers INCLUDING the N.Y. Times are calling for Daschle to withdraw his name.  There's some lefties out there really getting weary about this administratin.  I'm telling ya!  Running a campaign (and I doubt BHO ran his) is not like "running" a nation.  And being a community organizer is nothing like organizing a trustworthy presidential cabinet.

Here's how I see BHO.  He listens to ideas cuz he has none of his own.  Why should he.  He's had no experience.  He's had plenty voting present and being absent.  There's nothing in his record that proves he has any leadership skills.  His best skill USED TO BE speaking (so I heard).  No chill, thrill or whatever ran up my leg listening to his inaug speech.  I REALLY was looking to be inspired.  So, what I think is he's a YES MAN. 

Now Nancy Killefer has withdrawn her name because of tax problems..... ROFLMAO!  I read that on N.Y. Times..the newspaper that I don't read, but wanted to get some info from.  I think they're getting weary of Obama.  Too bad.  They worshipped and didn't vet. 

Oh, but don't forget.  Obama has some repubs in his cabinet.  Big deal. 

Okay, that's my opinion piece for the day.

Shirley

Moody, still praying for your dd.  Hoping those docs can tell you something soon!

Shirley

I just heard on Fox (yes I listen to Fox a lot) that sales of existing homes went up 6%.  That's good news. 

Sherri, that doesn't sound good.

Shirley

Sherri, they say the next 2 years  here will be rough.  

With lower interest rates it is being said that it would put an average of $450 in one's pocket.  Just think what one could do with $450!  As this senator says we need to fix the underlying "cancer" (I HATE THAT WORD!) that caused the problem.  Then cut taxes on small businesses.  I missed some of his/the repubs proposal.

Later today Chris Wallace is interviewing the prez. 

Good for our repubs in the Congress for standing against this bill!  People are now seeing how flawed Pelosi's bill is.  Geez, get that idiot out of office!  And Reid too.  And Dodd too.  And Barney too.  And Rangel too!  I'm sure there's more. 

The banks may be holding back putting homes on the market because of the price issue. The more houses that are up for sale - the prices go down - they are probably trying to wait until the prices start going up a bit.

Apparently there are some "shovel ready" infrastructure projects which could get started as soon as there is money for them. Payroll tax cuts would help too - put more money in people's pockets to spend. I like the 4% interest rate on housing idea. That would help a lot too. They just need to get all the unnecessary spending out of that bill.

He nominated Judd Gregg for Commerce Secretary - doubt he was really trying to be bipartisan - probably could not find a Democrat who had not cheated on their taxes.

The NYT is finally waking up - they are calling for Daschle to withdraw from nomination. WoooooooHoooooo!!!! Could the honeymoon be over?

A short sale is better than a foreclosure.  According to my girlfriend who did this, she said she can buy again in 2 years whereas with a foreclosure it's adverse credit for 7 years.   I suppose though, with enough money down, job stability and no other bad credit, one could get a house if the loan to value was good enough before the 7 years were up.

Did anybody else get a letter from a Senator to sign a petiition to say no to this stimulus package?

I signed it and sent it!

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Yesterday, the Senate began debate on an economic stimulus package that is intended to get our economy back on track and help Americans who are suffering through these difficult times. Unfortunately, the proposal on the table is big on the giveaways for the special interests and corporate high rollers, yet short on help for ordinary working Americans. I cannot and do not support the package on the table from the Democrats and the Obama Administration. Our country does not need just another spending bill, particularly not one that will load future generations with the burden of massive debt. We need a short term stimulus bill that will directly help people, create jobs, and provide a jolt to our economy.

I believe we need to evaluate every bit of spending in this stimulus proposal with one important criteria - does it really stimulate the economy and help create jobs - if the answer is no, it does not belong in a so-called stimulus package. Furthermore, the stimulus must include significant direct relief to American workers in the form of payroll tax cuts and programs to help homeowners keep their homes. Finally, we need an end game to this stimulus so that when our economy recovers, these spending programs do not remain permanent and saddle our children with a skyrocketing national debt.

I appreciate the discussions President Obama is having with my Republican colleagues, but the time for talking has come to an end and we must now begin some serious negotiation. But as of yet, Republicans have not been given the opportunity to be involved. The House of Representatives passed a stimulus bill without a single Republican supporting it. In the Senate, the Democrat leadership is trying to jam the existing proposal through regardless of reservations from a number of members. With so much at stake, the last thing we need is partisanship driving our attempts to turn the economy around.

I have long been a fighter against wasteful spending in Washington and long an advocate for a balanced budget -- that will never change. I realize we face extraordinary challenges with our economy today, but that is not an excuse for more irresponsibly from Washington. I hope you will join me in saying no to this stimulus package as it currently exists by signing this petition.

Sherri -- John McCain! Even though he is not our president he is still fighting for all of us not just his state!