eg8r
03-27-2007, 09:52 AM
After reading this web page (http://www.examiner.com/a-640957~Senate__emergency__war_bill_has_almost__20_ billion_in_domestic_spending_tacked_onto_it.html), I have to admit this is shameful for both parties. Actually it is disgusting... [ QUOTE ]
Like their counterparts in the House, the Senate has larded its version of an “emergency” war spending bill with nearly $20 billion in pork-barrel outlays, including $100 million for the two major political parties’ 2008 presidential conventions.
The $121 billion bill includes $102 billion for the troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as $14 billion for Hurricane Katrina aid and more than $4 billion for “emergency farm relief.” ...
The $100 million for the political party conventions — $50 million for the Democratic convention in Denver and $50 million for the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. — is included in a section described as “Katrina recovery, veterans’ care and for other purposes.”
<hr /></blockquote> The actual issue with pork spending has already been mentioned because it is just horrible that the Dems are adding all this pork to the bill (remember they promised to reduce all the pork spending, they were going to do the right thing. Liars). What blows my mind is that they are spending $20 billion in addition to the money W asked for, all after criticizing W for asking for more money. Hypocritical? There is no other explanation.
However, I am getting off track. Included in the pork is this 100 million going to party political conventions. This is absolutely 100% wrong. The amount is evenly divided so both parties are at fault and this is just completely wrong. First W gets blasted for asking for more money, and what is their response to the request for more money...Sure we will give it to you if you let us take 100 mill for ourselves. Just disgraceful.
eg8r
Like their counterparts in the House, the Senate has larded its version of an “emergency” war spending bill with nearly $20 billion in pork-barrel outlays, including $100 million for the two major political parties’ 2008 presidential conventions.
The $121 billion bill includes $102 billion for the troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as $14 billion for Hurricane Katrina aid and more than $4 billion for “emergency farm relief.” ...
The $100 million for the political party conventions — $50 million for the Democratic convention in Denver and $50 million for the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. — is included in a section described as “Katrina recovery, veterans’ care and for other purposes.”
<hr /></blockquote> The actual issue with pork spending has already been mentioned because it is just horrible that the Dems are adding all this pork to the bill (remember they promised to reduce all the pork spending, they were going to do the right thing. Liars). What blows my mind is that they are spending $20 billion in addition to the money W asked for, all after criticizing W for asking for more money. Hypocritical? There is no other explanation.
However, I am getting off track. Included in the pork is this 100 million going to party political conventions. This is absolutely 100% wrong. The amount is evenly divided so both parties are at fault and this is just completely wrong. First W gets blasted for asking for more money, and what is their response to the request for more money...Sure we will give it to you if you let us take 100 mill for ourselves. Just disgraceful.
eg8r