02-13-2009, 05:50 PM
<!--quoteo(post=17850:date=Feb 13 2009, 03:11 PM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Feb 13 2009, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This I find simply sad. Do you honestly believe the Republicans are voting "no" on this because they've done the math, and don't think it's a good idea? Honestly? They are voting no because they know it will go through anyway, and when the plans have problems (which they will), the Republicans can blame it all on the Democrats. Further, my guess is that Obama thinks he IS telling you the truth. Just because you don't agree with it, doesn't make it a lie.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
BT gets it, though I don't find someone elses opinions to be 'sad'.
You are 100% correct. The GOP has no upside of voting for this. When it comes to plans of this magnitude, it's guaranteed to be riddled with problems, and the republicans are banking on these problems in their bid to re-establish control of the Senate in 2 years. They will outline EVERY problem with it as it arises, and ride that to Senate control, if they have their way...all the while saying, "See, we didn't vote for it...we told you so!!! Now give us the senate back, plz!"
BT gets it, though I don't find someone elses opinions to be 'sad'.
You are 100% correct. The GOP has no upside of voting for this. When it comes to plans of this magnitude, it's guaranteed to be riddled with problems, and the republicans are banking on these problems in their bid to re-establish control of the Senate in 2 years. They will outline EVERY problem with it as it arises, and ride that to Senate control, if they have their way...all the while saying, "See, we didn't vote for it...we told you so!!! Now give us the senate back, plz!"