Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

James_TX — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:26:32 GMT

Calling a spade a spade. Bi-partisanship, the Democrats, and mostly the House because of the rules in that chamber, don't even bother with the Republicans. Which is the Democrats right. But then, the Democrats don't need to wander around in front of the medias microphones saying they are bi-partisan, because they aren't.

Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

Anita, Birmingham, Alabama — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:27:14 GMT

I say absolutely. The republican were partisan for "Eight Years" and look where it got us. Forget them, they aren't serious about this economy, they are serious about obstruction only. Leave them in the dust where they belong...along with their no solutions...dust!

Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:33:43 GMT

I'm glad thnat President Obama is coming ot the conclusion that bipartisanship was always dead because the repugnant ones have no intention of working for the people, just for their failing shrinking party of sore losers. He and the Democrats need to do the people's business and they should just use reconciliation in the Senate to get health care reform with the public option passed.

Time for Barack to get tough on the prior administration of totally incompetent war criminals. Time to haul War Criminals Bush and Cheney plus their cabal of evildoers into court and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.

In Obama We Trust!

Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

Anna Molly — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:36:47 GMT

I would like to hear any conservative who agrees with Congressman Issa explain how it is plausible to claim that the government became TOO involved in the management of a failing financial institution into which the same government has had to pour billions of dollars to protect it against collapse. As far as I can see, the true abuse of power occurred when the Bank of America CEO -- and others in similar positions -- made incredibly selfish and short-sighted decisions focused solely on short-term profit and personal enrichment that destabilized Bank of America and other institutions like it in the first place, and by so doing, brought the entire economy to its knees, forcing the government to act.

If the banks wanted the money, then they had to be prepared to accept the meddling. Sort of like if members of Congress want jobs, they have to do what their constituents -- who pay their salaries -- want them to do. Or, wait. Maybe now I see where Congressman Issa is coming from. Sheesh.

Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

Anna Molly — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:38:45 GMT

Oh, one more thing. As far as forgetting bi-partisanship, that happened along about 1994 when republicans first took out that contract on America.

And what a hit job that turned out to be.

Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

leon houston — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:40:24 GMT

that's right, then we see how it goes. if it turns in to just another program for only the poor, the dems will pay at the voting booth.And pay a hefty price, but if it also covers middle class America(say up to 150,000 for a family of 4) with true public option and gives us real healthcare with a small lower monthly and small co-pay, then they will reap the benefits. All we ask is for middle class America to have the same healthcare plan as these congressmen that do not think we are worthy of it.
Cathy from Irvine, millions of us middle class folks are in your situation or even worse off, luckily medical bills are unsecured and Texas tells these companies that they cannot take houses or vehichles,especially since we cannot file bankruptcy after bush's 2005 anti middle class law. Still as it stands right now I have 5 friends(that's all that come to mind)that are faced with an average of 1.6 million dollar bills and the loved one still died. In three cases, within 8 weeks of the treatment promising 5 years.

Remember, you the taxpayer are paying for iraq to have free national healthcare.can you do no more for your fellow citizens? Haven't Big insurance and big healthcare raped the American middle class long enough? 12,000 for a PET scan? 6000 for a colonoscopy? 1200 for a simple x-ray? There are conservatives in Canada, yet there is no push to rescind their national healthcare.

Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

Keep the Change — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:48:52 GMT

Obama never did wan't bipartisanship. It is just words. He will lay a heavy hand and strong-arm you over to his way and only his way. I don't think all the morons who voted for him realized they were voting for a dictatorship. They never asked what he meant by "change."

Congress: Forget bipartisanship?

eagle1776 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:58:25 GMT

Bi-partisanship is difficult to impossible when one party has decided to say no to everything and refuses to compromise. The door has been open for the Republicans but they refuse to step through it and so it will close on them soon. They'll whine and complain that they were shut out but will be reminded that the door was open and they refused to enter.

There were times in the Ginghrich and especially in the Hastert Congresses when the Republicans totally blocked the Democrats. They had closed door sessions as they schemed and plotted.

The Democrats propose things the people want and need but the Republicans say no. Unless it is also good for the rich and corporations they just say no. They have been bucking the will of the people for some time and are paying dearly at the polling places. As the once Grand old party sinks lower and lower into the landscape the people's will shall be done only by Democrats and Independants. Of course any wise, Republican, what few there may be left, is welcome to contribute but I'm not counting on much from them at all. They have done it to themselves and have no one else to blame.