<Throws in referee shirt...>
Guys guys guys...
Rip, beautiful comparison!
Look, take it from me, I'm from Maine, the same stupid liberal state the brought you George Mitchell, the most partisan man in the world. Tom is doing what Democrats try to do best...hold things up, cry foul and blame the Republicans for not doing anything while blocking any and all efforts to remedy the situation(s). They hope by doing so they can win votes in the next election by continously crying poor me for months.
Want to thank something, thanks Mr Jeffords for abadoning his Republican voters last year. We could have gotten a lot down, but Mr Jeffords felt he wasn't getting any limelight and with such a narrow margin in the Senate, he got "loved" by the Democrats. Odd we don't see much of that love now, do we?
So, we have a Senate that refuses to act because the slim majority want things to grind to a halt, look aweful, and win themself votes for 2004. The general public doesn't follow politics and simply beleive what they see on TV, especially at election season, when the Democratic Spin Cycle is on overdrive.
I'm amused how people how do not PAY taxes feel the government owes them something. I know MANY MANY small companies and people who earn $50 or $100k a year. They work their tulips off taking care of their employees and business, only to be taxed mercilessly for being successful and responsible. These people, amongst others, are told they do not deserve a tax cut. Yet its their taxes that fund many public programs those "underprivileged" use and abuse.
The Democrats feel we should all make $50k a year, whether we earn it or not. They encourage class rivalry. Its not fair your neighbor has more than you, and he should be taxed hard, so we are all "equal". Remind you of Communism?
Check your paycheck stubbs. Medicare tax. Great. I challenge you to qualify for Medicare now. Can't? Make too much? How's it feel to support a program everyone else can use except you?
Sorry for the rant. I'm just in awe how the Democrats are being. I was raised to be responsible for my own actions and not rely on or need handouts. Im baffled at punishing those who rise above it all and succeed. Im also puzzled by a government party that feels we need to hand out money to those who havent been part of earning it. Buys votes, Im sure. But aren't people smarter than that?