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OldRelayer on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:59:48 AM
Before my eyes yesterday, I saw the Porkulus package top 900 Billion. I have written to each of my Representatives because it will be going back to the house, Michael Michaud voted for the package, I told him how disappointed I was that he had done that. I did actually hear back from Susan Collins and she claims to be working with Senator Nelson (D) on an alternative bill that is more aimed at creating jobs not creating more government programs. This bill adds 34 new programs and programs don't go away, no such thing as a temporary program. Some of these things may be neccessary but let's be fair and put them in front of the appropriations committee and let them be compared to other worthy causes. This process typically takes months not a few days.
I purposely watched some morning so called news programs that are of course more entertainment than news just to see how they covered this, they don't seem to care to cover the most important news story of the day. However I was distressed to see and add flash up saying "contact Susan Collin and Olympia Snowe and tell them to vote yes on the Stimulus package". It caught me off guard I don't think it said who was funding the add. If I see it again I will freeze frame and see if I can find any fine print. I find this outragouse, not merits, no explanation of why it is a good idea just a message to blindly support this piece of crap.
The time of the Senate session today hasn't been anounced yet, but I will try to see as much as possible. I can't see how this can be passed, but if it does I pledge to spend every waking moment between now and 2010 to get our representation changed and then to get the office of President changed. I must say, I am very pleasantly surprised that there are some good conservative republicans in the Senate and in the House. I would like to learn more about Senator Kyl, I don't remember which state he was from, I think Kentucky but not sure, looked like Presential material to me. Conservative, articulate and that magic Charisma that is needed to get elected now a days.
I will post later today after I burn myself out watching all this unfold.