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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-23-10 03:27 PM
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New GOP 'Pledge' like a 'plague' on taxpayers
Very good Clyburn
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http://thehill.com/homenews/house/120537-clyburn-new-gop-pledge-like-a-plague-on-taxpayers
A top House Democrat likened the new Republican “Pledge to America” to a “plague” on taxpayers and families.

“If this is implemented, what we are going to see is the infliction of a plague on America,” the House majority whip, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), told reporters on Thursday after a Democratic caucus meeting.

Clyburn used the word “plague” as a refrain to describe the GOP platform, highlighting Republican plans to repeal healthcare reform and cut taxes for the wealthy.

The House Democratic caucus chairman, Rep. John Larson (Conn.) chimed in, saying the GOP “programs seem to be focused on denying essential freedoms,” such as key protections in the healthcare law enacted six months ago.

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I also loved Bill CLinton 'Contract on America' last week.
ReTHUGS really believe people are stupid.
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mwb970 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-23-10 03:45 PM
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1. Um, but people *are* stupid. Incredibly stupid.
Why do you think all these republican tricks keep working? Which party gets everything it wants these days? What kind of people would support them?

Never forget: in a survey taken in July, 26% of Americans had no idea who we declared our independence from in 1776. (Many guessed China.) People are stupid. Stupid people vote republican. End of story.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-23-10 03:48 PM
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3. Valid point re the survey
but they can keep that 26%
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TheCowsCameHome Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-23-10 03:47 PM
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2. It's actually taking a Plunger to America.
"Plague" is good, though.:rofl:
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-23-10 04:59 PM
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4. It's very clever n/t
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