Democrats win.
 

EDIT: Graphical linky disappeared. http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/

Considering Bush is the least worst when it comes to spending, this is good news. Yes, there's alot of stuff that needed to be done, but having a "broken government" might be a good change. Yes, yes, yes, trade agreements will suffer and we don't know what some Dems might come up with, but after all these years of least-worst Bushing, I'm game for some immobility.

1. Don't you just love Mid-Term elections? We can send the message in the middle of the government instead of having to wait the entire 4 years.

2. A CNN poll weighted corruption (42%) above terrorism (40%) and the economy (39%) and the war in Iraq (37%) on the decision of the interviewed voters.

So even though Americans live under the constant threat of new terror attacks, not to mention the trouble in Iraq, in the USA the corrupt, the liar and the hypocrite does not receive any tolerance, even if that means handing over national security to the helpless suicidal Democrats. Two thumbs up on this one.

Well yes, the Democrats now have control of the House of Representatives, but I think Congress (the Senate) isn't settled quite yet. That will be the most crucial result.

Im really happy about it. Ive NEVER voted democrate before a day in my life. But this election..i guess theres a first time for everything. My basis being NO PARTY should have control of the house, the senate, and the oval office at the same time. Check's and balances is what we need. We didnt need a rubber stamp, yes sir anything you say sir, do nothing congress. With the power not all being held by one party, legislature and such will acutally be properly debated and bounced around like it should be.

Not to mention a more prolific use of the presidential veto power.

According to Pelosi, here are some elements of the 100-hour plan.

1. Fully implement all recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Report.

2. Raise the minimum wage

3. Rollback tax cuts for the top 1% of wage earners ie the wealthy

4. Reform the Medicare prescription drug to allow the government to negotiate lower prices for seniors

5.Investigate corruption & contractor abuse in Iraq with subpoena powers

6. Ensure our troops have proper equipment such as good body armor, armored humvees etc.

7. Meet with the Baker Commission, the new SECDEF and the Joint Chiefs to determine & implement a real strategy for securing the peace in Iraq.

8. Finding a real way to balance the budget and end the hemmorage of govt revenues.

You know ive read an article somewhere, i cant remember where, and i dont remember what exactly this manuver is called, but Bush has circumvented the law and veto'd stuff more then all the other presiden'ts combined. I wish i could find that article, it's kind of outragous if true.

By my count GWB has only vetoed one bill since in office. That bill mandated the use of federal dollars for embrionic stem cell research. His veto never outlawed the research which continues to this day.

Sounds like your presidential elections in 2008 are going to be interesting too follow. :yep:

Unlike ours. ;)

Ahhh, found it. It was on CNN of all places , go figure :roll:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/07/25/dob...y26/index.html

here are other signing statements. Click the year at the top and see how 'your' president used the system to his advantage.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/signi...Submit=DISPLAY

Clintion isnt "my" president. Neither is bush. Don't assume i love clinton because of my dislike of Bush Jr.

Bush has used his Veto power less than any other president - he used it once.

-S

My 'your' wasn't meant for you, Ducimus, in particular. I meant it in the more universal sense, i.e. pick your president. My apologies if I offened.

From Worse to bad. :roll:

Adults please.

I've never voted for a party, myself. I always look at the candidates themselves, and at their past voting records if they've been in congress, and their service records if they've been governors or such.

Can't wait to see what he does at the end of his term and he grant's presidential pardons. Do we have any names of people that he will pardon??:hmm:

Pelosi is one frigid bridgid. Pro-taxes, Anti-Gun, and most certainly against the war.



According to Pelosi, here are some elements of the 100-hour plan.

1. Fully implement all recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Report.

Sure, lets see how she does with securing the southern border first.

2. Raise the minimum wage


Sounds wonderful, how about giving me ALL of my paycheck then.

3. Rollback tax cuts for the top 1% of wage earners ie the wealthy

And this is NOT going to work as the wealthy are also smart and know how to shelter their assets and use "company checks" for all expenses (this is where the company can spend whatever they want and what's leftover at the end of the fiscal year gets taxed by Uncle Sam, yes it's legal).

4. Reform the Medicare prescription drug to allow the government to negotiate lower prices for seniors

Two things on this issue:

A. Stop frivolous lawsuits against U.S. doctors as it is completely destroying the medical industry by pushing doctors out of work by overworking them, overstressing them, and forcing them to pay enormous legal and insurance fees to stay out of jail because patient so-and-so alleges that they weren't warned of the consequences and want a million dollars for their suffering.

5.Investigate corruption & contractor abuse in Iraq with subpoena powers

A great way to waste my tax dollars: Prosecuting troops for doing their jobs, when there's plenty of politicians to come after right here at home.

6. Ensure our troops have proper equipment such as good body armor, armored humvees etc.

Funny how she says this as it was primarily the Dems who voted against bills meant to go toward Iraq operations, I'll see what they do on this issue.

7. Meet with the Baker Commission, the new SECDEF and the Joint Chiefs to determine & implement a real strategy for securing the peace in Iraq.

In other words: Cut and run.

8. Finding a real way to balance the budget and end the hemmorage of govt revenues


I got a simple one: Stop wasting my tax dollars on giving convicted felons free cable and a golf course and start getting rid of the National debt.

That's true, but he didn't need to until now. :know:

The Southern border will never be "secure" as long as there is a 20-1 wage difference. Never, wall or no wall.

PD