Republican Spend-a-holics
Under Bush, Federal Spending Increases at Fastest Rate in 30 Years
The Grand Old Spending Party: How Republicans Became Big Spenders
Because you know what? They can make a my-pet-scapegoat out of George Bush, but they can't hide from the reality that we progressives have been waiting patiently to come to fruition for the last five years: The republicans have only themselves to blame.
Remember, this was their grand moment of glory. A republican-controlled congress, a republican president, a republican judiciary. They said they'd show us how it was supposed to be done. Responsible, prudent fiscal restraint. Honor and dignity in the white house. Etcetera ad nauseum.
They failed miserably on all counts. They all did. Not just Bush. All of them. They compose the bills that Bush always signs. They rob taxpayers to pay for their pork. They prostitute themselves to special interests at the citizens expense. They sell us out and collect their blood money. They bribe journalists to subvert the media. They commit all manner of apalling debauchery, and somehow manage to convince their supporters that they are morally superior. Through scandal after scandal, they enjoy unwavering allegiance. And as things get worse and worse, their response is to single out a member of the pack and say, "it's his fault... he's a liberal."
Well, that's as laughable as it is ludicrous. Bush is repubican, through and through. They are the party of scandal and hypocrisy. The party of irresponsible fiscal policy and ruinous economic indulgences. The party of disasterous policies both foreign and domestic. The party of such an appalling, disgraceful lack of concern for American citizens that it borders on contempt. The party that can hardly manage to issue a single statement that does not contain a lie.
What does "conservative" mean? Today, it means to conserve the Washington status quo in all its forms. All the greed, lying, bribery, cronyism, graft, corruption, crime and contempt for which Washington has become infamous.
They are the conservatives. They are the republicans.
President George W. Bush is now on his way to becoming the first full-term president since John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) to not veto a single bill. The result is a congress that has been completely unconstrained in satiating its appetite for pork and corporate welfare.
The Grand Old Spending Party: How Republicans Became Big Spenders
Bush is still the biggest-spending president in 30 years... Total government spending grew by 33 percent during Bush’s first term... The Republican Congress has enthusiastically assisted the budget bloat. Inflation-adjusted spending on the combined budgets of the 101 largest programs they vowed to eliminate in 1995 has grown by 27 percent... Under Bush, Congress passed budgets that spent a total of $91 billion more than the president requested for domestic programs. Bush signed every one of those bills during his first term. Even if Congress passes Bush’s new budget exactly as proposed, not a single cabinet-level agency will be smaller than when Bush assumed office... The GOP establishment in Washington today has become a defender of big government.Around the "internets" you'll find examples of right-wingers trying to disown Bush by defining him as a "liberal". As their proof they cite his presiding over unbridled spending and expansion of government, as if liberalism was defined by "spending". And we can only shake our heads.
Because you know what? They can make a my-pet-scapegoat out of George Bush, but they can't hide from the reality that we progressives have been waiting patiently to come to fruition for the last five years: The republicans have only themselves to blame.
Remember, this was their grand moment of glory. A republican-controlled congress, a republican president, a republican judiciary. They said they'd show us how it was supposed to be done. Responsible, prudent fiscal restraint. Honor and dignity in the white house. Etcetera ad nauseum.
They failed miserably on all counts. They all did. Not just Bush. All of them. They compose the bills that Bush always signs. They rob taxpayers to pay for their pork. They prostitute themselves to special interests at the citizens expense. They sell us out and collect their blood money. They bribe journalists to subvert the media. They commit all manner of apalling debauchery, and somehow manage to convince their supporters that they are morally superior. Through scandal after scandal, they enjoy unwavering allegiance. And as things get worse and worse, their response is to single out a member of the pack and say, "it's his fault... he's a liberal."
Well, that's as laughable as it is ludicrous. Bush is repubican, through and through. They are the party of scandal and hypocrisy. The party of irresponsible fiscal policy and ruinous economic indulgences. The party of disasterous policies both foreign and domestic. The party of such an appalling, disgraceful lack of concern for American citizens that it borders on contempt. The party that can hardly manage to issue a single statement that does not contain a lie.
What does "conservative" mean? Today, it means to conserve the Washington status quo in all its forms. All the greed, lying, bribery, cronyism, graft, corruption, crime and contempt for which Washington has become infamous.
They are the conservatives. They are the republicans.
posted by SheaNC at 1:51 AM
11 Comments:
Shea,
I have still yet to have a liberal define one "conservative" policy of the Bush Administration. Still waiting...
-Jack
P.S. agree with you on many of your assertions here, though!
P.S.S. I also need to finish my response to your comments on the "Liberal Bush Administration" post. Sorry--have gotten behind.
Essentially what you are saying, Shea, is that the current garden variety Republican is really not a Republican at all if you take into consideration the creed:
Republican Creed-
That the free enterprise system is the most productive supplier of human needs and economic justice.
That all individuals are entitled to equal rights, justice, and opportunities and should assume their responsibilities as citizens in a free society.
That fiscal responsibility and budgetary restraints must be exercised at all levels of government.
That the Federal Government must preserve individual liberty by observing constitutional limitations.
That peace is best preserved through a strong national defense.
That faith in God, as recognized by our Founding Fathers, is essential to the moral fibre of the Nation.
They rob taxpayers to pay for their pork.
They prostitute themselves to special interests at the citizens expense.
They commit all manner of apalling debauchery, and somehow manage to convince their supporters that they are morally superior
Through scandal after scandal, they enjoy unwavering allegiance.
They are the party of scandal and hypocrisy.
The party of irresponsible fiscal policy and ruinous economic indulgences.
The party of disasterous policies both foreign and domestic.
I agree, this perfectly describes the Democratic Party.
Fact is, as upsetting as it is Shea, you actually described both parties pretty well.
Yeah, you did describe Washington. Based on how the Democrats spent and how the Republicans are now too, I think it is safe to say both are irresponsible and represent no one but themselves.
Townhall.com :: Columns :: Why can't I get arrested? by Ann Coulter
Here's another one for you.
It's interesting how people identify with political parties in the same way they support sports teams. Without thinking. Does anyone remember who it was that last operated the budget at a surplus?
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As an independent, I won't defend crimes or unethical behavior commited by democrats. I do find it interesting, though, that around the blogosphere, republican supporters can no longer defend their party as the virtuous model that they portrayed some years ago.
I focus on the republicans for a few reasons, two of which are that, 1) they are in control of all branches of government with very little in the way of checks and balances, thus without obstacle they are able to present their "real face" to the world; and 2) they have consistently presented themselves as morally and ethically superior for many years, even as the party preferred by God.
By the way, Jack, I can't believe you evoke Coulter. You're joking, right?
Oh, by the way, Jack, here's a conservative Bush administration policy for you: tax breaks for the very rich.
Tax cuts--conservative. Yes, I'll agree, but considering that The Top 50% of the wealthy pay 96.54% of all income taxes and the top 1% pay 34.27%, any tax cut is going to benefit the very rich. Keep in mind though, Shea, that the tax cuts benefitted you and me also--just not the poor who do not pay federal income taxes, but instead receive federal tax subsidies.
I think Anne Coulter is a hoot! She should marry Al Franken.
I guess the point I was making above was also yours, Shea. Republicans are not being what they say they are, therefore they are losing credibility. Democrats have pretty much lost theirs... :)
-Jack
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