The Republicans actually have their alternative budget to Obama’s plan, and as far as the barest technical definition of proving Obama was pulling a Clinton, it qualifies. It’s not exactly budget material though, so I’m not exactly convinced. While it should be enough to fool what’s left of their base, I’ve had enough of their tomfoolery for one lifetime.
So for everyone else, here’s a reminder of their timeline since this whole spending binge mess began. On the Republicans’ watch.
- Between 2000 and 2006, the Republicans held enough of Congress to bring spending under control. That would be the House of Representatives.
- Between 2000 and 2006, the Republicans doubled the national debt.
- They passed a prescription drug entitlement when we can’t afford our current entitlements.
- In 2006, the Republicans spent the whole year being scared they would lose their majorities over this lack of restraint (among other things), and then they did.
- In 2008, they passed TARP and promptly lost their relevance in Washington.
Larry Winget said it best. “Trust, once destroyed, can never be fully regained.” Eight years of maverick fiscal constraint will not be undone with a tokenistic gesture. They’re not going to get back all the good will they once had any time soon, and that’s presuming they get even a fraction of it back at all.
Addendum: If you don’t know who Larry Winget is, visit his site. The quote I used here comes from his book, It’s Called Work for a Reason: Your Success is Your Own Damn Fault, Page 228.
Go here to see the original:
House GOP Releases Budget Blueprint (Fox News)
I take the far too many opportunities given to me lately to rag on a lot of people here at YankMcCain.com. All well and good, but it makes me a one-trick maverick supporter. That, and Ned the Intern does not approve.
