Comments on: RNC Vice-Chair throws down the gauntlet on bailout socialism

By: Steve W

Steve W — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:09:55 +0000

In answer to the following query . . .

Is there not a way to sue those who have sponsored, voted in favor of and signed into legislation the billion$ of crap socialism-lite (i.e. liberal policies) and socialist policies themselves..?

An earlier generation of Americans penned these words . . .

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

By: davo119

davo119 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:48:44 +0000

It was driving me crazy

By: 1SGinTN

1SGinTN — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:08:49 +0000

Edinburgh University 1742-1813

By: rbdwiggins

rbdwiggins — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:02:42 +0000

Not yet anyway.

By: ss396

ss396 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:33:23 +0000

Bush has claimed unitary authority on past issues. Why is everyone so surprised that he exercises it now? What did we expect?

By: jwebb

jwebb — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:52:44 +0000

I’ve looked around and can’t seem to find out who has signed on to this resolution. I’d like to praise or chastise my state reps accordingly.

By: NightTwister

NightTwister — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:37:34 +0000

Otherwise, my guess is people will find other avenues to further conservative causes and candidates.

By: bs

bs — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:50:14 +0000

As I mentioned (from the article), the numbers are small. I don’t think they have the guts to follow through with it, although they’re really just beating up Bush, who will be gone by the time it comes up for vote.

By: NightTwister

NightTwister — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:42:07 +0000

that are opposed to what Bush did. I’d love to be proven wrong.

By: davo119

davo119 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:20:44 +0000

“A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship”

http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1222/p09s02-coop.html

By: Rod_Patrick

Rod_Patrick — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:59:52 +0000

Why only now? The fight against bailout socialism should have started since that ineffective and wasteful Stimulus Package of the Bipartisan WH and Congress.

I’m sad to say that many of the Reps and Cons in the Congress (and even RNC for that matter) have long kept their mouth SHUT in deference to a sitting Republican President who has been lately too busy with compromises and bipartisanship.

Haven’t we learned long time ago that… Bipartisanship always results to either wasteful spending or, sadly, corruption? Bailout is really an example of this bipartisanship that undermines “opportunities for growth in the long run” in exchange for short-term relief.

Early result of the bailout: Socialist agenda is now advancing right at the center of Washington using the bailout as a form of economic “extortion” against the short-sighted and gullible Americans.

If Conservatives and Republicans don’t fight hard, we shall be repeating the history of the American Depression in the early 20th Century.

PS: BS’s diary is superb as always.

By: LJ "Beaglescout" Miller

LJ "Beaglescout" Miller — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:22:26 +0000

It’s time to clarify in peoples minds that our party is against all socialism, not against some and for others. Then stand firm and demand spending cuts as necessary to reduce the socialism already built into our budget.

By: Hammer2008

Hammer2008 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:15:07 +0000

I was driving around taking advantage of Jan. 1 sales today and pondered the same damn question. Is there not a way to sue those who have sponsored, voted in favor of and signed into legislation the billion$ of crap socialism-lite (i.e. liberal policies) and socialist policies themselves..?

To the point of the Vice-RNC’s comments… does this mean we now have seven candidates for RNC Chair?!?

By: Jaded

Jaded — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:49:41 +0000

If it is illegal for the President to use the treasury without congressional approval who does have standing to take this to court? and if no one than the bottom line is we are now living in a monarchy and the congress is no longer necessary correct?

By: Whitehorse

Whitehorse — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:05:36 +0000

I support this move. Wrong is wrong, whether done by Democrats, Repubicans, or toy-makers.

I understand that many are reticent to have this “fight.” I think it’s long overdue, & it’s time the grassroots conservatives be heard. The vast majority of this country has been against the bailouts, & too many of our elected representatives didn’t listen. McCain likely lost the election because he became one of the faces pushing for the financial system bailout.

The sooner the Republican party reclaims fiscal responsibility & limited government conservatism, the sooner election wins followed by sound legiislation & governance will occur.

By: forphase1

forphase1 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:02:56 +0000

The bailouts have been socialism, no if, ands or buts about it. I hope you are right, and that hopefully this is a sign that the GOP will get back to being a fiscally conservative, small government, hands off business government. As to President Bush, I respect and admire the man. But many of his policies were certainly questionable from a conservative standpoint.