I've been somewhat busy and preoccupied with other things not relating to politics ... so I'm a little behind as to what's going on with Sen Bunning and this bill he's been accused of blocking.
What little of it I know thus far is Sen Reid has [asked?] for unanimous consent for this bill. Is this correct? Or has Sen Bunning requested this?
First question is why? I understand it's great politics for the dems to be able to cast Bunning and Republicans in general as obstructionists ... but if Reid and the dems were serious about the plight of poor Americans, can't they simply pass with a majority vote? What is this unanimous consent requirement they've attached to it?
If the unanimous consent was Bunning's idea, why?
Either way, I'm more than a little upset that this retiring Senator has decided to make a statement now with this bill.
Where has he been the rest of his terms in office? Why not take a stand back when Republicans were spending like crazy? Why not demand the Republicans, during the W years, not add to the deficit and pay only what can be afforded?
It's easy for Senator Bunning to postulate a political statement or demand .... the guy is retiring! He doesn't have to worry about answering to voters come election time.
The problem is this .... regardless of if it's Reid or Bunning being stupid ... Bunning's single, sole, go it alone, all by himself objection is not just making him the enemy of the voters.
He's a Republican. Now these people who may go without money, who can't find a job - and believe me it's tough out there right now to find one - these people will remember, come election day, only one thing - Republican.
The Republicans will pay if someone doesn't grab Bunning and slap some common sense into him.
Where is the Republican leadership on this?
This is why I'm independent and not affiliated with the Republican party anymore. The Republican Senate/House leaders are idiots. Dolts. Boobs. Nincompoops. Brainless morons who should be lined up and shown the door.
I don't care if Bunning is right on the issue. There's a bigger picture than the statement he's trying to make. There's more at stake here, than what he's trying to point out.
Congrats, Bunning, you blithering jerk, you've made your stupid political statement. How brave and noble of you to finally do so now that you're retiring.
I hope the Republican leaders can pull their head of out the sand and contain the damage caused, otherwise, what was looking like sunny blue skies and a conservative takeover of Congress will turn to a gray, dismal and rainy day.
Now I'll shut up....
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