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It's something I agreed with Rand on 100%. The Ryan budget was a joke.
What does Rand support? I'm guessing it's something along the lines of the Republican Study Committee's proposal, which is so radical it can barely command a majority of the Republican caucus in the House.
He has his own budget.
Real Conservative Senators Should Vote For Senator Rand Paul's Budget | FreedomWorks
Yes, Freedom Works is a partisan organization, but it does have details about Rand's budget.
And no, Rand's budget would never get passed by a Republican Senate, let alone a Democratic one.
What does Rand support? I'm guessing it's something along the lines of the Republican Study Committee's proposal, which is so radical it can barely command a majority of the Republican caucus in the House.
He has his own budget.
Real Conservative Senators Should Vote For Senator Rand Paul's Budget | FreedomWorks
Yes, Freedom Works is a partisan organization, but it does have details about Rand's budget.
And no, Rand's budget would never get passed by a Republican Senate, let alone a Democratic one.
They're just hosting the link. You're not using the link to make an argument, so it's legit sourcing.
And yeah, taking a look at Rand's budget, it's even more loony than the the Republican Study Committee one that couldn't even get a majority of House Republicans behind it.
He has his own budget.
Real Conservative Senators Should Vote For Senator Rand Paul's Budget | FreedomWorks
Yes, Freedom Works is a partisan organization, but it does have details about Rand's budget.
And no, Rand's budget would never get passed by a Republican Senate, let alone a Democratic one.
They're just hosting the link. You're not using the link to make an argument, so it's legit sourcing.
And yeah, taking a look at Rand's budget, it's even more loony than the the Republican Study Committee one that couldn't even get a majority of House Republicans behind it.
Well I don't think it's loony, I think it's merely a start if it were possible that it could be passed. Which it can't, naturally.
They're just hosting the link. You're not using the link to make an argument, so it's legit sourcing.
And yeah, taking a look at Rand's budget, it's even more loony than the the Republican Study Committee one that couldn't even get a majority of House Republicans behind it.
Well I don't think it's loony, I think it's merely a start if it were possible that it could be passed. Which it can't, naturally.
I know you don't think it's loony, but most people would characterize it that way.
He's not going up against Romney. He's aiding Romney by staking out a position to his right. The result is that ideas like the Ryan budget look more moderate in comparison.
Don't know if this means anything to you but in the Senate 6 republicans voted against the Ryan budget. Rand Paul was one of them.
It's something I agreed with Rand on 100%. The Ryan budget was a joke.
What does Rand support? I'm guessing it's something along the lines of the Republican Study Committee's proposal, which is so radical it can't command a majority of the Republican caucus in the House.
Most know me as a fiscal conservative
Took the Soviets and Chinese between 60 and 80 years to figure that one out. Only the Chinese are still around surprisingly... but for how much longer?Most know me as a fiscal conservative
Which unfortunately often results in fiscal irresponsibility. Blind adherence to a particular fiscal ideology can be at least problematic, as a pragmatic course is usually best.
Most know me as a fiscal conservative
Which unfortunately often results in fiscal irresponsibility. Blind adherence to a particular fiscal ideology can be at least problematic, as a pragmatic course is usually best.
Most know me as a fiscal conservative
Which unfortunately often results in fiscal irresponsibility. Blind adherence to a particular fiscal ideology can be at least problematic, as a pragmatic course is usually best.
Fiscal irresponsibility is not confined to one party. And there are those from both sides who are blindly adhering to a specific fiscal ideology. Some say we should balance the budget immediately, others say we should spend trillions more in stimulus. Is it right to say those who disagree from your position on fiscal matters are blindly adhering to their economic worldview?
Another story from downsizinggovernment.org, they're kind of an offshoot from CATO. There was an amendment introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) to eliminate funding for the Economic Development Administration. Unfortunately, the amendment failed on a vote of 129-279. All 175 Democrats voting joined 104 Republicans in keeping the EDA alive. We're talking about a subsidy program from the 1960s here that is essentially worthless, another bureaucracy.
You say it's a worthless subsidy but don't explain what it is or provide examples of its worthlessness.
" Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD), for example, voted against the Pompeo amendment. But in a column she penned in April, Noem said Our debt crisis is a result of Washington spending money it doesnt have and letting our children and grandchildren pick up the tab. Noem favors a Balance Budget Amendment and says that Our government must come together and make the tough decisions to secure our nations prosperous future. Really? Noem says tough decisions need to be made but she cant even get behind the elimination of the EDA.
Noem and 85 other Republicans also voted against Rep. Ben Quayles (R-AZ) amendment that would have defunded a new corporate welfare program asked for by President Obama in his fiscal 2013 budget proposal. Thanks to the 86 Republicans in the House, instead of terminating programs, taxpayers will get a new one called the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia program. "
Republicans Help Save the Economic Development Administration | Downsizing the Federal Government
We're not talking big dollar savings here, but we gotta start somewhere. Will a Romney admin make a difference, assuming he's elected and the House remains under repub control? Color me disappointed.
Another story from downsizinggovernment.org, they're kind of an offshoot from CATO. There was an amendment introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) to eliminate funding for the Economic Development Administration. Unfortunately, the amendment failed on a vote of 129-279. All 175 Democrats voting joined 104 Republicans in keeping the EDA alive. We're talking about a subsidy program from the 1960s here that is essentially worthless, another bureaucracy.
You say it's a worthless subsidy but don't explain what it is or provide examples of its worthlessness.
" Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD), for example, voted against the Pompeo amendment. But in a column she penned in April, Noem said Our debt crisis is a result of Washington spending money it doesnt have and letting our children and grandchildren pick up the tab. Noem favors a Balance Budget Amendment and says that Our government must come together and make the tough decisions to secure our nations prosperous future. Really? Noem says tough decisions need to be made but she cant even get behind the elimination of the EDA.
Noem and 85 other Republicans also voted against Rep. Ben Quayles (R-AZ) amendment that would have defunded a new corporate welfare program asked for by President Obama in his fiscal 2013 budget proposal. Thanks to the 86 Republicans in the House, instead of terminating programs, taxpayers will get a new one called the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia program. "
Republicans Help Save the Economic Development Administration | Downsizing the Federal Government
We're not talking big dollar savings here, but we gotta start somewhere. Will a Romney admin make a difference, assuming he's elected and the House remains under repub control? Color me disappointed.
Another story from downsizinggovernment.org, they're kind of an offshoot from CATO. There was an amendment introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) to eliminate funding for the Economic Development Administration. Unfortunately, the amendment failed on a vote of 129-279. All 175 Democrats voting joined 104 Republicans in keeping the EDA alive. We're talking about a subsidy program from the 1960s here that is essentially worthless, another bureaucracy.
You say it's a worthless subsidy but don't explain what it is or provide examples of its worthlessness.
" Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD), for example, voted against the Pompeo amendment. But in a column she penned in April, Noem said “Our debt crisis is a result of Washington spending money it doesn’t have and letting our children and grandchildren pick up the tab.” Noem favors a Balance Budget Amendment and says that “Our government must come together and make the tough decisions to secure our nation’s prosperous future.” Really? Noem says tough decisions need to be made but she can’t even get behind the elimination of the EDA.
Noem and 85 other Republicans also voted against Rep. Ben Quayle’s (R-AZ) amendment that would have defunded a new corporate welfare program asked for by President Obama in his fiscal 2013 budget proposal. Thanks to the 86 Republicans in the House, instead of terminating programs, taxpayers will get a new one called the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia program. "
Republicans Help Save the Economic Development Administration | Downsizing the Federal Government
We're not talking big dollar savings here, but we gotta start somewhere. Will a Romney admin make a difference, assuming he's elected and the House remains under repub control? Color me disappointed.
The Republcan Party and its surrogates characterize Democrats as the party of Tax and Spend. Isn't don't tax and spend a greater threat to our fiscal health?
President Clinton had for a brief time the authority to use the line item veto, something many state government constitutions allow. The USSC ruled this authorty to be unlawful (Clinton v. City of New York, 1968).
Line Item Veto Act of 1996 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Is it time to revisit this idea and allow the next President to control the spending of a Congress which seems unable to control itself?
Talking the talk, but not walking the walk. Most know me as a fiscal conservative, and the Cato Institute to be a conservative website. Imagine my surprise when I read this stuff:
" Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) introduced three amendments to the recently passed Energy & Water appropriations bill that would have eliminated a slew of business subsidies at the Department of Energy. Unfortunately, House Republicans once again teamed up with their Democratic colleagues to keep the corporate welfare spigot flowing.
From The Hill:
The largest spending cut proposal came from Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), which would have eliminated the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account at the Department of Energy and used the $1.45 billion in savings toward deficit reduction. Like other Republicans, McClintock argued that this account needlessly spends money on questionable private investments that have not led to any measurable returns. But the House rejected McClintocks amendment in a 113-275 vote, in which 113 Republicans voted for it but 107 Republicans joined every Democrat in opposition.
From a second article from The Hill:
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) proposed ending all nuclear energy research subsidies to private companies, which would have saved $514 million and used that money to lower the deficit. But the House rejected that amendment in a 106-281 vote that divided Republicans 91-134. McClintock also proposed language cutting fossil energy research subsidies, which would have saved $554 million. But the House killed that amendment 138-249, as Republicans split again 102-123. "
And then the kicker:
" An amendment was introduced by Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and McClintock that would have shut down the Department of Energys Title 17 loan guarantee program. Thats the program that gave us Solyndra. The amendment failed 136-282 with 127 Republicans joining 155 Democrats to defeat the amendment. That the Republican-led House couldnt get rid of the program that begot Solyndra is about as low as it gets. "
Republicans Join Democrats to Save Corporate Welfare (Again) | Cato @ Liberty
Don't know what to say. It's an election year, I get that. But for the House, every other year is an election year, when the hell are they going to actually cut this crap?
