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POSTED BY: AURaptor
UPDATED: Friday, February 20, 2009 23:38
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It wasn't a 'viewpoint'. It was a tangible, verifyable fact.
I wasn't a "fact" - it was a RapFact™. It was a lie, an illusion, a mirage.
Like I said before, if you max out all your credit cards, borrow every penny you can, and blow it all on pretty things, you can create the ILLUSION of living in high society - but you can't sustain it. That is EXACTLY what the Bush policies were all about: borrow, borrow, borrow, and "Go shopping"; never worry about the bills coming due, because that will be someone else's problem.
In BushLand, whoever dies with the most debt, wins.
Mike
"It is complete now; the hands of time are neatly tied."
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Originally posted by AURaptor:Quote:
Originally posted by SignyM:
Ummm hmmm. So how did Bush's policies - which appeared to be so successful- suddenly turn into such an nightmare?
Too much borrowing by the public and a banking system which was all but forced into accepting applications from unsuitable lendees because a bleeding heart policy which got its start w/ the Carter administration and only grew and grew over the years, because that's what happens in BIG GOVERNMENT ?
It is not those who use the term "Islamo-Fascism" who are sullying the name of Islam; it is the Islamo-Fascists. - Dennis Prager
A concern of the GOP is that the people aren't informed enough to understand their policies, while a fear of the Dems is that the people WILL understand.
Then why on Earth did you support Bush in his monumental expansion of that BIG GOVERNMENT?
Mike
"It is complete now; the hands of time are neatly tied."
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"Bush Admin did try to put the brakes on Fannie Mae in 2004, and there was a piece of legislation proposed, even after the Dems accused the Repubs of being racists; then Senator Dodd led a fillibuster, and the bill died." Karl Rove
Is statement True or False?
"Fannie Mae wrote more mortgage dollars from 2006-2008 than they had collectively in their entire history from 1938 to 2006". Karl Rove
Is statement True or False?
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Originally posted by Kwicko:
Then why on Earth did you support Bush in his monumental expansion of that BIG GOVERNMENT?
This question raises two issues.
First, Bush was not supported by myself or strict conservatives in his efforts. He was able to push his legislation through using weak conservatives, moderates, and a few open minded liberals. It was a very centrist approach (at least to legislative coalition building).
Second, Bush greatly expanded Govt spending. BUT in comparison to Barrack Obama's expansion during his first month in office...Bush's expansion is small and approaching trivial in comparison.
H
"Hero. I have come to respect you"- Chrisisall, 2009.
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Originally posted by Hero:Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:
Then why on Earth did you support Bush in his monumental expansion of that BIG GOVERNMENT?
This question raises two issues.
First, Bush was not supported by myself or strict conservatives in his efforts. He was able to push his legislation through using weak conservatives, moderates, and a few open minded liberals. It was a very centrist approach (at least to legislative coalition building).
Reeeeaaaalllly? You didn't suppport Bush, hmmm?
Funny, I can't recall a single incident over the past several years where you OPPOSED him on ANYTHING. You and AuLapdog both. Sure, now that he's long gone and destined to go down as one of the very worst Presidents in U.S. history, NOW you weren't a big fan of his, but that wasnt' the case just a few short months ago.
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Second, Bush greatly expanded Govt spending. BUT in comparison to Barrack Obama's expansion during his first month in office...Bush's expansion is small and approaching trivial in comparison.
No, Bush greatly expanded GOVERNMENT, not just "spending". He expanded the actual bureaucracy. Also, I'm glad to see that you think 800 billion dollars is a "trivial" amount. Remember Bush throwing that money away on his way out the door? So $800,000,000,000 is trivial when compared to a trillion, eh?
Mike
"It is complete now; the hands of time are neatly tied."
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Reeeeaaaalllly? You didn't suppport Bush, hmmm?
Funny, I can't recall a single incident over the past several years where you OPPOSED him on ANYTHING. You and AuLapdog both. Sure, now that he's long gone and destined to go down as one of the very worst Presidents in U.S. history, NOW you weren't a big fan of his, but that wasnt' the case just a few short months ago.
More proof of you reading and acknowledging only that which suits your interest. Speaking for myself only, I opposed Bush on many issues, and it's been well documented here. For those who are honest enough to read what I write, and don't blindly cast me off as some W sycophant.
It is not those who use the term "Islamo-Fascism" who are sullying the name of Islam; it is the Islamo-Fascists. - Dennis Prager
A concern of the GOP is that the people aren't informed enough to understand their policies, while a fear of the Dems is that the people WILL understand.
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Too much borrowing by the public and a banking system which was all but forced into accepting applications from unsuitable lendees because a bleeding heart policy which got its start w/ the Carter administration and only grew and grew over the years, because that's what happens in BIG GOVERNMENT ?
Actually the lenders that were under those "bleeding heart policies" were better off than the ones that weren't. It was predatory lending that was the problem, not government mandated lending.
More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.
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Quote:I remember you saying that you didn't agree with some of his policies, a few times in fact.
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More proof of you reading and acknowledging only that which suits your interest.
Quote:Whoa buddy, you never, and I mean NEVER "opposed" Bush, you tossed off that you "disagreed" with him on occasion. It is only Liberals & Democrats that you actively & vociferously oppose.
I opposed Bush on many issues, and it's been well documented here.
Let's be clear here.
"Thanks." -Hero, 2009
The laughing Chrisisall
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Originally posted by citizen:
It was predatory lending that was the problem, not government mandated lending.
Actually, you're wrong. Groups like ACORN and other " commuinity activist " coerced / strong armed banks into making risky , Gov't backed loans so the poor and minorities could buy homes which they couldn't afford. And there were many in Congress on the side of ACORN and the likes, which vigorously fought any attempt to clamp down on Fannie and Freddie loaning practices.
It is not those who use the term "Islamo-Fascism" who are sullying the name of Islam; it is the Islamo-Fascists. - Dennis Prager
A concern of the GOP is that the people aren't informed enough to understand their policies, while a fear of the Dems is that the people WILL understand.
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Late 2004. The video speaks for itself. Dems not only defending Freddie and Fannie ( OUTSTANDING leadership, says Maxine Waters ) they even go so far as to question the motives of those who want to clamp down on Freddie / Fannie. Conversely, the GOP members are sounding the warning bells, over 4 yrs ago, about what was coming, if nothing was done.
It is not those who use the term "Islamo-Fascism" who are sullying the name of Islam; it is the Islamo-Fascists. - Dennis Prager
A concern of the GOP is that the people aren't informed enough to understand their policies, while a fear of the Dems is that the people WILL understand.
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