Democrats Bow To Bush's Demands On War Spending Bill

Washington Post   |  Jonathan Weisman   |   December 13, 2007 12:51 AM


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House Democratic leaders yesterday agreed to meet President Bush's bottom-line spending limit on a sprawling, half-trillion-dollar domestic spending bill, dropping their demands for as much as $22 billion in additional spending but vowing to shift funds from the president's priorities to theirs.

The final legislation, still under negotiation, will be shorn of funding for the war in Iraq when it reaches the House floor, possibly on Friday. But Democratic leadership aides concede that the Senate will probably add those funds. A proposal to strip the bill of spending provisions for lawmakers' home districts was shelved after a bipartisan revolt, but Democrats say the number and size of those earmarks will be scaled back.

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- truthyguy See Profile I'm a Fan of truthyguy permalink

With Pelosi as Speaker you could have stopped the headline at "Democrats Bow to Bush's Demands".

What Bush's latest demands are is irrelevant because all Pelosi does is smile, capitulate and rationalize herself into believing that it all isn't as bad as it first sounded. Well, Nancy - it is. Resign so we can get a real Speaker.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:52 PM on 12/13/2007
- Marrob See Profile I'm a Fan of Marrob permalink

More money for the Defense Contractors...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:27 PM on 12/13/2007
- gonnuts See Profile I'm a Fan of gonnuts permalink

We can stop this bullshit now. Simply STOP giving this government OUR MONEY!

You don't want war - quit waiting on the congress to stop the funding. They haven't and they won't even though we the people have told them in no uncertain terms it's what we want. So, if they don't stop the funding - we will!

It's obvious this government doesn't represent the people, so would someone please explain to me why we should give them our money for a job they not only do not perform but actually use to work against us?

This April send your tax-form back blank save for a red hand-print on it. (signifying blood)
If 30-40 million people did this Tax Protest what would they do? Arrest us? Hardly.

They don't listen to our voices and they want our money - so, let's take away what they want and maybe they'll listen. It's simple - it's direct - it'll work.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:05 PM on 12/13/2007
- LeftLeaner See Profile I'm a Fan of LeftLeaner permalink

Even idiot Bush doesn't take them seriously.

They embarrass themselves each and every time they say - NO BLANK CHECK.

I stopped listening to what they have to say.

We've heard more than enough rhetoric.

Actions are all I care about now, and, unfortunately, I'm not expecting much of those from the DEMS.


They've used up their political capital as I see it, and have failed miserably.

They ARE a bunch of losers.

I think I'm going Independent. I'm embarrased to be associated with the Democratic Party.

They no longer represent the middle class and don't deserve my vote.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:05 PM on 12/13/2007
- SpindrainDotCom See Profile I'm a Fan of SpindrainDotCom permalink

Pussies

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:05 PM on 12/13/2007
- rcampbell See Profile I'm a Fan of rcampbell permalink

Shame on you, Ms. Pelosi.

Shame on you, Mr. Reid

There is a very strong likel;ihood the Dems will win the White House. If they don't hold on to the Senate and House majorities, it'll be because of these many capitulations when you were given your majorities to do EXACTLY the opposite.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:41 PM on 12/13/2007
- hip dibler See Profile I'm a Fan of hip dibler permalink

this car ain't got no brakes.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:00 PM on 12/13/2007
- fumes See Profile I'm a Fan of fumes permalink

i used to be for hillary, but now dr. no speaks for me. no to warfare, no to welfare, no to treading on me without representation. that's fair, right? go here www.ronpaul2008.com no fear!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:31 PM on 12/13/2007
- alfrede See Profile I'm a Fan of alfrede permalink

Hi,

Eventually we will find out who got what in the numerous military spending bills to pay for the war in Iraq.

When we do find out and if there is evidence of illegalities, will those responsible be held accountable even if they are out of elected office??

What do U think??

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:16 PM on 12/13/2007
- cynic See Profile I'm a Fan of cynic permalink

Cowards.

Send the shrub the bill you want. Let Little Georgie show his true petulance and veto veto veto. That's how he retains his relevance -- remember?

I really wonder what Little Georgie and the Big Dick found on Reid and Pelosi during their countrywide data minings... Must be some kind of big goat they're humping...

sad

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:01 PM on 12/13/2007
- VivaZapata See Profile I'm a Fan of VivaZapata permalink

Pelosi had the opportunity to show women could lead with effectiveness. Her tenure is going to set women back a long way. The problem is that the dems are locked into the clinton mode of bending to "get things done." principles mean nothing to most of these characters.

Bush: JUMP!
Pelosi:___ ____?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:20 PM on 12/13/2007
- studlyguy See Profile I'm a Fan of studlyguy permalink

dumbocrats don't have to wonder why they lose elections , the repukes are ruthless mean ,nasty, corrupt ,lying polticians , and the dumbocrats are scaredy spinless,defeated,lame weaklings ,who couldn't defend themselves against a worm of which they are, let alone the repukes

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:53 AM on 12/13/2007
- mellene See Profile I'm a Fan of mellene permalink

Who ever thought they wouldn't! They simply don't have the votes to do anything else. The repubs will have to live with this blood on their hands for the next 100 years.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:47 AM on 12/13/2007
- Grannysue See Profile I'm a Fan of Grannysue permalink

We already knew Nancy has no balls, apparently neither does Harry! Besides Nancy has been too busy buying outfits and flowers. Harry, well he's probably been relaxing in Nevada reading the BOOK OF MORMON and thinking him and Nancy are really special! Sorry American Public but basically another year of Bush, his administration and this Congress and Senate and we are all pretty much screwed!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:24 AM on 12/13/2007
- rwe See Profile I'm a Fan of rwe permalink

And now even the liberal msm USATODAY is saying the surge is working and the liberal progressives are the moonbats they are. Not even in Viet Nam were libs as despicable in their hatred for the troops and America as they are today. Fortunately Americans are seeing that. Pres Bush ratings up , Iraq success,, economy going strong and the POPE has condemned the GORACLE.. Merry Christmas (that is the season progressos)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:21 AM on 12/13/2007
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