Renee in NC Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I was pretty neutral about the bill - I could see the reasons both for and against it. However, the pork added ($100 billion) was more than I could handle! But it is what it is, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) I was pretty neutral about the bill - I could see the reasons both for and against it. However, the pork added ($100 billion) was more than I could handle! But it is what it is, now. Well, there goes America! So much power to one unaccountable man/position! Edited October 3, 2008 by sdWTMer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I was pretty neutral about the bill - I could see the reasons both for and against it. However, the pork added ($100 billion) was more than I could handle! But it is what it is, now. Ugh. Off to see if my man stuck to his guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Unbelievable. I checked and my Congressman, a republican, voted against it the first time and voted against today also. I will definitely be voting for him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Whoopee. :001_huh: Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 YIKES! Not good. Do you think Bush will veto all the pork that was put in it so it would pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 YIKES! Not good. Do you think Bush will veto all the pork that was put in it so it would pass? I think he will sign off on the whole shebang in a big showy ceremony. Blech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Unbelievable. I checked and my Congressman, a republican, voted against it the first time and voted against today also. I will definitely be voting for him again. Same with mine. My senators will not be getting my votes however (one this year, one in 2010). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 I think he will sign off on the whole shebang in a big showy ceremony. Blech. I thought we didn't have line item veto? There is no way he will veto this as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Barf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Unbelievable. I checked and my Congressman, a republican, voted against it the first time and voted against today also. I will definitely be voting for him again. Same here. My republican congressman voted no both times and he definitely gets my vote again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara R Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Party like it's 1929! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 85%+ of americans are against this bill. Many contacted their congressmen and senators and said NO, we do not want it. How could it pass when they know darn well it does nothing but cause more problems than we've ever had before. This is not good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I thought we didn't have line item veto? There is no way he will veto this as a whole. Exactly. He won't send this back to "get rid of pork". No way, no how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 So if this is supposed to be such good news for Wall Street, then why are stocks down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I was pretty neutral about the bill - I could see the reasons both for and against it. However, the pork added ($100 billion) was more than I could handle! But it is what it is, now. I heard about this pork spending on the radio, but had no other source to verify the numbers. (I think you may mean $100 million in pork spending---but still!) I heard $6 million dollars for manufacturers of wooden arrows? I've been ambivalent, like you are; at times it seemed like the bill was necessary, but in my heart of hearts---how are we going to pay for this? How are we going to pay for the massive spending that candidates are proposing? Even if this bill was necessary, why is all this pork spending added? It's absolutely crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Does any one have a link to see how each rep voted? I can't find one for some reason. Probably not searching properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Does anyone know how this will affect interest rates for home mortgage loans? We have to lock in our rate by next friday and are unsure if it will be going up or down over the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Even if this bill was necessary, why is all this pork spending added? It's absolutely crazy! That the pork was aimed at people they were trying to win votes from. I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Does any one have a link to see how each rep voted? I can't find one for some reason. Probably not searching properly. http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/110/house/2/votes/680/ Click on your state for specific names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Well, there goes America! So much power to one unaccountable man/position! Congress has just nationalized the housing market. :angry: Bush, McCain, Barack, these people all supported/voted in favor of this. Yet 85% of Americans were against or have been suckered into thinking this will help us. This is a sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuzzled Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/110/house/2/votes/680/ Click on your state for specific names. That looks like the roll call from last week. Here's one from today: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iE1r_DuYH2j4rBy8JqBaVQ40MiOQD93J6A400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Wasn't it predictable. Panic over a failed bill earlier in the week. Padding with all manner of pork. Begging, cajoling, bribing. All to pass ~ in speedy fashion ~ a fabulously flawed bill. A bill of massive proportion with the potential for massive implication. A bill that the American people, by and large, opposed. Major applause to the two Washington Democratic Reps who stood their ground and opposed this garbage. Between this and the potential to have Sarah Palin serving as my Vice President, I'm beyond disillusioned and frustrated. Bleh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I agree, it is ridiculous. I use to think he was a good guy who got dealt an impossible hand when 9-11 came around. I was really willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and think he was doing his best. Now, my feelings are not appropriate to post in a public place. Because they all have money in stocks and care more about their own pocket books than the general health of our economy. Come election day I hope they get kicked out so fast they get whiplash. Does anyone know how this will affect interest rates for home mortgage loans? We have to lock in our rate by next friday and are unsure if it will be going up or down over the next week. Wow. If it's at a decent rate 4-5.5% right now definately lock it in why take a gamble. the way things have been going who knows what it will be. I wouldn't be suprised if it went up to double digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 :glare: :banghead: :smash: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Wow. If it's at a decent rate 4-5.5% right now definately lock it in why take a gamble. the way things have been going who knows what it will be. I wouldn't be suprised if it went up to double digits. Hmmm, it's at just above 6% today. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Does any one have a link to see how each rep voted? I can't find one for some reason. Probably not searching properly. http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=681&chamber=H&congress=1102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=681&chamber=H&congress=1102 Look at that. 6 reps from VA voted against it. But not mine. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raders Fan Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Mine voted against it again, so I can still support him. I was ready to vote him out over this one issue if he voted for the bill. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) Edit: I originally used a procedural vote leading up to the original vote. Sorry about that! I would use Confuzzled's link. Edited October 3, 2008 by Amy loves Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 the bill was necessary, but in my heart of hearts---how are we going to pay for this? How are we going to pay for the massive spending that candidates are proposing? ! We sell our firstborn. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Wow. Our rep. kept his integrity and voted against it even when he had nothing to lose. I'm impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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