Originally Posted by
texaschief
Because libs don't play war? Y'all have gotten us into more wars than Bush did. LMAO. Just because Obama reallocated troops doesn't mean he's ending wars. The largest CIA headquarters in the world is in Iraq. You really think that war is over? Now, we've got Libya, Syria, and Afgan continuation, and a standoff with a potentially nuclear Iran to worry about... I'd get off that high horse if I were you.
I'd much rather spend money on protecting the country than giving $500 million to faux energy companies like Solyndra who go bankrupt just a couple years after getting the money. That stimulus those idiots passed should go down as one of the most disastrous pieces of ineptitude this country has ever seen. The corruption in this administration is absolutely unfathomable.
It's funny that we always blame spending on presidents when in fact, it's actually congress that decides how we allocate money. ALL government spending originates in the House of Representatives. Since Pelosi took over as majority leader in 06, she has spent 3.66 BILLION PER DAY. She has added 5.343 TRILLION to our national debt. She has spent more money than the previous 49 speakers before her COMBINED.
So yes, I believe the term "spend-a-holic" fits nicely here relative to her predecessors. Isn't it just like a liberal to say one thing and do the exact opposite?
When Pelosi became speaker in January 2007 she was emphatic that there would be no new deficit spending.
“After years of historic deficits, this 110th Congress will commit itself to a higher standard: Pay as you go, no new deficit spending,” she said in her inaugural address from the speaker’s podium. “Our new America will provide unlimited opportunity for future generations, not burden them with mountains of debt.”
Quick.... when was the last time a budget was passed? (hint: it's been over 1000 days)