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1. #1
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:15 pm, Jeddite said:

   $100,000 to cover Jeddite’s bills for the next 10-20 years. Small potatoes, but I’m good for it. And I pay my taxes!

2. #2
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:17 pm, genso said:

   $88 million for the Coast Guard to design a new polar
   icebreaker (arctic ship)

   Wait…I thought all the Arctic was melting. Why would they need a new ice breaker?

3. #3
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm, CantCureStupid said:

   A polar icebreaker for the Coast Guard? Isn’t the request for such a thing blasphemy to the enviro-nazis?

   This entire dog-and-pony show is a nauseating disgrace.

4. #4
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:19 pm, genso said:

   $110 million to the Farm Service Agency to upgrade computer
   systems

   That’s a lot of laptops. Buy Dell.

5. #5
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm, taylork said:

   $88 million for the Coast Guard to design a new polar
   icebreake

   I thought global warming got rid of all that pesky ice?

6. #6
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm, FamilyMan said:

   Yum! pork chops
   http://yeinjee.com/discovery/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/pig-feeding-hampshire.jpg

7. #7
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:28 pm, corona said:

   Nothing requires the products that are purchased with these
   funds be here in America.

   Um, Senator, that’s a good thing.

8. #8
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

   * $75 million for salaries of employees at the FBI

   Um, shouldn’t that be part of the Justice Department’s budget and be included in the annual appropriations? How is this part of an ‘emergency’ economic stimulus bill?!

9. #9
   On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:34 pm, AlohaGuy said:

   $248 million for furniture at the new Dept. of Homeland
   Security headquarters

   Couldn’t they get that clown from the bank to do this for a mere $1 million an office?

10. #10
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:36 pm, Misscheryl said:

    Pelosi needs a fork stuck in her cause she’s done! At the very least, tar and feathered. Pelosi, Reid et al. theives!!Stealing from the American tax payer!

11. #11
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm, conservativesRus said:

    More: The inevitable lard-up, thanks to the lobbyists

    I disagree. The lard-up thanks to Congress. If congress just said NO – the lobbyists would quit asking.
    I once heard Tancredo say that on an average day he had requests come to him for an average of about $7 million. Money for this cause, that cause, any cause..and just cause I think. Anyway, Tancredo said how hard it was to say NO. And lest we blame it on lobbyists…Tancredo said well over half was “the little guy asking for favors”. We’re all special interests.

12. #12
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Lithium ion batteries, for instance, are
    primarily made in Asia.

    Thus cheaper. But I’m all for anyone building a battery plant who wants to do so – with their own money.

13. #13
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm, Misscheryl said:

    This one is my favorite:

    * A $246 million tax break for hollywood movie producers to
    buy motion picture film

14. #14
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:40 pm, wrcnossen said:

    It is maddening that they think that to “fix” this POS they need to add MORE programs to please MORE senators and thier constitutents. In order to pass, more people must be bribed with my, my children’s, and my future grandchildren’s taxes.

    I have heard Steele on several shows, and I like his style and ideas. If he were to come out against this crap sandwich it could help the rest find their pair.

15. #15
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm, Weary Citizen said:

    “Making Work Pay”

    Yep, I would say that is an apt description.

16. #16
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm, wrcnossen said:

    conservative Russ – The only thing I ask from the government in the way of special interest is GET THE H@## OUT OF MY WAY!

17. #17
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    having just sent my son off this morning to Iraq….. I find that in a stimulus bill with no stimulus but crap and pork sandwiches…. too bad they didn’t give my son a voucher for food……. folks, you have to call, write or do whatever to stop this piece of Socialist garbage from seeing the light of day, Fight!

18. #18
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm, Southpaw said:

    pSSSt, hey Senate: 177-0

    Godspeed for your son, MNUSMCDavid.

19. #19
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm, rightisright said:

    Our soldiers should have best of everything needed and never be in need of anything.

20. #20
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm, conservativesRus said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm, wrcnossen said

    I agree completely – My only comment was that anybody asking for anything is “special interest”. And whether they are asking on behalf of an individual, a corporation, or “group”, – it’s still lobbying.
    I don’t blame the “askers” nearly as much as I blame the “givers”.

21. #21
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm, T-Bone said:

    Most of this is political payback and should be totally illegal.

    You donate to my campaign and work to get me elected and I will give you back 2 times as much or more as you paid.

    How much do you think the Hollywood producers gave in campaign contributions and in kind assistance. Pure payback. I didn’t see Acorn on the list and they are worse because they are purely an organization designed to delever Democratic votes.

22. #22
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm, TXGator said:

    Does the $125 million for the “DC Sewer System” mean “Congress”?

    How much of the $400 million for STDs goes to Congress and their ‘interns’?

    $100 million for lead based paint prevention? Really?

23. #23
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm, Cadman said:

    * $448 million for constructing the Dept. of Homeland
    Security headquarters

    Where have they been staying for the past 6 years?

24. #24
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm, FamilyMan said:

    MNUSMCDavid said:
    having just sent my son off this morning to Iraq…… folks, you have to call, write or do whatever to stop this piece of Socialist garbage from seeing the light of day, Fight!

    We are
    God bless you and your son.

25. #25
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:39 pm, babiesgrandma said:

    MNUSMCDavid said:
    having just sent my son off this morning to Iraq

    From an Ex-Navy WAVE: Good luck and God Bless!

26. #26
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm, RedDog said:

    This mess illustrates that our elected officials…
    1. Do not understand their responsibility to the Constitution or public trust.
    2. Do not understand basic finance and economics.
    3. Do not understand that the federal government exists to serve, not be served.
    4. Do not understand that government created this problem.
    5. Do not understand that the solution is to simply CUT taxes, CUT goverment spending, and CUT government interference in our economy and our lives. Sometimes the right thing to do is NOthing.

    If they do that, Obama can reserve his place on Mt. Rushmore. But since that will never happen, it looks like Obie is destined for the dustbin of history.

27. #27
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:03 pm, av8tr said:

    Somebody help me here. Just how does all this jumpstart the economy? (Or at least, help Michelle’s kids?)

    And, Devil Dog, we’ll all be praying for your boy. Semper Fi.

28. #28
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm, TXGator said:

    If all the people who have STDs and buy lead paint finally get rid of their syphillis and birth defects, maybe they won’t vote democrat anymore. Both shred the brain pretty good.
    And, all for only $500 million.
    Stimulated yet?

29. #29
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:14 pm, TXGator said:

    MNUSMCDavid said:
    having just sent my son off this morning to Iraq

    As always, prayers will always be said, and the sacrifice will always be appreciated. Congratulations on raising a good man. You must be a hell of a father.

30. #30
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:21 pm, BOB said:

    I do believe they really need this one:

    “* $125 million for the Washington, D.C. sewer system”

31. #31
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:24 pm, John Deaux said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm, T-Bone said:
    I didn’t see Acorn on the list and they are worse because they are purely an organization designed to delever Democratic votes.

    * $1.2 billion for “youth activities,” including youth summer
    job programs

    * $160 million for “paid volunteers” at the Corporation for
    National and Community Service

    Read between the lines.

32. #32
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:24 pm, nail49 said:

    I didn’t see Acorn on the list

    T-Bone: It was in the next comment: $125 million for the DC sewer system — that HAS to be ACORN!

33. #33
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:28 pm, nail49 said:

    MNUSMCDavid: I spent a year as one of two AF students at the Marine C&SC. I often said it was “AF appreciation year” because I was glad I wasn’t a Marine (like my brother was).

    However, I totally respect the job they do and the manner in which they get things done.

    Semper FI to you and your son — he comes by it honestly!

34. #34
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:33 pm, nail49 said:

    What really bothers me is knowing we are engaged in two distinctly different wars and the ONLY federal department being cut is Defense.

    NOT Education, NOT Commerce, NOT HHS, NOT Interior, NOT Transportation, or any other department never mentioned or even imagined as being a responsibility of our government.

    Just DEFENSE!!!

    That is so scary!

35. #35
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:38 pm, Bogtrotter said:

    Being a former Alaskan, the ONLY thing I like of everything listed is the new CG Icebreaker design. But even that does not belong in the stimulus bill.

36. #36
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm, chapoutier said:

    and the ONLY federal department being cut is Defense.

    Except its not. Obama is increasing DoD’s budget by 8%.

37. #37
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm, chapoutier said:

    Except its not. Obama is increasing DoD’s budget by 8% 3%

    Sorry. But still not a cut. A $14 billion increase. Which is what the Bush Administration had estimated for 2010. Here are the details.

38. #38
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 4:53 pm, jdubya said:

    * $448 million for constructing the Dept. of Homeland
    Security headquarters
    * $248 million for furniture at the new Dept. of Homeland
    Security headquarters

    W.T.F?!?

    Tell me how furniture costs 50% of a superstructure?

    VOTE DEM OUT

39. #39
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 5:09 pm, nail49 said:

    Sorry. But still not a cut. A $14 billion increase. Which is what the Bush Administration had estimated for 2010. Here are the details.

    Sorry, got a little emotional there, but the point remains – -how much of this ‘stimulus’ is going to actually do something called for in the Constitution, i.e., defend our country?

    Also, according to the Dems any substantially small increase is a cut. Recall a few years ago when Bush proposed increases in some programs and they were decried by the Democrats as “cuts.”

40. #40
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm, chapoutier said:

    Also, according to the Dems any substantially small increase is a cut. Recall a few years ago when Bush proposed increases in some programs and they were decried by the Democrats as “cuts.”

    And not to mention when the Washignton Post accused Palin of slashing special eductation funding, when it had actually increased from the previous year.

    Lets just agree it is wrong when anyone, from Fox News to WaPo, does it.

    This is not to say one has to agree with the level of funding or spending priorities, mind you.

41. #41
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 5:14 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Good lord. Who do I bill for the lunch I just lost?

    If I “volunteer” to do nothing can I get paid too?

    Is there a gooberment program that will bail out a guy when the IRS sends him a $30k tax bill that is wrong? That should be good for about $30 million (or at least a position on the Obomba cabinet) – right?

42. #42
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 5:17 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Definition of a cut (by politicians):

    Start at $400 billion increase.
    End with a $200 billion increase
    Result, $200 cut.

    Simple math. I am surprised you guys have not figured this out yet.

43. #43
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    …$200 billion…

44. #44
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 pm, docflash said:

    Where is lgm when we need him?

45. #45
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:08 pm, corona said:

    Confidential sources tell me that lOgJAm is poring over his income tax returns, as he expects to be nominated for Secretary of Trolling.

46. #46
    On February 4th, 2009 at 10:49 am, cheapseat said:

    chappy, i agree, a cut in a budget in any business other than government means that budget is smaller in dollars than the previous budget, a cut in government speak is translated into english as “we didn’t get as big an increased budget as we asked (hoped) for, and thus our budget was cut.” lying weasels one and all. lord i sometimes pray for a meteor strike in d.c. during the state of the union address. sounds like a book i once read.