tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post5865023561278231213..comments2024-01-20T15:51:35.268-06:00Comments on And So it Goes in Shreveport: A Rant on the StimulusPat Austin Beckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767059128758168960noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-58710578882901385022009-02-13T20:01:00.000-06:002009-02-13T20:01:00.000-06:00Pat, that was indeed quite a rant. I certainly un...Pat, that was indeed quite a rant. I certainly understand the anger and distaste over the stimulus bill. Who really wants this to happen?...<B>NOBODY</B>. But why the tired arguments about socialism and public welfare? Do you really believe that all the Democrats want to do is pass this bill so that they can create more welfare? That seems a little elementary and illogical. Those accusations have as much validity as the tired arguments from the far left that Republicans ONLY want to give money to the rich. <BR/><BR/>The truth is, no system is perfect (regardless of who is running it). So yes, you can rant about the proposed changes to healthcare, but do you honestly think the system we currently have works well? People already get don't get the treatment, surgeries, and meds they need....its called "not having insurance". <BR/><BR/>We can debate how effective the stimulus will be, but honestly nobody KNOWS whats gonna work because we're in unchartered waters, economically speaking. Would you at least agree, however, that the <B>intention</B> of this bill is to take our economy out of its current tailspin, and not simply fulfill the Democrats' desire to create a socialist state? Surely, you can dislike the bill but admit that much, right?<BR/><BR/>It seems to me that this economic downturn has exposed alot of flaws in our economic philosophy...the markets don't regulate themselves, the citizenry NEEDS government to step-in when it sees that the economy is put at risk by irresponsible practices, and the lowest taxes in decades haven't left us with the prosperity that Republicans and other market-worshippers always promised. So we're seriously supposed to listen to Republican ideology in the midst of this mess that they've governed over? <BR/><BR/>So, although the bill is sure to have its flaws, it comes as a necessity, as a triage to an economy left in a tailspin by poor government and an irresponsible market. So, while i understand the distaste over the stimulus, where were your rants against the Republicans while they were spending away the surplus they inherited 8 years ago? Where were the rants against the $750 Billion TARP (which Bush and the Republicans supported)? Where were the rants against an irresponsible administration that simply walked away from an economic mess, a recession with no end in sight, a massive deficit, a demoralized populace, and 2 wars with no end in sight? <BR/><BR/>The absence of those rants makes this rant on the stimulus seem less than objective; just another reason to vent about the Democrats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-48155907388869370852009-02-12T19:55:00.000-06:002009-02-12T19:55:00.000-06:00Sarah - I'm not sure if you're mocking commenters ...Sarah - I'm not sure if you're mocking commenters on this blog that are openly in favor of Democrats currently (that would be me, Pat's niece, and Nikki, her daughter and then that anonymous guy) - or perhaps you're just mocking extreme Democrats in general - as that certainly appears to be what you're characterizing in this comment.<BR/><BR/>I find it (let's say ironic) that you mock something in a manner that demonstrates that you, too, are equally extreme (to the point of not considering, having reactionary planned responses - you know, the things you're referring to in this comment). <BR/><BR/>:)Mary Frances Archer https://www.blogger.com/profile/01510066140665486403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-11254142896252330312009-02-11T18:07:00.000-06:002009-02-11T18:07:00.000-06:00My God, Pat, can't you just agree with something O...My God, Pat, can't you just agree with something Obama wants do regardless of what it is!! Can't you just go along with it for the sake of helping the country!! No one cares about old people! Can't you recognize that 100's of years of Republicans in office screwed everything up and the only way to fix it is to let BHO and Nancy Pelosi run the country for the next 20-30 years?? HOPE AND CHANGE! I didn't even read your post but I already know what's in it - you're picking on Obama just because you think he's friends with a silly washed-up old murderer guy. The things you talk about are only silly Rush Limbaugh talking points that no one else agrees with because he is like Hitler and Howard Stern had a baby. Geez. Get with the program!!! :-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044223737833333480noreply@blogger.com