Democrats in Charge - But Waste 2 years!

[soonercruiser]

So, the Demoncrats own the Presidency, U.S. Senate, and House for almost two years, and have to wait until the last minute to pass legislation (like extending the Boooosh Tax Cuts) until the last few weeks of their filibuster proof control.
What the he11 were they doing the last two years - or at least the past 11 months???
Or, was this another planned Alinskyian ploy to create a time crisis, and pass a lot of liberal legislation that no one has time to read, with 6,000 plus earmarks like the Omnibus Spending Bill???
As a result - Congressional approval rating at a historic low!!!!!

[StoopTroup]

I think they were all amazed Barry won and they decided to bail on him instead of support him. Also there was a bit of time spent on trying not to be blamed for the 2nd depression and figuring out how to keep their jobs. Pretty much the same thing as the Pubs.

Remember....the Historic Low includes the Pubs in office too.

[Jammin']

None of this would have happened if we just would have elected Ross Perot in the 90's

[JLEW1818]

b/c they all suck, and will burn

[OklahomaTuba]

What the he11 were they doing the last two years - or at least the past 11 months???

Bankrupting the country, putting millions out of work, record high # of people in poverty and on food stamps, destroying the private sector, nationalizing the health, auto, banking & loan industry, and making damn sure the dollar is worthless??

Seems like their agenda has worked just as it was supposed to work.

[1890MilesToNorman]

He's giving Jimmy Carter a run for our money!

[Jammin']

If we can just get a Republican voted in for every single office things will be PERFECT again!

[OklahomaTuba]

I think the best part is seeing two democratic presidents on stage together begging congress to extend Bush's tax cuts, or the economy will be further destroyed. After spending the better part of the last 10 years bashing them.

[Jammin']

I think the best part is seeing two democratic presidents on stage together begging congress to extend Bush's tax cuts, or the economy will be further destroyed. After spending the better part of the last 10 years bashing them.

I think we all agree W is the greatest president in modern times.

[3rdgensooner]

It is a part of their diabolical plan!!!!1!11 bwahahahahaha

[SpankyNek]

The best part is going to be the future demise of the Republicans as Rand Paul pushes for a Tea Party Caucus.

The three party schism has made its way into congress.

Thought nothing got done in the last 2 years....wait for the next two.

[OklahomaTuba]

More Democrats voted to extend Dubya's tax cuts than republicans.

And it got more overall votes this time than it did in 2003 (with a GOP majority no less!)

Beautiful.

[OklahomaTuba]

The best part is going to be the future demise of the Republicans...

As long as The One, Nancy & Harry are around, the GOP should be in rather good shape.

[Aldebaran]

I blame Chuck Long.

[badger]

I usually don't vote Democratic (I think I've voted for a grand total of two Democrats in my life, and both were in Oklahoma so they don't really count), but if I did, I'd probably be wondering what the hell just happened. They got majorities in 2006-08, the last two Bush years, then said they couldn't get legislation going till they have fillibuster-proof and veto-proof majorities, which they achiveved in 2008... and then they ask legislators to sign bills before reading, so they could learn what they were signing after it's passed.

I know that the Republicans have not been perfect during their time in majority and presidency recently - the Contract with America was not 100 percent fulfilled, but they stayed in power for so long because American wasn't fed up enough to oust them right away, unlike the Dems.

So, was it because what the Republicans did helped the country, or what they did was more popular?

Either way, Dems can't claim either during the two (possibly four) years of most (or partial) control. Not popular, not economically sound. Ugh. I bet my hippie relatives in Oregon are just fuming. I wonder if we're on the verge of a Democratic tea party movement?

[AlboSooner]

I dislike both parties at the moment. I hope this tug of war ends soon and they get some stuff done.

[badger]

While I admire the tea party movement for taking such a strong interest in government's actions, I worry about them getting moderates kicked out, because finding common ground is important to getting stuff done (like budget cuts and deciding what taxes to charge)

But... the election process ran its course so can't complain too much

[soonerscuba]

So, was it because what the Republicans did helped the country, or what they did was more popular?

Either way, Dems can't claim either during the two (possibly four) years of most (or partial) control. Not popular, not economically sound. Ugh. I bet my hippie relatives in Oregon are just fuming. I wonder if we're on the verge of a Democratic tea party movement?

I would venture to guess that between our tax structure, budget and deficit that doing what is popular without funding it is certainly the answer.

Dems are mad at the party when things are going well, being angry at the national platform is a birthright.

[Aldebaran]

Is Tea Party Movement still code for ignorant racist white people?

[soonercruiser]

It is a part of their diabolical plan!!!!1!11 bwahahahahaha

Is that Nel in in trouble?
Where's Dudley Doright???