Quote from bigarrow:
I looked up the deal on the net and from what I understood there wasn't a 60 B deal just a 10 B for the flood insurance so if that's true there isn't any pork in the deal.
And I give the republican congress kudos for this. More bills should be passed in small pieces. Hopefully they will show the same common sense when it comes time to raise the debt limit. They can start passing small common sense cuts now and not hold the economy hostage like they tried to last time.
Quote from PHOENIX TRADING:
off topic but wanted to let you know I appreciate your support upstairs
thx
Quote from MarketMasher:
I agree. No more bridges to nowhere and other pork crapola...
I spoke with a friend this weekend who has family in the affected area, and it basically boiled down to that first they were pissed at Obama for doing the big show and not coming thru - but now they are not only pissed at Obama, but the House GOP for the (seemingly to them) endless delays.
Though being pissed at everyone sounds about normal to me....
Quote from CaptainObvious:
So you and the fat boy are a couple of hypocrites. You have plenty of company, which is why we're going down the shitter. Anyone who can't afford to properly insure the house/business they lost shouldn't have built it in the first place. Manage your own risk and quit waiting on responsible people to bail you out when things go south. Anyone who thinks it's OK for a 30 billion dollar relief package to cost 60 billion can donate the extra 30 out of their own pockets. Be as wasteful as you like, just do it on your own nickel.
"Sandy Relief Passes House Despite Conservative Opposition"
The full $51 billion relief bill passed the House 241-180, with 179 Republicans in opposition.