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Thu Feb-05-09 01:34 PM
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We need to stop calling it the Stimulus Bill or Package and instead call it |
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the "Jobs and Economic Recovery Program".
That's what Obama's staff is calling it - I wish Obama would do the same.
Frame the debate - that's how we can win this thing.
It's alot harder to explain why you are voting against the "Jobs and Economic Recovery Plan" then a stimulus bill.
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:36 PM
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1. We need to call it the JOBS BILL. Make repukes vote against the JOBS BILL. |
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:38 PM
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3. That definitely is easier for Americans to understand. |
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Ya know - that bumpersticker mentality.
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:42 PM
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8. So, those of us who can't work are ignored YET AGAIN? |
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What would you have us do... stop breathing?
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:45 PM
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11. What are you talking about? |
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This is what Obama's office is calling it and it sounds better than a Stimulus Plan - don't you think?
There are funds in that bill for medicaid, foodstamps, unemployement and more.
Bobbolink - I am on your side.
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:58 PM
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12. What am I talking about....? |
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You're "on my side", but you can't figure this out?
Try trading places with me, and see what it's like being IGNORED by "progressives".
Then I think you'd understand.
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:14 PM
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17. Bobbo - I have someone in my immediate family that is unable to work and I do know that this bill |
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help to save her benefits that at this very moment the Republicans who run this state are trying to take away.
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Thu Feb-05-09 05:07 PM
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21. then.... it's NOT just about jobs, right? |
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Why can't you SAY that?
Why play into that conservative edict that the only worthwhile people are people with JOBS???
Really, why can't any of you understand what it's like to be so damned ignored and vilified, by the very people who are supposed to CARE??
You can have the last word... go ahead and blast me like everyone else who refuses to understand and to empathize.
I won't read any more, so go right ahead. You all need someone to look down on.
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:18 PM
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19. Exactly. Repukes are good at framing. Let's REFRAME it. JOBS BILL, JOBS BILL, JOBS BILL. |
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Thu Feb-05-09 05:10 PM
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22. Yep. JOBS. No more abstact (or more abstract) nouns. |
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:37 PM
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call it the "Save-our-Asses-IF-WE-CAN-right-fucking-NOW" bill
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:39 PM
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:40 PM
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5. They're voting on it tommorrow right? |
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I say call it anything you want, but make sure your Senator votes for the damn thing!!
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:41 PM
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7. I think they are voting on it tonite. |
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There is some big Dem get together this weekend in VA that Obama and Biden are going to....and it starts tomorrow.
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:41 PM
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6. That's a great idea. I'm surprised he's not doing it already |
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:43 PM
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9. I got that phrase from his office. |
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:43 PM
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10. Republicans will vote "No" on cloture. They want to give Obama a "defeat" early. |
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:07 PM
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13. And Republicans who vote against it want America to fail. |
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:08 PM
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14. The fucking whores on "AP Radio News" just called it the "Tax and Spending Bill" |
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No, I'm not kidding. And they usually refer to the President as "Obama", as opposed to "President Obama". Which is a relatively minor offense, except when you know they went out of their way to say "President Bush" several times in one sentence if they could get away with it.
Why do Nova M and What's Left of Air America continue to use this hack "news service"??
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:11 PM
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16. Exactly. And who is standing up on the Left? No one. |
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Obama needs help, he just can't do it ALL by himself. Where is Spineless Harry? Too busy defending all of his really good repuke friends in the Senate Social Club.
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:15 PM
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18. Seriously - that is why the repugs are making headway on this - they are all out there |
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spewing their talking points.
Harry Reid is worthless. But - Durbin is doing a great job today. He is sticking to our talking points.
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:10 PM
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the Dems need good marketing. They call these bills some technical name, like SCHIP, which only the Dems can understand. You are 100% correct. Let's urge the Speaker to start naming these bills so that they reflect a positive result.
Headline: REPUKES REFUSE TO VOTE FOR JOBS BILL! That will get more attention.
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Thu Feb-05-09 02:18 PM
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20. Public Economic and National Infrastrucure Stimulus plan |
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