LA Times editorial: Republicans promise to create jobs -- someday

[ProSense]

Republicans promise to create jobs -- someday

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Republicans on Thursday proved that this job-creation thing is a snap. They promised to create 5 million jobs -- someday.

Tired of hearing President Obama say they didn't have an alternative to his $447-billion jobs bill, GOP leaders in Congress brought out the big guns.

"We just thought it was time to put this all into a package. I will freely admit to you that part of it is in response to the president saying we don't have a proposal," said Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who led the effort to write the legislation along with Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.).

"From the Republican point of view, this is a breakthrough," said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), another supporter of the bill. "We have to be for something."

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And just what's in this miracle pill, er, bill?

The bill is something of a greatest hits of Republican economic proposals. It calls for repeal of the new healthcare law, a balanced-budget amendment, expansion of offshore oil drilling and a tax overhaul that would lower rates and eliminate corporate loopholes.

Paul said the bill would create 5 million jobs -- although he did not offer a time frame.

Presumably, Paul also thinks the bill will allow pigs to fly, although he didn't come out and say that.

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That was a serious smack down!

[Turbineguy]

1. Republicans will create jobs.

In the funeral services industry.

[oh08dem]

2. Enough with the stupid Balanced Budget Amendment Randy!

Government isn't a for profit industry; if you love the private sector so much quit the Senate and go back to examining eyes. While you're at it, take dear 'ol dad with you as well.

Here's a slogan for you and pops: "Rand & Ron advocating the private sector while working 20+ years in the public sector".

I guess the Repukes are right, some government employees can sit around and get paid for doing nothing... The funny thing is they all have R's next to their name.

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. I'm sorry, but they're just too ridiculous for words. When will Independents quit screwing up...

and voting for divided government, hoping everyone will just play nice? :shrug:

[Stuart G]

4. Read the entire editoral...nt