March 16, 2006

Raising the Roof

From someone in the Senate:

Earlier today at 11:17am, the Senate voted to increase the federal debt limit to nearly $9 trillion. Since 2001, the amount of federal debt per American has increased by nearly $9,000, while average annual wages have only increased by $4,200.

At 1:03pm, the Senate then “hotlined” – or attempted to approve by unanimous consent – the Russia Polar Bear Conservation and Management Act. According to the Congressional Budget Office, this bill would cost nearly $20 million over the next five years.

The sponsor of this vital piece of legislation? You guessed it – Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska.

Republican Conservatism is officially dead.

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Yes, this country is ripe for a third-party. Or depending on your perspective, a viable second party .

I'm thinking Penn Jillette on a "South Park Republican Party" ticket.

Posted by: Tim Morgan at March 17, 2006 01:32 PM