ridestrong 1 #1 January 7, 2010 Ah-nold Schwarzenegger "Does a 180" Now Opposes Obamacare The Lid/ABC News ^ | 1/6/10 | The Lid Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 2:22:19 PM by Shellybenoit "You've heard of a bridge to nowhere. This is health care to nowhere. California's congressional delegation should either vote against this bill..or get in and fight for the same sweetheart deal that Senator Nelson of Nebraska got for the Cornhusker State. He got the corn, we got the husk.'' The Governator gave his final State-of-the-State speech today and made a surprising 180 degree turn on Obamacare. Schwarzenegger was a big supporter of the bill, but finally realized that it will drive California deeper in debt, with the higher state costs for Medicare. In his speech he laid down a challenge for California’s congressional delegation. Schwarzenegger, who wants more federal dollars or the flexibility to reduce Medicarecosts, said the state’s Senators and House members should vote against the bill “or get in there and fight for the same sweetheart deal that Sen. (Ben) Nelson got for the Cornhusker state … They got the corn, we got the husk.” ------------------ Surely nothing some more "closed-door" debates can't fix.*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #2 January 7, 2010 Quoteget in and fight for the same sweetheart deal that Senator Nelson of Nebraska got for the Cornhusker State and he still doesn't get it - he still thinks a deal where the other 49 states (48, since Nebraska is out) supplement his costs is a good deal until we all stop thinking like this (it's ok if someone else pays for it) - we'll go bankrupt ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #3 January 7, 2010 QuoteQuoteget in and fight for the same sweetheart deal that Senator Nelson of Nebraska got for the Cornhusker State and he still doesn't get it - he still thinks a deal where the other 49 states (48, since Nebraska is out) supplement his costs is a good deal until we all stop thinking like this (it's ok if someone else pays for it) - we'll go bankrupt As of 2005, California got back $.78 out of every $1.00 we sent to the Feds as taxes. Even if they kick back enough to cover the mandated Medicare spending increases we'll still be the "some one else" paying for the 32 states that get more than they give ranging from egregious like New Mexico at $2.03 to moderate like Nebraska at $1.10. California is also broke. We can't afford government mandated spending increases without additional funds to cover the bills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #4 January 7, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteget in and fight for the same sweetheart deal that Senator Nelson of Nebraska got for the Cornhusker State and he still doesn't get it - he still thinks a deal where the other 49 states (48, since Nebraska is out) supplement his costs is a good deal until we all stop thinking like this (it's ok if someone else pays for it) - we'll go bankrupt As of 2005, California got back $.79 out of every $1.00 we sent to the Feds as taxes. Even if they kick back enough to cover the mandated Medicare spending increases we'll still be the "some one else" paying for the 32 states that get more than they give ranging from egregious like New Mexico at $2.03 to moderate like Nebraska at $1.10. California is also broke. We can't afford government mandated spending increases without additional funds to cover the bills. Where can I find that info?Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #5 January 7, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteget in and fight for the same sweetheart deal that Senator Nelson of Nebraska got for the Cornhusker State and he still doesn't get it - he still thinks a deal where the other 49 states (48, since Nebraska is out) supplement his costs is a good deal until we all stop thinking like this (it's ok if someone else pays for it) - we'll go bankrupt As of 2005, California got back $.79 out of every $1.00 we sent to the Feds as taxes. Even if they kick back enough to cover the mandated Medicare spending increases we'll still be the "some one else" paying for the 32 states that get more than they give ranging from egregious like New Mexico at $2.03 to moderate like Nebraska at $1.10. California is also broke. We can't afford government mandated spending increases without additional funds to cover the bills. Where can I find that info? Federal spending to tax collection summary: http://www.taxfoundation.org/research/show/266.html A cursory web search doesn't turn up more recent data. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #6 January 8, 2010 Thank you sir!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 January 8, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteget in and fight for the same sweetheart deal that Senator Nelson of Nebraska got for the Cornhusker State and he still doesn't get it - he still thinks a deal where the other 49 states (48, since Nebraska is out) supplement his costs is a good deal until we all stop thinking like this (it's ok if someone else pays for it) - we'll go bankrupt As of 2005, California got back $.78 out of every $1.00 we sent to the Feds as taxes. Even if they kick back enough to cover the mandated Medicare spending increases we'll still be the "some one else" paying for the 32 states that get more than they give ranging from egregious like New Mexico at $2.03 to moderate like Nebraska at $1.10. California is also broke. We can't afford government mandated spending increases without additional funds to cover the bills. so you understand then? But are you arguing that Cali should then take the same underhanded trick as Nebraska? or that Nebraska shouldn't get any special treatment? "the system is unfair, we have to stop it" "the system is unfair, so I want to play the game better than the others" ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 January 8, 2010 QuoteWe can't afford government mandated spending increases without additional funds to cover the bills. great statement - it pretty much screams "screw the other guys so we get ours" or, in your case "this sucks, we keep getting screwed by the other guy" the money has to be payed by someone ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
