Democrats have not Compromised/Broken Ranks in at least 50 years

[TNVOLNAVY]

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) recounted in an interview with Breitbart News that Democrats have not broken rank to pass conservative legislation in at least 50 years.

He said, “I asked the senator who’s been here in his third term, maybe fourth, to give me one example where it has occurred in recent times. He could not come up with anything, and then we pretty well concluded that hasn’t occurred in the last 50 years.”


Mitch McConnell Praises Thom Tillis as He Makes Bipartisan Deals, Promotes Him to Republican Leadership

 

[happy-go_vol]

Yeah, that's why we're 30+ trillion in debt. The neo-communist party demands that gop must reach over the isle, but they never have. The media pressures the gop by accusing them of stalling, etc.. they need to stop reaching over the isle. I've always said it's easy being a dem, you need no responsibility, moral standards, no accountability. Just be able to switch emotions in a flash

 

[McDad]

Yeah, that's why we're 30+ trillion in debt.

Incorrect. Spending increases under both R and D executive and legislative branches. It also increases under mixed arrangements.

 

[happy-go_vol]

Incorrect. Spending increases under both R and D executive and legislative branches. It also increases under mixed arrangements.

Incorrect. Spending increases under both R and D executive and legislative branches. It also increases under mixed arrangements.

I know, that's my point. The gop did not fight harder to stop spending. They caved every time. I also know that they didn't do much to stop spending when they had the majority too. But historically it's the dimtard party who has destroyed this country

 

[LouderVol]

I know, that's my point. The gop did not fight harder to stop spending. They caved every time. I also know that they didn't do much to stop spending when they had the majority too. But historically it's the dimtard party who has destroyed this country

The Rs havent cared. It's just been a talking point.

 

[TNVOLNAVY]

Yeah, that's why we're 30+ trillion in debt. The neo-communist party demands that gop must reach over the isle, but they never have. The media pressures the gop by accusing them of stalling, etc.. they need to stop reaching over the isle. I've always said it's easy being a dem, you need no responsibility, moral standards, no accountability. Just be able to switch emotions in a flash

and that’s exactly why no conservatives should ever debate or discuss politics with leftist filth. Any compromise moves the needle left. Sometimes by inches and sometimes by miles.

 

[Sea Ray]

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) recounted in an interview with Breitbart News that Democrats have not broken rank to pass conservative legislation in at least 50 years.

He said, “I asked the senator who’s been here in his third term, maybe fourth, to give me one example where it has occurred in recent times. He could not come up with anything, and then we pretty well concluded that hasn’t occurred in the last 50 years.”


Mitch McConnell Praises Thom Tillis as He Makes Bipartisan Deals, Promotes Him to Republican Leadership

Reagan got most of what he wanted early on in his administration from Tip O'Neill and Co. He definitely got his tax cuts

 

[McDad]

The Rs havent cared. It's just been a talking point.

How anyone can objectively not understand this truth based on our results is beyond me,

 

[happy-go_vol]

The Rs havent cared. It's just been a talking point.

There are a few, but not enough

 

[ClearwaterVol]

Yeah, that's why we're 30+ trillion in debt. The neo-communist party demands that gop must reach over the isle, but they never have. The media pressures the gop by accusing them of stalling, etc.. they need to stop reaching over the isle. I've always said it's easy being a dem, you need no responsibility, moral standards, no accountability. Just be able to switch emotions in a flash

Look who was in the WH for the spending sprees.

 

[sonofUT62]

Yeah, that's why we're 30+ trillion in debt. The neo-communist party demands that gop must reach over the isle, but they never have. The media pressures the gop by accusing them of stalling, etc.. they need to stop reaching over the isle. I've always said it's easy being a dem, you need no responsibility, moral standards, no accountability. Just be able to switch emotions in a flash

Nobody forced GWB to flush trillions down the drain. It’s a robbery from both sides, and abortion and drag shows and other divisive social issues are the illusion to keep people from noticing their Wallet being taken.

 

[jvol1]

Didnt Clinton create a budget surplus?

Thread topic seems a little too invested in party politics. Ultimately, we're all on the same team.

 

[happy-go_vol]

Look who was in the WH for the spending sprees.

I agree.

 

[Sea Ray]

Look who was in the WH for the spending sprees.

Neither side cares about spending sprees. Looking at the WH on spending issues is the wrong tact. Look to the House. They control the purse strings

 

[LouderVol]

There are a few, but not enough

Like 5, maybe.

 

[happy-go_vol]

Didnt Clinton create a budget surplus?

Thread topic seems a little too invested in party politics. Ultimately, we're all on the same team.

Because the gop congress balanced the budget

 

[ClearwaterVol]

Neither side cares about spending sprees. Looking at the WH on spending issues is the wrong tact. Look to the House. They control the purse strings

I could have sworn that others had influence in that process. Didn't realize I was wrong.

 

[BowlBrother85]

Yeah, that's why we're 30+ trillion in debt. The neo-communist party demands that gop must reach over the isle, but they never have. The media pressures the gop by accusing them of stalling, etc.. they need to stop reaching over the isle. I've always said it's easy being a dem, you need no responsibility, moral standards, no accountability. Just be able to switch emotions in a flash

President Trump has Signed $4.7 Trillion of Debt into Law | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

During the first 3 years of Trump's presidency, from January 20, 2017 to January 20, 2020 ....

(and I'm only going to talk about the first 3 years, because you can use the COVID excuse after that)

.... he signed $4.7 trillion worth of debt into law. This was with a booming economy at the time, which did not need fiscal stimulus. For the first two years of Trump's presidency, Republicans controlled both chambers of Congress, and by a substantial margin in the House of Representatives. The debt ceiling was raised three times while Trump was President.

It is comical to completely blame Democrats for the debt, but that's what it looks like you're doing.

Also ... Trump added all of that debt after pledging to completely eliminate the debt during the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign during his time in office. LOL!

 

[utvolpj]

Didnt Clinton create a budget surplus?

Thread topic seems a little too invested in party politics. Ultimately, we're all on the same team.

Not really. He used some accounting tricks but it's the closest we've come.

The current outrage from our resident conservatives is hilarious though

 

[Sea Ray]

I could have sworn that others had influence in that process. Didn't realize I was wrong.

The Constitution gave the power of the purse – the nation's checkbook – to Congress. The Founders believed that this separation of powers would protect against monarchy and provide an important check on the executive branch.

Sometimes executive orders and other things can influence this but it's by and large the responsibility of the House to allocate funds. The President then signs those spending bills but he can only sign what's on his desk

 

[Sea Ray]

Not really. He used some accounting tricks but it's the closest we've come.

The current outrage from our resident conservatives is hilarious though

There is only one fiscal conservative in Washington DC to my eye and it's Rand Paul. Fiscal conservatives have nowhere to go

 

[sonofUT62]

Not really. He used some accounting tricks but it's the closest we've come.

The current outrage from our resident conservatives is hilarious though

Loving Trump/ Reagan and hating Dems doesn’t make someone conservative. Try some air quotes next time.

 

[sonofUT62]

There is only one fiscal conservative in Washington DC to my eye and it's Rand Paul

Then you need to look into Thomas Massie.

 

[Sea Ray]

Then you need to look into Thomas Massie.

Point is there aren't nearly enough to get anything done

 

[ClearwaterVol]

Sometimes executive orders and other things can influence this but it's by and large the responsibility of the House to allocate funds. The President then signs those spending bills but he can only sign what's on his desk

1. Step 1: The President Submits a Budget Request. ...
2. Step 2: The House and Senate Pass Budget Resolutions. ...
3. Step 3: House and Senate Create Appropriation Bills. ...
4. Step 4: The House and Senate Vote on Appropriations Bills. ...
5. Step 5: The President Signs Each Appropriations Bill and the Budget Becomes Law.

Or he could... Veto.