Sequestering: I thought this was the GOP's idea.

[lawgator1]

I was under the impression that an across the board cut of all budgets was a Republican demand in the last debt ceiling debate. But now they are complaining about any cuts to defense.

Isn't this the problem? That each party, every contingent, has its sacred cows.

 

[MG1968]

I was under the impression that an across the board cut of all budgets was a Republican demand in the last debt ceiling debate. But now they are complaining about any cuts to defense.

Isn't this the problem? That each party, every contingent, has its sacred cows.

then why just single out GOP intransigence on defense cuts?

 

[lawgator1]

then why just single out GOP intransigence on defense cuts?

If there are going to be cuts, make them across the board. I'm for it.

 

[tumscalcium]

Not on defense. Make cuts on welfare.

 

[utvolpj]

Not on defense. Make cuts on welfare.

ok we'll just make the cuts on offense and leave defense alone. Should save us a bundle anyway

 

[BigPapaVol]

Not on defense. Make cuts on welfare.

Why?

 

[RollinVol]

ok we'll just make the cuts on offense and leave defense alone. Should save us a bundle anyway

Defense wins championships

 

[lawgator1]

Not on defense. Make cuts on welfare.

Because defense contractors are the GOP's bread and butter.

 

[tumscalcium]

Why?

My income comes from defense.

 

[lawgator1]

My income comes from defense.

Boehner-Cantor-Bush-Graham-Cheney, is that you ??

 

[tumscalcium]

Boehner-Cantor-Bush-Graham-Cheney, is that you ??

What?

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

My income comes from defense.

At least you're honest.

This is why we will not be able to get out of this hole we've dug ourselves in. I have to agree with LG on this issue.

 

[Orangeslice13]

ok we'll just make the cuts on offense and leave defense alone. Should save us a bundle anyway

This.

 

[tumscalcium]

At least you're honest.

This is why we will not be able to get out of this hole we've dug ourselves in. I have to agree with LG on this issue.

Ooh, careful. That's a very dangerous road to retardedness.... haha

 

[dreVol]

is there a link to the actual proposal?

 

[MG1968]

Because defense contractors are the GOP's bread and butter.

really?

Defense Fills Democratic Coffers - OpenSecrets Blog | OpenSecrets

Defense Industry Embraces Democrats, Hillary By Far The Favorite

Defense industry campaign spending shifts right, still favors Obama | Medill National Security Zone

granted, the first two links are essentially the same, but you may feel more comfortable clicking on a link to Huffpo

 

[milohimself]

I think the sequestration has little chance of happening, and if it does it'll be reversed by February.

The only thing I have faith in with both parties is that they are chicken****

 

[volinbham]

Cut it all - sequestration isn't the smartest way to do it but.

Funny that the CoC won't weigh in the DoD cuts other than say Congress has to figure it out. Kinda like the Senate not proposing a budget. Do nothing and blame someone else.