Comments on: Goodlatte, Griffith, Hurt vote against fiscal cliff deal

By: Sandi Saunders

Sandi Saunders — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:23:48 +0000

In my time on this earth, 54 years of it to be exact, I have told some lies. It is not something I can brag about or be proud of and I certainly try to be honest but I have nonetheless lied. I cannot do it easily and it troubles me greatly. I always wonder when a yahoo that I KNOW is lying says something like “In good conscience, and for the future of this great nation and of our children and grandchildren who will inherit…“, if they even actually have a conscience. It seldom appears so. I am not sure who they think will believe this pious, earnest, lie…but then, I see those who do post here and other places daily. Pardon me if I believe history has proven the inmates will not run the asylum any better.

The deceit and sophistry out of right wing America, led by the likes of these three is truly frightening and will, in the end do real damage to this great nation and our children and grandchildren. I am at least happy this stuff will be in the archives.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:13:43 +0000

Karen, I had this exact conversation with someone last night, who said to me…”They didn’t need Griffith’s vote, so they let him vote “No”. Same with the other “No” GOP votes”. I agree with you.

By: Karen Kwiatkowski

Karen Kwiatkowski — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:45:11 +0000

The comments here from the progressive side are missing the obvious point. I personally agree with those who voted against the so-called fiscal cliff all-tax-no-cuts deal (I believe a government that spends less is more constitutional, and does a better job of preserving liberty and increasing prosperity). But most of these particular “no” votes in Virginia were not needed to ensure the Senate measure was passed, and this theater of “statements” is actually bipartisanship at its very best! Had their votes been truly needed by John Boehner, Eric Cantor and Bob Goodlatte, as part of the Boehner circle of trust, would have very likely voted “Aye”, much as they have done in the past with debt ceiling increases and other legislation. I’m not trying to offend anyone here, left or right, Democrat or Republican, but the long track record of the debt and spending Kabuki dance in DC speaks for itself.

By: wayne goodman

wayne goodman — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:26:10 +0000

Rebecca@10:12

I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for that to happoen. Goodlatte hasn’t done it in 20 years. And Griffith and Hurt are just getting started on compliling a similar record.

By: KevinL

KevinL — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:21:48 +0000

This deal is absurdly tiled in the GOP’s favor given the results of the last election, but still these right wingers are so far off the deep end that they won’t compromise an iota.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:12:57 +0000

Unfortunately they all voted contrary to the interest of their constituents. They we sent to Washington to work for the people. It will be wonderful when they start doing the people’s work.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:04:13 +0000

The Speaker could have brought to the floor of the House the Grand Bargain he and the President had negotiated which included spending cuts. Instead, the Republicans in the House walked away from the deal and came up with PLAN B which was an utter debacle. Now they have the audacity to complain. When they walked away from the Grand Bargain the Speaker said, “It’s up to the Senate.” They now have no right to cry foul, because it is their own stupidity which put them in the position they faced last night. Griffith, Goodlatte and Robert Hurt are part of the problem, not the solution.

By: Joweco

Joweco — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:41:29 +0000

Bottom line is, that each of you voted to let all Americans taxes go up and to let the people that depend on the unemployment checks to be cut off, leaving these people that are struggling now to be in even worse shape. Your “no” vote would have hurt small business allowing their tax rate to go up and forcing small business to lay-off employees.I am very ashamed of how you voted, and thank the Lord that there were some Republicans that saw the big picture with a big heart.

By: Garry Howard

Garry Howard — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:21:32 +0000

Kudos to our representatives. Makes me proud to know I voted for Mr. Hurt. We are not going to tax ourselves into prosperity. The Congress won’t get serious about the deficit which can easily be understood considering that they added more pork to the bill for Sandy than for the victims it was supposed to help. I hope (either Democrat or Republican) conservatives will get serious about the spending problem. Note to all; You can’t keep spending money you don’t have.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:43:55 +0000

Are these congressmen really that clueless about basic economic principles, or are they just counting on us to be? “… biggest threat to the American economy and our nation as a whole – spending and debt.” ” …the debt our children and grandchildren will be responsible for paying back.” ” … inexplicably, at a time when reining in reckless spending should be our primary concern …” What’s inexplicable is these guys acting as if the national debt is like a home mortgage. Do you remember our parents coming up with a balloon payment to pay off WWII? Of course not, they didn’t! Getting money moving around the economy generates tax revenue, and it took care of itself. If you’re running short of cash, you don’t quit your job to save your gas money.