Senator Scrooge? Congressman Curmudgeon? President Pennypincher?
Seen as part of the Republican's "legal reform" agenda, here it comes - the boot in the butt of the masses: Yahoo! News - Bush Will Sign Bankruptcy Bill
If it's the Republican's agenda, why did 73 House Democrats vote in favor of it? Who elects these people?
Let's take a look at some of the reaction from "the other side":
- Opponents say the bill is too harsh on ordinary Americans, arguing many of those filing for bankruptcy were driven into debt by unemployment, a medical crisis or divorce.
(Unemployment? Wouldn't it be nice if Congress tackled THAT little issue, instead of Steroids in pro sports and Terry Schiavo?)
- "This is the most special-interest-invested bill that I have ever dealt with in my career in Congress," said Rep. John Conyers, a Michigan Democrat first elected in 1964. "It massively tilts the playing field in favor of banks and credit card companies and against working people and their families."
- The AFL-CIO labor organization denounced the measure as "further proof that big business is steamrolling legislation through Congress."
NSS (that's "No Shit, Sherlock"). This current Congress is just BEGGING for a popular revolution.
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Paul
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"NSS (that's "No Shit, Sherlock"). This current Congress is just BEGGING for a popular revolution."
Yes, if they but knew. As always the corporate empire will sell you the rope to hang them with.
I do NOT see our news media disecting this legislation for all the world to see. Did our buddy Suze discuss it ? I wonder.
"I do not advocate revolution, the greed and shortsightedness of the corporate empire will drive the people to revolution. Instead I advocate building a leadership that they can use to consoladate their revolution." anon.
appreciate all the posts.
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Interesting quote on building leadership to consolidate the revolution, Nina. I feel like that's something up your alley...!
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