Republican's Jobs Agenda

[Chappy]

“Members return Tuesday from a week and a half of recess for another light legislative agenda in the House of Representatives. Perhaps if House Republicans had a jobs agenda, the schedule would be more robust.” — note, Kristie Greco, spokeswoman for the assistant Democratic leader, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.)¹​

One would think that if the Republicans had run on a platform of denying vulnerable Americans health care coverage and redefining the legal definition of ‘rape’ so that it didn't cover most cases of incest and drug-facilitated date rape, they could proudly stand on their record so far; but, no, they ran on creating jobs and so far … they haven't done ****. **** 'em.

Excerpted from “Dems mock 'light' GOP schedule as lacking job-creation focus” By Russell Berman, The Hill, 02/07/11 04:16 PM ET
[SIZE="+2"]B[/SIZE]arely a month into the new Congress, Democrats are mocking House Republicans for what they say is a less-than-ambitious legislative agenda.

The GOP majority is bringing only a handful of bills to the floor this week, and none would be characterized as major legislation. Four of the five measures will be considered under a procedure generally reserved for non-controversial legislation; the fifth is a resolution that merely instructs committees to review federal regulations for their impact on job growth.

Democratic leaders contend it doesn’t amount to much. …

 

[Ed Gein]

Republicans did not run on "creating jobs". They ran on fiscal discipline, repealing Obamacare, and reducing government intrusion.

See, right-wingers are not suffering the delusional lie, that government creates jobs. Government can only get the **** out of the way and let the private sector run it's natural course.

 

[Erod]

Wake me up when Obama creates a job that isn't paid for with tax revenue.

 

[Jetboogieman]

Republicans did not run on "creating jobs".

Ah...

Transcript: GOP Response From Rep. Paul Ryan : NPR

Our forthcoming budget is our obligation to you — to show you how we intend to do things differently … how we will cut spending to get the debt down… help create jobs and prosperity … and reform government programs. If we act soon, and if we act responsibly, people in and near retirement will be protected.

We believe a renewed commitment to limited government will unshackle our economy and create millions of new jobs and opportunities for all people, of every background, to succeed and prosper. Under this approach, the spirit of initiative — not political clout — determines who succeeds

http://pledge.gop.gov/resources/library/documents/pledge/a-pledge-to-america.pdf

The pledge to America has a section on job Creation.

The GOP is a political party polls show the following:

Job creation trumps deficit reduction in poll | Reuters

The poll, conducted July 13-19, showed that 64 percent of respondents thought reducing the jobless rate should be a bigger priority versus 30 percent who favored focusing on cutting the budget deficit.

The GOP didn't run on Job creation pffft...

Don't know what universe you live in.

 

[Erod]

The Republicans control the House only.

They can't get a bill to the President because the Senate will block it. And even if they could, the President would veto it.

Wait until 2012 when they control both houses and the White House. Then, judge them.

 

[Jetboogieman]

The Republicans control the House only.

They can't get a bill to the President because the Senate will block it. And even if they could, the President would veto it.

Wait until 2012 when they control both houses and the White House. Then, judge them.

If compromise is reached between the two parties, and a decent bill emerges, the president will sign it don't worry.

I mean look what happened in the lame duck session. These things are possible Erod.

 

[Erod]

If compromise is reached between the two parties, and a decent bill emerges, the president will sign it don't worry.

I mean look what happened in the lame duck session. These things are possible Erod.

Yeah, because Obama is trying to be "Reagan" lately. LOL. He gave in on tax cuts, which previously he claimed was the only way out of this mess. (He understands economics about like my wife does football).

Not with healthcare, unless Obama is willing to kill it and start over.

It was a rushed, unread, hurry-up-before-we-get-whooped-in-the-election cluster of a bill. It's not even constitutional.

 

[Jetboogieman]

Not with healthcare, unless Obama is willing to kill it and start over.

Change it perhaps, I don't like the mandate for example, but do you want to tell people with pre-existing conditions they can no longer have healthcare?

It was a rushed, unread, hurry-up-before-we-get-whooped-in-the-election cluster of a bill. It's not even constitutional.

That still has to be decided might I remind you. SCOTUS will have the final word you watch.

 

[Erod]

Change it perhaps, I don't like the mandate for example, but do you want to tell people with pre-existing conditions they can no longer have healthcare?

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Difficult question.

Can you buy insurance for a car that you just wrecked and expect to get paid for the pre-existing damage?

Health insurance is for IN CASE you get sick. That's why it's called 'insurance'. If you need a $25,000 operation, is it right that you can go buy insurance, pay $100 monthly payment, and be covered for the rest?

I believe this. We could drastically reduce the costs associated with healthcare if we could protect doctors in the courtrooms and increase competition by allowing customers to buy across state lines. That $25,000 operation might be reduced to less than $10,000.

But we keep electing trial lawyers to our Congress. Therein lies the problem.

 

[Mach]

Private sector creates jobs.
Private sector funds government creation of jobs.

Private sector does this, not government, and usually not liberals*

(*added for flavor)

 

[Erod]

Private sector creates jobs.
Private sector funds government creation of jobs.

Private sector does this, not government, and usually not liberals*

(*added for flavor)

I've never gotten a job from a poor man.

 

[d0gbreath]

Private sector creates jobs.
Private sector funds government creation of jobs.

Private sector does this, not government, and usually not liberals*

(*added for flavor)

Private sector outsources jobs to foreign countries.

 

[Erod]

Private sector outsources jobs to foreign countries.

Thank Clinton for that one. That, and an inflated minimum wage.

 

[d0gbreath]

Thank Clinton for that one. That, and an inflated minimum wage.

I could of sworn that it was Nixon that opened our way into China.

 

[Erod]

i could of sworn that it was nixon that opened our way into china.

nafta 1991.

 

[Mach]

Private sector outsources jobs to foreign countries.

You poor, misinformed, victim. Foreign countries also open business here and employees over 5M americans. But in general many american companies that open offices abroad, either create jobs in the U.S. by doing this, or are simply entering a foreign market and competing with the rest of the world.

Maybe you'd like U.S. business to give up the China market to Russia, Europe, etc.? Good thing you're running the show with that winning strategy.