Liberals Call For BILLIONS In Defense Cuts
The Hill Reports:
Liberals Call for Billions in Defense Cuts
Posted by Bobby Eberle
March 9, 2006 at 7:36 am
Despite some tough talk coming from a select few Democrats on Capitol Hill regarding defense and the war on terror, it appears that liberals are still liberals, and no amount of spin will change that fact. The latest evidence is a program sponsored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus which calls for $60 billion in cuts to the defense budget. And this is the party that wants to be seen as strong on defense?
According to a report in The Hill, the proposal would take money away from defense and shift it to “humanitarian assistance, social programs, energy conservation, homeland security and deficit reduction.”
“I think it’s time for Congress and the House to talk about the huge amount of tax dollars going for weapons systems designed to fight a Cold War that doesn’t exist,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), co-chairwoman of the 62-member Democratic group. “I don’t think people realize the billions of dollars that are being wasted.”
The first thought that popped into my head was that some Democrats who are trying to change the perception of their party are cringing at this proposal. The Hill story touched on this idea as well, stating:
Some political observers fear that publicizing a Democratic proposal to cut military spending could open Democrats up to criticism that they are weak on security issues. But Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the other co-chairwoman of the caucus, argued that the defense spending is not crucial to national defense, noting that a panel of military experts had vetted the Democrats’ plan.
Ok, let’s think about this… defense spending is NOT crucial to national defense??? Can someone please explain that one to me. Perhaps I should contact this panel of military experts who vetted the plan!
Leave it to the liberal left to consistently reaffirm to the American people that they are out of touch with the priorities of our country in the post 9-11 era.
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The Liberals are so out of touch on what to do about our Nations Security it's sickening!
Liberals Call for Billions in Defense Cuts
Posted by Bobby Eberle
March 9, 2006 at 7:36 am
Despite some tough talk coming from a select few Democrats on Capitol Hill regarding defense and the war on terror, it appears that liberals are still liberals, and no amount of spin will change that fact. The latest evidence is a program sponsored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus which calls for $60 billion in cuts to the defense budget. And this is the party that wants to be seen as strong on defense?
According to a report in The Hill, the proposal would take money away from defense and shift it to “humanitarian assistance, social programs, energy conservation, homeland security and deficit reduction.”
“I think it’s time for Congress and the House to talk about the huge amount of tax dollars going for weapons systems designed to fight a Cold War that doesn’t exist,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), co-chairwoman of the 62-member Democratic group. “I don’t think people realize the billions of dollars that are being wasted.”
The first thought that popped into my head was that some Democrats who are trying to change the perception of their party are cringing at this proposal. The Hill story touched on this idea as well, stating:
Some political observers fear that publicizing a Democratic proposal to cut military spending could open Democrats up to criticism that they are weak on security issues. But Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the other co-chairwoman of the caucus, argued that the defense spending is not crucial to national defense, noting that a panel of military experts had vetted the Democrats’ plan.
Ok, let’s think about this… defense spending is NOT crucial to national defense??? Can someone please explain that one to me. Perhaps I should contact this panel of military experts who vetted the plan!
Leave it to the liberal left to consistently reaffirm to the American people that they are out of touch with the priorities of our country in the post 9-11 era.
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The Liberals are so out of touch on what to do about our Nations Security it's sickening!
posted by Marie's Two Cents | 7:23 PM
2 Comments:
Some political observers fear that publicizing a Democratic proposal to cut military spending could open Democrats up to criticism that they are weak on security issues.
If this is what they believe, they should have the courage of their convictions and advertise it.
If 60 billion is being wasted on cold war defense, why not just divert it toward funding the war on terrorism?
That's OK Word, if the Liberals wont advertise it, I will :-)
Makes alot of sense to cut Military spending in the middle of a war! How much more stupid can the Liberals get? Well I guess we will find out between now and November.
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