The following is a perfect example of why I call Del. Bob Marshall (R-Mars) "Sideshow Bob." From his Twitter account earlier this afternoon.i vote yes to allow consideration of a resolution critical of congressional imposition of mandatory spending. It failed of introduction.Oh my god, not "mandatory spending" on things like public safety, health care, energy efficiency, transportation, etc. Oh no, we just couldn't have that! Hahahahahaha.
This one's even funnier.
VA budget has $1.6 billion in federal stimulus $. This is stealing from our children, grandchildren, etc. I will oppose budget conference.As opposed to the huge budget deficits run up under true-believing "supply-side" Republican Presidents like Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, perhaps? Whatever, "Sideshow Bob." Whatever...
UPDATE: In stark contrast, here's Del. David Englin on the same subject from his Twitter account two hours ago:
is glad the final budget puts back nearly all of the $400M we thought we'd have to cut from education - thank you Congress and Pres. Obama.And from 1 hour ago:
is listening to House Republicans bash President Obama's stimulus package...right before they vote to take the money and save Va.'s future.Also from 1 hour ago...
proudly voted for a balanced, constitutional state budget that will protect quality of life for Va. families. Thank you President Obama!The difference between the two parties couldn't be more stark. Which do you prefer, mindless/kneejerk "no" or constructive efforts to help working and middle class Americans?
