This is why Republicans are dubbed Obstuctionists

[RIJIMMY]

are you guys F'in kidding?


I just got a note today from the company that administers my commuter benefit, as of 1/1 the amount that is tax free reduces from $230 to$ 130 a month - that is unless Congress extends the tax cuts! You didnt hear about that now did you? So not only will I have a higher rate, I'll have more TAXABLE income due to the change in pre-tax exemptions! I have a BUDGET, I have expenses and BILLS TO PAY! So me, you and everyone in this entire country has NO IDEA HOW MUCH TAKE HOME PAY THEY WILL HAVE IN JUST OVER 30 DAYS !!!! Get it???? If the tax rates for EVERYONE increase, so will your withholdings in your paycheck!
So lets see - lets debate dont ask dont tell! WTF !!!! This is your weekly take home pay we are talking about! Real dollars!
Are you nuts - ITS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY!!!!
ITs Obama F-in promise too, remember??????????????

oh and PS - I am an independent and this is how I feel! Cut the crap and get it DONE!!

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

are you guys F'in kidding?


I just got a note today from the company that administers my commuter benefit, as of 1/1 the amount that is tax free reduces from $230 to$ 130 a month - that is unless Congress extends the tax cuts! You didnt hear about that now did you? So not only will I have a higher rate, I'll have more TAXABLE income due to the change in pre-tax exemptions! I have a BUDGET, I have expenses and BILLS TO PAY! So me, you and everyone in this entire country has NO IDEA HOW MUCH TAKE HOME PAY THEY WILL HAVE IN JUST OVER 30 DAYS !!!! Get it???? If the tax rates for EVERYONE increase, so will your withholdings in your paycheck!
So lets see - lets debate dont ask dont tell! WTF !!!! This is your weekly take home pay we are talking about! Real dollars!
Are you nuts - ITS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY!!!!
ITs Obama F-in promise too, remember??????????????

oh and PS - I am an independent and this is how I feel! Cut the crap and get it DONE!!

Not surprisingly, your post has nothing to do with the point of the post:
"But in the spirit of attempting to tap into people's critical-thinking skills, as opposed to the usual propaganda - how do you guys think this will effect the public image of the Republicans in the eyes of Independents? What's the strategy behind making the announcement now with barely 3 weeks left in the year as opposed to right after, or even before the elections? "

and everything to do with:
"All the usual suspects here will immediately turn this into a thread about the Democ... I'm sorry... Liberals. "

Also, this is a load of crap:

oh and PS - I am an independent and this is how I feel! Cut the crap and get it DONE!!

You can't bitch and complain about everything any politician with a -D after their name says, while habitually calling out everyone who's opinion isn't directly in line with Conservative ideologies and then call yourself an independent. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

Not surprisingly, your post has nothing to do with the point of the post:
"But in the spirit of attempting to tap into people's critical-thinking skills, as opposed to the usual propaganda - how do you guys think this will effect the public image of the Republicans in the eyes of Independents? What's the strategy behind making the announcement now with barely 3 weeks left in the year as opposed to right after, or even before the elections? "

and everything to do with:
"All the usual suspects here will immediately turn this into a thread about the Democ... I'm sorry... Liberals. "

Also, this is a load of crap:

You can't bitch and complain about everything any politician with a -D after their name says, while habitually calling out everyone who's opinion isn't directly in line with Conservative ideologies and then call yourself an independent. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...

that was quite possibly your least informed post ever. Did you read my replies?
there was no POLITICS in my reply. My critical thinking skills tell me that I will lose THOUSDANDS OF DOLLARS IF THE TAX CUTS ARE NOT EXTENDED! EVERYONES TAXES WILL GO UP!!
the Repub strategy for announcing this? Congress just got back in session, they discussed their strategy and communicated it and btw - there are only a few weeks to resolve this! think about the amount of changes that need to take place from a payroll perspecitive. All teh IT changes! Massive amounts of coding changes! IT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED ASAP!!! Thats why!! Yet I watch the news and their debating Dont Ask Dont Tell? Thats a pressing issue??????????????????????????

johnny D - where in my reply did I say ANYTHING about democrats? Please enlighten me.

And just so you know - independent and conservative are not mutually exclusive. its a fact, I am not republican. FACT. I know how I registered. And as you say I walk lock step with all conservative thinking? Well, cut and paste this and put on your desktop-
Im pro gay marriage
pro choice
pro gays in the military
for more gun laws
I think global warming is real

Not one thing above have I ever stated otherwise, ever. RIR will back me up on that.

The repubs did the RIGHT thing we dont need another Health Care type debate - GET IT DONE!!!!

[RIROCKHOUND]

Yes,
I'll back up that RIJ has his own little party, but is basically an independent with fiscal conservative/libertarian and socially liberal.

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Yes,
I'll back up that RIJ has his own little party, but is basically an independent with fiscal conservative/libertarian and socially liberal.

I'm in RIJIMMY's party. He's the best and smartest guy in here.




And I'm not just saying that because I'll do anything to get out on his boat.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

tAll teh IT changes! Massive amounts of coding changes!

Yes, god bless charging $200/hr 6hr min for changing a number.