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11. Why don't we cut $85 billion from our bloated defense and military?

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 01:20 PM

Feb 2013

We gave them blank checks after 9/11 and they've done essentially nothing with the money (other than fight two unnecessary wars) but sit on it and let it collect interest. Time to cut the cord!

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Senator Slime .......... Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #1

Describes so many of them timdog44 Feb 2013 #5

Yes, we know. oldandhappy Feb 2013 #2

House of Representatives is in control of spending. So Obama will wait for the House. DhhD Feb 2013 #3

House of Representatives is in control of spending AlbertCat Feb 2013 #10

That browninsh liquiid was NOT tea. Just tellin ya. AAO Feb 2013 #29

i have ill will towards this man... Blue Palasky Feb 2013 #4

Creepy Nasty Fuck HangOnKids Feb 2013 #6

Equally creepy nasty fucks. Chellee Feb 2013 #32

"...but every decision he'll make, we'll criticize." vduhr Feb 2013 #7

What's his online screen name? freshwest Feb 2013 #23

Huckleberry Hound? AAO Feb 2013 #30

Could be. Sweet little face there. I'd rather have a dog take his job, though. freshwest Feb 2013 #31

and Graham is criticizing that strategy Enrique Feb 2013 #8

I think this is a great idea Renew Deal Feb 2013 #13

Start with the red states. angry citizen Feb 2013 #18

They criticized him for not putting ketchup on a hamburger. WhoIsNumberNone Feb 2013 #9

Why don't we cut $85 billion from our bloated defense and military? Initech Feb 2013 #11

Best...Idea...Ever! Renew Deal Feb 2013 #12

I have despised this putz from the first time City Lights Feb 2013 #14

Great, thank you!! lark Feb 2013 #15

Anyone have a link to the CNN clip? (n/t) thesquanderer Feb 2013 #16

Found it... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #20

Thank you. Turns out this entire post is misleading! Taken out of context. thesquanderer Feb 2013 #22

Admitting they would criticize it regardless is the point. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #25

Someone forgot to tell Lindsey that part of the plan was supposed to be a secret.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #17

Girls gone wild. kitt6 Feb 2013 #19

Pffffffffffft underpants Feb 2013 #40

No problem for Mr. O! cilla4progress Feb 2013 #21

Those in Congress like Lindsay Graham should have their butts kicked out of the country AndyA Feb 2013 #24

Was this quote followed by... ThoughtCriminal Feb 2013 #26

He's coming up for reelection and "Obama-hatred" is Still Sensible Feb 2013 #27

except he's criticizing it Enrique Feb 2013 #36

I just think it's part of his positioning Still Sensible Feb 2013 #37

Any bill dealing with appropriations MUST BEGIN IN THE HOUSE, BONER!! AAO Feb 2013 #28

Not Obama, but Biden King_Klonopin Feb 2013 #46

the schmuck comes clean. It's a war on Obama Bill USA Feb 2013 #33

If they pass such a bill, Obama should say he will only make cuts that the GOP agrees with Bill USA Feb 2013 #34

The Beguiled Bengazcha Noise Boiz, Graham cracka & fake talk McCain = Bitch & Moan, any questions? Dryvinwhileblind Feb 2013 #35

I say cut the Republicans in Congress' pay and benefits. liberalmuse Feb 2013 #38

^^^ THIS ^^^ Amonester Feb 2013 #39

yuppers.... Historic NY Feb 2013 #41

That is forbidden by the Constitution. merrily Feb 2013 #45

Could he look more like a woman in that pic? ThingsGottaChange Feb 2013 #42

Your country is dysfunctional for most Americans and his looks are important? merrily Feb 2013 #44

Why do these people democracy - and the working class - so much? VPStoltz Feb 2013 #43

I'm not one to come to the defense of Lindsey "Benghazi" Graham but I think he might ... Ian_rd Feb 2013 #47