The Dangers of Electing Republicans

[Greco]

Under the Bush administration they threw regulations away like used kleenex. That didn't seem to work out so swell for Americans as we found ourselves right on the edge of an economic depression. Safety regulations were also part of the Republican theme of "needless government regulations". They looked the other way as lead paint was found in children's toys, anti-freeze was found in pet food and our toothpaste, pharmaceuticals became tainted. Of course this was the same George W. Bush that couldn't take time away from one of us many thirty day vacations to read the Presidential Daily Briefing (that's "daily" briefing) issued to him on August 6, 2001, titled, "Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in U.S." Barely a year later on 9/11 we saw the results of not paying attention.

For those that still don't understand how dangerous it is for Americans to vote for Republicans, here's yet another example. This Associated Press story was published on February 21, 2010.

WASHINGTON - Toyota officials claimed they saved the company $100 million by successfully negotiating with the government on a limited recall of floor mats in some Toyota and Lexus vehicles, according to new documents shared with congressional investigators.

Toyota, in an internal presentation in July 2009 at its Washington office, said it saved $100 million or more by negotiating an "equipment recall" of floor mats involving 55,000 Toyota Camry and Lexus ES350 vehicles in September 2007. The savings are listed under the title, "Wins for Toyota — Safety Group." The document cites millions of dollars in other savings by delaying safety regulations, avoiding defect investigations and slowing down other industry requirements.

(Guess who was in office in 2007 and which administration negotiated away safety for Americans? It was Republican George W. Bush.)

 

[Gipper]

Under the Bush adminstrations they threw regulations away like used kleenex. They looked the other way as lead paint was found in children's toys, anti-freeze was found in pet food and our toothpaste. Of course this was the same George W. Bush that couldn't take time away from one of us many thirty day vacations to read the Presidental Daily Briefing (that's "daily" briefing) issued to him on August 6, 2001, titled, "Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in U.S." Barely a year later on 9/11 we saw the results of not paying attention.

For those that still don't understand how dangerous it is for Americans to vote for Republicans, here's yet another example. This Associated Press story was published on February 21, 2010.

WASHINGTON - Toyota officials claimed they saved the company $100 million by successfully negotiating with the government on a limited recall of floor mats in some Toyota and Lexus vehicles, according to new documents shared with congressional investigators.

Toyota, in an internal presentation in July 2009 at its Washington office, said it saved $100 million or more by negotiating an "equipment recall" of floor mats involving 55,000 Toyota Camry and Lexus ES350 vehicles in September 2007. The savings are listed under the title, "Wins for Toyota — Safety Group." The document cites millions of dollars in other savings by delaying safety regulations, avoiding defect investigations and slowing down other industry requirements.

(Guess who was in office in 2007 and which adminstration negiotiated away safety for Americans? It was Republican George W. Bush.)

This post is so sad in so many ways. And, it points out the lack of understanding many Americans have. They only know Rs bad Ds good or vise versa.

When, with just a little logic and reason, they would conclude the difference between the two parties since the Great Reagan left office, is negligible.

BO would likely have done the same thing W did with Toyota.

But, oh well. Some people are like animals. They lead with instincts rather than reason.

 

[Greco]

"BO would likely have done the same thing W did with Toyota."

That sheer speculation. Most likely totally wrong, but just speculation. It's FACT that Republicans did it. No speculation... FACT!

There's a big difference between speculation and fact.

 

[Gipper]

"BO would likely have done the same thing W did with Toyota."

That sheer speculation. Most likely totally wrong, but just speculation. It's FACT that Republicans did it. No speculation... FACT!

There's a big difference between speculation and fact.

Yeah sure.

BO and W are sooooooooooo different.

Hate the Rs and love the Ds. That is all you know. So stick with it.

 

[Greco]

I'll concede it does make it really challenging for you to defend Bush and his policies when all you have is "somebody else might have done the same thing.

Speculation versus fact comes considerably short. I recognize that Republicans have to defend blunders, excuse away and rationalize disasterous policies. That's all you know, so stick with it. As a Republican they should have a lot of experience at it.

 

[samsara15]

This post is so sad in so many ways. And, it points out the lack of understanding many Americans have. They only know Rs bad Ds good or vise versa.

When, with just a little logic and reason, they would conclude the difference between the two parties since the Great Reagan left office, is negligible.

BO would likely have done the same thing W did with Toyota.

But, oh well. Some people are like animals. They lead with instincts rather than reason.

What great Reagan? The man who gave us Contra Gate? The man who supported Pinotchet in Chile, who invaded Granada? The man who introduced American corporations to the virtues of 'downsizing'?