Thursday, October 18, 2007

Rep. Pete Stark's Cojones


From the House debate on the override vote on Bush's veto of SCHIP, Rep. Pete Stark kicks Bush's ass:


"First of all, I'm just amazed they can't figure out, the Republicans are worried we can't pay for insuring an additional 10 million children. They sure don't care about finding $200 billion to fight the illegal war in Iraq. Where ya gonna get that money? You going to tell us lies like you're telling us today? Is that how you're going to fund the war? You don't have money to fund the war or children. But you're going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the President's amusement. This bill would provide healthcare for 10 million children and unlike the President's own kids, these children can't see a doctor or receive necessary care. [...]

But President Bush's statements about children's health shouldn't be taken any more seriously than his lies about the war in Iraq. The truth is that Bush just likes to blow things up. In Iraq, in the United States and in Congress."


(Daily Kos)


6 comments:

alan said...

This should be the front page of every newpaper in the country this morning!

But they're too busy selling ad space...

alan

Cheezy said...

Way to go, Starky! You don't expect that kind of candour from a politician...

JoJo said...

This was one of the best rants I've heard in a long time. Everything he said is true. Of course the Republicans are going to cry foul and demand an apology. Screw 'em.

Tree said...

Annie, I don't have your email address, but someone sent this to me and if anyone would enjoy it, it would be you (and tara dharma!) Have you seen it already?



http://www.sfgate.com/comics/fiore/

Anonymous said...

Damn! I've never heard of this guy, but I like him!

Taradharma said...

hee hee tree! That is funny!