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[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Riot

Rachel Maddow had a deal on today where she listed GOP Senator and Congressman, one after the other, who voted no to the stimulus package, calling it terrible for America - who then took credit in their districts for the stimulus funds they received, saying how many jobs it would produce, how wonderful the stimulus was, etc.

I have no respect at all left for the GOP. In the world of political spin, putting their own self-interest above country, they have set the all-time new low.

and you bought into this spin from Maddcow?

Nobody voted against the stimulus and then said the stimulus was wonderful.

What happened is that stimulus money was thrown at many many existing projects, projects that GOP members had actually previously supported, BEFORE STIMULUS.

Now the administration is trying to take credit for all the jobs and admonish anyone for taking credit for it, just because they piled on the stimulus cash.

Its disingenuous and a phony outrage. Only simpletons fall for this stuff.