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luna_k in liberalrage

House Fails to Overturn Bush Veto on S-CHIP

Oct 18, 2007 14:37

Son of a BITCH.
A furious campaign to persuade Republicans to change their votes on the $35 billion expansion of the government children's health insurance program fell 13 votes short today when the House failed to overturn President Bush's veto of the legislation ( Read more... )

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Comments 8

kimbari October 18 2007, 19:04:02 UTC

"Americans are tired of the rhetoric..."

Which "Americans" does he mean, *South* Americans?

These people would rather see needy people go without than take the chance that someone who doesn't "deserve" the help gets it. There are a LOT of people who think that way, and IMO they're some pretty fucked-up puppies.

fox1013 October 18 2007, 19:05:03 UTC

Oh, FUCK no.

couldbeyourlife October 18 2007, 19:22:08 UTC

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) charged that "S-CHIP stands for Socialized, Clinton-style Hillarycare for illegals and their parents."

Translated: LOL POOR PEOPLE :D

Fuck.

jerrymcl89 October 18 2007, 20:00:02 UTC

I think the Democrats are perfectly content to go to war next season on the fact that the Republicans killed SCHIP.

xcacophony October 18 2007, 20:54:35 UTC

I used to get SCHIP. I'm not an illegal immigrant. I love how he's implying that all American citizens are rich enough to get their own health care. That's really out of touch. God, our congress is so messed up.