Boehner Sends ‘Thank You’ to Dems for Motivating ObamaCare Repeal
- Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:44pm by
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After Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., announced on Monday that Democrats would block any Republican attempts to repeal President Obama’s health care overhaul legislation passed last year, new Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, fired back Tuesday with a tongue-in-cheek “thank you” message:
Senators Reid, Durbin, Schumer, Murray and Stabenow:
Thank you for reminding us – and the American people – of the backroom deal that you struck behind closed doors with ‘Big Pharma,’ resulting in bigger profits for the drug companies, and higher prescription drug costs for 33 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D, at a cost to the taxpayers of $42.6 billion.
The House is going to pass legislation to repeal that now. You’re welcome.
- Speaker-Designate John Boehner’s Press Office
Boehner‘s terse note of thanks seems to suggest that congressional Republicans don’t plan to back down from their opposition to the health care law — a platform which helped sweep Republicans into office in record numbers last November.
The first vote on a repeal is scheduled for Jan. 12.
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Comments (56)
2smart
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:56pmRepeal, Repeal it all, not just the bad parts….ALL OF IT,SOONEST. and during the floor debate G. Miller of California needs to stand up and defend this albatross bill. Come on Congressman, you mouthed off yesterday about how great it is, DEFEND IT, STAND UP AND SHOW US YOUR DEFENSE, USING REAL FACTS, NOT THE MADE UP FACTS AND FIGURES.
Report Post »temple62
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:04pmThe Congress cannot continue to operate like the 111th did while expecting different results. We’ll see if Boehner can make a positive difference, Pelosi did not but still refuses to admit the excessive public debt her mandate caused. From here on out, all Republicans and Democrats are on probation – they work for the voters and can be voted out if they continue with country school houses for Sen. Harkin, high tech jet ports for Sen. Murtha’s constituents, earmarks, pork, and with special deals to buddies while failing to fix the economy, reduce unemployments, freeing up business bank loans and ending the deaths, maiming, waste and expense of the centuries long Arab sand wars.
Report Post »fatsomann
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:07pmWe’re counting on you John!
Report Post »stopspendingourmoney
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:31pmcan we get rid of the feds while we are at it?
Report Post »ENTITLEMENTSBLOW
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:36amThis should be an intersted year….
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:07amwhen the witch Pelosi hands the gavel over to Boehner I for one am going to stand and appauled,i wish they would sang the phrase”Ding Dong the wicked witch ,the witch oh witch is gone or at leat out
Report Post »Diamondback
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:20amI frankly don’t understand how any freedom-loving American adult can look at their kids, grandkids, nephews or nieces and NOT CRY!
I choke up almost every time I sit and watch them for any length of time and contrast their carefree play with the mess of laws, taxes on EVERYTHING IMAGINABLE and other nanny bullcrap they’ll be facing as adults because WE LET THEM DOWN!
WE THE PEOPLE have ignored our responsibilities for so long in favor of our “stuff” and “entertainment” “recreation” etc. etc. WE THE PEOPLE have allowed our politicians and their appointees to disgrace and ignore the supreme law of the land which PROTECTS our rights and liberties.,
WE THE PEOPLE carry a LOT of the blame for where this country is today and it is OUR RESPONSIBILITY to clean up the mess, pay off the debts and free our posterity from the chains of indentured servitude the criminals in Congress and past Executive Administrations have perpetrated upon them!
“NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION.” – GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
“The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are constitutional rights secure.” — ALBERT EINSTEIN
“Eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty…You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.” — President Andrew Jackson in his farewell address to the nation
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. – Ronald Reagan
All our liberties are due to men who, when their conscience has compelled them, have broken the laws of the land. — WILLIAM KINGDON CLIFFORD
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. — Billy Graham
“ Our safety, our liberty depends on preserving the Constitution of the United States as our fathers made it inviolate. The people of the U.S. are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts – Not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution.” — Abraham Lincoln
Report Post »Mirimichi
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:55pmGreat post. I’m grabbing your quotes. Thanks.
Report Post »Skwerl E. Muckenfutch
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:19amHe is one cheeky chappie. The next two years promise to be entertaining indeed. I hope the bring the repeal up for a vote every damn week- make the Progressive menace defend it. Make them try to defend the indefensible. Before long it and the architects of that monstrosity will be tossed out with the trash.
Report Post »conservativeone
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:13amRepublicans are going to have to listen to the people, and stop compromising.
Report Post »Republicans need to start acting like true Conservatives. Either that, or switch parties.
No more meeting the Liberals “half way”. Their agenda is bad for America.
wodiej
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:34amLOVE IT….Paybacks are a ………………………..
Report Post »shellmen
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 7:40amFirst of all we should make them get rid of the retirement plan they all enjoy and that would make them really want to keep their jobs. One term deserves a full retirement ? How many people can work for so short of time and get any retirement benifits let alone full retirement.
Report Post »Lubster
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:56pmAppreciate your comment. They do not get a full a retirement in the house and senate. Those folks get it based on years. BUT, I think they should give themselves a nice big DECREASE in pay. Earning double the amount of the average American worker is criminal. Same for the Senate. They need to really feel the pain, not just a small pin *****, then blissfully tip toe on through the tulips.
Report Post »GunsaBlazing
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 7:05amAfter the Republicans actually read the CONSTITUTION, they must live by it! No RHINOS allowed!
Report Post »Reagan/DeMint.disciple
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:24amYou do know it’s RINO… Republican’s In Name Only… :~)
Report Post »starznbarz
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:49amToday is the day our work begins – again. Submit H.R.1, make them vote on it, make the commie in chief veto it, then submit it again, and again, and again. Support Issa, demand his office MAKE PUBLIC the subjects, evidence and results of every investigation. His is the most important work after repeal of obamacare- we must demand the truth about how this administration has conducted past business, and with who it has conducted business for the last two years.Issa MUST go public with the outing of ALL Obama`s czars, who are they, where are they, what are they responsible for?Starting today – demand the new congress allow an increase in the debt ceiling that will allow the government to operate for 30 DAYS ONLY- then see what budget cuts have ACTUALLY been implemented, then authorize another 30 day increase – we must keep the leash tight.Voice your support of the folks that do what they said they would – condemn LOUDLY and PUBLICLY those that do not. There is a long list of wrongs to be righted – it is OUR job to force the issue. Things are different now. http://www.starznbarz.com
Report Post »skwirrel_08
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:14amkeep repealing,till you finally get enough democrats on board,to override obama’s veto pen!!..but also need to concentrate on jobs too..and for snowe,collins,graham,enjoy your last terms because we dont need republicans voting against majority of republicans to vote with the democrats..the only bi-partisan i want to see,is the Democrats voting with the republicans,not the other way around..they only say bi-partisan,when its some republicans voting in favor of democrats policies!!!..
Report Post »LibertyWon
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 4:47amObama is going to veto it and he wont have enough votes to override that.
Report Post »Good, Great, but um, dont forget, its the Economy Stupid…
trolltrainer
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:32amIt will be a long, hard ride and nothing major will get done until after 2012. Right now it is simply defense, we block Obama’s plans. We put a stop to the FCC and the EPA. We quietly take stock of what we have and create a comprehensive plan that we can unveil for the upcoming election. It is vitally important that Republicans are all on the same page and that Tea Party ideals drive the party. The American people want solutions and we understand that those solutions are going to hurt. Do not BS us, fix the problems!
Report Post »Anne G
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 4:33amRepeal it. If the Senate won’t do it, then DEFUND it! As for
Report Post »Durbin, well he lost my vote last year. In fact, all democrats lost my vote
in 2010, and trust me, they have lost my vote forever. I cannot see how
anyone could EVER trust them again.
Reagan/DeMint.disciple
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:22amHow’d you trust them in the first place ?
Report Post »AzCowboy
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 4:11amRemember Mr. Speaker. We want this law to be challenged every week. Run Obummers VETO pen out of ink. This will require about 2 hours of work a week after ya get it down. Two hours well spent. Not to change the subject, is it true that after this week in session the house will take 2 weeks off??
Report Post »jH…
iamhungry
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 5:20amWhatever happened to jobs jobs jobs being the most important thing?
trolltrainer
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:27amJobs are the most important thing. That is the part you stupid libs do not understand. Jobs are linked to the economy which is linked to a stable business environment. Health insurance is skyrocketing under this new bill and small business cannot afford those costs. MacDonalds may be able to get an exemption, but mom and pop cannot.
Besides, repeal the bill and millions of doctors can get back to work….
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:58amThe Republicans better not back down or they will feel the wrath of TEA party. Just like in the rest of life: if you don‘t do the job you’re hired to do, you’re fired.
Report Post »scout n ambush
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:57amyou know i just can’t help it i am tearing up myself just thinking how p-o‘d bo is gonna be o’ tears of joy!
Report Post »iamhungry
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 5:19amYou do know that Obama can veto (nearly) any attempt to throw it out.
trolltrainer
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:22amNoooo! Say it aint so?
It is a “symbolic” vote, we all are aware of that. We want to take names so that next election cycle we can throw the rest of the bums out. It is simple as that. It is making a statement from the incoming House and the American people.
As far as the health care bill, it will most likely crash when parts are found unconstitutional. Either that, or the major parts will be defunded so that it cannot be enacted. It was forced down our throat and we reject it pure and simple. No amount of rhetoric or threats will change that. We will either scrap it or find a way around it, but either way, we reject mass socialized medicine.
Report Post »Eraty Bab
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:19amIAMHUNGRY: Sure Obama can veto it, but there are still ways to pass it without his John Hancock.
Report Post »Reagan/DeMint.disciple
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:20amYeah but he can’t veto non funding….
Report Post »Mirimichi
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:47pm@ TrollTrainer,
Very well stated. You defined exactly what is going to happen.
Report Post »ihveit
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:09pmiamhungry SAID
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 5:19am
You do know that Obama can veto (nearly) any attempt to throw it out.
IHV GOOD let him veto it.. and then take it apart and wewrite it and send it back again.. and again and again…… let the people see that HE IS the one who thinks only he knows what is right … the majority should be right….. so continue to send bills and let him veto them if he wants.. his reputation and his future is screwed anyhow
Report Post »will
franknshadow
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:23amBoehner has already stepped in it as far as I’m concerned.. Some of his committee appointments leave a lot to be desired.. We are watching you Johnnie Boy… You start the same old crap and your ass is out the door too..
Report Post »LearnFromTheGiants
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:12amTo All Washington, DC Politicians…
Report Post »Voters are forced to be consumers of government services. Give us less government laws, rules, regulations, taxes, fees, permits, etc. (MORE PERSONAL FREEDOM) or the chair you sit in will have “Fresh Talent” sitting in it after the next election cycle.
jcteaman
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:10amshove the bill back and tell them thanksfor socailismbut NO THANKS
Report Post »Dale
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:07am@Creestof
Report Post »When they repeal obombacare I’ll cry with him.
hofamily
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:59amWe voted you in to do your job. Repeal the damn thing and you’ll keep your job.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:21amSend free email to your Congress People and tell them ….
Vote Yes on H.R. 1, the “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law” Act.
http://action.freedomworks.org/3919/tell-congress-repeal-obamacare/
Report Post »Snapperhead
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:17amA agree, the new Republican congress was voted in to repeal this law IN ADDITION to restoring Fiscal responsibility and Constitutional respect.
If they do not honestly follow the direction of the electorate they will be replaced.
Report Post »So
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:51amAmen to that, HoFamily!
Any Dems that want to stick around better get on board or get out of the way. Cause their days are numbered if they don’t vote for repeal.
We’re watching and our votes matter.
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:59amAs long as he keeps this up…he can cry all he wants : )
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:32amCREESTOF, I was getting ready to say the same thing! Thanks!
Report Post »Aldo_the_Apche
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:56amat least he cares ya know.
Boehner: driven to tears by Obama
Obama: says we treat him like a dog
Barrack Odrama v John (pouty face) boehner and the american people
id rather have a someone cry than be a communist
Report Post »MR_ANDERSON
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 2:33amFinally a response I can agree with.
Report Post »Snapperhead
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:14amI hope that they pick that bill apart, and show line by line the excessive waste it generates and the confusion it creates in processing claims.
The way to attack this is on fiscal responsibility angles. Show the waste, show the way it Ball and chains our republic to financial ruin.
Im sure that there are some good ideas and items nestled within this 2000+pg document, those also should be brought to light, but the evil undermining and unamerican aspects of this law need to be struck down ASAP and the people given the chance to empower themselves instead of the government chaining them down.
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:54amAs long as the newly elected and re-elected republicans, RINO’s excluded, do their best to keep their promises and bring government under control and return the power to the people, they will continue to be elected until they start the same old BS again. It is within the power of the people to FORCE POLITICIANS TO THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:58amJust vote yes for the tarp bail out bill VOTE YES !
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVOS1CC6V5I
thanks Bohner Scumbag
tower7femacamp
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:59amSorry I mean Bone-you
Report Post »smokie
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:48pmI’d rather have tears than that maniacal grin of the last speaker.
Report Post »(of personal note, the new speaker goes to a restuarant with my murals and paintings on the wall- I feel almost famous by near proxy.)
DeadFred
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 3:05pmBoehner is just soooooooooo thankful for his chance to rise above his childhood proverty, that his emotion just shows every time. I say he’s REAL, a sensitive man who cares about the freedoms we will loose if this CRAP in Washington continues………
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