Because we could really use some jobs, you guys. People voted Republicans in so you could get the economy back up and running. So next you’re going to do everything in your power to lower unemployment, right? Right?
Now that the House of Representatives has voted to repeal the health care law, Republicans say they’re likely to move soon to another target — a rewrite of the Clean Air Act so that it can’t be used to fight climate change.
Never mind.
Culture wars, fuck yeah!
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And yet nary a word about how we could save up to a billion by ending oil subsidies.
I think the theory behind both is that increased taxes and regulations from these laws decreases jobs. Therefore, the thinking goes, that decreasing taxes and regulations will increase jobs. Agree or disagree, but I think from their perspective, they are focused on the economy and jobs.
Now, if they start talking about abortion, gay marriage, and the like, they deserve to be ragged on for ignoring the economy. Otherwise, it’s a policy debate, not a question of focus.
Good, good.