WASHINGTON – It was the day of cut, cap and… baloney. But it’s quite interesting how the House Democratic Caucus dealt with the event this morning. They sent out the above audio excerpt of Pres. Ronald Reagan’s 1987 radio address.
“Congress consistently brings the Government to the edge of default before facing its responsibility. This brinkmanship threatens the holders of government bonds and those who rely on Social Security and veterans benefits. Interest rates would skyrocket, instability would occur in financial markets, and the Federal deficit would soar. The United States has a special responsibility to itself and the world to meet its obligations. It means we have a well-earned reputation for reliability and credibility – two things that set us apart from much of the world.”
These words are lost on the crazies who comprise the Tea Party caucus. They’d call Reagan a RINO. …or worse.
The same people who invoke Reagan over and over again have no clue of his history of raising taxes 11 times during his presidency. This includes Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and the other wingnut bloviators.
As for what Bruce Bartlett, a former Reagan man, thinks of the amateurism of the Tea Party balanced budget amendment. He calls it a “phony.”
Where have all the serious conservatives gone?
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