Should States Vote On Accepting Stimulus Money?

If Perry wishes to withdraw from the US, he should go for it, but he should remember what happened the last time that was tried. He will ultimately take the money after he gets his five minutes in the news. Like the other republican governors who are posturing on this issue, he is a political coward who doesn't want to do any of the heavy lifting needed to get us out of the mess left by his mentor.

Understand that you are right about the Senators and Congressmen and women voted either for or against the bill. Understand that those that voted for the bill, voted for a bill without ever reading it. That indicates to me that there was little concern for what was in the bill, if we had enough money for the bill, or what their constituents wanted them to do. The remedy for this is that as their little heads pop up for relection, DON'T. Do not vote for these irresponsible twits that think they know what is best for us. Vote for those that have the Country in their hearts and minds and not the lobbyests, friends in Chicago, Terrorists, Marxists or Socialists. Think before you vote.

Every state has voted on the stimulus already. Each and every Senator who sits on thier ass voting yay or nay where voted in to vote for the respective states. I might not like how they voted but I know that they were put there by my peers. Period! (Just fustrated)

Please take ohio with you. We may be a battle ground state but our country is falling apart and it is coming from the government.

At a minimum, all Red States with contiguous boundaries should secede. They should take the name America with them, adopt the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Elect leaders and judges that will take an oath to defend the Constitution and live by that oath. Deport all illegals, socialists, secular progressives, militant atheists and anyone else that has a problem with the Constitution or capitalism to the Blue States. Let our beloved nation be born again, renewed and re-dedicated to the common cause in fear and trembling before God.

No, it is not easy. It can be done, but it will never be easy. Texas, like any state in the Union can secede. Goto www.texassecede.com and get all of the info you need.

What a delightful situation. First, here are 2 observations; 1- Cudos to Bobby Jindal for his very informed and conservative approach to this and 2- To he - - with the liberal blogs, because (a) they are either out of their minds or (b) Like the Shakesperian character, "me think they doeth protest too loudly". Now, here are my thoughts in this; The conservative states should strongly consider accepting this "bailout" because WOW, this is just like a Civil War skirmish, the battle site was selected by the liberals, as was the time, weather, weaponry and rules of engagement. We conservatives should keep our powder dry and wait for another day. Just like the old and disproven "War on Poverty", I never faulted the recipients for accepting the money, just the voters who elected the liberals and the liberal legislators who established that "dumb skirmish".

Thank you!

Just get one thing straight people, Obama is going down and soon. This stimulus c r a p is idiotic and only serves the loonatic dems and their far left nuts. All Liberals should be s h o t ! Traitors!!!!

lol your facts are wrong alaska is 3rd. im from Florida i think we should pull out of it.

If Texas would do this, please offer the option to OK, AR, MO, LA, KS to come with you. All 5 of these states have heavy oposition to the new order in their general population. However you may have a hard time with our liberal freak Gov. in MO.

The states that have done it are: OK, MO, NH, GA, MI, AZ, MT, WA and CA. The states that are planning it are: ID, NV, CO, TX, KS, AR, AL, MN, PA, ME and AK. You can track their progress at www.mrstep.com/politics/az-wa-mo-nh-ok-claiming-s... One of the best written declarations was by WA state and you can read it at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summ...4009#docum...

absolutly all states need to pull away from the ussa. I always wondered why we need the fed's all they do is take our hard earned money. Now I know why the south wanted to leave the union they saw this C.R.A.P. coming way back then. Has anyone noticed that every time Obama opens his mouth to talk about the CRISIS the DOW drops which he would shut his mouth for a while so I can regain my retirement. Hey where is my stimulus???? I lost 50% of my retirement money like the rest of us hard working americans.

DARK DARK DARK times are coming!!!!

Your right, Chase notified me that my fixed rate of 7.99 through WAMU will be changing to a variable rate of about 17.99%. I suggested they go ahead and discontinue my business arrangement with them. What Obama needs to do now is allow us poor people to consolidate all our credit card debt into one loan through maybe the SBA and give us a 4% fixed rate on the loan witht the stip that we no longer use those cards until they are paid in full.

What 8 states have done this?

You're correct in one aspect of your statement. Doing nothing isn't an option, but running around screaming "CRISIS!" while wearing blinders and letting the psycho's run the asylum while you stump the pew isn't the way either. Do SOMETHING, yes. But make sure that what you plan to do isn't going to sink us! He didn't even READ this bill before he signed it !! And the hard truth is... he couldn't care less. Way to go, Big-O.

The constituents can help themselves, Nick. We can pay a little higher property tax in Florida. We can do what we need to do. We don't need big brother. Maybe you have never seen this Country pull out of "crisis" before, but we are an amazing nation of people living, until now, under a free Capital system. Big Brother does not have to take care of us. Hear me well. The people will make the difference not the new regiem. Change is not good in this instance.

Louisiana ranks #4 in federal money received. They receive $1.78 for every $1.00 they spend. You may need to rethink your position.

Alaska needs the money. They get $1.84 in federal money for every dollar they pay into the federal government. They rank 2nd of all the states in amount of aid received. California actually gets $.78 for every $1.00 they spend. Looks like they are funding Alaska and South Carolina. http://www.taxfoundation.org/research/show/266.ht...

I so agree with you. The people of the US should know exactly what is in this big spending bill. I believe the majority of Americans do not want this bill. Where is the change? The change is what the President and his cronies want. Look at the money spent just to sign this bill. The flight to Colorado by the Pres. and another flight by Biden. Where is "living within our means"? I guess that just means the "average middle class" not those that get the big bonuses, etc. Also why was this bill passed without anyone even reading it all?

South Carolina receives $1.35 in Federal tax money for every $1.00 they spend. It would benefit the US for South Carolina to withdraw. We would save the $.35 cents/per a dollar. How would South Carolina cut it's budget by 35% to survive? South Carolina always acts so high and mighty like they don't need the federal government when actually they rely on the federal goverments. South Carolina ranks 16 in states collecting the most money from the government: http://www.taxfoundation.org/research/show/266.ht...

Only the most selfish, self-serving political hacks would turn down funds that would help their constituents. And remember, this administration was served up this economic gruel on a platter when it took office. Doing nothing is simply not an option.

David, you are 100% correct. We all need to get on our Governors to declare our Sovereignty and maybe then we can stop this train wreck. Don't know about you, but I am truly scared for my Country

I live in Maryland and I am just tired of all of this give me mentality. If Texas rejects this bill then I am moving there.