Most would expect stimulus funds to go to areas hardest hit by the recession or places where investment can most efficiently produce results. According to the above mentioned study more money went to Democrat districts than went to Republican districts, by almost double. When the stimulus was pushed through, opponents claimed it was nothing more than redistribution of wealth and borrowing from our kids. It appears the redistribution is from Republican to Democratic coffers. Those who supported Barry and his bunch got their payoff. While Democratic representatives campaign on how much money they brought home to constituents, productive taxpaying members of society (GOP for short) are left holding the check.

I have a simple answer to this whole mess. Distinguished members of Congress, never ever, under any circumstances approve a bill that you do not have time to read. When you see legislation that is scheduled in such a way that no one can read it the alarm bells and flashing lights should go off. Something is going on, and it is seldom what it appears. Congress fell down and worshiped before the image of the new president. Those on the left saw a chance to use our economic condition and the sentiment that something, anything, had to be done to push through years of liberal agenda in one pass.

Now we are paying for their lack of responsibility. The economy is important, and I understand the sentiment that once said “It’s the economy stupid.” But pushing forward legislation without examining what is inside is an attack on the American people at worst and panic mongering at best.

When you read the list of who voted you see a trend. Every single nay vote was cast by a Republican. Unfortunately, not every Republican voted against it; three voted with the Democrats. Without enough votes to silence debate on this huge spending plan, three Republicans rode to the rescue of President Obama by voting to silence their own party and force a vote—a vote the Spendocrats will handily win. To see the list of who voted and how go to the Senate website.

The Dishonorable Senators Specter (R, PA), Snowe (R, ME) and Collins (R, ME) silenced your voice. Neither Snowe nor Collins are up for re-election this next cycle, but Specter is. I understand that the GOP has been loathe to go against Arlin because they fear losing his seat to a Democrat, but the GOP is so far out of power it is time to do some serious house cleaning and get these people out of our ranks. Senator Specter has been a constant thorn in the Republican side. I am calling on Republicans to take action to get Arlin Specter out of office the next cycle. If that seat is going to vote Democrat then having a Republican butt in it is worthless.