First, from Congressman Frank Guinta (R-NH) who was supported, in large measure, by NH TEA Party and 9/12 Project leaning folks:
“By voting to cut spending at a deeper level than we raised the debt ceiling, the House has taken an important step toward fiscal responsibility. Our best opportunity for doing that was the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which I co-sponsored. It passed the House, but was tabled in the Senate. The Budget Control Act follows the spirit of Cut, Cap and Balance. It’s not perfect, although I’m pleased that after the House worked its will last evening, it now includes a requirement that Congress must pass a Balanced Budget Amendment before the President can ask for the debt ceiling to be increased again. Failing to act, and making Granite State families and businesses endure financial hardship as a result, was not an option. This evening I voted against a blank check for the President and against budgetary shell games. This evening I voted for a Balanced Budget Amendment and for fiscal responsibility. I urge the Senate leadership to join with us, seize this opportunity and pass this bill.”
Preliminary reviews of the Boehner bill show that instead of spending $10 Trillion in deficit (re: CBO baseline), this bill allows only $8 Trillion. The first year max savings is $22 Billion (out of $1.6 Trillion deficit – 1.3% reduction). Over 10 years, IF future Congresses do not modify the law, it will average only $100 Billion less spending.
Note: values subject to change as more information becomes available
Now, contrast that with the Presser from Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) who was supported, in large measure, by TEA Part leaning folks:
“I cannot in good conscience vote for a bill that puts the future of my grandchildren and of generations to come in jeopardy. While I respect my Republican colleagues’ efforts to come up with a compromise, the people in the 10th Congressional District of Georgia did not send me to Washington to follow the herd. They sent me here to protect their liberty and to fundamentally change the way our federal government spends their money. I do support a Balanced Budget Amendment, but I do not support raising the debt ceiling and allowing President Obama to put more debt on the backs of the American people. Congress needs to first acknowledge that we have lost all control of our fiscal house, and then we need to focus on finding a real solution for paying down the national debt.”
Contrast the short term vs the long term outlook. Contrast what Government would give you ("making Granite State families and businesses endure financial hardship as a result") vs protecting your freedom from fiscal slavery.
Both were sent to DC to make the hard decisions and to stand for Constitutional values. They were sent to stop the spending (currently, $140 Billion / month in deficit spending).
Hard decisions – they were asked to vote our Founders’ beliefs. Contrast that, however, to those that have actually made the decision to be willing to give their their all, putting country before themselves.
"…we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor."
