Having Cake and Eating It, Too

The Senate Republicans are so hypocritical - they seem to want to have their cake and eat it, too! For days all they've done is complain about "earmarks" in the new budget - the budget that was drawn up in December 2009, before Obama was sworn in. But the Republicans are responsible for as many earmarks as the Democrats.

And one of the biggest hypocrites is our senator, Mitch McConnell. He has supported $75 million in earmarks - $50 million he personally had put in the budget! Also, his "supposed" GOP Task Force on Earmark Reform recommendations were never adopted by the Senate Republican Conference.

Republicans make up 3 of the top 5 largest earmarks and 6 of the top 10. The current cost of earmarks amounts to: Democrats $677 million and Republicans $669 million. Yeah, technically the Dems have more, but when yo consider there are 60 Democrats in the senate and only 40 Republicans - well, you don't have to be a math genius ...

Worst Person in the World

Have I told you lately how much I love Keith Olbermann?

Last night's "Worst Person in the World" was the one and only Sen. Mitch McConnell - you know, someone else I really like - NOT!!!

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Dear Mitch - Wake Up Already!

Dear Senator Mitch McConnell;

Instead of fighting with our new President over partisan politics, why don't you address the issues your fellow Kentuckians are facing at this dire time.

Have you been to visit your home state, the state that sent you back to the White House (and NO, I campaigned vigourously to keep you from being re-elected)? Do you even realize what shape our beautiful Commonwealth is in due to the ice storm from 2 weeks ago? Hundreds of thousands of people are still without electricity or running water due to the devastation.

But yet, you feel it is your duty to cut spending to state governments. How is Kentucky supposed to get back on its feet if there is no money to help the people in need? And did you even know that FEMA sent Kentuckians tainted meals? Yes, that's right, your constituents were given ready to eat meals contaminated with the bad peanut butter - meals that were recalled 2 weeks before the ice storm even hit.

Mr. McConnell, you need to get your head (and your pockets) out of Washington and back to your home state of Kentucky. The election in November demonstrated that Americans want change, but you continue to do business as usual.

Please stop and listen to the citizens of Kentucky. We need help and we sent you to help us - please do your job.

Sincerely,

A life-long resident of Kentucky