Rick Santorum Is a Liar

by Chris Bowers, Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 12:02:57 PM EST

Not surprising, but I thought you would like to know:
WASHINGTON - Three weeks ago, Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., vowed to fight President Bush's "unacceptable" plan to eliminate funding for Amtrak.

He changed tracks yesterday, voting with the president and against an amendment to add $1.04 billion in government assistance for the system.

Bush's budget proposes eliminating support for Amtrak, a long-time target of fiscal conservatives, and putting the rail system in bankruptcy.

"I support the current funding levels in the president's proposed budget," Santorum. said.

Bearing false witness is a sin, Senator. Last month, Progressive Christian wrote about why America Needs Amtrak.




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NO!!!! (none / 0)

SANTORUM LIES????  NO WAY, next thing you'll tell me is W lies!!!  HE DOES???  Man, Up is down, black is white...well thank goodness that baseball players never take steroids or this would be a really tough day!
by yitbos96bb on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 12:28:02 PM EST

Another reason (none / 0)

to go all out to get Ricky out of office.

Its okay to bail out the airlines time and time again, but not Amtrak?  

We need transportation options as a security blanket. What happens if terrorists strike an airport again and the planes are grounded? We need a backup system.  Amtrak is part of that backup.

by jdavidson on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 12:28:17 PM EST

Re: Another reason (none / 0)

Well, while I think the airlines need to be regulated again since they are run by idiots, Air transportation is a vital part of the US infrastructure and I would say is more important than Amtrak...IF I had to pick one over the other.  I think most would agree... Now that being said, I think we need to subsidize Amtrak still...
by yitbos96bb on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 12:49:25 PM EST
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Re: Another reason (none / 0)

AMTRAK is funded enough to waste money, but not enough to do the job right.

After 9/11, the United States needs AMTRAK for two reasons.

  1. To supplement the airlines in providing regional transportation. AMTRAK is most successful in the Northeast corridor where there are plenty of trains and people can get from city to city in an amount of time comparable to flying, especially when you consider the trip to the airport, the body cavity search, the airport related delays, the trip from the airport, etc. This success needs to be built upon in the Northeast and duplicated in other areas of the country. How about a Raleigh to Atlanta line down I-85? How about one through the midwest? Regional routes with plenty of trains would do well if properly subsidized so that they would be affordable.

  2. If AMTRAK has a strong regional system of trains for an affordable price, then people will be more likely to use AMTRAK than to drive themselves. This conserves energy and reduces our dependence on foreign oil.

Of course, it will never happen. Oil company profits are much more important than conservation or national security.
by wayward on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 07:58:27 PM EST
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What frauds (none / 0)

All these cuts when the deficit hits 400 billiob (not including the 250 billion social security surplus) is just an act to make the p"problem" Democratic spending instead of Republican tax cuts.

Remember, the Bible talks about lies and lying at least 200 times but does not mention abortion once.  I guess that makes righteous Rick kind of a fraud.

by David Kowalski on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 12:49:58 PM EST

Spinning head. (none / 0)

So, on the same day he votes to allow oil drilling in Alaska to make America less dependent on foreign oil and more "secure" he votes to torpedo a transportation system that facilitates less oil consumption in America. Makes perfect sense, if you are a complete wacknut.
by dicta on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 01:02:09 PM EST

He Doesn't Lie, He Just Strategically Adjusts... (none / 0)

the truth factor of his statements to within the margin of error of zero.
by Paul Rosenberg on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 01:24:14 PM EST

Navy quote (none / 0)

"I didn't lie, the truth changed."
Rrrinnggg... Time to change the government.
by Carl Nyberg on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 01:26:45 PM EST

Simpsons Quote (none / 0)

"It takes two to lie...One to lie and one to listen."
by yitbos96bb on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 05:37:35 PM EST
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The New GOP Slogan: (3.00 / 1)

We Wouldn't Lie If You Didn't Ask So Many Questions!
by Paul Rosenberg on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 09:38:16 PM EST
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He lied in my town too!!!! (none / 0)

Rick came to Erie PA a month ago to have a twon hall on Soc. Sec. He told the crowd that they would be able to pass on ALL of their money in their private accounts to their heirs.
 According to EVERYTHING I've read or heard about the plan: You would buy an annuity with your private account when you retire. This annuity would then pay you a certain amount every month until you die. When you die the annuities STOP. And you DO NOT get to pass it on to your heirs.
Santorum said this was not true.
 The reason this is important is because of the refrain "It's your money. You own it. You control it." That seems to be..ahem..bullshit.
by Aaron on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 02:15:37 PM EST

At this point, you could say the president's... (none / 0)

...plan gives everybody a pony-because there is no plan yet!
by Geotpf on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 02:44:38 PM EST
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Santorum's lies and other activities (none / 0)

Are religious classes permitted to be held at the Senate?  I really worry about someone who goes out of their way to appear so religious.

http://www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/031505/santorum.html
Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) has organized a course for members of Congress on Catholic doctrine that is being taught from his Senate hideaway in the Capitol.
The senator's move comes at a time when members of both major political parties are talking more freely about their faith.....

and......

There are numerous other groups that gather on Capitol grounds for religious purposes. Each Thursday, House members meet for a prayer breakfast. Jeffrey Connor, a spokesman for Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.), who is president of the prayer breakfast this year, said the event is open to any member of any faith, adding that "prayer is the tie that binds" members together during services.

Years ago, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), who is Jewish, brought in a biblical scholar to lead a study group about the Old Testament.

Rob Boston, a spokesman for Americans United for Separation of Church and State, when told about the course, said he normally would not be too alarmed about members' practicing religion in the Capitol. Nevertheless, he said, "This is headed up by Senator Santorum, who has repeatedly attacked the separation of church and state and seems to believe that it's perfectly permissible for him to base public policy on his ultra-conservative religious beliefs."

"Everyone invited is a Republican," he continued. "If this is about faith, and not politics, some Democrats would be invited to come along."

by Marie Smith on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 04:47:15 PM EST

I wonder where Casey Stands on this issue (none / 0)

Does the Pennacchio camp care to weigh in on this issue? I think this is an opportunity to gain some headway in the Dem primary.
by Proud Liberal on Thu Mar 17, 2005 at 10:04:05 PM EST

Hooray!! (none / 0)

Even more motorists to crowd our already congested highways and further drive up the cost of gas per gallon! Brilliant plan, Bushypoop! A coup for the petrol companies!
http://operationyellowelephant.blogspot.com/
by Vote Hillary 2008 on Fri Mar 18, 2005 at 08:05:37 AM EST

Well, Gee (none / 0)

I haven't trusted Santorum as far as I could see him since he first appeared on my radar in '92. I thought something was fishy then, and there still is, but it isn't the Schukill, or Susquehanna Rivers. It is now & forever shall be him.

I'm unfortunate enough to have been Democratic in a Republican-based area more than I care to elaborate, so my mistrust has often been seen as simply partisanship. But. not so fast.....I'm not the partisan one here. Santorum is simply spouting off whatever "Big Daddy Dubya" wants him to say so that he stands a chance at running in '08. Then people wonder what has become of this country.

The fault, Dear Brutus, lies not within the stars, but rather within ourselves.
by triciawyse on Thu Apr 07, 2005 at 04:42:37 AM EST


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