Republicans are thrilled that Obama killed smog regulations ... now they want more

[cal04]

By: David Nir
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/09/02/1012896/-Republicans-are-thrilled-that-Obama-killed-smog-regulations--now%C2%A0they%C2%A0want%C2%A0more?via=blog_1

Yeah, baby! Feel the smog-mentum:
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/179387-gop-cheers-wh-decision-to-kill-ozone-rule-but-wants-more

Senior Capitol Hill Republicans are applauding the White House decision to shelve planned smog regulations while reviving their attacks on the White House regulatory agenda.

Their responses — a week before President Obama is slated to give a major speech before Congress on jobs — signal that the ozone decision will not sap GOP attacks on the administration’s agenda.

“This action alone will prevent more job losses than any speech the President has given, and I hope he will listen to the bipartisan calls from across the country to address his administration’s negative impact on job creation,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a statement.

Now the Republicans will be reasonable and accomodating forever!

But (McConnell) also noted that “there are hundreds of regulations that even the administration acknowledges will cost America’s job creators billions of dollars.”

House Republican leaders plan to bring a suite of bills to the floor this fall that will delay or soften an array of rules from the Environmental Protection Agency and other departments.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) applauded the ozone decision and called it “a step in the right direction,” while signaling that the push to kill other rules will continue.

What? You mean Obama's given them a mile and they're looking to take a light year yet again? I'm shocked, shocked! Can't wait to see where this one ends. I assume that higher levels of smog poll well with independents, though, right?

[Harmony Blue]

1. Dear President

They still don't like you.

:argh:

[B Calm]

2. Now we have two identical posts on this on the same page

[11 Bravo]

3. Yes, but they both slam President Obama, so it's cool.

[SusanaMontana41]

7. So you support this policy? nt

[11 Bravo]

11. Did I say that? n/t

[SusanaMontana41]

12. No, you didn't. That's why I asked, because I don't know

how you can defend a president who backs a policy like this.

[11 Bravo]

13. Because I can defend a President without defending every policy that is enacted on their watch.

I'm not a climate scientist. I'm just a broke-down old ex-grunt turned elementary school teacher. From what I understand, this is one of those policy decisions with which I disagree. There are, however, others which I celebrate.

[SusanaMontana41]

14. We're not far apart then.

I like some policies, too.

One of my favorite people in the world taught my fourth-grade class. You are an unsung hero. Thanks for changing lives. :patriot:

[11 Bravo]

15. I kind of thought we might be on the same page (or at least in the same chapter).

Pleased to meet you.

:hi:

[SusanaMontana41]

19. Very nice to meet you, too!

:hug:

[Democrats_win]

4. Unfortunately, Obama can't see them because of all the smog.

[jwirr]

5. Wonder if he has ever heard the saying - give an inch take a mile? nt

[SusanaMontana41]

9. Sure he has. He's even improved on it.

Give an inch, take down the economy and the environment.

[FrenchieCat]

6. Did he really kill those regulations forevermore, or simplly delay them?

I'd like some documented facts on this.....
and in your op, I just don't see any. :shrug:

[TheKentuckian]

18. No, he did not waive his "magic wand" and create a constitutional amendment banning

air pollution regulations.

Now, how is defensible to shelve them?

[librechik]

8. You know, if a large proportion of the young folks growing up today have asthma and are unhealthy

They aren't going to be able to work. So I guess this does sort of help the unemployment situation, from Turtle's perspective. Of course only Democrats will die, not any Repubs. Atleast that is what they act like.

[Rex]

10. I don't care what the man does, the GOP will always hate him.

He needs to learn that lesson before his second term.

[Bluebear]

16. Theyll get it.

[Vinca]

17. We can have tap water on fire, air you can slice and sludge in the streets

and Republicans will still hate Obama and want more.