Not another stimulus!

As I've written before, the Democrats are like alcoholics who believe all they need is a few more drinks to make things better. But the Dems are spending our money--hundreds of billions of it--on their "stimulus" panaceas.

From the Senate Republican Communications Center:

‘A New Hurdle’

Democrats Are Calling ‘For New Spending,’ Creating ‘A New Hurdle’ For A Debt Deal

Dems’ ‘New Stimulus Spending’ Is A ‘New Hurdle’ For A Debt Deal

“Democrats call for new spending in debt deal.” (“Democrats Call For New Spending In Debt Deal,” Reuters, 6/22/11)

· “Efforts in the U.S. Congress to head off a debt default faced a new hurdle on Wednesday as Democratic leaders called for additional spending to boost the sluggish economy. Democrats' demand for new stimulus spending is directly at odds with the efforts of negotiators, led by Vice President Joe Biden, who are trying to find trillions of dollars in budget savings as part of a deal that would allow Congress to sign off on new borrowing before the country runs out of money to pay its bills.” (“Democrats Call For New Spending In Debt Deal,” Reuters, 6/22/11)

SEN. CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY): “This is a stimulus program.” (“Senate Democrats Push New Stimulus,” Roll Call, 6/22/11)

“Short-term proposals… could include new spending on infrastructure and clean energy…” (“Senate Democrats Wade Into New Spending,” Politico, 6/22/11)

Americans Want Washington To Spend Less

“Americans blame wasteful government spending for deficit.” (USA Today/Gallup, 4/20-23/11)

· GALLUP: “National adults: spending too much on programs: 73%” “Which do you think is more to blame for the federal budget deficit – [spending too much money on federal programs that are either not needed or wasteful, (or) not raising enough money in taxes to pay for needed federal programs]? National adults: spending too much on programs: 73%” (USA Today/Gallup, 4/20-23/11)

· “Thus, overall, 85% of Americans explicitly favor spending cuts as at least part of the solution to reducing the federal deficit, with more than half of these favoring only or mostly using cuts.” (USA Today/Gallup, 4/20-23/11)

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