The Cap and Trade Fiasco

If only four of the eight who turned their back on the American people had voted the other way, the House would not have passed the largest tax increase in American history. But eight Republicans voted with the Democrats, when 44 Democrats voted against it.

I thought it was bad when those twin RINOs in Maine joined Alren Spector in passing the stimulus bill. OK, that was worse, because that actually moved the bill to the president’s desk for a signature.

But even so, Republicans cannot forget those who sided with the eco-Marxists in passing this cap and tax bill. Who are they? Thanks to Michelle Malkin:

* Mary Bono Mack (CA) – (202) 225-5330
* Mike Castle (DE) – (202) 225-4165
* Mark Kirk (IL) – (202) 225-4385
* Leonard Lance (NJ) – (202) 225-5361
* Frank LoBiondo (NJ) – (202) 225-6572
* John McHugh (NY) – (202) 225-4611
* Dave Reichert (WA) – (202) 225-7761
* Chris Smith (NJ) – (202) 225-3765

Yesterday while I was landscaping, I listened to Mark Levin’s replay. He says they should be punished, and I agree. Republicans should not be voting for tax increases, in any way shape of form, especially in the middle of an economic downturn.

Do not be fooled. That’s exactly what this is. I know Obama says this will be paid by the “polluters,” but that is what he is saying now. Way back when, he said it the way it is. (Yes, he can do that.) When talking to the San Francisco Chronicle, he told them the cap and trade program he’d institute would cause energy prices to “necessarily skyrocket.” Watch, listen and tell a friend:

As I have said before, businesses don’t pay taxes. The customers of those businesses pay taxes. Obama is saying the same thing here. He gets it. He knows. Yet he pushes for it anyway.

So much for Democrats looking out for the little guy. This will hit the poor folks the hardest.

Democrats understand this is a tax. John Dingell said it in the United States Congress while talking to Al Gore. He said, “Cap and trade is a tax, and it’s a big one.”

Again, it’s like these guys don’t understand how video works:

The Democrats pushed for this. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi fought for this. President Barack Obama went of a full court blitz to get this passed.

The eight traitors above made it possible. While this may not pass through the Senate, their actions must not be forgotten. One of the most basic truths of behavior modification is that a behavior will continue if there is more pleasure than pain involved in committing it. I’m sure these eight had some sweet payoffs for their votes. Now, we must make them pay.

Robert Stacy McCain says “not one red cent” to the NRCC. Mark Levin said he is going to make them the most famous eight Republicans in the House and encourages his listeners to actively work against them. Both are good ideas. But let’s not forget the most basic tier one activism: the phone call. Call each one of these Repiglicans and let them know how you feel.

You always hear people say, “Be polite and professional.” I can agree with that, but I also say, be angry. I know the person answering the phone is just a staffer, but they need to understand how their boss makes you feel. Then they can pass those feelings on to them. The phone numbers are above. Get started.

We must make it painful for Republicans to vote against the Constitution. It’s either that, or we continue our walk across the bridge to dependence.