Debt Deal a 'Sugar-Coated Satan Sandwich,' Says Congressman

Debt Deal a "Sugar-Coated Satan Sandwich," Says Congressman

By Nick Greene Mon., Aug. 1 2011 at 11:02 AM

After a night of looking at the debt agreement deal, Democratic leaders and pundits are coming to terms with its right-leaning slant. Despite this, it will still probably pass today. President Obama said that this isn't the deal he would have preferred. Without new tax revenues, many lawmakers feel that this legislation will sap the life out of government programs and hurt the middle and lower classes. Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II said it most eloquently, however, when he tweeted that the deal is a "sugar-coated satan sandwich."

Others were calmer in their assessment. John Kerry said, "I think not having revenues is a mistake, but it may be all we can do at this point." Nancy Pelosi shrugged, "I look forward to reviewing the legislation with my caucus to see what level of support we can provide."

This very meekness is responsible for the debt default bill. Everyone is so pleased that we avoided economic catastrophe, the adverse long-term effects of this deal are seen as little more than necessary collateral. If more lawmakers were like Emanuel Cleaver, maybe we wouldn't be plugging our noses and swallowing this Satan sandwich.

In our bid to help, we have compiled a list of other culinary terms for this bill that members of Congress can use, free of charge:

"Smegma-stuffed Judas burrito"
"Urine-soaked Lucifer lollipop"
"Guano-smeared boneless Mussolini buffalo wings"
"The Arch Deluxe"
"Poop soufflé with an owl pellet garnish (baby bird bones included)"

Debt Deal Emerging With Rightward Tilt [Roll Call]

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I'm Progressive and have supported Democrats (mainly) forever, I'm 61, recently unemployed from a 35+ year career with a large corporation, and a War Veteran. I have reached my end with this FUCKING Obama. Obama is a liar. Obama is NOT a Progressive. The only "change" that has occurred is Obama has become a Republican. If the Democrats can't (or won't) come up with another Presidential candidate for the 2012 election, I will do whatever I can to defeat Obama... and that includes voting for whomever the Republican candidate may be, and convincing whomever else I can to do the same. It's my choice... you can vote for this liar again if you choose. At least with a Republican President, you know what you're getting... like it or not.

Progressives need to drop support for Obama. Progressives need to start a campaign for a Democratic Presidential replacement for the 2012 election. We need to send a crystal clear message to Obama (and all other politicians) that we will not stand for politicians who throw the middle-class, the poor, and Progressives under the bus.

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Expect to see fifty-million of the dispossessed roaming the streets begging for a handout. They will be like flies swarming into every house and buzzing around every table.That will be the scenario if defense and public spending is cut. Some will be willing to share their living space and fridge but most will swat the flies.