My hat’s off to her. We should have stopped this bullshit years ago! I’m tired of seeing our hard-earned money we get bent over the barrel for getting handed to these pukes.

Too bad she’s not in the presidential race…….

IceNoMore on October 2, 2012 at 2:18 pm

You nailed it on the head DS, if Romney wins the election a month from now, I to won’t expect much change, regarding out foreign policies. I agree 100% with Ms. Granger, we need to STOP sending these arab regimes money, they don’t give a flying phuck about us here in the United States and they sure as hell don’t care about Israel, but want to see Israel and the jews removed from society, etc.

Here’s something I don’t get, understandably so we don’t send money to the Iranian governments in Iran, because their government (esp. Ahmadinejad) have a ultra disdain for us, not just Israel only. But some unknown reason, we continuessly send x-amounts of money to these depsotic arab regimes who poses as our allies (in which I don’t see or recognize them as our ally), but the next minute they stab us in the back and spit at us!

Complete stupidity from our government, and I won’t be surprised if dhimmi’s on both the Republican end & Democrat end alike will go on the attack towards Rep. Granger for her telling the whole truth on us QUIT sending aid to the Egyptian government who’s government has been hi-jacked by the Muslim Brotherhood and other islamists here and there.

“A nation is defined by its borders, language & culture!”

Sean R. on October 2, 2012 at 2:39 pm

The fact that this takes balls is very disturbing. It should be too obvious to discuss, even for someone with a room temperature IQ and a third grade education. Why would anyone send money there? The money would be better spent making nuclear weapons to use against this trash.

jerry doegen on October 2, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Keep that money Here, Put it to good use, (not buying Obamaphones Though)

Billie on October 2, 2012 at 3:06 pm

I wonder how many Members are getting money and/or other benefits from Muslim organizations.

Little Al on October 2, 2012 at 3:45 pm

I think even Allen West voted to send the money. I am pretty sure I read that.

That used Pamper Grover Norquist was on a local radio show this am (Because Fauxcahontas, Esq. mentoned him last evo during the debate). Fresh from returning from Morocco. The two dopey hosts did a collective gasp when he said Morocco and he played it off as if it was not a dangerous place in the ME (with all the chaos and uprising). The two dopes had ZERO idea that he is an Islamopologist & is married to a Muslima he adores.

Skunky on October 2, 2012 at 3:53 pm

It’s about time somebody strapped on a pair. The rest of congress should follow this example. And, it does take a little balls now days to do something called for by common sense. It means going against the crowd.

RT on October 2, 2012 at 4:01 pm

“As you read this, ask yourself whether a Romney State Department (Romney was a big-time supporter of “Arab Spring” BS in Egypt, Libya, Syria, and elsewhere) would behave any differently than the Obama one.”

So therefore it doesn’t matter who you vote for?!?!?!? That is BS.

A Romney admin would be better for Israel, better for America, and better for the economy. With a Romney State Dept., there would be a BETTER chance of stopping aid to Egypt than with an Obama State dept. that can’t even say “Islamic terrorist” or identify the capitol of Israel.

So yeah, go ahead and vote for Obama, cuz Romney is just like Obama…Duh.

FrenchKiss on October 2, 2012 at 4:03 pm

Ok, I went back to double-check what I read because sometimes this info melds all together and I want to make sure I have the facts right.

I guess a related House bill took place on 9/13…a temporary spending bill of the amount of $130 MILLION a month to Egypt.

On that roll call Kay Granger & Allen West voted AYE (to send). (She voted no after this…and I must look up the roll call to see if Allen West voted No on the one Granger also voted no on…)

Also, on the Sept. 13th temporary bill (where Granger voted Aye) Michele Bachmann and Peter King voted No.

The Senate did vote 81-10 to send taxpayer money to Egypt, Libya and Pakistan…unlimited and unrestricted…so not many are on the side NOT to send.

I must do more research. I just remember reading that West voted yes (on the Sept. 13th vote) and I was shocked and saddened…but apparently there was a vote after that and I must check the roll-call to know the final answer.

My apologies if there is any confusion…

Skunky on October 2, 2012 at 4:14 pm

And, fortunately, Rep. Granger is also receiving support from another member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations–Rep. Tom Cole (Republican, Oklahoma). Although I’m not optimistic about courage snowballing here, at least this is a start, and perhaps others will join.

Cole Comments on Aid to Egypt

Sep 28, 2012 Issues: Defense and National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced its intention to transfer $450 million in aid funding to Egypt. Cole serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, which is chaired by Rep. Kay Granger.

“Increasing Egyptian aid by $450 million is unwise given the ongoing instability threatening American interests. The United States should not reward foreign governments that fail to respond adequately to attacks on U.S. citizens and territory within their borders. I support Chairwoman Granger’s decision to block this funding until we can be sure it will not be misused.”

http://cole.house.gov/press-release/cole-comments-aid-egypt

Ralph Adamo on October 2, 2012 at 4:17 pm

I want Obama to lose for so many reasons. I would love to knowck that sh*t eating grin off his face.

JeffT on October 2, 2012 at 4:30 pm

KNOCK, sorry.

JeffT on October 2, 2012 at 4:31 pm

Ok, please forgive me if I have confused anyone. I am home crook today so I am not 100%…

Here is that vote for the appropriations so you can see for yourself.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/112-2012/h579

Skunky on October 2, 2012 at 4:33 pm

It would have been kind of nice if we’d set as precedence from the very beginning of our founding to demand and take tribute from nations for our protection and / or friendship rather than us paying goons around the world to like us.

Ruckus_Tom on October 2, 2012 at 4:35 pm

If the money is part of what has already been promised to the Morsi government, it might be in the USA’s best interest to disburse the aid. People here need to view this in the context of our overall relations with Egypt.

That said, our ambassador should make clear, via diplomatic channels, that Egypt is jeopardizing America’s good will toward it and that recent developments may cause us to reassess the aid program.

Larry S. on October 2, 2012 at 4:42 pm

Look, the Egyptians have voted in the Muslim Brotherhood. Bravo for their enfranchisement. Now we know, based on cold, hard numbers, that we should not support the country–or any of the people. We can’t blame the MB control solely on some tricky elite maneuvering.

skzion on October 2, 2012 at 6:00 pm

I guess some of these Members were for sending aid before they were against it.

But Skunky’s research was very informative.

Little Al on October 2, 2012 at 6:02 pm

Meanwhile, faux-conservative John McCain votes EXACTLY the same as Obama by supporting giving American money to America’s enemies:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/81188.html.

This is no surprise, of course, to regular readers of Debbie’s website, as they know that Ahmadinijad or McCain do not change their spots any more than leopards do. But the shamelessness about McCain’s treachery is still astonishing.

But I guess that’s because Americans just don’t care enough anymore. They SHOULD be responding to McCain like the American public would have in the late 1950s to someone saying we need to give foreign aid to the Commies so they will like us more. (Though not from that era, from everything I’ve read, if any politician actually even suggested such a thing, they would have been railroaded out of town.)

Ralph Adamo on October 2, 2012 at 6:11 pm

The men should be ashamed of themselves.

Dtom on October 2, 2012 at 6:38 pm

Ralph, after going over that vote in the house on September 13th it seems my link to HJ RES 117 IS correct.

“The House vote took place on September 13, two days AFTER the attacks on Americans and see who still voted for funding to our enemies”…. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/112-2012/h579

Again, I could be mistaken but this link keeps coming up every time regarding the vote in question.

And I did mistakenly say ‘Sept 3rd’ when I meant September 13th (my bad…) but I also noticed that I have read Peter King (NY) voted NO but in the link it says he DID NOT vote.

Other than that my research stands up but I could be mistaken so I look forward to finding out a definitive answer….

(Worry, I agree with you on GN and Skzion thanks for the heads-up on Larry S. I know a Liberal talking point when I read one and I know you do too, so if you avoid him he must be gas huffing!)

Skunky on October 2, 2012 at 6:44 pm

Ok, this was in the text of Ralph’s link regarding HJ RES 117…which is the vote on Sept. 13th, 2012 that I have alluded to and the roll call…

“H. J. Res. 117—7
the enactment of an Act authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense.
SEC. 124. In addition to any other transfer authority available
to the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense may transfer an amount designated for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 made available by this joint resolution for the Department of Defense between such appropriations, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes, and the same time period, as the appropriation or fund to which transferred. The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees not fewer than 15 days prior to any transfer made pursuant to this section.”

I also read that Cankles Clinton (as Sec Of State) has the power to waive any Congressional conditions to the $$ allocated. Yikes!

With sending money to Syria and also millions of aid to Hamas-Gaza it’s undeniable that we are heartily funding the worst of the worst.

Skunky on October 2, 2012 at 7:16 pm

Kay Granger is right, but it’s only a first step. Eliminating payments to ALL Muslim countries should be her priority – a whole ton of cash would be saved, which could go into eroding a part of the debt, no mattery how tiny.

Egypt is a good first step – should be instantly followed by Fuckistan, then Libya, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and anyone else in the list. In the end, there should be no US money going to Muslims anywhere!

Infidel on October 3, 2012 at 12:52 am

finally

pat on October 3, 2012 at 1:44 am

Scumbag Obama and his gang of treasonous crooks will just find some way to weasel around it. If all else fails, there’s always the good ol’ executive order.

Kostoglotov on October 3, 2012 at 7:48 am

skanky-

“I’ll let those who read your uninformed posts decide where the hell you stand. … Cram it!”

Notice you can’t be bothered dealing with the issue in question: the merits, or lack thereof, of disbursing appropriated funds to Egypt. Personal insults are much more your style. Seems a number of DS readers think that is the way to make their “points”.

FYI, a failed state in Egypt is not in anyone’s best interest, unless perhaps you happen to be an Al Qaeda operative. As best I can tell, your “analysis” is refreshingly free of such burdensome considerations

You certainly are a rather unpleasant individual. I wonder how many of DS readers share your psychopathy.

Larry S. on October 3, 2012 at 9:21 am

to bad there are not more people in congress like her

martin on October 3, 2012 at 9:26 am

It is no accident that this is a Texas Lady.

Ted Cruz is, likely, to be next Senator from Texas and he and others like Rep. Ted Poe and Rep. Louis Gohmert are willing to take a close look at efficacy of foreign aid. The House has primary Constitutional responsibility for funding the executive which seems to have been forgotten.

My Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania has signed onto Sen. Rand Paul’s bill. Although Rand Paul is problematic for many reasons, his position on foreign aid makes sense to me. http://www.toomey.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=712

bobguzzardi on October 3, 2012 at 10:01 am

Why is it that the majority of the Republicans in the House of Representatives that have any “testicular fortitude” are women. Yes there are a few men ie Allen West but the women seem to have thier stuff together. I agree with Rep Granger in that we need to stop sending aid to Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood are in control and despite what our dopey MSM, idiotic members of Congress (John crash test dummy McCain) and muddleheaded “conservative” talkshow hosts say that is not good for the U.S. and Israel. While we are at it with our soaring national debt(thanks Obumbler) we should pull all foreign aid. Especially to countries that hate us. Expect Rep Granger to get push back from the usual eunichs in Congress. No spine having jackenapes like McConnell and Boehner will talk a good game but will forget they have a pair and will go get along with the Odummer’s and PIAPS’ agenda. On a funny note in my evening art class I found out the Egypt’s famous statues like the Sphinx and the pyramids are deteriorating due to tour bus pollution, the weather and camel dung methane. We shouldn’t worry though because I’m sure that shaddy windbag Morsi will take care of things, with our money of course.

Ken b on October 3, 2012 at 11:57 am

“And YOU said we should give them the money.”

Actually, skanky, what I said was the following:

If the money is part of what has already been promised to the Morsi government, it might be in the USA’s best interest to disburse the aid.

You couldn’t even be bothered accurately describing my sentiment. In addition to common civility, another attribute you lack is an appropriate sense of nuance- oh heck, just plain honesty. Sheesh.

Larry S. on October 3, 2012 at 4:16 pm

Rochelle-

Mark me down as one of Skunky’s phychopathy (sic) list.

Duly noted. Perhaps, in the fullness of time, you too may see the benefit of basic integrity. A good therapist might help.

Larry S. on October 3, 2012 at 5:37 pm

Larry S

Anyone who thinks that we should give any money to al Qaeda affiliates in Egypt, Libya or anywhere is a loon!

Whether Liberal or Conservative or Libertarian or Constitutional or Green or whatever!

Doesn’t matter whether we promised it or not. The only reason Egypt voted for Morsi was that they couldn’t vote for Ayman al Zawahiri – or else, they would.

In fact, we shouldn’t give money to any Muslim country, period, whether it’s Egypt or Qatar or Fuckistan or Afghanistan or Libya or Iraq or Kuwait or Bahrein or Kosovo or anyone else. And not just b’cos of our own economy or budget issues. We should first delete all Muslim countries from our aid list, and then from the remainder, only support those countries that are generally w/ us in the UN and other international bodies, voting with us, rather than against us.

The list of nations remaining would be very short as a result, but it would be cash well spent.

Infidel on October 3, 2012 at 10:53 pm

First of all we need Romney and must give him all our support. There may be scant few congressmen today willing to stand up to principals but that is changing as more and more US christians will develop harsher attitudes towards muslims and stronger support for Israel in the years to come. I believe that as Islamic violence continues and Americans speak up demanding a curb in the US’s immigration policy more republican congressmen will take a stand. Forget the naive idiotic Jews of America to whom Debbie you are an exception to the rule. I am embarrassed of my American identity and glad to live in Israel. May all those Obama voting men wake up post election day and have their foreskins reattached. If they want back in the faith, make ’em bleed and scream.

Fred on October 4, 2012 at 6:09 am

Representative Granger is the former mayor of Fort Worth, a city that has no been taken over by the far left like Dallas. Dallas and Dallas County are now controlled by Democrats. Fort Worth, Arlington and Tarrant County are GOP and Tea Party country. We don’t like to be called “Dallas” because Dallas sucks! The Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers both play in Arlington, not Dallas.

Bonzer Wolf on October 5, 2012 at 2:38 am

It’s good to know that someone has enough sense in the USA to state the obvious … funding the enemy is stupid. Stupid. When I visited Egypt in late 2010 it had an excellent tourist sytem that would have been producing hundreds of millions of Egyptian pounds per year. But Cairo was the dirtiest place I have ever seen, all the ancient artifact sites were run down and even toilets were hard to find and when found, abyssmaly dirty and poorly maintained. I couldn’t help but wonder where the real Egyptians who built remarkable structures, who were expert in engineering and maths, surveying etc had gone, only to be replaced with a lot of backward, ignorant people. Egypt will continue to degrade now that the Muslim Brotherhood has taken over. The US doesn’t want to play any part in their downfall or ours and funding them will hasten the latter. The writing is on the wall in every civilised country where muslims have moved.

Robin Henry on October 5, 2012 at 6:23 am