Obama made a big deal about earmarks in his campaign -- "I'll veto legislation that includes them." Last week he continued his tirade against them just before he signed a bill that included billions of dollars of earmarks. He said that in the future, all earmarks should have a "legitimate and worthy public purpose." What about right now? Why didn't he do what he claimed he'd do and veto this waste of taxpayer money? Any legislation that includes wasteful spending should be vetoed. I think Representative Jeff Flake of Arizona summed Obama up very well -- "Give me sobriety, but not yet."
"Obama signs spending bill, vows reform." The Dallas Morning News; March 12, 2009; p. 6A.
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