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Here's an especially funny trick: have earmarks added to the Omnibus Spending Bill, denounce other politician's earmarks as "wasteful", then vote against the bill "on principle" when you know that your earmarks will still be delivered to your district. In the words of Mario Diaz-Balart (R, FL):
The hypocracy is so blatant that the Wall Street Journal's headline reads:After Voting No, Republicans Tout Funds
My second favorite quote comes from Rep. Howard Coble (R, NC):
These guys have balls, I'll give 'em that!
"The omnibus was too much money, too much spending, too much borrowing, too much debt, and no accountability. Now, I have stuff in that bill, but I still voted against it. But what I have in there, I am very proud of."
The hypocracy is so blatant that the Wall Street Journal's headline reads:After Voting No, Republicans Tout Funds
My second favorite quote comes from Rep. Howard Coble (R, NC):
"I would be in favor of earmark reform," he said in the statement. "But as long as earmarks remain part of the legislative funding process, I would be doing a disservice to the people of the 6th District by not seeking funding for worthwhile projects."
These guys have balls, I'll give 'em that!