And the Republican Pricks are

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now trying to hold 160 Americans hostage so that their energy company scumbag buddies can build a pipeline.

http://apnews.excite.com/article/2011120...6CG00.html

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans introduced legislation Friday that would extend the Social Security payroll tax cut through 2012 and trim extra benefits for the long-term unemployed.

The measure invites a year-end clash with President Barack Obama and Democrats by including language that would pave the way for construction of a controversial oil pipeline.

You have to admire their consistency. They are pricks and intend to remain pricks.