How about renaming the Department of Homeland Security, what we have today is far from anything to do with securing our homeland?

Since the President has decided not to uphold the Public Laws that you pass, why not adjourn the Senate, go home, and save all the money that you would have spent?

What's the difference between Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown? I can see female vs. male, and Senator vs. want-be, but passed those two items, not much!

Why are you so set on cutting Social Security?? What do you think we Seniors are going to live on?? Why don't you cut you pay, you have no worries.. We have worked all of our lives and that is OUR money WE paid in. Dang if I vote for you again . Gwen Gass Wilson

Low wages, loss of jobs and high unemployment are the biggest problems holding back the growth of our economy; what have you done or what are you doing to encourage the growth of jobs that pay a livable wage in America?

End the EPA and burdensome Governmental regulations, small businesses are being literally "regulated to death". Allow "free market" capitalism to work, cut Corporate taxes to 15%. Reduce the size of Federal Government by 30%, stop spending.!!!

Here's a great idea:
There is a plan floating around Washington to cut the budget 1% each year for EIGHT years and then institute a balanced budget Constitutional Ammendment.
How about cutting the budget 8% for ONE year... That way, it will all be done under this watch so that if it doesn't happen, we will know who to tar and feather!

Bill Gross from Pimco sites several factual reasons why the debt ceiling should be raised and not be held hostage by the budget negotiations. Mr. Gross says, "Responsibility in this case, however, is not an either/or proposition. An actual default — or even the threat of one — might set off a chain reaction..."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/warning-to-washington-dont-mess-with-the-debt-ceiling/2011/07/12/gIQA5Q4ADI_story.html

My question for you Sen. McConnell is, do you ever consult with people like Bill Gross on what the best course of action should be?

I disagree... just because some pundit like Bill Gross says something "Might" happen doesn't mean it will. The whole debate goes back to common sense and how you live your life.

Would you tell your kids with financial problems to just take out more credit? No! You would tell them to pay the minimums, cut back their spending, sell their assets, get another job etc...

No matter what Bill says... borrowing more is NOT the solution.

That is a rational question. It's so scary to me to be sitting here as a citizen watching these politicians argue and banter about issues that will destroy or severely damage our nations strength. Why do I get the feeling they are all just waiting for an event they can wash away any blame for what happens and point their fingers at for what millions of us will have to pay for. I don't know the best answer but I am sure they one eye on the issue and one on keeping their job.

Ditch the rhetoric and fix the problem. If it's over your head, call a guy like Bill Gross, he knows his stuff.

SEN. MC CONNELL - WHAT ARE YOU THINKING - LISTEN TO YOUR OTHER MEMBERS AN D STEP BACK ON DTHIS IDEA - IT IS NOT WHAT THE CITIZENRY OF THIS COUNTRY WANT AND LEAVES A WIDE OPEN DOOR FOR MORE OBAMA IDIOCY

Dear Senator McConnell,
I have been a supporter for many years and hate how disappointed I am right now. As a Constitutional Conservative I expect for my Senator to listen to the people. You are there because the people of Kentucky trust you to do the right thing for them. Caving in/backing down and giving up is NOT What the people of Kentucky want. I am asking that you please listen to the people you represent. Kentucky did not vote in a moderate we voted in a Republican. Please stand up for what your state and what your party believes and do not let your feelings get in the way.

stand up and do what the voters want. Spending must be cut to match current revenues.

I agree, however I would stipulate the spending must / should (common sense please) be LESS than revenues taken in