So Why Do Republicans in Congress

act like assholes when it comes to "extending" unemployment benefits?

Although this piece attempts to explain the dubious "got to be paid for" arguments by the Republicans, the fact is Republicans HATE UI because they really believe people who are on it are lazy bums who deserved to be thrown out of work.

It goes back to Reagan, who said to the effect UI was a "prepaid vacation for freeloaders."

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