Anyone going to the Chicago Tax Day Tea Party?

[seemingly random]

Repugs are so hypocritical with this. They're so upset with losing power that they'll do anything - anything to disrupt. Where were they when the bushies were bending over the citizens the last eight years?

 

[boomerang]

Originally posted by: seemingly random
Repugs are so hypocritical with this. They're so upset with losing power that they'll do anything - anything to disrupt. Where were they when the bushies were bending over the citizens the last eight years?

So tea parties would have been OK during the Bush years? But now what, they're just not fair? Based on your ideologies, why were you not out protesting during the Bush years?

Your behavior right now differs not in the slightest from the very people you accuse of disruption. The difference being that they are standing up for their rights and you're whining on the Internet. Whining that they might disrupt your version of utopia. If you're not happy with the way things are shaking down, quit acting like a spoiled child, get off the couch and get out there and make a difference.

 

[schmedy]

There will be 2 here in VT on Wednesday, one in Montpelier, other in Rutland, and the republicans have nothing to do with the ones here, the Libertarian Party is doing all the organizing, and it is not just Federal spending, taxes are out of control here in Vermont, and the answer from the legislature is to tax us more. I will be at the one in Montpelier, not driving to Rutland.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Siddhartha

Originally posted by: DealMonkey
What? Did Congress raise taxes and I somehow missed it?

Mr Obama is talking about raising taxes on people who earn more than $250,000 and lowering taxes on people people who earn less than $250000. But AFAIK, this plan has not become law yet.

Not to mention the tobacco tax.

Anybody that thinks taxes have not been raised is an idiot. It was That BASTARD BARRACKS platform of raising taxes. Fuck that fucker.

Shame I have to do my duty and earn my living and money to see that fucker take it away otherwise I'd attend.

 

[Genx87]

Because we had deficit spending under Bush people cant be disgusted or protest increased spending under Obama? That is ludicrous!

 

[theeedude]

I am more of a coffee guy.

 

[FlashG]

My wife and I are planning on going to the one in Jacksonville. We are far from radical, neither liberal nor conservative, but we are concerned citizens. It?s a statement of mistrust to our elected officials. You know ?I?m mad as hell and I?m not going to take it anymore?? Well that sums it up.

 

[Pepsei]

didn't people here make fun of earth hour? you think tea party would have the same effect as earth hour?

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: boomerang

Originally posted by: seemingly random
Repugs are so hypocritical with this. They're so upset with losing power that they'll do anything - anything to disrupt. Where were they when the bushies were bending over the citizens the last eight years?

So tea parties would have been OK during the Bush years? But now what, they're just not fair? Based on your ideologies, why were you not out protesting during the Bush years?

Your behavior right now differs not in the slightest from the very people you accuse of disruption. The difference being that they are standing up for their rights and you're whining on the Internet. Whining that they might disrupt your version of utopia. If you're not happy with the way things are shaking down, quit acting like a spoiled child, get off the couch and get out there and make a difference.

Talk about reading between the lines while on acid. You don't know what my ideologies are. In fact, without some wingnut telling you how to think, I doubt you know your own.

Nowhere will you find a comment of mine against protesting taxation (and, by implication, spending). Protests would have been great during the bush years, and the clinton, bush I, reagan, carter, etc. years also. Where were repugs then?

So, as you put it, I'm 'whining' about repug hypocrisy - not the plan or act of protesting. Can you tell the difference?

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Siddhartha

Originally posted by: DealMonkey
What? Did Congress raise taxes and I somehow missed it?

Mr Obama is talking about raising taxes on people who earn more than $250,000 and lowering taxes on people people who earn less than $250000. But AFAIK, this plan has not become law yet.

Not to mention the tobacco tax.

Anybody that thinks taxes have not been raised is an idiot. It was That BASTARD BARRACKS platform of raising taxes. Fuck that fucker.

Shame I have to do my duty and earn my living and money to see that fucker take it away otherwise I'd attend.

Oh, go shoot something and quit your bellyaching.

 

[marincounty]

Originally posted by: Genx87
Because we had deficit spending under Bush people cant be disgusted or protest increased spending under Obama? That is ludicrous!

We had 20 years of huge deficits under Republican administrations, Reagan, GHWB, and GWB, and I never heard a peep of Tea parties.

Three months of Obama trying to clean up the mess left by the Republicans,and OMG he is taxing us to death!

Maybe you can figure out why those on the left are laughing at you.

 

[Hecubus2000]

Originally posted by: Phokus
Drop a cluster bomb on these idiots and cleanse the gene pool.

Now why would you say something like that? A lot of people are attending because they are tired of being taxed to death. How does that make them idiots? I'm curious to hear your logic.

 

[Hecubus2000]

Originally posted by: marincounty

Originally posted by: Genx87
Because we had deficit spending under Bush people cant be disgusted or protest increased spending under Obama? That is ludicrous!

We had 20 years of huge deficits under Republican administrations, Reagan, GHWB, and GWB, and I never heard a peep of Tea parties.

Three months of Obama trying to clean up the mess left by the Republicans,and OMG he is taxing us to death!

Maybe you can figure out why those on the left are laughing at you.

This more than a Republican and Democrat thing. Stop trying to paint it as such.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: Hecubus2000

Originally posted by: marincounty

Originally posted by: Genx87
Because we had deficit spending under Bush people cant be disgusted or protest increased spending under Obama? That is ludicrous!

We had 20 years of huge deficits under Republican administrations, Reagan, GHWB, and GWB, and I never heard a peep of Tea parties.

Three months of Obama trying to clean up the mess left by the Republicans,and OMG he is taxing us to death!

Maybe you can figure out why those on the left are laughing at you.

This more than a Republican and Democrat thing. Stop trying to paint it as such.

His question is, where were these same people during the 20 years of runaway Republican deficits.

Where were they during the last 8 years or unrestrained spending?

Can you answer that question?

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Perknose

His question is, where were these same people during the 20 years of runaway Republican deficits.

Where were they during the last 8 years or unrestrained spending?

Can you answer that question?

Maybe because taxes were lowered consistently over the last 8 years for all people and most saw that as a good thing willing to accept the bad thing of increased spending (poison pill).

With BB it's ALL bad - increased spending and increased taxation. So not only is he giving you poison, he is taking the money to cure the ill from your pocket.

 

[Hecubus2000]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: Hecubus2000

Originally posted by: marincounty

Originally posted by: Genx87
Because we had deficit spending under Bush people cant be disgusted or protest increased spending under Obama? That is ludicrous!

We had 20 years of huge deficits under Republican administrations, Reagan, GHWB, and GWB, and I never heard a peep of Tea parties.

Three months of Obama trying to clean up the mess left by the Republicans,and OMG he is taxing us to death!

Maybe you can figure out why those on the left are laughing at you.

This more than a Republican and Democrat thing. Stop trying to paint it as such.

His question is, where were these same people during the 20 years of runaway Republican deficits.

Where were they during the last 8 years or unrestrained spending?

Can you answer that question?

I can only answer for myself. I have been writing letters to my reps. for the past 10 years voicing my concern for overspending and taxing. I could care less what others were doing, it doesn't matter. What matters is that people are getting together in numbers to voice a problem that has been going on for a long time. Don't let the Dem. Rep. thing draw your attention from the real issue. I know many Dems and Reps going together to tell the Govt that they are tired of what they are doing. I don't see any issue with that. But, like i said, i can only answer for myself.

 

[Genx87]

Originally posted by: marincounty

Originally posted by: Genx87
Because we had deficit spending under Bush people cant be disgusted or protest increased spending under Obama? That is ludicrous!

We had 20 years of huge deficits under Republican administrations, Reagan, GHWB, and GWB, and I never heard a peep of Tea parties.

Three months of Obama trying to clean up the mess left by the Republicans,and OMG he is taxing us to death!

Maybe you can figure out why those on the left are laughing at you.

Define huge.

 

[seemingly random]

Where were was the outrage when there was increased spending and decreased taxes? You can't have both unless you don't give a shit about the future. I guess by asking this question I'm assuming a certain level of intelligence which may be folly.

 

[eleison]

Originally posted by: seemingly random
Where were was the outrage when there was increased spending and decreased taxes? You can't have both unless you don't give a shit about the future. I guess by asking this question I'm assuming a certain level of intelligence which may be folly.

People were too busy buying houses they couldn't afford and working. Now that people are getting laid off and not buying houses.. well, being unemployed and sitting at home gives people time to think.. and most are saying bailouts and erratic spending is not a good thing; hence the tea parties.

 

[palehorse]

These protests have nothing to do with any one particular political party, and everything to do with standing up against out-of-control government spending. Period.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: palehorse
These protests have nothing to do with any one particular political party, and everything to do with standing up against out-of-control government spending. Period.

That would be great if true but I don't believe it. I've noticed too much partisan 'stuff' associated with it.

I hope that some of the outrage will spill over onto the financial companies (including the boards of directors) that are responsible for most of this mess.

 

[Fern]

Originally posted by: seemingly random
Where were was the outrage when there was increased spending and decreased taxes? You can't have both unless you don't give a shit about the future. I guess by asking this question I'm assuming a certain level of intelligence which may be folly.

You mean like blowing a trillion dollars or so in a month or two (mostly hand-outs to the rich) yet promising to cut taxes for everybody except the 1% or 2% making $250,000 or more?

Yeah, I'd guess that's why they're protesting in the streets in now. Not to mention the CBO's historic and 3rd world budget deficit numbers.

BTW: News reports that say with Obama's new request for Iraq/Afgan war funds we're just now almost up to $1 trillion after about 6 years. Obama blew past that amount in only 6 weeks.


Fern

 

[boomerang]

Originally posted by: Fern

Originally posted by: seemingly random
Where were was the outrage when there was increased spending and decreased taxes? You can't have both unless you don't give a shit about the future. I guess by asking this question I'm assuming a certain level of intelligence which may be folly.

You mean like blowing a trillion dollars or so in a month or two (mostly hand-outs to the rich) yet promising to cut taxes for everybody except the 1% or 2% making $250,000 or more?

Yeah, I'd guess that's why they're protesting in the streets in now. Not to mention the CBO's historic and 3rd world budget deficit numbers.

BTW: News reports that say with Obama's new request for Iraq/Afgan war funds we're just now almost up to $1 trillion after about 6 years. Obama blew past that amount in only 6 weeks.


Fern

You just blew his mind. It's not going to be pretty.

I would expect a flurry of grade school name calling starting with "Repug".

The really crazy part is that if someone doesn't step up and reign in this spending, the "future" that seemingly random is concerned about will be one of total indebtedness. Personally, I have no problems with many of the goals of the current administration, but you can't fund them with "funny money". Especially when I have heard no plan expressed to get us out from under the exponentially larger amount of debt this administration is taking on. That tells me there is no plan.

Spending beyond their means got many into trouble on a personal level. Spending beyond our means has gotten this country into trouble on a national level. It only stands to reason that increasing our debt is not the path to prosperity for all.

 

[fskimospy]

Originally posted by: palehorse
These protests have nothing to do with any one particular political party, and everything to do with standing up against out-of-control government spending. Period.

Talk about naive. Medicare Part D, passed by the Republican party, added $8 TRILLION in unfunded liabilities to future budgets with nary a tea party to be seen.

Gee, I wonder why. I'm sure everyone was just busy that day. But yeah, this has nothing to do with party politics.

 

[Andrew1990]

Well, no matter what party started it or who did what, you guys do have to agree the government may be a tad out of control on the spending.

Both parties are to be blamed, one more than the other depending on your views.