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Originally posted by vor78
Did they vote down an extension of unemployment benefits, or did they vote down this:
It also included dozens of tax breaks sought by business lobbyists, and tax increases on domestically produced oil and on investment fund managers.
If they wouldn't try to tack on garbage like that, I'd be more sympathetic to the Democrats' argument. As it stands, it looks like they're trying to pass a tax bill and disguise it as something else.
[edit on 24-6-2010 by vor78]
Originally posted by vor78
Did they vote down an extension of unemployment benefits, or did they vote down this:
It also included dozens of tax breaks sought by business lobbyists, and tax increases on domestically produced oil and on investment fund managers.
If they wouldn't try to tack on garbage like that, I'd be more sympathetic to the Democrats' argument.
Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) has worked single handedly to stop the Unemployment Extension from succeeding and according to two Democratic aides on the Senate floor, Bunning muttered "tough s---"
Rand Paul urged Americans who have been unemployed for many months to consider returning to the workforce in less desirable jobs and accept less money
McConnell said. "Their commitment to deficit spending trumps their desire to help the unemployed."
It also included dozens of tax breaks sought by business lobbyists, and tax increases on domestically produced oil and on investment fund managers.
Those earning less than $34,300 paid only 5.2 percent of all federal taxes
Originally posted by vor78
Did they vote down an extension of unemployment benefits, or did they vote down this:
It also included dozens of tax breaks sought by business lobbyists, and tax increases on domestically produced oil and on investment fund managers.
If they wouldn't try to tack on garbage like that, I'd be more sympathetic to the Democrats' argument. As it stands, it looks like they're trying to pass a tax bill and disguise it as something else.
Just to add, its retarded bull **** like this that makes me despise the Democratic party. They know the GOP won't go for those tax provisions. That's exactly why they put it in there. They know that when the GOP blocks it, they can turn around and say 'oh, those evil Republicans are trying to take money away from the poor and unemployed!'
Its stupid, manipulative garbage politics.
[edit on 24-6-2010 by vor78]