I've been saying the same thing for so long now. He was elected and then was faced with having to clean up the mess the frat party administration had left behind. Then, he had to deal with a Republican party who, by their own admission, refused to compromise on anything. I think the parties should be dissolved and each elected official should have to take polls of their constituents to see what the people actually want. After all, is that not their purpose - to represent us?
Did too little too late. He's like "Oh crap, everyone hates me for supporting Obama's Health Care. I'll support Ron Paul's Audit the Fed Bill and get everyone's support back." Nope, does not work that way.
He hit it right on the head... The Dems didn't come out cause they were heart broken.
Here we gave you the government and we get half health care, little reform in wall st... It really does make you beat. Makes you say...... "Why bother."
@qwertywxyz We'll elect you President, saddle you with two wars, immigration reform, a broken health care system, a massive debt, a 9.6 unemployment rate, immigration reform and a diminishing middle class, and see how well you do.
I am however upset that he lost, and I can't say that for 95% of the Dems who lost. He at least wanted to hold the banks feet to the fire, and find out where the FED gave all of the bailout money. He was for sure one of the best Democrats for that reason alone.
Also, so-called entitlements are generally already paid for by individuals. Soc Sec is an insurance programs that workers pay into during their working lives. Soc Sec recipients are merely getting their own money back.
Medicare recipients pay at the very least part of the premium for their coverage.
@lynchmobb2000 Social Security is unsustainable. I am 26 and don't plan on seeing a dime that I put in. Right now there are already way more people reaching into the pot than putting money into it. Why not just let us keep our own money?
The U.S. is a great place to live, but Obama's spending and printing is causing inflation, which is a hidden tax, that we ALL have to pay. Eventually it will ruin the middle class, and the currency. The super rich don't care about inflation, but you should.
You sound like you have your heart in the right place but you're a little misguided. First, Soc Sec is solvent through 2037, and is 75% solvent indefinitely beyond that. And that's before we make changes to it to extend its solvency, which we will. It's as close to a sure thing as there is. Read a little history about what life was like for the elder before Soc Sec before you post that.
I didn't vote for Obama and I don't like his printing money, but he isn't along in doing that.
@lynchmobb2000 I know that Obama is not fully responsible for the printing, but he sure does love spending the printed money! It makes him feel important.
This guy is a clown. Taxing the banks to pay for financial reform? Does this idiot know how the system even works? They bailed out the banks. You think banks would ever have to pay for 'reform' when they get subsidized when they lose money, the regular guy pays for this reform. Tax cuts for the rich are bad? Geez, whose money is it, the govts or the people who earn it? People who think like this fool are people who happily steal from other people and take away people's rights.
Wasn't it a wonderful night everybody??? I guess it holds true when said, "May the best man (or woman) win!!!" The Dummycrats had their chance, but the people spoke, and they said, "Get the hell out of Dodge Dummycrats - now."
@jetman... It's one thing to have an intelligent discussion, but it's another thing to respond to utter silliness. Your allegation that Bush ordered the execution of millions of Iraqi citizens is not worth dignifying. I suppose you also maintain that 911 was a Bush orchestrated inside job? Society & history are retroactively changing their assessment of Bush's means-to-an-end in Iraq - women are freer, children are better educated, infrastructure is improved, and America is conditionally safer
@BushTheHero Bush invaded Iraq based on a lie and in turn over 1 million iraqi civilians have been killed. You think this is a conspiracy? Your being brainwashed by FOX news pal. Wake up! Democrats and republicans are all the same. They work for the same elites who run this country!
@jetman...There are many who think just because WMD were not found (months after the fact) does not mean they didn't exist. Regardless, Saddam was an inhumane tyrant who ordered the deaths of multitude others. He is not worthy of the victimized hero status you've been mislead to believe. Thanks to "Bush The Great," the world is starting to intervene and change the way third world patriarchal countries treat women and children. FOX news is by far more informative than you are homie.
I dunno, the Health Care overhaul was completely rewritten by Republicans and they voted against that anyway. Saying the Republicans will go for GOP ideas makes the erroneous assumption that they care about ideas.
Obama needs to grow a spine. He is like a weak parent that gives into a spoiled GOP child. Meanwhile, the GOP just whine and get what they need. No wonder nobody respects them and they lost a bunch of seats. Stand up you bastards. Fuck the GOP.
Over the past decade the Republican party has become a second Democrat party. George W Bush was a RINO who called himself "Conservative" while growing the power of the Federal government more than any administration in history. I have seen no evidence of the Democrats reaching out to "compromise" Republicans at all.. None. I've seen them tell Republicans to "get in the back of the bus," and completely shut them out many times though.. After the 2006 and 2008 elections especially.
@Slayerfan84 Aha, the name caller in you has come out. You assume I am a grannie, and that would only be one of your many mistakes. I'm sure you are used to it by now, you are a democrap. Step one has begun, (2 more steps to go) stay tuned for the hc bill to go bye bye before 2014. Did you hire anyone yet??? You will need to do so to further earn the honor of my reading your posts. Toodles kiddo.
Amazing how the only reason for spending all those trillion of dollars building weapons and going to war is just so the rightwing politicians can keep money away from social programs.
These motherf'rs are willing to send thousands of young Americans to die for no good reason like in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan just so they can keep the money for themselves and their corporate buddies.
God coming back to this video and listening to the young turks guy (whose name i dont know and don't care to know) talk makes me physically ill.. This guy is 10 times more annoying than Glenn Beck, and at least Glenn Beck is right SOME of the time (I've found myself agreeing with the young turks once ever, and that was over a 911 operator being a dick, not politics)
@GabrielFane Even if what you said was true (it isnt even close to true) This does NOT excuse Obama for QUADRUPLING the deficit the deficit Bush let us in under a year, through two stimulus plans that weren't actually designed to stimulate anything. You will get nowhere with me attacking Republicans, because I blame the Republicans for what they did (mainly acting like Democrats for the past decade). Odd that you seem inable to do the same for the many things Democrats have done wrong.
Hey everyone. What do the tea party people and fundamentalist christians have in common? They both use magical thinking. For example. Fundamentalist christians believe that if you say some magic words and accept jesus, you'll live forever. Tea partiers believe that if you reduce taxes, you will decrease the deficit.
@Slayerfan84 You are closer to the facts now sweet cheeks. However the government "is a Wholly owned Subsidiary of Multinational Corporations!" and the unions. Brava!!! Now you keep learning, but for today, you bore me with your non-sense. Go out and create just one full time job, and then you will have earned a conversation with me.
@Slayerfan84 The President of the US a socialist?? More like someone who subscribes to the Cloward–Piven strategy. Since you are lacking in an education in this area, the principals are based on establishing a guaranteed national income. To hell with innovation & American Exceptionalism. From each according to his ability, to each according to his need is NOT a way to run a strong America. 2012 will bring us a new and strong leader. Anyone, even Republican would be an improvement.
@ladylordess Improvement? Does your name happen to be rip van winkel? 8 years has brought us, 2 wars, 10 trillion in new debt, loss of privacy rights, an outed cia agent, hatred from our allies, expanded trade deficits, ohhh and 9.7% unemployment . Let's not forget who was president when the shit hit the fan.
@Newenlightenmentnow eight years, blah,blah, blah. Keep up the blame. That has really moved the country forward in the past two years hasn't it???? Stop the spending, stop the unemployment benefit extensions, stop lending money to people who can't repay it and live beyond their means. Most importantly, stop the blame and do something. Hire a person and stop running your mouth foolishly.
@tubesterini uh, he was tossed out on his ass!!! It isn't likely that he can come back. But there are jobs at McDonalds that he could do. I know that if he applies himself, he could do it. He does appear to love to eat at McDonalds,
I have spent the last 6 months working to get this man reelected, down here in Central Florida. I have canvassed nearly every neighborhood in Western Orange county. I would do it again, even if I knew it was a loss. It was the most interesting and fulfilling job I have ever held. You name the time and place, Mr. Grayson, and I will be there.
When will you people learn that the Right/Left is a total construction; two sides of the same coin? Can't anyone see that we have been skillfully been maneuvered along the line to total submission of the almighty State: a purely Hegelian construct? And, have been for 177 years now. Wake up America before it's too late.
@666sigma How do you mean smart guy? How would Grayson fit in there? Has Grayson ever called for censorship or the jailing of his opponents? If so, please provide evidence.
Wake up, Demotard. Big Government favors the powerful. They took your money and gave it to the bankers that bank roll their elections.
Grayson loves Demotards like you that he can control with a few inflamatory words. Unfortunately, he could not motivate enough lazy asses off the couch and unemployment insurance to vote for him. In China, he coud have voted for you. Stay on your couch.
Virtually all politicians are scumbags. Our government is corrupt. Grayson is about as corrupt as they come. But he is worse. As you can see from some of the comments posted here, some people think he is a defender of the middle class. There is no defender of the middle class that is pro-big government. The health care bill is not pro-middle class. The bogus stimilus package stole from the middle class.
I do give him some credit for going after the corrupt Fed.
Pleeeeeeeease…. What happened to Obama's "change" in political ways?! "for the better of the nation"? Didn't do it, POLITICS/partisan and Obama lies as usual! Exploited slim majority filled with corporatist handouts (NO transparency, NO televised debate on C-span as Obama lied in presidential debates). Obama is for economic irresponsibility, unemployment, welfare, instead of sound economics/job creation. NOW Obama HAS to work with Republicans after the voters chose them!
No more THOUSANDS of page bills (BURACRACY) that no one could POSSIBLY read released midnight before the vote! Obama SHOULD have to rely on ACTUAL good legislation for the American people to pass! Obama has proven he can't be held accountable without a check FORCING him to Do the right thing, to make the hard decisions that America must face. Corporatist Obama is for unemployment, finger pointing, special interests, bureaucracy and red tape! Obama is all talk, all excuses, and all lies!
What's the matter bitch Grayson, crying like a baby girl that you lost. FUCK OFF. TEA PARTY 4 LIFE. CRUSH THE MOTHERFUCKERS, CRUSH THE COMMUNIST. HAIL CAPATALISM, ITS THE BEST.
Grayson is a disgrace to politics and an embarrassment to the democratic party. It was an electoral anomaly that such an ignorant meathead ever got elected in the first place. He looks and sounds like the "Three Stooges" missing link.
Thank you Florida for voting this adoloscent male out of office. BYE BYE Grayson, maybe you and your pot smoking buddy two chord cool can have a marijuana summit together.
Obama is nothing but a spineless fucking coward that has absolutely no balls! When is this guy going to get it? He is doing everything he possibly can NOT to get re elected. What a joke Hillary has more balls than this little bitch!
This new young commentator is the only voice who speaks to the lack of respect that the administration resistantly has for the man and woman who are the middle class and try to keep their jobs and raise families.
Sorry that Florida didn't realize the value of a man like Grayson is to our government.
@Slayerfan84 Just the fact that I saw the Honorable Ron Paul's name in the same paragraph as Alan Grayson made a little vomit come up in the back of my throat!
@GabrielFane Have you ever worked for a poor man? It has been proven again and again that lowering taxes for the people who actually create jobs is good for an economy.....
YOU'RE THE IDIOT... You might find 5% of the FAR FAR right that believe the government shouldn't collect ANY taxes and shouldn't spend a dime. The reality is the a MAJORITY of Americans agree with me: WE NEED TO LIVE WITH IN OUR MEANS (even if that means raising some taxes and cutting a lot of spending... Balance is fine... Deficits AREN'T)!!!!
Grayson had the best idea for the public option when he said, allow people to pay into Medicare and use it as their primary health ins. if they choose. That trainwreck of a Healthcare bill that the Democrats passed needs to be killed.
Democrats didn't vote? yes they did!! a lot of "Democrats" are now calling themselves "independents" after realizing the Democratic party no longer represents their interests.... They voted and in fact voted against the Obama agenda!!
Spending money when your TRILLIONS of dollars in debt IS an issue... Your don't have to be a Republican or a Democrat to realize that.; you just have to be sane. If you want to have socialism, MOVE!!! We're the only free country and us fiscal conservatives have no where else to go. Go screw over someone elses country. I don't have time to respond to your every comment though so we'll have to leave it at that.
Thanks for your service Congressman. I am a big admirer of yours but respectfully, I have to disagree with you. The voters did not show up because they were sold out by the administration starting with the first day in the office. The appointment of old guard, experienced financial crisis architects like Rubin and Summers (check Clinton memoires for their active role in planning and setting off asian crisis). Rubin never made it but Summers did and he went on to engineer the bailout.
@PsychoBurgundy2 Well that's exactly what you meant. Look, i understand you have different opinions about what Grayson stands for, but the truth of the matter is (which you will never agree), he stood for people on financial crisis. He wanted regulation and those corporations held accountable for what happened. If you don't see it, then there is nothing further i can say.
I'll just say this... As an Independent, I agree that Bush spent money like a drunken sailor. With that being said, Obama is already on track to spend 3 times more than Bush did and he's only been in for 2 years!!! BOTH ARE IDIOTS AND BOTH DID NOT, AND WILL NOT, RECEIVE MY VOTE!!! And if Americans react on November 2nd, 2012 EVEN CLOSE to how they did on last Tuesday, Obama will be looking for work like the other millions of Americans.
Coming from a 20 year old Independent, you didn't lose because young people didn't show up. They showed up but they just didn't want to vote for you! The "Taliban Dan" ad sealed the deal!!! Don't worry, we won't miss you!!!
... I'm not really sure what you meant by this but if it was meant to be a threat, it was a lousy one. Don't worry though... It's fine... I'm sure you're just still bitter from getting your ass handed to you on a silver platter on Tuesday!
This guy was the only honest member of Congress, and Americans did everything they could to finish him. This contest alone speaks volumes about Americans. God help you all.
@PirateSygnal What do liberals know about honest, especially since Nancy Pelosi's "most honest Congress in history" had a tax cheat in charge of the committee that writes the tax codes?
@GabrielFane I could say the exact same thing about the Democrats, and their insane spending would back me up. You do realize Obama trippled the deficit Bush left us right? Oh and he did it in 1/8 of the time.. It boggles the mind really.
@PsychoBurgundy2 Well, Paul is a guy that I wouldn't have too much problem supporting. I think he has some pretty sound foreign policy views and wouldn't lead us into wars like these neocons have. Unfortunately, I think that you'll find that he rejects evolution too. Also, let's not forget that it was Paul and Grayson that sponsored the "Audit the Fed" bill - so give the guy credit for something. Incidentally, I voted for Paul in my state's primary though I voted for Obama in the general.
@Scarlatti2007That wasn't a malicious vote either. I have a genuine respect for the guy. I think you're going to be disappointed in 2012 then because Paul, it seems to me, probably has a little bit too much integrity for the job.
@PsychoBurgundy2 Let me get this straight- you don't like him because he called people out for their BS? You're terrified of confrontation no matter how justified?
If Obama had any balls he would tell mr Gibbs to step aside and hire Mr Grayson as his Secretary of the press and let this man face the press everyday...what a show that would be...so entertaining and informative...I ll miss his voice in government...we are lost tuesday ...Obama is going to be a lame duck so why not just bash them republicants every chance he gets...
@PsychoBurgundy2 So someone who fights for this country and it's people is bad for this nation? Boy you really don't know shit when it comes to who is better or not. Keep moving Republicans, i am sure they will help you and jobs. You are completely fucking blind if you think they will considering corporations are their employers. Get some education and then come back with better argument. You clearly have no idea what's good for this nation.
@PsychoBurgundy2 Because he was one of the few Democrats to demonstrate he has any knockers. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the Republic of Amnesia is ready for in two and then four years. Let's see if that sorry lot they voted in on Tuesday is going to lead us to the the New Jerusalem. Let's see what they're ready for after experiencing that lot of sods, shall we? LOL! Run, Sarah! Run!
@PsychoBurgundy2 yeah. to be fair, he was progressive on healthcare (bailing out the industry with a Mitt Romney mandate and making a deal with the drug companies). and he is a progressive on national security (targeted kjillings of US citizens, keeping Gitmo open because the GOP made him cry, etc.). and he's certainly a progressive on taxes (top marginal rate about one third what it was under eisenhower, and 1/3 stimulus = tax cuts.
@IMurderdTheDevil no, for bad reasons. the republicans played politics from day 1 of this administration, obstructing everything including those legislative items they would normally vote for in a heartbeat. they realized that through obstructing the administration at every turn, they would weaken it, and, knowing the pettiness of the democratic party, it would cave in, compromise, and fail. shame on both parties - the democrats for failing and the republicans for making them fail.
@twochordcool With the death tax that should kick in by the end of this year, many wish they would, however it isn't likely to happen, just like this bum isn't likely to ever be re-elected for anything, even dog catcher.
@ladylordess You mean the estate tax that applies to less than 1% of the population - that death tax? The one that won't allow spoiled rotten children to have a mountain of hundred dollar bills, only a hill of hundred dollar bills? You're an idiot.
@twochordcool Those farmers who work hard, who are considered "rich" are not exactly what I would consider "spoiled rotten children". Get your fact correct before you shoot off your mouth about that which you do not know. Either way, this bum is OUT!!! HOOORRRRAAAAYYYYY
@ladylordess You listen to too much stupid Bachmann - whose family farm HAPPENS to get government subsidies.
And NO FUCKING family farm is worth so much that the estate tax applies to it. If so, VERY few.
And you haven't seen the last of Grayson - he's the REAL deal. The ONLY reason he lost is because conservatives destroyed him with HUGE money from outside Florida. That's the kind of democracy you want to live in, huh moron?
"Myth 3: Many small, family-owned farms and businesses must be liquidated to pay estate taxes.
Reality: The number of small, family-owned farms and businesses that owe any estate tax at all is tiny, and virtually no such farms and businesses have to
@ladylordess "When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty" - Thomas Jefferson
You mean like the way the French government fears their people and the French people have liberty? Like the highly taxed French people who have social welfare safety nets that people in the United States should envy and aim for?
You're an idiot. Full of talking points but totally clueless.
I think the people want the people to be represented We the People are just tired of the big Government pandering to big Business.I don't agree with either side how can anyone be right when they are all wrong. Common since would be a breath of fresh air and this would be nice to see in the Government and in the Media. I dont vote down party lines. Mr.Gayson Tho I did not always agree with ya on your position I do feel as if we did lose a huge asset at least you made a stand That is comendable
I wish you were still in congress Mr. Grayson. You were one the shining stars of an otherwise gutless democratic party. I hope you run again in 2012. You have more courage and determination to fight than Obama himself and we admire that. Thank you for fighting for us, the little people. Never give up.
Grayson's contempt for Obama's lack of guts is almost palpable. Obama has squandered the goodwill, hope & optimism that carried him into office & he has betrayed his voters. Looks like tax cuts for the rich & more public money for military adventures are the only things on the menu, whoever gets elected.
LOL you voters are gonna get what you deserve electing the thugs back into office. Rememeber when the repubicans proposed a budget last year, a budget that had NO NUMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL OMG. And we are gonna have John Boehner as our speaker. What a laughing stock.
@NewChris024 Is that some kind of joke? Seriously.. Last year?!? what kind of power did the Republicans have to pass ANY budget last year? As opposed to the Democrats who refused to pass any budget at all this year, despite the fact that they were in power at the time and as suchj it was their job to do so, all for purely political reasons.
@doink1422 Learn a little bit more about economics, and you'll realize that your boss getting a tax cut is good for you (if you value your job that is) Odds are you dont even PAY taxes (more than 50% of americans dont) So really when the Democrats talk about "Tax cuts for the poor" theyre really talking about welfare.
How can a large group of people (American voters) in unison behave like such idiots and elect the Republicans back into office? Am I the only sane one in this country.
@NewChris024 I would say it's more likely you're one of the (monority of) INsane people. To think that insane spending on literally nothing, and tax increases on everyone is a good way out of a depression is insanity in my book. And that's really the only solution that Democrats have to the problem they caused by insisting everyone own a house, even the ones who could never afford it.
Hang in there Alan. Keep your email lists and stay relevant by sending out your views on whatever changes need to be made in Washington.
Taliban Dan and his baggers will overstep and fail to deliver. They will be toast in 2012. We are with you in the fight against the baggers and their corporate masters.
@qwertywxyz Yeah you lost any credibility you might have had when you used the phrases "Taliban Dan" and (tea)baggers.. So you like it when your politicians lie to you, and making homophobic statements about your enemies, hmm? Well you must be right at home in the Democrat party.
To all my fellow americans in whom have a brain, even half of a brain. Democrat or Republican. Ask yourselves, do you Honestly beleive that because the Republicans now have control have the house and gained a few seats in the senate that their ideas will cut unemployment, decrease our debt and balance our budget, hell no you dont!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@NewChris024 I think the fact that the government is now divided that less damage will occur.. Which is exactly why Clinton is remembered so fondly. Any time one party runs one branch and another party runs the other prosperity happens. When the branches are united they spend unchecked (regardless of the party) So yes, Tuesdays election WILL make things better, even if only by not making them worse.
Some how the facts, and the truth, has to be factored in. We can not let lies stand as news. President Obama and Nancy Pelosi accomplished quite a bit. Unfortunately people were not listening, as well as not fact-checking.
Why were the Republicans not being held more accountible for their no to everything policy at the expense of the American People? Their lack of cooperation seemed to border on treason. They said no even to things they wanted!
your JOB Mr Grayson, is NOT to do what is best for people.... It is to honor your oath of office and uphold the constitution.... That is why you lost sir, not the fluffy crap that you just spewed... just keeping it real.
Alan Grayson, thank you so much for all you've done. Whatever you do, please let we who follow you here know what's happening. You were one of the few in the House really fighting the good fight and I will really miss having your voice on the floor of the House.
These two dirt bags above, grayson, and the young turk dude are so full of crap its sickening. Typical of the liberal media. Their totally being cry baby, poor sports. Who cares, the Republicans and Democrats are on the same team. Politics is no more real than the WWE.........This type of left wing, propaganda, hype, lie reporting is disgusting.
@TheManiacalSatanist6 Unchecked private entities is what caused the recession and now you think checking them less is gonna fix it?
We already tried that it's called the late 19th century. And it didn't work for us very well. From then till now Government has always been involved in economy with regulation and tax policy, especially in the wake of the great depression.
@KalifUmestoKalifa "Unchecked private entities is what caused the recession" You clearly don't know regulation when you see it. Insta-fail.
"We already tried that it's called the late 19th century. And it didn't work for us very well." The Industrial Revolution? You know? That historical event that gave rise to every bit of industry we have now? That didn't work? Really? Insta-fail.
And don't even get me started on the nonsense that the new deal solved the great depression.
@TheManiacalSatanist6 Insta-fail says the person who thinks late 19th century is the time of industrial revolution... I was referring to Robber barons, wast monopolies stifling growth, inhumane living conditions of workers etc. As for who/what caused the recession do you think big banks and wall street firms were not unchecked in their derivatives scam, were they not unchecked in their fraudulent bookkeeping? Or do you think they were not private?
@KalifUmestoKalifa No, they WEREN'T unchecked. The government guaranteed the vast majority of the shitty mortgages that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae created. This allowed people to borrow more money than they would have normally. The recession was simply the real-estate bubble deflating, WHICH WAS A GOOD THING. What you're talking about is nothing more than Keyensian nonsense.
@TheManiacalSatanist6 So the reason of recession is not leveraging those mortgages at 30:1, doing naked default swaps on a large scale and fraudulent bookkeeping. Oh as for Keyensian nonsense, the whole of the western world relies on basic principles he set. And our largest expansion (1945–1973) was under policy that was basically taken from Keynes word for word. Of course economy changes with time and not all his points are valid anymore, but his basic premises are still undisputed.
Well, Rep. Grayson, I sure am going to miss you. Your voice was the only canary in the coal mine. In a way, I'm glad you escaped the mine. Always liked the songs of birds more than the chatter of apes. Registered as Green Party member after over thirty years as a Democrat. When I voted this election, I just couldn't vote Green with Meg Witman as a possible winner as Governor in CA. In 2012 I will be voting Green unless you run for Pres. Otherwise, voting Repuke or DINO makes no difference to me.
Are we going to get to be able to read and weigh in on important legislation (written by corporate interests) that influences our life, or are we still going to have to pass the legislation to see what's in it? This is why the election turned out the way it did, because you guys are not listening to "We the people".
@lildwayne21
I've been saying the same thing for so long now. He was elected and then was faced with having to clean up the mess the frat party administration had left behind. Then, he had to deal with a Republican party who, by their own admission, refused to compromise on anything. I think the parties should be dissolved and each elected official should have to take polls of their constituents to see what the people actually want. After all, is that not their purpose - to represent us?
AngiS1969 1 year ago
What a dumb fuck... Grayson you're a real loser!
Nincumpoopie 1 year ago
Did too little too late. He's like "Oh crap, everyone hates me for supporting Obama's Health Care. I'll support Ron Paul's Audit the Fed Bill and get everyone's support back." Nope, does not work that way.
dghasjkl 1 year ago
He hit it right on the head... The Dems didn't come out cause they were heart broken.
Here we gave you the government and we get half health care, little reform in wall st... It really does make you beat. Makes you say...... "Why bother."
MoJoSB 1 year ago
Obama is a moron.
One more time I hear the word "compromise" come out of his moronic mouth and I'll have to throw up
qwertywxyz 1 year ago
@qwertywxyz We'll elect you President, saddle you with two wars, immigration reform, a broken health care system, a massive debt, a 9.6 unemployment rate, immigration reform and a diminishing middle class, and see how well you do.
lildwayne21 1 year ago
What happened to the days when politicians did stuff that mattered? Like NASA. Oh right Kennedy's era. Hm... Well we're over due!
sagemakaiserxl 1 year ago
The people of Florida are idiots for not voting for this man!
catlady6464 1 year ago 11
Ding Dong!
The Oaf is gone.
Which old Oaf?
The Wicked Oaf!
Ding Dong!
The Wicked Oaf is gone.
FynalAuthority 1 year ago
I disagree with Grayson on tax policy.
I am however upset that he lost, and I can't say that for 95% of the Dems who lost. He at least wanted to hold the banks feet to the fire, and find out where the FED gave all of the bailout money. He was for sure one of the best Democrats for that reason alone.
poopstreek 1 year ago
@poopstreek
Also, so-called entitlements are generally already paid for by individuals. Soc Sec is an insurance programs that workers pay into during their working lives. Soc Sec recipients are merely getting their own money back.
Medicare recipients pay at the very least part of the premium for their coverage.
lynchmobb2000 1 year ago
@lynchmobb2000 Social Security is unsustainable. I am 26 and don't plan on seeing a dime that I put in. Right now there are already way more people reaching into the pot than putting money into it. Why not just let us keep our own money?
The U.S. is a great place to live, but Obama's spending and printing is causing inflation, which is a hidden tax, that we ALL have to pay. Eventually it will ruin the middle class, and the currency. The super rich don't care about inflation, but you should.
poopstreek 1 year ago
@poopstreek
You sound like you have your heart in the right place but you're a little misguided. First, Soc Sec is solvent through 2037, and is 75% solvent indefinitely beyond that. And that's before we make changes to it to extend its solvency, which we will. It's as close to a sure thing as there is. Read a little history about what life was like for the elder before Soc Sec before you post that.
I didn't vote for Obama and I don't like his printing money, but he isn't along in doing that.
lynchmobb2000 1 year ago
@lynchmobb2000 I know that Obama is not fully responsible for the printing, but he sure does love spending the printed money! It makes him feel important.
poopstreek 1 year ago
@PatriciaCookFind1 well hes actually a millionare u idiot
richard111689 1 year ago
Wow the young turks guy has got on TV Awesome!
Limited317 1 year ago
i am soo happy he lost his job!
arbiterskiss 1 year ago
This guy is a clown. Taxing the banks to pay for financial reform? Does this idiot know how the system even works? They bailed out the banks. You think banks would ever have to pay for 'reform' when they get subsidized when they lose money, the regular guy pays for this reform. Tax cuts for the rich are bad? Geez, whose money is it, the govts or the people who earn it? People who think like this fool are people who happily steal from other people and take away people's rights.
razerfish 1 year ago
This fat Turk moron is pathetic. He's almost crying.
LOL...The Democrats have controlled both Houses since 2006, and this fat fuck is whining about the GOP? How fucking stupid are Liberals?
You got your way with everything, dumbass, which is why you got slapped like the bitches you are at the voting booth. Your policies suck.
Then there's Grayson. LOL. Two morons convene and cry together. Whah, Democrats didn't vote. Sad Democrats.
America spoke, stupid, stop insulting us
braininahat 1 year ago
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braininahat 1 year ago
Wasn't it a wonderful night everybody??? I guess it holds true when said, "May the best man (or woman) win!!!" The Dummycrats had their chance, but the people spoke, and they said, "Get the hell out of Dodge Dummycrats - now."
(this means you Alan Grubson)
BushTheHero 1 year ago
@BushTheHero How is Bush a hero? For ordering torture or killing over 1 million Iraqi civilians? I don't know which reason you are praising him for?
jetmanengland20 1 year ago
@jetman... It's one thing to have an intelligent discussion, but it's another thing to respond to utter silliness. Your allegation that Bush ordered the execution of millions of Iraqi citizens is not worth dignifying. I suppose you also maintain that 911 was a Bush orchestrated inside job? Society & history are retroactively changing their assessment of Bush's means-to-an-end in Iraq - women are freer, children are better educated, infrastructure is improved, and America is conditionally safer
BushTheHero 1 year ago
@BushTheHero Bush invaded Iraq based on a lie and in turn over 1 million iraqi civilians have been killed. You think this is a conspiracy? Your being brainwashed by FOX news pal. Wake up! Democrats and republicans are all the same. They work for the same elites who run this country!
jetmanengland20 1 year ago
@jetman...There are many who think just because WMD were not found (months after the fact) does not mean they didn't exist. Regardless, Saddam was an inhumane tyrant who ordered the deaths of multitude others. He is not worthy of the victimized hero status you've been mislead to believe. Thanks to "Bush The Great," the world is starting to intervene and change the way third world patriarchal countries treat women and children. FOX news is by far more informative than you are homie.
BushTheHero 1 year ago
I dunno, the Health Care overhaul was completely rewritten by Republicans and they voted against that anyway. Saying the Republicans will go for GOP ideas makes the erroneous assumption that they care about ideas.
uberjim83 1 year ago
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BushTheHero 1 year ago
Obama needs to grow a spine. He is like a weak parent that gives into a spoiled GOP child. Meanwhile, the GOP just whine and get what they need. No wonder nobody respects them and they lost a bunch of seats. Stand up you bastards. Fuck the GOP.
matreyia 1 year ago
Come on up to the Commonwealth/country of Massachusetts,you can take Scott Browns seat,that was a fluke anyway.
almostcapecod 1 year ago
Over the past decade the Republican party has become a second Democrat party. George W Bush was a RINO who called himself "Conservative" while growing the power of the Federal government more than any administration in history. I have seen no evidence of the Democrats reaching out to "compromise" Republicans at all.. None. I've seen them tell Republicans to "get in the back of the bus," and completely shut them out many times though.. After the 2006 and 2008 elections especially.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
The poem is "The Second Coming" by Yeats. "Slouches towards Bethlehem..." is a phrase in the poem.
hillsad 1 year ago
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hillsad 1 year ago
@Slayerfan84 Aha, the name caller in you has come out. You assume I am a grannie, and that would only be one of your many mistakes. I'm sure you are used to it by now, you are a democrap. Step one has begun, (2 more steps to go) stay tuned for the hc bill to go bye bye before 2014. Did you hire anyone yet??? You will need to do so to further earn the honor of my reading your posts. Toodles kiddo.
ladylordess 1 year ago
Amazing how the only reason for spending all those trillion of dollars building weapons and going to war is just so the rightwing politicians can keep money away from social programs.
These motherf'rs are willing to send thousands of young Americans to die for no good reason like in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan just so they can keep the money for themselves and their corporate buddies.
B@st@rds!
PhilistineTheArtLuvr 1 year ago
God coming back to this video and listening to the young turks guy (whose name i dont know and don't care to know) talk makes me physically ill.. This guy is 10 times more annoying than Glenn Beck, and at least Glenn Beck is right SOME of the time (I've found myself agreeing with the young turks once ever, and that was over a 911 operator being a dick, not politics)
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
@GabrielFane Even if what you said was true (it isnt even close to true) This does NOT excuse Obama for QUADRUPLING the deficit the deficit Bush let us in under a year, through two stimulus plans that weren't actually designed to stimulate anything. You will get nowhere with me attacking Republicans, because I blame the Republicans for what they did (mainly acting like Democrats for the past decade). Odd that you seem inable to do the same for the many things Democrats have done wrong.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
Hey everyone. What do the tea party people and fundamentalist christians have in common? They both use magical thinking. For example. Fundamentalist christians believe that if you say some magic words and accept jesus, you'll live forever. Tea partiers believe that if you reduce taxes, you will decrease the deficit.
Newenlightenmentnow 1 year ago
@Slayerfan84 You are closer to the facts now sweet cheeks. However the government "is a Wholly owned Subsidiary of Multinational Corporations!" and the unions. Brava!!! Now you keep learning, but for today, you bore me with your non-sense. Go out and create just one full time job, and then you will have earned a conversation with me.
ladylordess 1 year ago
@Slayerfan84 The President of the US a socialist?? More like someone who subscribes to the Cloward–Piven strategy. Since you are lacking in an education in this area, the principals are based on establishing a guaranteed national income. To hell with innovation & American Exceptionalism. From each according to his ability, to each according to his need is NOT a way to run a strong America. 2012 will bring us a new and strong leader. Anyone, even Republican would be an improvement.
ladylordess 1 year ago
@ladylordess Improvement? Does your name happen to be rip van winkel? 8 years has brought us, 2 wars, 10 trillion in new debt, loss of privacy rights, an outed cia agent, hatred from our allies, expanded trade deficits, ohhh and 9.7% unemployment . Let's not forget who was president when the shit hit the fan.
Newenlightenmentnow 1 year ago
@Newenlightenmentnow eight years, blah,blah, blah. Keep up the blame. That has really moved the country forward in the past two years hasn't it???? Stop the spending, stop the unemployment benefit extensions, stop lending money to people who can't repay it and live beyond their means. Most importantly, stop the blame and do something. Hire a person and stop running your mouth foolishly.
ladylordess 1 year ago
Congressman Grayson,
Please come back. We need your voice.
tubesterini 1 year ago
@tubesterini uh, he was tossed out on his ass!!! It isn't likely that he can come back. But there are jobs at McDonalds that he could do. I know that if he applies himself, he could do it. He does appear to love to eat at McDonalds,
ladylordess 1 year ago
I have spent the last 6 months working to get this man reelected, down here in Central Florida. I have canvassed nearly every neighborhood in Western Orange county. I would do it again, even if I knew it was a loss. It was the most interesting and fulfilling job I have ever held. You name the time and place, Mr. Grayson, and I will be there.
BBBoggs 1 year ago
@Slayerfan84 Who or what is Snooki? You might mention Richard Cloward and Frances Fox Piven as well. Educate yourself silly man.
ladylordess 1 year ago
When will you people learn that the Right/Left is a total construction; two sides of the same coin? Can't anyone see that we have been skillfully been maneuvered along the line to total submission of the almighty State: a purely Hegelian construct? And, have been for 177 years now. Wake up America before it's too late.
simichbrau 1 year ago
@gotama420
He should move to China. His political style would fit right in.
666sigma 1 year ago
@666sigma How do you mean smart guy? How would Grayson fit in there? Has Grayson ever called for censorship or the jailing of his opponents? If so, please provide evidence.
Newenlightenmentnow 1 year ago
@Newenlightenmentnow
Wake up, Demotard. Big Government favors the powerful. They took your money and gave it to the bankers that bank roll their elections.
Grayson loves Demotards like you that he can control with a few inflamatory words. Unfortunately, he could not motivate enough lazy asses off the couch and unemployment insurance to vote for him. In China, he coud have voted for you. Stay on your couch.
666sigma 1 year ago
Virtually all politicians are scumbags. Our government is corrupt. Grayson is about as corrupt as they come. But he is worse. As you can see from some of the comments posted here, some people think he is a defender of the middle class. There is no defender of the middle class that is pro-big government. The health care bill is not pro-middle class. The bogus stimilus package stole from the middle class.
I do give him some credit for going after the corrupt Fed.
666sigma 1 year ago
Pleeeeeeeease…. What happened to Obama's "change" in political ways?! "for the better of the nation"? Didn't do it, POLITICS/partisan and Obama lies as usual! Exploited slim majority filled with corporatist handouts (NO transparency, NO televised debate on C-span as Obama lied in presidential debates). Obama is for economic irresponsibility, unemployment, welfare, instead of sound economics/job creation. NOW Obama HAS to work with Republicans after the voters chose them!
MikeM3113 1 year ago
No more THOUSANDS of page bills (BURACRACY) that no one could POSSIBLY read released midnight before the vote! Obama SHOULD have to rely on ACTUAL good legislation for the American people to pass! Obama has proven he can't be held accountable without a check FORCING him to Do the right thing, to make the hard decisions that America must face. Corporatist Obama is for unemployment, finger pointing, special interests, bureaucracy and red tape! Obama is all talk, all excuses, and all lies!
MikeM3113 1 year ago
What's the matter bitch Grayson, crying like a baby girl that you lost. FUCK OFF. TEA PARTY 4 LIFE. CRUSH THE MOTHERFUCKERS, CRUSH THE COMMUNIST. HAIL CAPATALISM, ITS THE BEST.
galorize12rt 1 year ago
@galorize12rt "Hail"? Choose you words carefully, sir.
TheKevinWalker 1 year ago
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galorize12rt 1 year ago
Grayson is a disgrace to politics and an embarrassment to the democratic party. It was an electoral anomaly that such an ignorant meathead ever got elected in the first place. He looks and sounds like the "Three Stooges" missing link.
Hail2theRepubs 1 year ago
i rather be a dead dog than vote 4 a Repig or a Democrat my next vote is for Alan Grayson for POTUS
nohealthcare62 1 year ago
I tell you what Obama, why don't you take a back seat for the next two years and then retire in disgrace to some banana republic?
SDS4BO 1 year ago
Thank you Florida for voting this adoloscent male out of office. BYE BYE Grayson, maybe you and your pot smoking buddy two chord cool can have a marijuana summit together.
SDS4BO 1 year ago
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SDS4BO 1 year ago
@Slayerfan84 You are referring to Donald Trump right?
ladylordess 1 year ago
Obama is nothing but a spineless fucking coward that has absolutely no balls! When is this guy going to get it? He is doing everything he possibly can NOT to get re elected. What a joke Hillary has more balls than this little bitch!
scottsway 1 year ago
This new young commentator is the only voice who speaks to the lack of respect that the administration resistantly has for the man and woman who are the middle class and try to keep their jobs and raise families.
Sorry that Florida didn't realize the value of a man like Grayson is to our government.
laurasIs2c 1 year ago
@Slayerfan84 Just the fact that I saw the Honorable Ron Paul's name in the same paragraph as Alan Grayson made a little vomit come up in the back of my throat!
robert7232 1 year ago
@GabrielFane Have you ever worked for a poor man? It has been proven again and again that lowering taxes for the people who actually create jobs is good for an economy.....
toneo2001 1 year ago
I love Alan Grayson. If he runs for anything, he has my vote!
scheis123 1 year ago 31
@scheis123 amen! I hope he runs again.
pipersall 1 year ago
@scheis123 Very well said, and I'm like you. Let us both hope and support him if he wisely decides to "run" for the hills.
Hail2theRepubs 1 year ago
BTW - Cenk is a total POS and an idiot on top of it.
HokiesAndDawgs 1 year ago
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LOL....Grayson lost....BAD. What a great day for America.
HokiesAndDawgs 1 year ago
Considering that many Democrats do not work in the districts in which they vote, Florida should consider making election day a national holiday.
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TainaAtheist1 1 year ago
Quit deflecting the truth and quit promoting denial. The people have spoken and they told Grayson to get the hell out of Dodge - ASAP!
MrRottenBastard 1 year ago
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@GabrielFane
YOU'RE THE IDIOT... You might find 5% of the FAR FAR right that believe the government shouldn't collect ANY taxes and shouldn't spend a dime. The reality is the a MAJORITY of Americans agree with me: WE NEED TO LIVE WITH IN OUR MEANS (even if that means raising some taxes and cutting a lot of spending... Balance is fine... Deficits AREN'T)!!!!
RMarshallMN 1 year ago
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RMarshallMN 1 year ago
Grayson had the best idea for the public option when he said, allow people to pay into Medicare and use it as their primary health ins. if they choose. That trainwreck of a Healthcare bill that the Democrats passed needs to be killed.
Vernonu9 1 year ago
Democrats didn't vote? yes they did!! a lot of "Democrats" are now calling themselves "independents" after realizing the Democratic party no longer represents their interests.... They voted and in fact voted against the Obama agenda!!
toneo2001 1 year ago
@GabrielFane
Spending money when your TRILLIONS of dollars in debt IS an issue... Your don't have to be a Republican or a Democrat to realize that.; you just have to be sane. If you want to have socialism, MOVE!!! We're the only free country and us fiscal conservatives have no where else to go. Go screw over someone elses country. I don't have time to respond to your every comment though so we'll have to leave it at that.
RMarshallMN 1 year ago 2
Thanks for your service Congressman. I am a big admirer of yours but respectfully, I have to disagree with you. The voters did not show up because they were sold out by the administration starting with the first day in the office. The appointment of old guard, experienced financial crisis architects like Rubin and Summers (check Clinton memoires for their active role in planning and setting off asian crisis). Rubin never made it but Summers did and he went on to engineer the bailout.
daxbr 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 Well that's exactly what you meant. Look, i understand you have different opinions about what Grayson stands for, but the truth of the matter is (which you will never agree), he stood for people on financial crisis. He wanted regulation and those corporations held accountable for what happened. If you don't see it, then there is nothing further i can say.
Stingerbillion 1 year ago
@GabrielFane
I'll just say this... As an Independent, I agree that Bush spent money like a drunken sailor. With that being said, Obama is already on track to spend 3 times more than Bush did and he's only been in for 2 years!!! BOTH ARE IDIOTS AND BOTH DID NOT, AND WILL NOT, RECEIVE MY VOTE!!! And if Americans react on November 2nd, 2012 EVEN CLOSE to how they did on last Tuesday, Obama will be looking for work like the other millions of Americans.
RMarshallMN 1 year ago
Grayson lost because he was a loony jackass.
StoogeWatcher 1 year ago
@GabrielFane
Hey Gabe... Judging by Tuesday, about 65% of Americans disagree with you.
RMarshallMN 1 year ago
Coming from a 20 year old Independent, you didn't lose because young people didn't show up. They showed up but they just didn't want to vote for you! The "Taliban Dan" ad sealed the deal!!! Don't worry, we won't miss you!!!
RMarshallMN 1 year ago
I'm so glad that ignoramus lost, good riddance.
SitNomineDigna 1 year ago
I hope you go on to bigger and better things, and stay in the public eye! I only wish you had served in my state. Godspeed.
Pookaliscious 1 year ago
@Pookaliscious
The only thing this man should do is become a Walmart greeter.
RMarshallMN 1 year ago
@Pookaliscious
... I'm not really sure what you meant by this but if it was meant to be a threat, it was a lousy one. Don't worry though... It's fine... I'm sure you're just still bitter from getting your ass handed to you on a silver platter on Tuesday!
RMarshallMN 1 year ago
This guy was the only honest member of Congress, and Americans did everything they could to finish him. This contest alone speaks volumes about Americans. God help you all.
PirateSygnal 1 year ago
@PirateSygnal What do liberals know about honest, especially since Nancy Pelosi's "most honest Congress in history" had a tax cheat in charge of the committee that writes the tax codes?
StoogeWatcher 1 year ago
@GabrielFane I could say the exact same thing about the Democrats, and their insane spending would back me up. You do realize Obama trippled the deficit Bush left us right? Oh and he did it in 1/8 of the time.. It boggles the mind really.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 Well, Paul is a guy that I wouldn't have too much problem supporting. I think he has some pretty sound foreign policy views and wouldn't lead us into wars like these neocons have. Unfortunately, I think that you'll find that he rejects evolution too. Also, let's not forget that it was Paul and Grayson that sponsored the "Audit the Fed" bill - so give the guy credit for something. Incidentally, I voted for Paul in my state's primary though I voted for Obama in the general.
Scarlatti2007 1 year ago
@Scarlatti2007That wasn't a malicious vote either. I have a genuine respect for the guy. I think you're going to be disappointed in 2012 then because Paul, it seems to me, probably has a little bit too much integrity for the job.
Scarlatti2007 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 Thanks. I really couldn't stomach this guy!
warrenroche 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 Let me get this straight- you don't like him because he called people out for their BS? You're terrified of confrontation no matter how justified?
Starry2000 1 year ago
Grayson get outa here, go get your old job at McDonalds back. BYE
TheImpeacher 1 year ago
If Obama had any balls he would tell mr Gibbs to step aside and hire Mr Grayson as his Secretary of the press and let this man face the press everyday...what a show that would be...so entertaining and informative...I ll miss his voice in government...we are lost tuesday ...Obama is going to be a lame duck so why not just bash them republicants every chance he gets...
soleeforu 1 year ago
Palin/O'Donnell for 2012! A ticket that can't be beat! (psst...just don't tell Karl Rove)
Scarlatti2007 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 So someone who fights for this country and it's people is bad for this nation? Boy you really don't know shit when it comes to who is better or not. Keep moving Republicans, i am sure they will help you and jobs. You are completely fucking blind if you think they will considering corporations are their employers. Get some education and then come back with better argument. You clearly have no idea what's good for this nation.
Stingerbillion 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 Because he was one of the few Democrats to demonstrate he has any knockers. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the Republic of Amnesia is ready for in two and then four years. Let's see if that sorry lot they voted in on Tuesday is going to lead us to the the New Jerusalem. Let's see what they're ready for after experiencing that lot of sods, shall we? LOL! Run, Sarah! Run!
Scarlatti2007 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2
You've called him "Gayson" several times...
why do you lie?
marniespeaks 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 yeah. to be fair, he was progressive on healthcare (bailing out the industry with a Mitt Romney mandate and making a deal with the drug companies). and he is a progressive on national security (targeted kjillings of US citizens, keeping Gitmo open because the GOP made him cry, etc.). and he's certainly a progressive on taxes (top marginal rate about one third what it was under eisenhower, and 1/3 stimulus = tax cuts.
stupid progressive socialist nazi policies!
joshatkins94 1 year ago
@PsychoBurgundy2 HOW TO SAVE AMERICA FROM PROGRESSIVE MARXISM
- Abolish Social Security
- Abolish Medicare (Socialized Medicine)
- Abolish Medicaid (A No Brainer, It helps the poor)
- Abolish DARPA (what has govt. funding ever gotten for US)
- Abolish NASA (science, exploration - who needs it)
- Rename country from "United States of America" to "Somalia 2.0"
- JOB DONE! Yee-hah, freedom!
joshatkins94 1 year ago
Congressman Grayson, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You did a wonderful job of DYING QUICKLY!
warrenroche 1 year ago
Cheenk,,,stop crying,,,you guys lost,,,and for good reasons....
IMurderdTheDevil 1 year ago
@IMurderdTheDevil no, for bad reasons. the republicans played politics from day 1 of this administration, obstructing everything including those legislative items they would normally vote for in a heartbeat. they realized that through obstructing the administration at every turn, they would weaken it, and, knowing the pettiness of the democratic party, it would cave in, compromise, and fail. shame on both parties - the democrats for failing and the republicans for making them fail.
joshatkins94 1 year ago
i am so sad that grayson lost. he has fought so hard for americans, he did not deserve to lose.
imgdumpprep 1 year ago
Grayson in 2012!
Scarlatti2007 1 year ago
@Scarlatti2007 ROTFLMAO
Florida didn't want him, what makes you think America will?? LOL
ladylordess 1 year ago 2
@ladylordess ROTFLMAO! Yeah and they wanted him back in 2008 and voted him into office: I put a lot stock in your opinion and those of Floridians.
Scarlatti2007 1 year ago
@ladylordess Hopefully some more of those senile snow bird Republicans will FUCKING DIE in the next 2 years.
twochordcool 1 year ago
@twochordcool With the death tax that should kick in by the end of this year, many wish they would, however it isn't likely to happen, just like this bum isn't likely to ever be re-elected for anything, even dog catcher.
ladylordess 1 year ago
@ladylordess You mean the estate tax that applies to less than 1% of the population - that death tax? The one that won't allow spoiled rotten children to have a mountain of hundred dollar bills, only a hill of hundred dollar bills? You're an idiot.
twochordcool 1 year ago
@twochordcool Those farmers who work hard, who are considered "rich" are not exactly what I would consider "spoiled rotten children". Get your fact correct before you shoot off your mouth about that which you do not know. Either way, this bum is OUT!!! HOOORRRRAAAAYYYYY
ladylordess 1 year ago
@ladylordess You listen to too much stupid Bachmann - whose family farm HAPPENS to get government subsidies.
And NO FUCKING family farm is worth so much that the estate tax applies to it. If so, VERY few.
And you haven't seen the last of Grayson - he's the REAL deal. The ONLY reason he lost is because conservatives destroyed him with HUGE money from outside Florida. That's the kind of democracy you want to live in, huh moron?
twochordcool 1 year ago
@ladylordess Read this and weep asshole moron:
"Myth 3: Many small, family-owned farms and businesses must be liquidated to pay estate taxes.
Reality: The number of small, family-owned farms and businesses that owe any estate tax at all is tiny, and virtually no such farms and businesses have to
be liquidated to pay the tax....
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twochordcool 1 year ago
@ladylordess
"...The estate of only 0.24 percent of all people who die in 2009 (i.e., the estates of
between two and three of every 1,000 people who die) are expected to owe any estate tax, according to the Tax Policy Center.
And only about 1.3 percent of the few estates that still are taxable are small business or farm estates"
This is why YOU need to TURN OFF the right wing morons that you listen to and do REAL research.
twochordcool 1 year ago
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@twochordcool you moron!!! You just proved my point. "You mean the estate tax that applies to less than 1% of the population - that death tax?"
You are pathetic. You need to stop listening to any television media, left or right, and just do your own homework.
"are expected to owe" LOL. Pathetic. All tax cuts will happen or none will happen. It will be the dems choice!!!!!!
ladylordess 1 year ago
@ladylordess "When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty" - Thomas Jefferson
You mean like the way the French government fears their people and the French people have liberty? Like the highly taxed French people who have social welfare safety nets that people in the United States should envy and aim for?
You're an idiot. Full of talking points but totally clueless.
twochordcool 1 year ago
I think the people want the people to be represented We the People are just tired of the big Government pandering to big Business.I don't agree with either side how can anyone be right when they are all wrong. Common since would be a breath of fresh air and this would be nice to see in the Government and in the Media. I dont vote down party lines. Mr.Gayson Tho I did not always agree with ya on your position I do feel as if we did lose a huge asset at least you made a stand That is comendable
dmhappy2777 1 year ago
Grayson should take Obama on in a primary!
DangerousTalk 1 year ago 3
I wish you were still in congress Mr. Grayson. You were one the shining stars of an otherwise gutless democratic party. I hope you run again in 2012. You have more courage and determination to fight than Obama himself and we admire that. Thank you for fighting for us, the little people. Never give up.
jkdsifu 1 year ago
So horrible. Sad to lose such a tough defender of the middle class. Grayson 2012, indeed. Otherwise "things fall apart."
spydermojo 1 year ago 3
So horrible. Sad to lose such a tough defender of the middle class. Grayson 2012, indeed.
spydermojo 1 year ago
Grayson's contempt for Obama's lack of guts is almost palpable. Obama has squandered the goodwill, hope & optimism that carried him into office & he has betrayed his voters. Looks like tax cuts for the rich & more public money for military adventures are the only things on the menu, whoever gets elected.
Cabronosidad 1 year ago 3
Democrats should start telling them to go fuck themselves until they start compromising.
Shalek 1 year ago 2
Say goodbye to this disgusting pig Grayson. His filth will no longer dirty the halls of Congress.
joiadbvjaw9384 1 year ago
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@joiadbvjaw9384 like your mothers ass
rickbar123 1 year ago
we will be like south America before this is over.
1969BALLER 1 year ago
Alan Grayson you are great ! they lost a good rep
1969BALLER 1 year ago
Alan Grayson remains awesome. May his return be swift.
ashaman72 1 year ago
Grayson was a fucking lunatic. Maybe he can get a job at Disney World dressed as Goofy.
Good riddance, you fucking commie. Nobody votes away my freedom and gets away with it.
tommygun6644 1 year ago
@tommygun6644 Patriot act...How about that? Did you feared for your freedom then?
rubenximenes 1 year ago
If Florida don't want you back Mr. Grayson (which I'll bet they do) we'll be happy to have you here in PA. Don't stop fighting the good fight.
EscpdFrmPsykward 1 year ago
@cdriggs
This is so true. The leaders of the Dems tell the rest to heel and they heel just in time to become patsy for every single Republican talking point.
fangorn23 1 year ago
I sure hope Grayson returns in some capacity. I adore this man.
TheAmazingAtheist 1 year ago 7
@TheAmazingAtheist You watch videos!?!?!?!
darkseed1010 1 year ago
Here's another line from that poem, The Second Coming, that reflects Congressman Grayson's point.
"The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity."
Money, power and privilage cannot be the only things worth fighting for.
Keep fighting, Congressman, because without you and those like you, who fight for the people, America cannot continue to exist.
weslenforever 1 year ago
LOL you voters are gonna get what you deserve electing the thugs back into office. Rememeber when the repubicans proposed a budget last year, a budget that had NO NUMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL OMG. And we are gonna have John Boehner as our speaker. What a laughing stock.
NewChris024 1 year ago
@NewChris024 Is that some kind of joke? Seriously.. Last year?!? what kind of power did the Republicans have to pass ANY budget last year? As opposed to the Democrats who refused to pass any budget at all this year, despite the fact that they were in power at the time and as suchj it was their job to do so, all for purely political reasons.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
really appreciate all you do and your commitment to your principles. take care and thank you.
jeremyshambles 1 year ago
i can't believe o'bama is giving the gop there tax cuts. he just lost my vote. and if he run un-aposed. I quit this is a sham government.
doink1422 1 year ago
@doink1422 Learn a little bit more about economics, and you'll realize that your boss getting a tax cut is good for you (if you value your job that is) Odds are you dont even PAY taxes (more than 50% of americans dont) So really when the Democrats talk about "Tax cuts for the poor" theyre really talking about welfare.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
How can a large group of people (American voters) in unison behave like such idiots and elect the Republicans back into office? Am I the only sane one in this country.
NewChris024 1 year ago
@NewChris024 because we democrats cannot throw a punch to save our lives.... study european politics, thats how shit gets done.
Checkpoint360 1 year ago
@NewChris024 I would say it's more likely you're one of the (monority of) INsane people. To think that insane spending on literally nothing, and tax increases on everyone is a good way out of a depression is insanity in my book. And that's really the only solution that Democrats have to the problem they caused by insisting everyone own a house, even the ones who could never afford it.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
Hang in there Alan. Keep your email lists and stay relevant by sending out your views on whatever changes need to be made in Washington.
Taliban Dan and his baggers will overstep and fail to deliver. They will be toast in 2012. We are with you in the fight against the baggers and their corporate masters.
qwertywxyz 1 year ago
@qwertywxyz Yeah you lost any credibility you might have had when you used the phrases "Taliban Dan" and (tea)baggers.. So you like it when your politicians lie to you, and making homophobic statements about your enemies, hmm? Well you must be right at home in the Democrat party.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
To all my fellow americans in whom have a brain, even half of a brain. Democrat or Republican. Ask yourselves, do you Honestly beleive that because the Republicans now have control have the house and gained a few seats in the senate that their ideas will cut unemployment, decrease our debt and balance our budget, hell no you dont!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NewChris024 1 year ago
@NewChris024 I think the fact that the government is now divided that less damage will occur.. Which is exactly why Clinton is remembered so fondly. Any time one party runs one branch and another party runs the other prosperity happens. When the branches are united they spend unchecked (regardless of the party) So yes, Tuesdays election WILL make things better, even if only by not making them worse.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
Some how the facts, and the truth, has to be factored in. We can not let lies stand as news. President Obama and Nancy Pelosi accomplished quite a bit. Unfortunately people were not listening, as well as not fact-checking.
Why were the Republicans not being held more accountible for their no to everything policy at the expense of the American People? Their lack of cooperation seemed to border on treason. They said no even to things they wanted!
The president, just too dang nice.
Wolfiemouse 1 year ago
your JOB Mr Grayson, is NOT to do what is best for people.... It is to honor your oath of office and uphold the constitution.... That is why you lost sir, not the fluffy crap that you just spewed... just keeping it real.
jrccdhetlr1 1 year ago
Alan Grayson, thank you so much for all you've done. Whatever you do, please let we who follow you here know what's happening. You were one of the few in the House really fighting the good fight and I will really miss having your voice on the floor of the House.
Aiden057 1 year ago
These two dirt bags above, grayson, and the young turk dude are so full of crap its sickening. Typical of the liberal media. Their totally being cry baby, poor sports. Who cares, the Republicans and Democrats are on the same team. Politics is no more real than the WWE.........This type of left wing, propaganda, hype, lie reporting is disgusting.
Pjaynes781 1 year ago
Grayson 2012!
jwhyte67 1 year ago 6
@jwhyte67 well, maybe for VP. Feingold for President.
joshatkins94 1 year ago
Fuck all of this progressive bullshit. Get the government the fuck out of the private sector completely so we can get out of this mess we're in.
TheManiacalSatanist6 1 year ago
@TheManiacalSatanist6 Unchecked private entities is what caused the recession and now you think checking them less is gonna fix it?
We already tried that it's called the late 19th century. And it didn't work for us very well. From then till now Government has always been involved in economy with regulation and tax policy, especially in the wake of the great depression.
KalifUmestoKalifa 1 year ago
@KalifUmestoKalifa "Unchecked private entities is what caused the recession" You clearly don't know regulation when you see it. Insta-fail.
"We already tried that it's called the late 19th century. And it didn't work for us very well." The Industrial Revolution? You know? That historical event that gave rise to every bit of industry we have now? That didn't work? Really? Insta-fail.
And don't even get me started on the nonsense that the new deal solved the great depression.
TheManiacalSatanist6 1 year ago
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KalifUmestoKalifa 1 year ago
@TheManiacalSatanist6 Insta-fail says the person who thinks late 19th century is the time of industrial revolution... I was referring to Robber barons, wast monopolies stifling growth, inhumane living conditions of workers etc. As for who/what caused the recession do you think big banks and wall street firms were not unchecked in their derivatives scam, were they not unchecked in their fraudulent bookkeeping? Or do you think they were not private?
KalifUmestoKalifa 1 year ago
@KalifUmestoKalifa No, they WEREN'T unchecked. The government guaranteed the vast majority of the shitty mortgages that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae created. This allowed people to borrow more money than they would have normally. The recession was simply the real-estate bubble deflating, WHICH WAS A GOOD THING. What you're talking about is nothing more than Keyensian nonsense.
TheManiacalSatanist6 1 year ago
@TheManiacalSatanist6 So the reason of recession is not leveraging those mortgages at 30:1, doing naked default swaps on a large scale and fraudulent bookkeeping. Oh as for Keyensian nonsense, the whole of the western world relies on basic principles he set. And our largest expansion (1945–1973) was under policy that was basically taken from Keynes word for word. Of course economy changes with time and not all his points are valid anymore, but his basic premises are still undisputed.
KalifUmestoKalifa 1 year ago
@TheManiacalSatanist6 Spot on man, I salute you.
CongressManwithNuts 1 year ago
Well, Rep. Grayson, I sure am going to miss you. Your voice was the only canary in the coal mine. In a way, I'm glad you escaped the mine. Always liked the songs of birds more than the chatter of apes. Registered as Green Party member after over thirty years as a Democrat. When I voted this election, I just couldn't vote Green with Meg Witman as a possible winner as Governor in CA. In 2012 I will be voting Green unless you run for Pres. Otherwise, voting Repuke or DINO makes no difference to me.
WunderMaus 1 year ago
Are we going to get to be able to read and weigh in on important legislation (written by corporate interests) that influences our life, or are we still going to have to pass the legislation to see what's in it? This is why the election turned out the way it did, because you guys are not listening to "We the people".
NewAmericaNow 1 year ago