Congressman Labrador Floor Speech on Payroll Tax Cut Extension

[haiguysitsmeee]

Pay your shit at restaurants.

[trick58]

Mr. Labrador, you are still my representative. This morning, the House unanimously passed a bill passing the payroll tax extension with only the very minor change that helps businesses do accounting. That was not the reason the bill was sent to conference. Are you getting the message that your petty actions are not supported by those you are sent to represent (which are those of us in your district, not the Tea Party and their corporate sponsors.)

[strostid]

I think perhaps it is time to vote the whole damn lot of them out of office. Perhaps that would deliver the correct message. "Stop playing games"

[kurtisFL]

Not my Rep but you sure put described the situation as I see it.

[trick58]

Mr' Labrador, you are my representative and I am embarrassed by what you say in this clip. The changes to the bill are MINOR. The House bill was to extend the payroll tax cuts through 2012 and the Senate does the same, but only for two months while a better way to fund the tax break is found. You and your Tea Partiers are trying to shut down government -OUR government. You should be ashamed for what you are doing to our country.

[Divine83]

@trick58 Today is Day 966 without a budget from Senate Dems. And Day 138 since S&P downgraded our credit.

[BlueG1991]

Congressman Raul Labrador, You've got my vote if and when you run for re-election! Keep standing for Idaho and the rest of America. I thank you for your service and your bravery! Keep it going :)

[upacreek2310]

Despicable. It IS about politics, not what's best for the everyday American. You talk about Congress getting rich off their constituents? How about Congress getting rich. Period. And who do you think foot the bill for their election? You and me? Nope. Special interests. God forbid we give the working family a tax break... just so long as the campaign contributors get what they paid for. This is wrong... so very wrong. And Republicans should be ashamed for letting the Tea Party dictate policy.

[Kanidahy]

Hooray to Congressman Labrador! This is exactly what we want to hear! We do not want that stupid Senate Bill and they know it! They are messing with the public's minds, messing up the government and should all just go home and submit their resignations! The Senate seems to think anything they say that we the public are so gullible that we will think they are working hard for our benefit! The truth: they are just running up more debt and lying to us while getting rich off of their constituents!