Grayson on Bush Tax Cuts: "You have to be crazy to support extending these tax cuts"

Congressman Alan Grayson debunks the myth that tax cuts for the rich create private sector jobs, and speaks out against the right-wing sewer money polluting American elections. The interview, along with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, aired on MSNBC's PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton on June 6, 2012.

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[SquirrelFromGradLife]

We all know the republican political strategy since Barry Goldwater have been:

Lying

Manipulating

Making stuff up

and if all else fails then blame somebody else

[kaysandesses]

Righto. Scott Walker cut taxes for corporations thus the wealthy in Wisconsin, raises taxes on low and middle class people, and guess what: Wisconsin had the poorest job growth of any state from March 2011 to March 2012. This is one more piece of proof showing that tax cuts to the wealthy do not create jobs.

[SDS4BO]

yes, after all, look at all the wealthy corporations in Wisconsin! maybe he should have given them an incentive to COME to Wisconsin in the first place.

[SDS4BO]

I wish grayson among other would study economics, and realize that when given their liberty, prosperity follows as night follows day.

The reason there is scarcity is due to government intervention and regulation. Look how much you pay in taxes already, if you track it, you will find that adding up all the taxes you pay, sales tax, income tax, regulatory taxes, phone taxes, you are poorer and the government is richer and begging for more. Cut them off now before you are further enslaved

[Spentastic]

Although I disagree with your stance on the poor, I totally agree that Grayson should attack the democrats as much as he attacks the republicans as they are both bought by the same lobbyists. Grayson would be better served taking a leaf out of congressman Bernie Sanders book and going independant. He's well known enough now to do that and it would free him up to go all out on all these corrupt dirtbags in DC.

[trexx32]

He's the perfect example of the scum that is destroying the country, and look who he's advising OBAMA, I wish Grayson would have some balls and instead of taking on the easy targets like the republicans look at his own party. The day Obama says GE, Goldman, JP Morgan need to pay their fare share is they day i vote for him wanna bet it will never happen. Remember the Ulta-rich and the poor are the ones that dont pay their fair share

[Spentastic]

Ever heard of Jeff Immelt? I suggest you look him up. Hes is the head of a multinational corporation (General Electric) that pays ZERO taxes in America, offshores thousands of jobs and advises president Obama on economics. Now rather than attacking easy targets like the poor why don't you take aim at motherfuckers like this guy.

[larryjohnny]

excellent commentary! I wish you would leave some comments for Larry Elders and his annoying clan of uncle toms. He preaches everyday on the radio to try and convince people that it's better to be a republicannot...

I love the line you have.."retarded delusion... in with the millionaire club".. it's so true!

These brain-washed fools think that Rush Limpdick is just an average joe and is trying to help America.. what a load man! It makes me laugh when I see a republican sticker on a junker!

[LetterToVoltaire]

Lol, Sharpton.........

[mrbobawesome]

Awww, how cute. A- you think you know anything about me & B- you think the Democrats actually give a damn about. You're just another stereotypical American who's too blinded by a misguided love for "your" party that you can't see that neither party is really looking out for the American public. Are you really convinced yourself the democrats don't lie, manipulate, cheat & blame? It's simpletons like you that make any real change impossible. Unlike you, I can see what's wrong with both parties.

[kaysandesses]

Ignorant fuck thinks that everyone who has an income tax balance of zero or less lives in Section 8 housing. I know your type: you lack the confidence to examine new things and can't let reality or fact creep in on your preconceived notions.