Bernie Sanders' "Berniebuster" Filibuster on Keith Olbermann -- 12/10/10

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[uhale]

@MishuTaste The wealthy accumulate their wealth on the backs of the US government and American taxpayers--water, sewer systems, streets, highways, technology, internet, on and on and on...a progressive tax system is simply fairness, paying your dues to accumulate wealth in our society. The richest country in the world should not have the highest number of children living in poverty or the highest number of children without health insurance...

[rockyrigby]

Why can't Bernie run for president?

[MishuTaste]

@0611hi87 If Congress uses that 15% wisely instead of spending it on a bunch of expensive war contracts, we wouldn't need to raise the debt ceiling.

[0611hi87]

@MishuTaste People tend to forget that one of the primary sources of income for the wealthy is investments in particular assets like hedge funds, bonds, equities etc. The issue is that, long term capital gains are not treated as ordinary income so it's taxed at a lower 15%.

[Neosaigo]

This is the first time filibuster have been used properly for a very long time.

Bernie-Buster indeed. :)

[k9kmc]

RONALD WILSON REAGAN ! COUNT THE LETTERS IN EACH WORD ! 666

[cojo823]

thanks bernie for the class envy. sounds like the bitter man down the street who failed in life. Who wants to call me and bitch about life for an hour? I want to listen to your problems

[MishuTaste]

@seriela I don't understand why a 35% income tax rate isn't enough to satisfy Congress. To me, the issue isn't that the rich aren't contributing enough to the tax base, the issue is: Congress borrows & spends too much money. And there's too many members of Congress bragging to their constituents about the things they "give" them. Those that invest in U.S. Treasury Bonds are providing the money for the wars & welfare. Personally, I want Congress to stop "rescuing" me. It costs too much.

[seriela]

@MishuTaste Ignore them? We've BEEN ignoring them for decades as they've been plundering the country blind! Yes, Congress has a spending problem - they spend OUR tax dollars on corporations and Wall Street while leaving taxpayers to vend for themselves. The rich should pay their fair share!

[RealTime88]

@FloppyFormatFrenzy If he ran, I would vote for Bernie over Obama. I fully respect our president but Sanders speaks louder and a bit more clear. Very honest too don't you think?

[RealTime88]

@FloppyFormatFrenzy If he ran, I would vote for Bernie over Obama. I fully respect our president but Sanders speaks louder and a bit more clear. Very honest too don't you think?