Posted on 12/04/2012 7:04:35 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Paul Abrams of Huffington Post just posted a critique of DeMint’s above statement here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-abrams/demints-statement-only-an_b_2239470.html
Anybody care to respond to this?
EXCERPT:
Perhaps the most amusing phrase is, “this isn’t rocket science,” although apparently for Mr. DeMint it is. In the very same sentence when he talks about taxes ‘taking money out of the economy,’ he turns right around and chastises politicians for spending it!
And where, pray tell, does rocket-scientist DeMint think this money is spent? On Newt Gingrich’s moon colony?
Let me help him out. We just need him to concentrate for a moment, because this is a tough one, even for a rocket-scientist. That money is spent IN THE ECONOMY, stupid.
Perhaps we need to do this at the first grade level. Since DeMint has been in Congress for so long, he must have experienced at least one round of military base closings.
OK, Jimmy, here is the question: Why does every Member of Congress who has a military base in his district, and every Senator with a military base in his state, do everything they can to prevent the base in her district/his state from being closed?
Here’s a clue: It is the same reason that Paul Ryan (R-WI) writes letters to the administration asking for stimulus funds.
Here’s another clue: It is the same reason defense contractors are worried about cuts in defense spending.
Here’s another clue: It is the same reason that Jon Kyl (R-AZ) got so hot under the collar when Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood suggested that, if he did not like the stimulus, perhaps LaHood ought not to send money to Arizona for selected projects.
I do not want to help you cheat on your test, but the answer is a four-letter word, beginning with “j”, ending with “s”, with the middle two letters also serving as an abbreviation for a doctor who delivers babies.
Not rocket science. Indeed.
Why the Hell is DC Hellbent on spending us to death? This is not representation, it’s the elimination of our financial liberty.
I agree wholeheartedly:
“Jobs”.
I don't even understand his point. It's clear that he doesn't even understand the basics of dinner table level economics. Will he even acknowledge that taking money from people means they spend less money which generate tax revenues. we really have to go back to square 1 with these people.
People here on FR were just trashing him last week. Mark Levin was whinning about him back in Septemeber, now he is smitten again.
I think he is great, but he is not interested in sticking around after 2016, at least not right now.
The GOPe has no intention of letting this great man run for President.
None what so ever.
If he runs third (or in reality second) he has my complete support.
I just can’t force myself to vote GOPe any more.
FUCBS, FUNBC, FUABC.. They, along with CNN, MSNBC, and most websites are WHORES for 0bama. We need to track WHO George Soros has funded and is funding. ARGH!!!!
Alternatively I bet not one Republican who won ran on claiming that the middle class voters taxes MUST GO UP if they cant get tax cut extensions on fractional income earnings over $250K with it signed by Obama.
You know how I know this? Because not one Republican is explicitly saying this now, not even Norqist.
Its coding language : Voting for a bill extending the partial set of tax cuts is now coded as the phrase ‘voting to raise taxes’ because those doing it know this is a loser.
Disarm this weapon from Obama so you can fight him, then he is the one who raised taxes not you. With any luck all the other cliff stuff will slow the economy down and then ya got an argument against raising taxes.
Nothing good can come from the stand above. Why do so many love losing?
Well, that makes you the scum of the earth, and the reason that the empire is crumbling and you have to vote for the GOP-E candidate because your vote either doesn't count, or cost us the republic... take your pick.
I'm right there with you. I don't care what I get called anymore for not voting in lockstep on the way to the gas chambers.
/johnny
I’m reminded of the scene from Braveheart where William Wallace is telling the Scottish Prince, “...the people will follow, they just need someone to lead them.” (or something similar to that)
We the people WANT, NEED one of our elected leaders to LEAD. If only someone would grow some real balls and show some real leadership, they would find a groundswell of support from true conservatives. Unfortunately, it appears that no one is willing to risk their own long term tenure for what is in the best long term intrest of the people of America and liberty itself.
If it comes to pitchforks and mayhem, then I’m ready for that, but I’d still rather follow a true leader then wallow in the chaos of anarchy.
exactly. It worked so well for us the last times didn’t it? I almost stayed home but I knew Bachmann needed my vote so I went.
Obama cheated. And Myth folded like a cheap suit.
I am so sick of our one party system. Lets the the crash over with and move on.
I am a little worried about CW2 coming, but I am ready should it turn in to a hot war. (I already think it’s a cold one).
It really is fairly simple which explains why the libtard at HuffPo doesn’t get it. No one says that the government won’t spend the money collected in tax revenues. The point is, who is a better investor, the private sector or the government? I contend that government almost always spends money on things that the private sector finds unworthy of investing in.
If that premise is accurate, then by definition, taking $1 dollar out of the private sector through taxation to be spent by the government will, on a net basis, reduce economic activity.
Take the $800B stimulus package. It is claimed that the stimulus “created” between 1-3 million jobs. That means that every job created cost between $267k-$800k. Hardly a bargain!
So, the point is not whether the gov’t will spend the money; rather, who will create more economic activity with it? I say, let the private, free market do what it does best — allocate scarce capital to productive investments rather than let the gov’t flush it!
I’m sorry but it’s the same ole same ole. We need someone new. No, I don’t know who that is, but I’m tired of the same faces.
I'm not happy about the thought of a hot war. But those things happen.
/johnny
I sure hope so!
Somebody needs to lead!
He cannot take on the media and lead a charge to a collision of the 2 party platforms which is what it’s going to take at this point. Has he done it yet? Find a fighter/someone who is going to follow through on reforms and who will have the guts to investigate the corruption.
Step up to the plate, then.
/johnny
We’ve got a guy from Texas who will and is telling how the cow ate the cabbage, but doubtful Bonher or the GOPe will give him the microphone. Representative Louis Gohmert.
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