Can One Of You Repubs Kindly Explain Why Reagan Raised Taxes 11 Times in 8 Years?

[Claudette]

A Democrat controled Congress.

Boy. That was a tough one.

What did they do? Forge Reagan's signature on those bills?

They lied. Said they would cut $2 spending for every $1 of taxes raised.

This is precisely why Republicans dont trust Democrats any time they promise cuts for tax increases. They have never followed through a single time they've promised it.

A Big fat Bingo.

They did the same to Bush I. They get what they want and fuck the promises made.

Typical.

 

[8537]

I didn't say that Reagan "embraced" Keynesian policy...what I said was that at least he seemed to understand the basics of it.

I'm quite certain that no one in the Reagan administration had any intention or care to consider Keynesian policy. Quite the contrary - they were diametrically opposed to Keynesian policy, by design. They were, in fact, the philosophical response against Keynesian policy.

Oh...and that longest period of growth BEGAN during the Reagan Administration and continued on long after he'd left office.

Eh, no. That "period of growth" started started in November, 1982 and ended in July 1990 - a period of just under 8 years.

The longest period of growth in US history started in March of 1991 and lasted for exactly 10 years.

10 > 8.

 

[The Rabbi]

Nice try, but very wrong. Reagan signed into law one of the largest tax cuts in history in 1981 --



Taxes: What people forget about Reagan - Sep. 8, 2010

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So did Reagan raise taxes or lower taxes? You seem unable to make up you rmind here.

Reagan lowered taxes in 1981 and then subsequently raised taxes 11 times. Is that too difficult for you to grasp, slow-learner??

At least Reagan tried to correct his mistake...unlike idiot fucking Bush. Bush passed massive tax cuts for the rich and NEVER tried to do anything to raise federal revenue, despite the fact we were fighting 2 expensive wars. Hence, Bush ended up created more federal debt than the PREVIOUS 42 PRESIDENTS COMBINED.

It's quite sad how NONE of you tea baggers can admit what a massive fuck-up Bush was. If Bush wasn't such a massive fuck-up, you racist fucks wouldn't have to worry about a black man currenty being in the White House...because it never would have happened!

I had no idea Reagan was a dictator or czar or something.
I had plenty of idea you were full of shit.

 

[Seawytch]

What did they do? Forge Reagan's signature on those bills?

They lied. Said they would cut $2 spending for every $1 of taxes raised.

This is precisely why Republicans dont trust Democrats any time they promise cuts for tax increases. They have never followed through a single time they've promised it.

A Big fat Bingo.

They did the same to Bush I. They get what they want and fuck the promises made.

Typical.

Apparently you skipped the post where that little talking point was debunked?

Allow me to post it again for your benefit.

Reconcilable Differences?: Congress, the Budget Process, and the Deficit.

 

[NYcarbineer]

A Democrat controled Congress.

Boy. That was a tough one.

The Republican House has a Democratic president and a Democratic Senate, yet they have no problem saying no.

Was Reagan too much of a RINO? Or was he too much of a weakling to stand up to the big bad Democrats?

It's pretty funny that in rightwing propaganda Reagan had the power to win the Cold War,

but had no power otherwise because of those evil Democrats.

Maybe it was the Democratic Congress that won the Cold War....

 

[Full-Auto]

The simple fact is that even raising taxes was not enough, Reagan also tripled the national debt by borrowing two trillion dollars. America also, under Reagan, went from a creditor nation to a debtor nation under Reagan. But Reagan was able to make Americans feel good, and many still believe Reagan paid off the debt, lowered taxes, reduced the size of government and built star wars.

Jesus, between you and Ohio I cant tell which is the dumbest between you two.

Reagen was a mean cuss, He ordered the dem congress at the point of a gun to give him everything.

Democrats being natural born pussies rolled over and played dead.

There is your scenario dip shit.

 

[The Rabbi]

They lied. Said they would cut $2 spending for every $1 of taxes raised.

This is precisely why Republicans dont trust Democrats any time they promise cuts for tax increases. They have never followed through a single time they've promised it.

A Big fat Bingo.

They did the same to Bush I. They get what they want and fuck the promises made.

Typical.

Apparently you skipped the post where that little talking point was debunked?

Allow me to post it again for your benefit.

Reconcilable Differences?: Congress, the Budget Process, and the Deficit.

Your debunking has been debunked.
Congress passed budgets with ever increasing spending. Gov't revenues increased by spending grew faster.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Reagan raised taxes after his initial tax cuts in 81 after it became clear that the crazy theory that cutting taxes would raise revenue began to demonstrate how crazy it really was.

 

[Synthaholic]

Obama thinks you're stupid.

And you'll dutifully and unthinkingly vote for him.

Gee, what a surprise! NOT!!!

DumbAssDave mindlessly parroting his MessiahRushie's worn out platitudes.

My Messiah is Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior, the living Son of God.

And yes, Obama really thinks you're stupid.

And you live up to his expectations.

He thinks you're a whiny fucking pussy.

 

[Synthaholic]

A Democrat controled Congress.

Boy. That was a tough one.

Hey dumbass (and all the dumbasses who thanked you):

Reagan had a Republican Senate.

 

[The Rabbi]

A Democrat controled Congress.

Boy. That was a tough one.

Hey dumbass (and all the dumbasses who thanked you):

Reagan had a Republican Senate.

All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.

Article I Section 7 U.S. Constitution.

pwned.

 

[Synthaholic]

A Democrat controled Congress.

Boy. That was a tough one.

Hey dumbass (and all the dumbasses who thanked you):

Reagan had a Republican Senate.

All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.

Article I Section 7 U.S. Constitution.

pwned.

Then why are you wingnuts blaming Obama about NASA being defunded?

It's SOOOOOO easy to make you people look like fools.

It may originate in the House, but doesn't the Republican Senate have to go along before it goes to the Republican president?

 

[naturegirl]

Just goes to show you each and every time a Republican reaches across the isle to work with Dems, they lie, they cheat and they offer only their agenda.

I'm thinking the Republicans are just darn tired of trying to reach out only to be lied to. I'm glad they're standing up to the very people that have no idea on how to manage an economy. It's about dang time!!

Things are going to change alright, I'm really hoping Obama gets reelected with a Republican Congress, his veto pen is gonna get mighty tired when it gets defeated by 2/3 or Congress. (not really but it would be fun to watch )

He's losing support on his own side by throwing anyone that doesn't agree with him or might hurt his political career under the bus. Just ask Revered Wright, Van Jones and a couple of his other "close friends" that dare to disagree with him. With friends like that who needs enemies.

 

[edthecynic]

Obama thinks you're stupid.

And you'll dutifully and unthinkingly vote for him.

Gee, what a surprise! NOT!!!

DumbAssDave mindlessly parroting his MessiahRushie's worn out platitudes.

My Messiah is Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior, the living Son of God.

And yes, Obama really thinks you're stupid.

And you live up to his expectations.

Your MessiahRushie KNOWS you are stupid.
And you MORE than live up to his expectations.

 

[edthecynic]

A Democrat controled Congress.

Boy. That was a tough one.

The Republican House has a Democratic president and a Democratic Senate, yet they have no problem saying no.

Was Reagan too much of a RINO? Or was he too much of a weakling to stand up to the big bad Democrats?

It's pretty funny that in rightwing propaganda Reagan had the power to win the Cold War,

but had no power otherwise because of those evil Democrats.

Maybe it was the Democratic Congress that won the Cold War....

Even funnier is the rationalization they use for winning the Cold War. Reagan's massive defense SPENDING they say is what bankrupted the USSR but suddenly the Democratic Congress is not responsible for the spending that won the Cold War!!!!! As I have shown so many times already, CON$ervoFascists are always on all sides of every issue depending on the way the wind blows at the moment.

 

[Mr Natural]

Oh, and for the record, no one worships Reagan.

No one except the radical right wingers.

 

[OldUSAFSniper]

I don't know, I'm a little disappointed. Kerry Won Ohio (the name itself makes me laugh outloud) hasn't called anyone a "teabagger p*ssy" in several posts (I apologize ladies)...

Can I assume that he will continue with his name calling and ranting and raving soon... or am I going to have to go somewhere else for entertainment...

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Overall, Reagan instituted massive tax cuts on income and capital gain AND defeated the USSR.

Overall, it's irrelevant. Regardless of whether or not this is true, Reagan raised taxes 11 times in 8 years. If he were around today, an unsophisticated stupid fucking tea bagger such as yourself would be calling Reagan a socialist and a traitor.

Overall, Obama instituted the largest middle class tax cuts in history AND got rid of Osama bin Laden.

Not too shabby, huh? I guess you plan on voting for Obama in 2012.

Top tax rate when Reagan came to office was 70%, when he left is was 28%

How is that an "increase"?

 

[Clementine]

Oh My....Ronald Reagan, the hero worshipped by all tea baggers, raised taxes 11 times in 8 years. This is a historical FACT and whining and crying about it like all tea baggers love to do will not make this historical fact go away.

Not only that, Reagan believed strongly in ending tax loopholes for the rich. Here's a quote from a speech Reagan gave in 1985 --

We’re going to close the unproductive tax loopholes that allow some of the truly wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. In theory, some of those loopholes were understandable, but in practice they sometimes made it possible for millionaires to pay nothing, while a bus driver was paying ten percent of his salary, and that’s crazy.

Golly, tea baggers....what do you have to say about this?? It appears to me that if Reagan were alive today, he would agree with Obama and the Democrats and he would be calling you deranged lunatics "crazy"!!

The tea baggers on this board ain't going to touch this topic with a 10 foot pole. Well, unless they tell their usual ridiculous lies, then they might.

Hmmm, Reagan embraced some of the left's favorite methods and yet they still accuse him of making things a mess.

 

[The Rabbi]

Oh My....Ronald Reagan, the hero worshipped by all tea baggers, raised taxes 11 times in 8 years. This is a historical FACT and whining and crying about it like all tea baggers love to do will not make this historical fact go away.

Not only that, Reagan believed strongly in ending tax loopholes for the rich. Here's a quote from a speech Reagan gave in 1985 --

We’re going to close the unproductive tax loopholes that allow some of the truly wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. In theory, some of those loopholes were understandable, but in practice they sometimes made it possible for millionaires to pay nothing, while a bus driver was paying ten percent of his salary, and that’s crazy.

Golly, tea baggers....what do you have to say about this?? It appears to me that if Reagan were alive today, he would agree with Obama and the Democrats and he would be calling you deranged lunatics "crazy"!!

The tea baggers on this board ain't going to touch this topic with a 10 foot pole. Well, unless they tell their usual ridiculous lies, then they might.

Hmmm, Reagan embraced some of the left's favorite methods and yet they still accuse him of making things a mess.

The Left is happy with the poor earning less as long as the rich earn less. They are the biggest hypocrites to walk the planet.