Jeb Bush Says He'd Back a Tax Increase to Cut the Deficit

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Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, declined to comment on Bush’s remarks.

Bush said that while he cut taxes every year he was governor, “I don’t believe you outsource your principles and convictions to people.” He said, “I respect Grover’s political involvement, he has every right to do it, but I never signed any pledge.”


Two of my favorite parts of the story. "I refuse to be an absolutist sheep."

Speaking of sheep, has Rush told his listeners what to think about this development yet?

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It doesn't matter. In four years, Rush will pretend he didn't say any of this, and his listeners will have a short memory span.

short or selective memories.

 

[BDBoop]

You really think that Norquist holds THAT much power?

Hell I could see a 10:1 ratio of cuts to taxes. Hell! Half of the revenue increase would be covered by saving on interest.

That's funny, because every Republican candidate was asked that exact question a few months back and every one of them said they wouldn't support 10:1 cuts to taxes.

Because history has shown Democrats are liars.
They NEVER cut spending.

I'm so glad Republicans do!

Oh wait.

 

[JoeB131]

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Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, declined to comment on Bush’s remarks.

Bush said that while he cut taxes every year he was governor, “I don’t believe you outsource your principles and convictions to people.” He said, “I respect Grover’s political involvement, he has every right to do it, but I never signed any pledge.”


Two of my favorite parts of the story. "I refuse to be an absolutist sheep."

Speaking of sheep, has Rush told his listeners what to think about this development yet?

.

It doesn't matter. In four years, Rush will pretend he didn't say any of this, and his listeners will have a short memory span.

short or selective memories.

I look at Rush's attitudes towards John McCain.

In 1992, when one of the Anita Hill avengers made a joke about "more boobs in the Senate", when running against McCain, Rush made a spirited defense of McCain and what happened to him during Vietnam.

In 2000, McCain was challenging Bush. And when McCain was a pain in Bush' backside for the next 8 years.... Rush was on his case.

In 2008, Rush was against McCain until he realized he was going to be the nominee....

I notice these things... other people don't.

 

[The Rabbi]

It doesn't matter. In four years, Rush will pretend he didn't say any of this, and his listeners will have a short memory span.

short or selective memories.

I look at Rush's attitudes towards John McCain.

In 1992, when one of the Anita Hill avengers made a joke about "more boobs in the Senate", when running against McCain, Rush made a spirited defense of McCain and what happened to him during Vietnam.

In 2000, McCain was challenging Bush. And when McCain was a pain in Bush' backside for the next 8 years.... Rush was on his case.

In 2008, Rush was against McCain until he realized he was going to be the nominee....

I notice these things... other people don't.

Most people would see that and understand that Rush is not a blind partisan defending one side or person no matter what.
You aren't among them.

 

[JoeB131]

short or selective memories.

I look at Rush's attitudes towards John McCain.

In 1992, when one of the Anita Hill avengers made a joke about "more boobs in the Senate", when running against McCain, Rush made a spirited defense of McCain and what happened to him during Vietnam.

In 2000, McCain was challenging Bush. And when McCain was a pain in Bush' backside for the next 8 years.... Rush was on his case.

In 2008, Rush was against McCain until he realized he was going to be the nominee....

I notice these things... other people don't.

Most people would see that and understand that Rush is not a blind partisan defending one side or person no matter what.
You aren't among them.

I see it as quite the opposite.

Rush reads whatever the assholes who pay his salary tell him to read. And as long as he gets drugs and sex tourism to the Dominican Republic, he's a happy guy.

 

[The Rabbi]

I look at Rush's attitudes towards John McCain.

In 1992, when one of the Anita Hill avengers made a joke about "more boobs in the Senate", when running against McCain, Rush made a spirited defense of McCain and what happened to him during Vietnam.

In 2000, McCain was challenging Bush. And when McCain was a pain in Bush' backside for the next 8 years.... Rush was on his case.

In 2008, Rush was against McCain until he realized he was going to be the nominee....

I notice these things... other people don't.

Most people would see that and understand that Rush is not a blind partisan defending one side or person no matter what.
You aren't among them.

I see it as quite the opposite.

Rush reads whatever the assholes who pay his salary tell him to read. And as long as he gets drugs and sex tourism to the Dominican Republic, he's a happy guy.

Yup.
You're dumb as rocks, Joe.
Just saying.

 

[JoeB131]

Awww... does the truth hurt?

Rush is a drug addicted, closeted homosexual hypocrite, and idiots like you hang on his every word.

 

[Mac1958]

Awww... does the truth hurt?

Rush is a drug addicted, closeted homosexual hypocrite, and idiots like you hang on his every word.

Political punditry is essentially like pro wrestling, fake and show biz. And Rush is Hulk Hogan - he has some good qualities, but he's still a phoney.

Funny thing the way all the dittoheads (for blabbers on both sides) take their heroes' words as gospel. Funny and creepy, really.

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[JoeB131]

Awww... does the truth hurt?

Rush is a drug addicted, closeted homosexual hypocrite, and idiots like you hang on his every word.

Political punditry is essentially like pro wrestling, fake and show biz. And Rush is Hulk Hogan - he has some good qualities, but he's still a phoney.

Funny thing the way all the dittoheads (for blabbers on both sides) take their heroes' words as gospel. Funny and creepy, really.

.

Smite the unbeliever!!!!

 

[Mac1958]

Awww... does the truth hurt?

Rush is a drug addicted, closeted homosexual hypocrite, and idiots like you hang on his every word.

Political punditry is essentially like pro wrestling, fake and show biz. And Rush is Hulk Hogan - he has some good qualities, but he's still a phoney.

Funny thing the way all the dittoheads (for blabbers on both sides) take their heroes' words as gospel. Funny and creepy, really.

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Smite the unbeliever!!!!

Hey, I smite BACK, pal:

 

[Lakhota]

Jeb Bush Says He'd Back a Tax Increase to Cut the Deficit

Jeb and all the Bush clan, including Katherine Harris, should have all their wealth confiscated by the U.S. Treasury. Dick Cheney too.

 

[JoeB131]

Thanks for ruining my breakfast, Mac!....

 

[Two Thumbs]

Given the rigidity of the Small Tent Republicans, Jeb's deep-sixed his chances of running in 2016 now!

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, in a break with his party, said he could support tax increases to help reduce the federal government’s budget deficit.

The brother of former President George W. Bush told a congressional panel in Washington today that he could back a theoretical deficit-reduction package that would include $1 in tax increases for every $10 in spending cuts.

“If you could bring to me a majority of people to say that we’re going to have $10 in spending cuts for $1 of revenue enhancement -- put me in, coach,” Bush told the House Budget Committee. “This will prove I’m not running for anything,” he said, prompting laughter from lawmakers and the audience.

“I appreciate your candor,” said Representative Lloyd Doggett, a Texas Democrat who had pressed Bush on the issue. Bush later told reporters, “I don’t think you shut down every option in order to find common ground.”

Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, declined to comment on Bush’s remarks.

The 10-to-1 proposal was rejected by all of the Republican presidential candidates including the presumed nominee, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, in a debate last August on Fox News. Democrats say that shows Republicans are being unreasonable in the battle over how to reduce the deficit.

Lawmakers in Congress have fought over the deficit for more than a year in part because most Republicans have ruled out tax increases.
Grover Norquist

Bush said today that as governor he was repeatedly presented with, and rejected signing, an anti-tax pledge sponsored by Grover Norquist that most Republicans in Congress have taken.

Bush said that while he cut taxes every year he was governor, “I don’t believe you outsource your principles and convictions to people.” He said, “I respect Grover’s political involvement, he has every right to do it, but I never signed any pledge.”

Jeb Bush Says He Would Back Tax Increases to Cut Deficit - Bloomberg

Not really.

I'd support tax increases if I knew it was going to pay down the debt.

as it is, a tax increase would mean that my money would just get wasted

again.

 

[jillian]

Given the rigidity of the Small Tent Republicans, Jeb's deep-sixed his chances of running in 2016 now!

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, in a break with his party, said he could support tax increases to help reduce the federal government’s budget deficit.

The brother of former President George W. Bush told a congressional panel in Washington today that he could back a theoretical deficit-reduction package that would include $1 in tax increases for every $10 in spending cuts.

“If you could bring to me a majority of people to say that we’re going to have $10 in spending cuts for $1 of revenue enhancement -- put me in, coach,” Bush told the House Budget Committee. “This will prove I’m not running for anything,” he said, prompting laughter from lawmakers and the audience.

“I appreciate your candor,” said Representative Lloyd Doggett, a Texas Democrat who had pressed Bush on the issue. Bush later told reporters, “I don’t think you shut down every option in order to find common ground.”

Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, declined to comment on Bush’s remarks.

The 10-to-1 proposal was rejected by all of the Republican presidential candidates including the presumed nominee, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, in a debate last August on Fox News. Democrats say that shows Republicans are being unreasonable in the battle over how to reduce the deficit.

Lawmakers in Congress have fought over the deficit for more than a year in part because most Republicans have ruled out tax increases.
Grover Norquist

Bush said today that as governor he was repeatedly presented with, and rejected signing, an anti-tax pledge sponsored by Grover Norquist that most Republicans in Congress have taken.

Bush said that while he cut taxes every year he was governor, “I don’t believe you outsource your principles and convictions to people.” He said, “I respect Grover’s political involvement, he has every right to do it, but I never signed any pledge.”

Jeb Bush Says He Would Back Tax Increases to Cut Deficit - Bloomberg

i don't know if you saw the interview with him last week. but it seems clear he thinks he missed his time and that this GOP isn't his GOP anymore.

of course, Jeb has a brain... it's a pity he wasn't the Bush who was president... like his mother wanted.

 

[Gadawg73]

Jeb Bush Says He'd Back a Tax Increase to Cut the Deficit

Jeb and all the Bush clan, including Katherine Harris, should have all their wealth confiscated by the U.S. Treasury. Dick Cheney too.

What about you?
How come you do not give ALL OF YOUR WEALTH to the US Treasury?
You greedy bastard you.

 

[BDBoop]

Jeb Bush Says He'd Back a Tax Increase to Cut the Deficit

Jeb and all the Bush clan, including Katherine Harris, should have all their wealth confiscated by the U.S. Treasury. Dick Cheney too.

What about you?
How come you do not give ALL OF YOUR WEALTH to the US Treasury?
You greedy bastard you.

Or, just - you know. Do a Bill Gates. That would help a lot.