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Related: About this forumRep. Alan Grayson: Paul Ryan wants sick poor people to die
While discussing the Republican congressmans latest budget proposal on Current TV, Grayson accused Ryan of wishing a large swath of Americans would die.
In one case after another, you look at his principles, you look at his vision, and theyre a nightmare for America, he said. He wants Americans to work until they die, he wants poor people who get sick not be able to see a doctor, not to get the care they need, not to get better, he wants them to die, and he wants an America that consists of nothing but cheap labor for his corporate patrons.
Ryans budget would repeal most of Obamacare, partially privatize Medicare, and cut discretionary spending on food stamps and other programs, while lowering the corporate tax rate. Grayson claimed that Ryan also wanted to cut Social Security, citing Ryans self-professed admiration for the libertarian novelist Ayn Rand.
Paul Ryan believes that Social Security is unconstitutional, Grayson explained. Just like anyone who follows the writings of Ayn Rand would believe. If you read the Fountianhead, if you read similar fiction although they dont regard it as fiction you come to the conclusion that these are people who believe government itself, anything that does anything for people other than defend the borders, is fundamentally immoral and unconstitutional.
Grayson made similar comments in 2009, mockingly describing the Republicans health care plan as die quickly.
In one case after another, you look at his principles, you look at his vision, and theyre a nightmare for America, he said. He wants Americans to work until they die, he wants poor people who get sick not be able to see a doctor, not to get the care they need, not to get better, he wants them to die, and he wants an America that consists of nothing but cheap labor for his corporate patrons.
Ryans budget would repeal most of Obamacare, partially privatize Medicare, and cut discretionary spending on food stamps and other programs, while lowering the corporate tax rate. Grayson claimed that Ryan also wanted to cut Social Security, citing Ryans self-professed admiration for the libertarian novelist Ayn Rand.
Paul Ryan believes that Social Security is unconstitutional, Grayson explained. Just like anyone who follows the writings of Ayn Rand would believe. If you read the Fountianhead, if you read similar fiction although they dont regard it as fiction you come to the conclusion that these are people who believe government itself, anything that does anything for people other than defend the borders, is fundamentally immoral and unconstitutional.
Grayson made similar comments in 2009, mockingly describing the Republicans health care plan as die quickly.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/12/rep-alan-grayson-claims-paul-ryan-wants-poor-people-to-die/
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Rep. Alan Grayson: Paul Ryan wants sick poor people to die (Original Post)
octoberlib
Mar 2013
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MrSlayer
(22,143 posts)1. One of the very few good ones.
That's truth.
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)2. And those who wanted him to be VP .....poo on you
SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)3. "...he wants an America that consists of nothing but cheap labor for his corporate patrons."
That about sums it up.
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)4. It sums up the entire GOP
If anything Ryan is simply more honest about it than most, but the goals are the same.
mac56
(17,566 posts)7. Cheap labor Republicans.
Even the Republicans I know tell me that is canon.
We need to kick this so it will be seen! There is a clip of John Fugelsang's (sp?) conversation with Alan Grayson at the link, which I am very thankful for, as I missed it. Thank you, octoberlib for posting this!
and-justice-for-all
(14,765 posts)8. Punch'em in the teeth Grayson!! nt