Pleased with Draconian Cuts to Gov't, Billionaires Thank MN Legislators

[MNmom]

Run time: 04:45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ubRX1hMVU   Posted on YouTube: April 05, 2011 By YouTube Member: WAMMMall Views on YouTube: 32   Posted on DU: April 06, 2011 By DU Member: MNmom Views on DU: 3025

 
The MN Legislature has made lower taxes for the wealthy a top priority. While the Billionaires' effective rate of 7.7% is much lower than the middle class rate of 10.3%, the Legislature would rather balance the budget on the backs of the poor, elderly, disabled and middle class. While Minnesota is facing a $5 billion deficit, legislators are slashing funds for education, mass transit, healthcare, parks, and road repair. They have not approved any bill that would raise taxes on the wealthiest citizens of the state.

[KansDem]

1. Don't worry: It'll trickle down to us!

It will, won't it?...won't it? It will, won't it? Huh?

[90-percent]

6. Don't be so impatient

Trickle Down theory has only had thirty years to see if it works.

We hope to see the benefits a-tricklin' sometime in the 2030 decade.

You don't seem to have much faith in the PTB. Go do some volunteer work for the homeless millionaires in your neighborhood. It will help you be more humble next time.

-90% Jimmy

:sarcasm:

[tb1988]

7. What's the PTB?

[90-percent]

8. PTB

Powers that be just one of the many acronyms I've learned here on the DU. I'm still ignorant of what "n/t" is all about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acLW1vFO-2Q

Carlin's 3:15 minutes cut to the core quicker and with a lot more quality that any ten pundits out there. Be happy with what you've got!

Welcome to DU! Glad to have you here.

-90% Jimmy

Ps - i googled "acronym" to make sure I was using the word correctly and VIOLA!

http://www.acronymfinder.com/

Your acronym problems are all behind you now!

(So are mine!)

[tb1988]

11. Yeah, the Carlin video is great.

So true - people are buying the bs that we have to ax all these programs to "balance the budget". Raising taxes on the uber rich is out of the question.

[Frisbee]

15. n/t = no text, eom = end of message. n/t and eom

[barbtries]

18. nt = no text

took me a long time to find that out

[Enthusiast]

21. nt means 'no text'. It is just a courtesy.

For example this message has text. The n/t, nt or NT just tells the reader not to bother clicking on the blue message link because the entire message is contained in the header.

[russspeakeasy]

17. Another 100 years and we'll all be just fine.

[Enthusiast]

20. It is trickling

right now.

[xchrom]

2. recommend

[MplsAnnie]

3. And there are all these studies about how the rich are getting richer -

but I guess they give a lot of campaign contributions, so legislators are afraid to mess with that. So corrupt.

[tb1988]

4. Why are they so afraid to tax the rich?

[zbdent]

13. it would be biting the hand that

signs their checks that pay for the caviar ... (biting the hand that feeds them ...)

[seasnun]

5. Billionaries Video

A great video. And not just in Minnesota, of course.

[annm4peace]

9. love these videos

I loved it when they were able to talk to one of the Republican Reps. I also liked the info they put into video. I look forward to seeing these "billionaires" visit more of the congress members.

I wonder how many of the MN Reps have joined A.L.E.C.

[MNmom]

10. This is a partial list of the state reps who are members of ALEC.

I'm sure there are more.

Sen. Mike Parry (R)
Sen. John Sterling Howe (R)
Sen. Chris Gerlach (R)
Rep. Paul Anderson (R)
Rep. Mike Benson (R)
Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R)
Rep. Sondra Erickson (R)
Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer (R)
Rep. Joyce Peppin (R)
Rep. LInda Runbeck (R)
Rep. Ron Shimanski (R)

[Enthusiast]

22. Those MFers have to GO! nt

[florida08]

12. lol

Love that couple. Great video

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[blackbart99]

14. 25% tax rate for everyone.......

Until the deficit is paid off....then reduce it to 15%.

OUT OF IRAQ...OUT OF AFGHANISTAN = OUT OF DEBT :evilgrin:

There.....I've solved all our problems in minute. :hippie:

[MedicalAdmin]

24. A flat tax? Gee - thanks Steve Forbes!!! That's swell.

[dotymed]

16. State Senator Limmer(?) when informed that

the Billionaires in CA. could pay the deficit, responded: "Isn't that their money?"
We cant tax "their money" now can we? When did the progressive taxation end? Was that under "W"? It is idiotic and absolutely makes no financial sense.... that was stupid on my part.
NONE of the current economic policies "make Sense" unless you are wealthy and are determined to stay that way with no effort except getting a great return on your political investments (ie...buying politicians)

[drokhole]

19. "Isn't it their money?"

Where the hell is that rationale when it comes to demanding more from teachers, social workers, the elderly, etc...?

Oh, and that lady's response was priceless - "You bet! We don't need education..."

[Harriety]

23. When I stood outside our State Capitol Monday I had no idea...

This is so crazy, but today it's the crazy and the rich that get attention and support, while everyone else gets shat upon.

[tb1988]

25. It's the Koch brothers' agenda across the country -

keep taxes low for the rich, tax breaks for corporations, and slash gov't programs.