TYT: Al Jazeera English Challenges Rep. Ryan

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Run time: 02:29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMl50yJ71mA   Posted on YouTube: August 04, 2011 By YouTube Member: TheYoungTurks Views on YouTube: 502   Posted on DU: August 04, 2011 By DU Member: alp227 Views on DU: 1251

 
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) dodged a question from an Al Jazeera English reporter regarding the fact that most Americans do not support the cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare which are included in his budget plan. Majority Report host Sam Seder breaks it down.

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1. Wish more reporters were doing a good job, like this one did.

[lumpy]

2. Big bump to show what an ignormous Paul Ryan is.

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[MedfordTim]

3. Not rude to ruin the economy - just ASK about it....

[DeSwiss]

4. What a fucking asshole. - K&R n/t

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5. No Other Currency Could Replace the Dollar as the Reserve Currency

Also, it would be a double-edged sword for another country because the rely on exports. A stronger Swiss Franc, for instance, would kill demand for their exports. That was the reason they eased interest rates earlier this week. Asian and European currencies don't have the wherewithal to assume such a role.

Max exaggerates the weaknesses of the American economy. We are still the largest manufacturer in the world. However, he accurately depicts the ruthlessness and stupidity of the political right-wing!