Rep. Joe Walsh seeks tax breaks for deadbeat dads

[Mikeystyle]

Tea Party freshman Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) went on the attack Friday morning in reaction to a lawsuit from his ex-wife seeking more than $100,000 in child support for herself and their three children. Walsh also compared his financial problems to the debate over raising the nation’s debt ceiling.

In an appearance on the Fox & Friends, Walsh said although he’s against any increase in the national debt limit, he might support a deal as long as it included massive spending cuts and a tax break for deadbeat dads like himself with six figure incomes.

“I’m only making $175,000 per year as a Congressman. Do you know how hard it is for a Republican to live on only $175,000?” Walsh said. “Think of the burden I’m placing on my kids by not supporting them. Should I hurt them even more by adding to the national debt without personally gaining from it?”

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http://www.thechicagodope.com/2011/07/29/rep-joe-walsh-seeks-tax-breaks-for-deadbeat-dads/

[Turbineguy]

1. It's depressing

The Onion or other satirists can't even top this.

[Bluerthanblue]

5. it actually IS 'satire'-

the byline is "never true always accurate".

It's a spoof.

[Turbineguy]

6. Oopsies!

my bad!

[librechik]

2. shameless--just pay your child support, you douche!

[MineralMan]

3. Decent satire. I predict many will not recognize it as satire.

For those, I suggest clicking the link and reading the motto of the site: "Never True. Always Accurate."

[Mikeystyle]

11. even in satire

there's always a bit of truth

[monmouth]

4. His ex-wife was surprised to learn he had "loaned" his campaign

a lot of money when he was running. LOL.. Of course he hadn't paid her..

[madrchsod]

7. the dope is a great site.

it goes to show ya that chicagoans have a sense of humor....

[femrap]

8. Only

$175,000? That does it. Someone needs to shove a sock down his throat....What do his own children think of that????

Does he give a shit about them?

Neuter this dude....literally.

ETA: so it's not true. I feel better. But I'd still appreciate the above 2 actions. thx.

[Kalidurga]

9. He should resign....

that is all.

[femrap]

10. Welcome to DU...

it used to be a man would end up in jail for not paying child support. He could resign from jail, maybe.