Tax cuts for all!

Today two measures to pass tax cuts failed to pass in the senate. The first for those making under 250,000 and the second for those making under 1 million. I find it amusing that after Republicans vow to block all legislation till tax cuts are passed, yet they still fail to do anything about tax cuts when the time comes. And they complain about Democrats' lack of bipartisanship. They haven't done much in the last 2 years to compromise so why should they now? Their reasoning is that we cannot raise taxes on anyone in this economy and that tax cuts for the wealthy will help create jobs, but is that true?
According to CNN:  "Several economic studies have indicated that the wealthiest people -- the top three percent who make more than $250,000 per year -- are more likely to invest tax cuts in stocks or other assets than to create jobs."
When you think about it, rich people don't just create jobs because they have the money, they create jobs because the demand is there. And the demand to create jobs depends on people buying more stuff. So tax cuts for the middle class make a little more sense since they are a larger part of the population that is likely to buy stuff. I find it doubtful that the top 2% can compare with that. They would have to spend a shit load to compete with that and I doubt they became rich by wasting money.
It should also be noted that tax cuts for everyone will add 4 trillion to the deficeit. Tax cuts for 250,000 and below would still add 3 trillion. Republicans put out alot of rhetoric on cutting deficiet spending yet they want to keep adding on to it with these tax cuts. And it should be of note that they don't want to extend unemployment benefits since that would add to the deficeit as well. Jobless benefits must be paid for but apperantly the same isn't true for the wealthy tax cuts, who I'm sure are not having a problem putting food on the table. The unemployed are likely to spend what they get because they need it just to get by. That equates to people buying stuff, which we need to help the economy. So I'm more then confused by what the Republicans are trying to accomplish. But not totally surprised since those on unemployment benefits probably don't vote Republican, while those making more then 250,000 probably do. They also keep saying that American's want tax cuts for everyone, but recent polls show a majority against tax cuts for the rich.
So what's likely to happen? If history has taught us anything the Democrats will fall apart and then the Republicans will get what they want. But is there a more sinister motive here? This looks like a move to force cuts to programs favored by Democrats and possibly even destroy the democratic base. When Republicans take control I'm sure they'll do their best to cut "over liberal" programs all in the name of reducing the deficeit and creating a smaller government. That would further weaken the base and alienate Democratic voters. Newt Gingrich himself said he wants to replace the left. Not that people like him care about what liberals want. He did equate them with terrorists in trying to destroy America. Maybe he should look in the mirror. But I'll bet someone like him can't possible imagine that America was formed with anything other then an Ultra-Conservatist agenda.

Don't ask...

I find it amusing that idiots in Congress are still against gays serving openly despite the fact the a majority of the people and military want DADT repealed. They say they're worried about battle effectiveness and such but that's such bullshit. In all reality I can't imagine it would be much more of a shock then when women were allowed to serve. They just want to keep forcing their tired beliefs on everyone else, big surprise. They don't give a shit about the military. We kick out people with valuable skills and they think that doesn't hurt battle effectiveness. I'm sure they using the same arguments that were voiced before blacks and women were allowed to serve. Just a seemingly legitimate way to hide their discriminatory views.

Party of paychecks

A few weeks ago Newt Gingrich said that in 2012 people will have the choice between the party of paychecks and the party of food stamps. Considering republican policies have put more people out of work since the Great Depression I guess we know which party is which. But since they don't believe in food stamps either I guess that makes them the Party of your livelihood is not my problem, I'll just go back to my mansion and accuse you of being lazy. Fuck you Newt!

Palin scared of Couric

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/22/palin-wont-waste-time-on-couric/#more-136711

This is hilarious. Palin gets asked a few question that shows she's an idiot and of course she claims bias against her. She obviously wasn't prepared for this. If she couldn't even prepare for a simple interview, what in the hell made her think she was ready to be VP? Let alone Prez? I guess if reporters aren't kissing her ass like FOX they must be against her. I hope Palin takes Barbara Bush's advice and stays in Alaska. Wishful thinking I know.

And so it begins.....

This is the first official broadcast of the new Voice of the Resistance.

 I'm starting this blog to finally get my voice out. For too long I've remained silent while countless others have spoken and made decisions for me. Every time I turn on the TV someone is saying the American people want this or that but none of them ever asked me what I want. Last time I checked I was still an American. There's at least 300 million of us and we never ever all want the same things. So now it's my turn to be heard. This blog will be mostly my opinion on whatever the hell I feel like venting about, but I will do my best to back it up with facts. I'm not sure how good I will be at this or if I will update it regularly, but it's a start. Any help will be appreciated. VOR is online!!!!!

10 points to whoever can guess where I got the name of my blog from. That television series is the inspiration for this.

You can't kill the truth. And the truth, is back in business.