Boehner's brother tells why they became Republicans = our opportunity if we'll take it.

[mahina]

"Growing up, we were probably Kennedy Catholics because we were a strong devout Catholic family," said Bob Boehner, the congressman's older brother, who like all his siblings eventually switched party allegiance. "But the first time you get a real job and get your paycheck, you look down and you wonder, where's the rest of your money, and they explain to you that that's the tax you have to pay to the government, you start thinking more and more about becoming a Republican."

We need to talk to people about where the money really goes. It is the people's money, and it's the Republican's only message that sells to non-loons.

Need to add I suppose that my whole family history from most recent to most ancient in this country have been proud to serve in every branch of the service, on both sides in the War between the States, and in the American Revolution. I am no anti-military person. I just know that this is not about our men and women in uniform as much as it is about campaign finance reform and the funding of our elections now which must, must, must change.

From our local paper today, a suck-up piece about bonehead. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/nyt/20101015_Boehner_on_cusp_of_power_but_still_that_small-town_Ohio_boy.html



Mahalo Lunatica for the charts.

[angstlessk]

1. so, they admit they are the first generation of ME MINE ME?

Obviously his family before him paid what ever taxes were assessed...before Kennedy..over 70% on the highest earners

[mahina]

6. Seriously!

[Ozymanithrax]

2. Funny, I did not go through that process about wondering where the money went.

with my first paycheck, or the last. I was aware of taxes, and withholding, and the U.S. Government.

[mahina]

7. Me too. I call them "Me-publicans."

[gateley]

3. That's the only issue for them - income tax. How the fuck are we

supposed to run the country? Greedy fucks.

[LiberalArkie]

5. Maybe let them have their way.. Do away will ALL taxes

No police, fire, no roads, telecom will go in the crapper.. Naturally we would have to grow our own food, since it could not be trucked very far do to the highways in such disrepair. God, no senators or representatives, they would not work without money (not that public service orientated). No war, no army etc.

It it fun taking what they want and following it through to the natural end..

Oh rats, I forgot, the businesses would solve all the problems.

[Terra Alta]

4. It's funny, because when I look at my paycheck

it makes me grateful to be a Democrat. Grateful there is a minimum wage law so I can at least make enough to pay my bills. Grateful for what little overtime I do get, I get paid time and a half for. Grateful I do at least have some benefits. If it were up to GOPukes, I would be making maybe $3 an hour working 12-hour days, with no benefits.

So Boehner is whining about having to pay taxes.. how else does he expect the government to function? How else are we supposed to pay for these wars his buddy Dumbya started? Republicans need to get a clue.

[rurallib]

8. Jesus Boehner your gouging the taxpayers good

and helping all your buddies to tap the till and you whine about too many taxes.
fucking hypocrite.

[Historic NY]

9. So in his theory there should be no taxes & no services just pass the hat for the military.