HuffPost's Alex Wagner spoke with Cenk Uygur Wednesday night on MSNBC to discuss claims about the economy made by Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio).
Countering Boehner's argument that the stimulus package hurt the economy rather than helped it, Wagner said, "private business is actually doing pretty well in some sectors, you look at the Fortune 500 list that came out last week. You know, the top 500 companies in America saw a soaring 81% increase in profits. I mean, it's the largest profit increase since the index was created."
Wagner also addressed recent comments from some Catholic academics stating that Boehner's "record in support of legislation to address the desperate needs of the poor is among the worst in Congress." Wagner explained, "I think what we're seeing is this argument that the White House has long wanted, which is a fundamental sort of debate about the compact that the government should and can have with the American public." She continued, "it's this idea of should the government be accountable to the poor, and the uninsured, and those that are at a disadvantage in society. And I think you're beginning to see some real blowback from certain corners with regards to the GOP's policies on some of this stuff."
She concluded, "I think that there is a larger argument here, and one that both sides are going to have to address: what is the role of government in public life?"
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RELEASE THE KRAKEN!
I'll save you the time it takes to debate this question. The answer is no, the government is not accountabl
republican
No one cares about America or Americans.
Something needs to be done, people homeless, no jobs, people losing their homes to mortgage thieves, gas prices high as ever,educa
Change must be made...
I would just mention that I mark may sarcastic remarks with (sarcasm) because some people just don't get it.
Nice job on Boehner MSNBC.
as a matter of fact, the truth just gets in the way of ratings.
Which Catholic Church?
If so, if an authoritat
And, if so, congratula
How very unusual. I thought they were a one-intere
Again, if this is a real, quote from the Catholic Church - I commend them.
Either way,it's about time they started stepping up and being an advocate for those in need.
example: catholic teaching on poor
Jesus taught that on the Day of Judgement God will ask what each of us did to help the poor and needy: "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."[3] This is reflected in the Church's canon law, which states, "The Christian faithful are also obliged to promote social justice and, mindful of the precept of the Lord, to assist the poor from their own resources.
Through our words, prayers and deeds we must show solidarity with, and compassion for, the poor. When institutin
Pope Benedict XVI has taught that “love for widows and orphans, prisoners, and the sick and needy of every kind, is as essential as the ministry of the sacraments and preaching of the Gospel”.[4
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Cynical words matter not at all.
Especially when the actions do not reflect the words.
Or, as Mahatma Gandhi wrote, “Action expresses priorities
The Catholic Church's actions have been to support and encourage through systematic supporting actions - moving, hiding of molesting, raping priests - and act as a organizati
Catholic social teachings are irrelevant in the face of actual Catholic actions.
On the floor of the US Congress his remark was not intended to be a factual statement!
Where, if not on the floor of the US Congress is a Congressma
C0N MYTH 2: C0NS say tax REVENUE increases after tax cuts but use the New Lower Base - convenient
FACT 1: Tax cuts SHRINK Revenue (period) and so do 14,000 LOOPHOLES in the CURRENT CODE!
FACT 2: Bu.sh’s tax cuts gave short term Capital Gains BOOST in TAX Revenue
FACT 3: Bu.sh’s FAKED HOUSING BUBBLE helped pump up tax revenue!
FACT 4: Bu.sh had worst S&P 500 record since H00VER, losing 2.9%/yr
FACT 5 : After EVERY tax decrease by the G0P, the debt has expanded.
FACT 6: Bu.sh I (1991) & C1inton (1993) Tax Hikes increased REAL TAX receipts - over prior base, and shrunk the National DEBT. GET RID OF 7,000 OF THE 14,000 LOOPHOLES!
FACT 7: The TOP 0.1% pay an Effective Tax Rate of 16.7% - Lowest in the so-called free world.
FACT 8: BIG Corporatio
I F&F you on your brilliant a precise analysis