This page has been archived and commenting is disabled.
Will Reid's Rebuff Mark The Top Again? Transcript Below
Harry Reid's rebuttal full transcript - ES 1410 as he speaks...
- *REID SAYS `WE'RE NOT GOING TO KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD'
- *REID SAYS HE HAD `NICE MEETING' WITH GEITHNER
- *REID SAYS STILL WAITING FOR `SERIOUS OFFER' FROM REPUBLICANS
It seems not saying that Republicans suck is bullish and just the excuse themarket needed tro ramp to VWAP - though we warn of what that means...
Reid: Reasonable Republicans Urge House Leadership To Stop Holding Middle Class Hostage
November 29, 2012
Washington, D.C.- Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the fiscal cliff. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
It took four months, but Republicans are finally realizing the way back from the fiscal cliff has been right in front of them all along.
In July, the Senate passed legislation to give economic certainty to 98 percent of families and 97 percent of small businesses – to every American making less than $250,000 a year.
For four months we’ve been one vote away from a solution to this looming crisis.
And for four months, House Republicans have refused to act.
Instead they have held the middle class hostage to protect the richest 2 percent of taxpayers – people who have enjoyed a decade of ballooning income and shrinking tax bills.
Now reasonable Republicans are coming around to what Democrats have said all along: let’s reassure millions of middle-class Americans their taxes won’t go up by $2,200 on January 1.
Prominent Republicans are calling on Speaker Boehner to end the suspense for millions of American families.
Republican Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma urged his caucus to pass the Senate’s legislation keeping taxes low for those making less than $250,000.
And conservative, Republican Congressman Tim Scott of South Carolina admitted yesterday that if the Speaker brought our bill to a vote, it would surely to pass.
It’s time House Republican leadership listened to the will of the American people – and the advice of reasonable members of their own caucus.
The way out of this standoff is clear.
Yet we’re left wondering how long Republicans will force middle-class families to wait and worry.
Unfortunately, resolving this standoff won’t eliminate every conflict over our fiscal future.
If we’re serious about reducing the deficit, it will take a balanced approach.
Last year, we successfully worked across party lines to cut a trillion dollars’ worth of spending we just couldn’t afford.
Now, even our Republican colleagues acknowledge budget cuts alone won’t solve our fiscal challenges.
A majority of Americans – 60 percent – want to end needless tax breaks for the richest Americans. Democrats couldn’t agree more.
But we can argue over whether to give more unnecessary handouts to the wealthy tomorrow.
We can discuss balanced, responsible ways to reduce our deficit tomorrow.
Let’s take care of the middle class today.
- 7833 reads
- Printer-friendly version
- Send to friend
- advertisements -



O RLY, no more can kicking? Uh huh...sure.
'Nice meeting with Geithner' OH so he brought the good cocaine and underage hookers with him then.
That can has been upgraded to a barrell, so barrell kicking now.
And they bought a dumptruck to haul it around in.
Stock markets are a barbaric relic.
enough of the fucking obvious. every person from a elementary school kid to the guys at the gym knows this perpetual deficit cannot continue and i personally tire of reading about the obvious
I... AM... NOT... AN...ALGO. I am a man.
2-25-10
11-29-12
"Put that ho on a leash! Bitchez runnin' wild, man!"
BTFD!
Barrel already is fall over precipice, Niagra style.
Reid, Boehner. Can someone tell me what the difference is between these two empty suits. If Congress only has a 12% approval rating, why do the incumbents win re-election 90% of the time. There is a disconnect somewhere. From a macro-political standpoint Americans think Congress is inept. From a micro-political standpoint they will continue re-electing the same idiot who keeps giving them handouts.
We are truly screwed.
I would wager that voter turn out for House elections are much lower than Presidential year elections. And Local elections even less.. The Media has people focused on the shit that effects them the least. And with an increasingly renter society. People are more and more disconnected from what is happening in their own neighborhood... That is the root of the disconnect. A small minority can get reps elected and keep them there. The rest of the population just shrugs as if it is not in their power to do something about it... At the risk of sounding like a radical; The only reason you can ride a horse is because it has no idea how big it is... Learn it, know it, live it.
Yes we Canball effect..
Forward.. --->
Hookers and blow!!
Bullish!
UN - KA CHING
Reid now long
Boehner now short
again....just watch ctrl/p of eur/usd
TOLD YOU SO. Flip a tungsten coin.
who say Chinese only like ping-pong - increase sound bite increase up down up down at indsicriminate level up down
Why is kick can!? Can is already fall over precipice, now is only wait for thud!
Man who fail to kick can lose control of can.
Man who open can, drink beer is certainly lose control in can.
Boehner's prior seeming lofty heights deflated by Reid's flaccid rebuttal.
In other news, and this is my 1x OT for the week (it burns...), someone here metioned P.J. O'Rourke saying that:
Unaffordable Cost Seen for Some Under Affordable Care Act
Do you see? All those Everest, Pajamascollegeconnection.com & University of Phoenixicans, who are extended-extended-unemployed or making minimum wage will be covered, families will catch that much needed "break," and seniors will rejoice! Those MANDATORY premiums and co-pays are only equal to an approximate 212% of most peoples' net-negative savings/extra cash!!!
-AND-
Unemployment Benefits Cost: $520 Billion
In case the "subtlety" of that headline and its import were lost on any/some, that's 1/2 trillion dollars in BernaxBux expenditures for what most deem to be a "relatively minor component" of the U.S. Budget.
Welcome to the recovery, BITCHEZ!
From same report:
"The fine would be $695, or 2.5 percent of a person’s income, whichever is greater."
For financially illiterate, this also is known for Regressive Taxation. Poor people of Amerika, you are vote for populist selling class-division rancor - now is remember what was sold as compassion is actually reality. Sorry if Boris disdain for Amerika electoral ignorance is transparent.
Many more will go on welfare. Everyone will be doing it! Why pay 20% to 30% of your income in mandatory premiums and co-pays (at a time when the net cost of basic necessities for many who do still work wipes out their income and then some)?
All the coolest kids will go on welfare (not Galt):
Go on WelfareNo wonder the insurance companies "capitulated." How unselfish of them. A 40 year old will be forking over around 1 out of every 4 dollars they work to earn just for medical premiums and co-pays, and will be PENISlized if they don't "voluntarily comply"...that's, like, a totally awesome deal.
The Jeethner is only interested in figuring out which side of the aisle is going to get blamed for the flush.. he just wants to make sure that no one blames his banker bosses.. he could care less which party takes the hit.
A "nice" meeting with Geithner would result in Geithner taking a dirt nap
idiots, the lot of them.
Not idiots. Crooks and whores is what they are.
Amerika is great whore, but once is pure virgin. Sad for America, sad for world! Maybe Boehner is tears for fallen nation, not painful maxio-facial surgical procedure of former Speaker Pelosi.
As an aside an anagram of your name is "A Vibrators Polka".
Boris cousin, Dotty, is famous Polka artist. Are you to make fun!?
An anagram of her name is "Total Vodka Party".
Where Natasha is great whore ...
Now is my sister to insult!? Why is no shame?
You sleep with sister ?
Boris sister is 2+m height, 170kg, dead lift crappy Lada, more hair on back than Putin's chest. Don't messing with Natasha!
Who great whore ... now?
Anagram this... F U
U
Funny is joke for cousin name. In russian, "Dotty" is "Tochechnya" which is make fun for pimple! So is or "Polka Pimple". Boris is laugh so hard, vodka is escape nasal passages!
"Catch Honey"
Fantastic! An agile mind at play.
'Let's take care of the middle class today'.....thats IT I'm grabbing my ammo and headin for the remote cabin!
The Pol Pot solution took care of that middle class.
They were given executive synergies to leverage and manipulate pick axes to further expand the commodities extraction from the various geological offerings of Cambodia.
aka A Mining Death Camp
"We're not going to kick the can down the road right now, but we're going to spend billions extending that road so it can accomodate more cans for a longer period!"
"invest billions".
Politicos never spend,they invest it.
"Invest Money" is euphemism for "Screw People"
It's really, really difficult to imagine a deeper hatred than that which I have for this fucktard, the Senate Majority (guffaw) Leader.
A prime example of the utterly corrupt political class. Went to DC with 5$ in his pocket, came home with 5,000,000$.
When this bastard dies, Hitler and Stalin had better get out of the way less he hits them on the way down.
Not so fast, Hell is have special place for Stalin. Maybe Reid is assign to clean up Stalin spittle, though. Hitler is have latrine duty.
Ohh there is a deeper emotion then hatred, it's called indifference or no emotion at all, which is what I feel for these fucking clowns both Reid and Boehner at this point!! I wish they would both fall off an actual cliff!!
Ahhhhhhh "let it snow, let it snow, let it snow", this is going to be one amusing Holiday season indeed!! What do we got, two weeks before the Christmas break and this lame duck bullshit charade is over, these fucking clowns couldn't agree on drafting a bill, get it voted on in both chambers, in two weeks, if it was about providing orphans with Christmas gift, let alone the fucking debt ceiling!
See you in late January!!!! The big O is warming up his executive order pen as we type!!
doc, i don't know what idiot gave you a down arrow but there must be some Reid trolls around...
Actually, you are going to kick the can.
Can now a 55 gallon drum and he'll break his toes kicking it, thats all he meant. Theyre renting a Skidsteer to 'push' the can now...terminology change thats all.
Elevator going UP!!!
What is this? A new reality show?
The Harry Boner Comedy Hour?
We who remember history already know there is a "plan" ready to be put into place, right after the final scene has been acted out.
These people - i.e. politicians - are nothing but actors, reading from scripts (prepared speeches) and providing quotable quips just as do actors in film/on teevee.
The "laws" are written by lobbyists and/or individuals in either business/industry/government agency.
The politicians merely put their stamp of approval on this "legislation", a mere formality to meet the requirements of our "constitution". You know - that damned piece of paper?
Enjoy the show. Make some popcorn and pour a nice, long, cold drink. You're gonna need it if you don't yet see things as I have stated above.
The script is written by the Jews. NOTHING gets done without AIPAC's approval.
You know, I'm half Jewish. I think you should know that before you write such pathetic drivel from now on.
I'm not a practicing Jew by any means, but really, your comments are so out of line that I doubt you know where the boundaries are at this point.
Not all of the world's problems are caused by Jews and blacks. Get over yourself.
Youre 'half Jewish'? Fucktard...'Jewish' is not a race its a religious affiliation. That would be like me saying I'm 'half Catholic'....but hey thanks for exposing your OWN huge racism!
Thanks for splitting hairs, Sheep.
As you people always do, you turned the argument away from yourself to the other person.
Classic.
"You know, I'm half Jewish."
Harrison Ford is a quarter jewish and Adam Sandler said that "wasn't too shabby."
Youre a fucking hysterical assclown Tsar. Well, I gotta go get my half Catholic and 3/4 other half Hindu self down to the Mikveh OY VEY!
What the hell are you on about??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews
"...there is a "plan" ready to be put into place..."
Exactly! Here's how this political drama plays out: the ultra rich and powerful win and everyone else gets screwed. Again. Same as it always ends.
Only those who haven't been paying attention, or who are incapable of seeing it because their minds are still filled with patriotic, political and religious myths, fairy tales and biases cannot see it, Or, they have bought the BS and have been gullible enough to believe that they too would be in the ultra rich and powerful club one day themselves if they kissed enough ass and "worked hard" to climb the ladder to join the Boyzzz Club. Problem is the Boyzzz have cut some rungs on you. You only get into the club by invitation and that list is short.
In a country where nearly everyone believes they are a temporarily embarrassed millionaire, it's easy for the owners to use carrots on sticks as a method of moving the herd down the chutes to the slaughter house. Hell, they'll even trample each other to get there first! All the while insulting those who decided to drop out of the race by calling them lazy, loafers, etc... Hell, since most indications show this system has been one huge Ponzi Scheme for years anyone being a drag on the system should be viewed as noble since they are helping to bring down the corrupt crap pile.
"*REID SAYS HE HAD `NICE MEETING' WITH GEITHNER"
It would have been a great meeting had we eaten the puppies after raping them.
subtle. nice.
Reid said he had a really nice lunch with Geithner, 3 martinis and all, and Goldman Morgan was kind enough to pick up the tab.
WB7 - this screams for a Beavis-Butthead - I mean Reidis and Boehnerhead takeoff.
In the meantime, hoping: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbxlqGXQeEM
hopefully the Rs have learned not to sign off on some half assed agreement. Prez Owe says Rs should sign off on what they agree about, ie., tax cuts for the middle class. He offers nothing in return...typical b-crap from them. This is typical D negotiations...give us what we want and we'll talk about what you want later. Pres Reagan did this and look what it got him in return. You must get them to put in writing just what they will do. The time for Rs to get a backbone is now. Stand on some principles damn it...forget about this crap about "Rising Above". It is idealistic and not rooted in anything substantial. The spending MUST STOP.
The "R's" are the "D's" & vise versa... Get it they work for the same people..
When do these fucktards become irrelevent ? We're broke, and there is not a damn thing that can be done to stop the trainwreck. What a joke..
right after reid gets through sucking the kleptocrat's dicks he will get back to the people's business. lulz
right after boehner gets through sucking the kleptocrat's dicks he will get back to the people's business. lulz
Bankrupt Europe, Is drooling over this "morasse/quagmire" of La brea tar pits, of dis_information/
This ponzi scheme will only go ON so long! Guys like me will send more and more "REAL TIME" charts...
Why can't someone call out these charlatans? Are we going to raise $1+trillion with this high wage earner tax? (it is not a rich tax, but a way to keep high income earners from becoming rich).
Class warfare, it is the IN thing.
Democracy in action. Tyranny of the (98%) majority.
Full disclosure, I am in the majority, not the minority.
Still sucks to see the mob turn on anyone.
And remember ladies and gents, if they mob can get anyone, the mob can get everyone!
pods
I used to love playing Kick the Can when i was a youngster. Looks like the retards in DC never grew up.
Kicking the can is on hold until Washington can figure out how.
Is it me, or has this whole market thingy become an absolute joke. market moves due to statements from jagoffs. It's over, charge up the paddles, this patient has gone flatline.
Slow motion train wreck.
If Boehner and Reid represent our best shot at "working across the aisle" then this country is doomed...they will do a deal because whichever side plays this poorest will be blamed for Congressional elections in two years but long term, we are doomed.
Buy the fucking dip/ The train is loaded with coal! Europe/GUMMY BEAR store is closed....
OK, pardon my confusion here - but I thought the legislation that brought us this "sequestration" "problem" was hailed as a wonderful, bi-partisan achievement by this moron (Reid) not less than 18-months ago.
Now this is an emergency that must be addressed first by the people who lost the last election or else it will be a God-awful catastrophe for the "middle class".
You know, if the GOP weren't better-known as The Stupid PartyTM then maybe someone, anyone, would have the sense to point that out. But they are, and they won't.
And the Dems are the evil party. Take your pick and be happy.
Although I dislike both parties, I think it is time for the dems to submit a dam plan. I read Boehners andI do not like it. Just gets old while everyone point fingers and goes "Oh-Oh he is to blame". Let the people see the dems plans or shut up already Reid.
Actually I am hoping all this shit goes over the so-call cliff and then maybe we can get some solution or just let the dam thing burn. I am tire if all the cliff talk in the media. Guess what if the break expire the sun will rise next morning. Who gives a shit anymore. Wake me up when this dog and pony show put on for the sheeple, to scare them is over.
Reid is by far the biggest douche in America.
Harry Reid belongs in an Assisted Living residence. Just look at how well he took care of us in Nevada. Number one in foreclosures, number one in unemployment and number one in the decline in home prices. Yup, he is right for America.
You made my Day! Fuck breaking even/ LONG Hope from smart people like your-self! :-)
Republicans are like a case of hepatitus C, but Dems are terminal brain cancer.
And so began the era where the hottest pair trade on Wall Street was the Boehner-Reid spread, all financed by Bernanke of course.
Idiot Reid, evil Dems, stupid Repubs. America is willfully heading with all its might directly into the jaws of social, political, and economic catastrophe.