Cheers and Jeers: Daily Kos

Crazy Rant: In a post by "Bill from Portland" the "tea party" demonstrations were dissected. Of particular interest were the signs and slogans accompanying the events, which made reference the current administrations tax policy to the Holocaust and other such provocative nonsense. Also discussed was the inconsistant reactions of Republican leaders, who on the one hand condemed such sensational references made by left leaning moveon.org during the Bush/Kerry race. On the other hand, Republican leaders have been less than quick to denounce the current attacks by protesters no doubt right leaning. Bill Reily of Fox news was even quoted as using Nazi comparisons when discussing the Daily Kos webiste itself.

Middle America's Take: First, refer to the Middle American Constitution and remember that anyone who has time to join a protest during the week, does not have a real job and is part of the problem. Shame on the right leaning crazies of the "tea party" protests for breaking this cardinal rule.
Second, if our government is spending more money than it can bring in, it has to raise taxes at some point. I hate taxes even more than I hate the fact that they no longer serve beer at my local Chucky Cheese (how in the world is a Dad suppose to survive that madness without medication?). The fact is taxes go up, and taxes go down in response to what should be budget fluctuations and stimulus strategy. If the economy needs a boost, taxes should be lowered to encourage spending. When the economy is roaring, taxes should be raised to reduce the deficits created by the previous actions. The $10m question is who do you raise and lower taxes for. Middle America's answer, everyone. My lower and middle income brothers and sisters should get tax relief in hard times because they are more likely to spend most of it, thus making a bigger impact on the economy. My higher wage citizens should also have their taxes lowered in hard times simply because it is fair. When the economy is roaring, the wealthy should incur higher taxes because the earn more, generating more revenue to pay down the deficit. Middle and lower income folks should also have their taxes raised, also because it's fair. Let's say your favorite football coach calls a pass play, whose most critical components are the quarterback and wide receiver. As a fan and constituent of that team, what is the approximate percentage increase of your blood pressure going to be if as soon as the ball is snapped, the entire offensive line sits down on ground. When your on a team, you play hard and do your part regardless if your getting the ball (isn't that right Randy Moss?).
Lastly, I find the defense used by "Bill from Portland" hilarious....and sad. The "but they are doing it too" defense proved ineffective in grade school, time and time again. It doesn't play well with Middle America either. All Bill accomplishes here is partisan finger pointing, and a clear example of how leaders and their crazy followers of both parties, are morally bankrupt in equal proportion.