Joe Biden calls it 'patriotic' for the wealthy to pay more

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » September 18th, 2008, 10:03 am

Democrats have been loudly complaining about John McCain, Sarah Palin and other Republicans routinely misrepresenting Barack Obama's tax plan by asserting the Democrat would raise the levies that Americans hate to pay across the board. In a true shocker, even a Fox News anchor gave a McCain aide flack on the matter earlier this week.

Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, today sought -- in his inimitable way -- to stress that the Democratic platform calls for increasing income taxes only for those making more than $250,000 a year. But in the process, he delivered a line sure to be mocked far and wide by the GOP.

"You got it," he said on ABC's "Good Morning America" when his interviewer noted that Obama was targeting the affluent. "It's time (for the well-off) to be patriotic." (See the clip below.)

Already, the Republican National Committee has sent off an e-mail flagging the quote. And we're betting it shows up quickly as a laugh line in McCain and Palin stump speeches.

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Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » September 18th, 2008, 2:46 pm

I find it extremely patriotic to pay more taxes so that someone that doesn't work or pay taxes can get free money from the gubment. How about drug testing for people to receive free money from Uncle Sugar. If you can't pass a drug test like I have too for my job in order to pay taxes, you shouldn't be able to get the free ride. I think that would really cut down on welfare spending.

KW Driver · Post by **KW Driver** » September 18th, 2008, 4:13 pm

ok, now I'm convinced. I was on the fence til now... I'm gunna start helping out Obama's team.

Sleepy Doc · Post by **Sleepy Doc** » September 18th, 2008, 4:47 pm

What a stupid, stupid thing to say... "Equitable" or "Fair" would have been a better choice.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » September 19th, 2008, 5:26 am

The Sleepy Doc wrote:What a stupid, stupid thing to say... "Equitable" or "Fair" would have been a better choice.

Socialist do not understand the words "Equitable" or "Fair", because in order for those words to be used you would have to subscribe to a philosophy that you get what you work for!

Rock Island Ranger · September 19th, 2008, 5:37 am

Biden is long known for walking out on his debts and the belief that "The Government" should care for the people. The problem is, he is a hypocrite and his ideas are hand in hand with Obama and socialistic view points. Sadly, many believe that "The Government" should be all things to the people where others (myself) want the Government to back the fuck off this wellfare pandering Ill give you everything and you do nothing thought process.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » September 19th, 2008, 5:45 am

I wonder if our flag design will change when we become the Socialist Republic of America....

RLTW
EP

Looon · Post by **Looon** » September 19th, 2008, 6:10 am

We are headed down a dangerous path fo sho.

Im waiting for Starbucks to get a bailout........

Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » September 19th, 2008, 6:15 am

Joe Biden also only averages $329 per year in charitable contributions according to his tax returns.

rgrokelley · Post by **rgrokelley** » September 19th, 2008, 6:22 am

Rangerguru wrote:Joe Biden also only averages $329 per year in charitable contributions according to his tax returns.

Joe Biden's fellow Democrat, Charlie Rangel, doesn't pay taxes, but he is still on the House Ways and Means committee. I wonder if Biden will call for investigation, and I wonder if he thinks Rangel is unpatriotic.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » September 19th, 2008, 6:22 am

Rangerguru wrote:Joe Biden also only averages $329 per year in charitable contributions according to his tax returns.

What are your charitable contributions?

Looon · Post by **Looon** » September 19th, 2008, 6:23 am

Rangerguru wrote:Joe Biden also only averages $329 per year in charitable contributions according to his tax returns.

What a saint....

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » September 19th, 2008, 9:24 am

Silverback wrote:
Rangerguru wrote:Joe Biden also only averages $329 per year in charitable contributions according to his tax returns.

What are your charitable contributions?

We sponsor a Guatemalan girl at $30 per month through a religious ministry. That's more than Joe Biden. That's not counting other charitable contributions. $330 per year is a rediculously low number.

KW Driver · Post by **KW Driver** » September 19th, 2008, 9:38 am

Silverback wrote:
Rangerguru wrote:Joe Biden also only averages $329 per year in charitable contributions according to his tax returns.

What are your charitable contributions?

I think I want to sponsor a nice Thai girl at about $30/mo to come "work" at my house...