Republicans move to legislate years go in reverse until america returns to the 50's.

[Burgman]

"It may take some time (sob) to get America back to it's real roots of unobstructed racism and properly closeted you know whats, but we aim to return to the 50's and win in Viet Nam." Said Speaker Boehner in a brief press conference regarding New Year celebrations.

[ashling]

1. They are going to raise taxes? wow!

so the top marginal rate will be 80%

[Mac1949]

2. Good thing you mentioned Vietnam, 'cause I was thinking 1850's. nt

[napoleon_in_rags]

3. That would mean a vast tax increase, (80% on top earners) and way higher union membership.

Its a popular illusion that conservatism means going back to any time in American history, the policies they advocate have never been seen before.

[Cresent City Kid]

7. They want to undo progress

I would disagree with the original post in that I don't believe they want to turn back the clock to the 50's to go back to racism, they want to go back to 1890's style capitalism before any meaningful restrictions on wealth and corporate behavior were in place.

[unionworks]

4. I wish

They were taking us back to the 50s. No, they have taken us back to the30s. And once again, we must fight for our lives.

[jdadd]

5. They are too cheap to get the brakes fixed,

They hit em, just didn't stop in time....


Edit; change one word

[unionworks]

6. Repubs change brakes?

And get their hands dirty? Best joke I've heard all year.