Rep. Grayson: Republicans using debt ceiling as ‘legislative terrorism’

[UCmeNdc]

He said Republicans saw the debt ceiling as “a device to extract concessions they would otherwise never be able to accomplish.”

“That is why it is legislative terrorism,” Grayson continued. “They are using the debt ceiling as a means to cut Social Security benefits, cut Medicare benefits, cut unemployment insurance, cut anything of any use to any ordinary human being in this country simply because they want more money for tax cuts for the rich.”


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[liberal N proud]

1. We need to be calling them terrorist all the way through this process

They have acted as terrorist for the last 4 years and it is time we call them out on it.

[Angry Dragon]

4. +42,294

[willhe]

8. I've been calling them terrorist for years

I always say dont want smaller government they want no government. The believe in a starve the beast philosophy. The end result of starvation is death.

[Lasher]

2. Tell it like it is, Rep. Grayson

The importance of his return is beyond exaggeration.

[merrily]

9. He can make speeches in or out of office.

He does have to be in office to get legislation passed, though, but I am not sure yet if that is his priority.

Kucinich was in office a lot longer and did not get legislation passed either, yet, for some reason, I did not think Kucinich's priority was grandstanding.

What made the difference for me? I have no explanation. Just a gut reaction that I cannot defend at all.

[longship]

3. There he goes, mincing words again.

I love this guy. He speaks truth to power.
Way to go, Rep. Grayson.

[coldbeer]

5. I say let's go for it!

I will be because of the G.O.P. Wall Street will scream.

[90-percent]

6. Alan nails it in a soundbite-ready statement his first day on the job!

".....cut anything of any use to any ordinary human being in this country simply because they want more money for tax cuts for the rich.”


It should be completely clear to all Americans by now that Republicans serve only their wealthy masters.

Not the people they were elected to represent.

LEGISLATIVE TERRORISM!


-90% Jimmy

[loyalkydem]

7. It's so good to have this man back in office

[marble falls]

10. Heeeeeeeeeee's baaaack!

[bigdarryl]

11. MY MAN!!!!

[BVictor1]

12. Anyone who calls and or pisses off the right is a fan of mine.

Grayson has always been direct and told it like it is.

That's one reason why righties can't stand him.

It's going to be fun watching him make conservatives squirm as he calls them out from the house floor.

[Ian_rd]

13. How about we not minimize the word "terrorism?"

As far as I am aware, they are not actually killing civilians hoping to effect their desired economic policy.

[amuse bouche]

15. "actually killing civilians" is not really the meaning of terrorism

terrorism--: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion

So it was used it correctly

[markbark]

16. Oh I dunno...

Savaging Medicare/Medicaid and defunding SS would certainly lead to quite a number of premature deaths.
How many people have died because of inadequate/non-existant health care?

Just because they're not pulling a trigger doesn't mean that they're not actively killing certain segments of the population.

[mostlyconfused]

17. Agreed. It's a bit like using the word "nazi"

There is a meaning in those words that goes far beyond a disagreement on political points of view or government policies. To use them in a policy debate instead of (or even in addition to) actually debating policies is a bit small-minded IMO.

[amuse bouche]

19. No

The word was used in the correct context. I provided the definition to the whiner

[mostlyconfused]

20. Agree

that the word has multiple definitions. Disagree that it is even remotely applicable to any of this conversation. Kinda like a righty calling Obama a communist. Vitriol instead of meaningful conversation.

[mostlyconfused]

22. Hey look...

I made it to 100 posts on DU. That must relate some instant credibility around here, right? No? Then I'll just celebrate it myself.

[LukeFL]

23. Menungful conversation with repubs?

With the likes of boner telling Reid to fu*k off?

Really?
Now you are being naive.

[amuse bouche]

14. It's wonderful to have him back

[pscot]

18. I'm glad he's decided to tone it down a bit

It would be a shame if he offended the Republicons.

[Judi Lynn]

21. So good to know he went right back there. Best wishes. n/t

[Tx4obama]

24. I am soooooooo happy that Grayson is back :) n/t