Speaker Boehner: Giving Government More Money Is “Like Giving a Cocaine Addict More Cocaine”

Speaker John Boehner rejected Obama’s class warfare tax the rich plan yesterday. He told a group of supporters at an Ohio luncheon,
“Giving the federal government more money would be like giving a cocaine addict more cocaine.”
True.

Boehner visited Cincinnati yesterday.

The Republic reported:

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said Monday he agrees with President Barack Obama that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes, but that “class warfare” and higher taxes won’t solve the nation’s economic problems.

The Ohio Republican spoke to a business group luncheon at the University of Cincinnati less than two hours after Obama detailed a deficit reduction plan that includes higher taxes for wealthy Americans.

“I understand that it’s easy to go out there and talk about taxing billionaires,” Boehner said, but he said “class warfare isn’t leadership” and the big need is to get people back to work amid a 9.1 percent unemployment rate.

“At a time when spending is out of control, giving the federal government more money would be like giving a cocaine addict more cocaine,” he said.

Boehner said he supports a “fairer and flatter” tax code that eliminates loopholes.

So who will be the first lib to cry racism over these comments? You know it’s coming.

#1 September 20, 2011 at 9:06 am
overthehillbill commented:

Obama set out from day one to divide this nation along racial lines and has done an excellent
job of that and now he is making sure he is dividing along class lines.
My wife and I thought we were doing kind of good for a couple of seniors until we were told
we were living in abject poverty and way below the poverty level. Maybe that’s because we
haven’t had a raise in our social security since Mr. Bush left office!
#2 September 20, 2011 at 9:08 am
Ron commented:

Well, Toonces did say that he had a taste for cocaine and other drugs when he was younger and ashamed of his white half. Relapse maybe? The thing about most addicts is that they may win against one addiction, but oftentimes substitute another addiction in it’s place. In this case it’s other peoples money. Good call on Boehners part.
#3 September 20, 2011 at 9:08 am
#1AMERICAN commented:

just another way for odumbass to play robin hood…rob from the rich and give to the poor…the moochers of society
#4 September 20, 2011 at 9:08 am
Finncrisp commented:

The Speaker’s measured words are a good point to start. The ranting and finger pointing from our most recent Marxist president is not helping anything. Politicizing misery never works. It comes across phoney and condescending – which is exactly how the Dear leader is sounding these days.
#5 September 20, 2011 at 9:14 am
jerrylud commented:

is it me or lately does obama seem to be on the verge of a major brakedown he repeats himself constantly hes been raiseing his oice more hes not used to not getting his way or being told no
#6 September 20, 2011 at 9:19 am
Ron commented:

#5 jerrylud:
Good point. We’ve already heard talk of primaryinf Toonces, the “he’s suffering from clinical depression” talk and there is an awful lot of whispers of Hillary in the background. Be wary people, be wary.
#7 September 20, 2011 at 9:29 am
Joe College commented:

He’s absolutely right. The more you give them the more they’ll want. And they’ll mug you for it.

For a leading Congressman to make this statement is a sign of hope and change.
#8 September 20, 2011 at 9:35 am
Valerie commented:

It’s not just disillusionment with a person. We did the experiment, in a big way. It didn’t work.

http://pajamasmedia.com/victordavishanson/the-great-obama-catharsis/

The disillusionment with the person is grounded in failure of the policies.
#9 September 20, 2011 at 9:41 am
Militant Conservative commented:

Maybe Bohner knows something we don’t, and is illuding to Obama’s current

state of intoxication, and is even further unfit to hold the office.

powder is dry and Obama is not.
#10 September 20, 2011 at 9:41 am
Rob De Witt commented:

P. J. O’Rourke said it best 20 years ago:

“Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.”

Some things never change.
#11 September 20, 2011 at 9:42 am
StrangernFiction commented:

Too late Tears. Taxes are going to go up or the DOD is going to get gashed thanks to your debt deal.
#12 September 20, 2011 at 9:44 am
Valerie commented:

….And, could we just get rid of that tired lie that secretaries pay more than their bosses? Not true, any way you look at it: not by relative rates, or by dollars.

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/09/20/ap-fact-check-secretaries-dont-pay-more-taxes-than-their-bosses/
#13 September 20, 2011 at 9:46 am
donh commented:

That is a Manny Pacquiao level jab Mr Speaker … Calling Obama a coke head via metaphor. Well done. Its about time Republicans take off the kid glove mittens.
#14 September 20, 2011 at 9:48 am
olm commented:

Was it just me or did the mental case POTUS yesterday actually make an argument for a flat or fair tax?
He’s all about Alinsky chaos but that speech could have been used to institute either new tax system.
#15 September 20, 2011 at 9:56 am
texas commented:

Love it!! Way to go Speaker Boehner… It’s about time the Republicans step up and Fight Like a Girl LOL
#16 September 20, 2011 at 9:58 am
gosh! commented:

AP reported “its not just millionaires who’d pay more” under Obama’s job plan, ordinary americans will be hit with 130 billion in govt fees.
#17 September 20, 2011 at 10:10 am
workingclass artist commented:

Bitchslap at Obama for Boehner
#18 September 20, 2011 at 10:14 am
Spider commented:

The confusion and chaos that has enveloped the U.S. of A. is incredible.

The MSM and liberal toady pundits are blasting Tea Party America for mistreating our Dear Leader.

The guy is totally historic and unprecedented for his insanity.

Shouldn’t we call him out on it?
#19 September 20, 2011 at 10:24 am
BurmaShave commented:

So, John, why did you raise the debt limit by $2.1T? That is A LOT of COCAINE.
#20 September 20, 2011 at 10:24 am
cal rifkin commented:

Good comments…Yesterday, it seemed most coverage that I saw of Obamao was paired with Boehner’s words. So, if the speaker can keep it succinct and strong, it’ll be beneficial, and then the ‘pubs views will have a chance to prevail.
#21 September 20, 2011 at 10:43 am
forest commented:

“…but no smack. Naw, what the heck, I’ll have some smack too.”
#22 September 20, 2011 at 10:44 am
StrangernFiction commented:

#19 September 20, 2011 at 10:24 am
BurmaShave commented:

Rhetorical jabs aside, when push comes to shove Tears will always enable his fellow junkies.
#23 September 20, 2011 at 10:56 am
myohmy commented:

Then why did you voted for TARP, dumb*ss.
#24 September 20, 2011 at 11:26 am
Patty commented:

Here’s a quick refresher for President Obama on the devastating impact tax hikes will have on jobs and the economy, courtesy of President Obama:

Higher Taxes “Will Have the Effect of Fewer Jobs.” “US President Barack Obama on Thursday urged Congress to pass the tax deal he brokered with Republican foes, saying rejecting the compromise would hurt the economy and cost US jobs. … ‘[I]f this framework fails, the reverse is true. Americans will see it in smaller paychecks that will have the effect of fewer jobs,’ he said.” (AFP, 12/9/10)

President Obama Said He Was “Absolutely Convinced” That Preventing Tax Hikes Would Grow the Economy and Create Jobs. President Obama: “I am absolutely convinced that this tax cut plan, while not perfect, will help grow our economy and create jobs in the private sector. … I urge members of Congress to pass these tax cuts as swiftly as possible. Getting that done is an essential ingredient in spurring economic growth over the short run.” (Remarks, 12/15/10)

President Obama Argues for Tax Relief, Not Tax Hikes: “By a wide bipartisan margin, both houses of Congress have now passed a package of tax relief that will protect the middle class, that will grow our economy and will create jobs for the American people.” (Remarks, 12/17/10)

President Obama Said Preventing Tax Hikes Would “Spur Hiring” and “Strengthen Our Entire Economy.” President Obama: “All told, this will not only directly help families and businesses. By putting more money in people’s pockets, and helping companies grow, we’re going to see people being able to spend a little more, we’re going to spur hiring – we’re going to strengthen our entire economy.” (Weekly Address, 12/11/10)

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#25 September 20, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Blackbird commented:

I am from Missouri, and Washington is going to have to show me. PROVE that they can generate extra cash through cuts and put back every last blessed cent into deficit reduction. Do this a couple of times with big money just to prove you can and *then* you can come to me with your hand out to *fix* the deficit problem. The vast majority of politicians in Washington are indeed addicts still in the denial stage. Increased revenue will just make the problem worse at this stage by enabling them.

Jim you need to get on this, this is some of the clearest, best congressional testimony I have ever heard, Peter Schiff is incredible:

http://nation.foxnews.com/peter-schiff/2011/09/20/ceo-blows-away-congressional-hearing-i-was-fined-hiring-too-many-people

Full video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BHLguFEN3M&feature=player_embedded
#26 September 20, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Rose commented:

NICE to see some in Congress finally getting REAL about THEIR spending problems!
#27 September 20, 2011 at 4:06 pm
tommy mc donnell commented:

what he means is giving politicans more money.
#29 September 21, 2011 at 5:41 am
ozzi commented:

The drovers dog could win the next election(EXCEPT OBAMA OR DEM)from Dr Ron Paul to rommney boehner but you will only be given one choice,Rick Perry be seated upon our throne,unless they have to resort to plan b.whats that who are THEY, i think most of us know the usual susspects.