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55. JFK's tax cut ended up as LBJ's war surtax

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Mon Sep 2, 2013, 10:21 PM

Sep 2013

1962 tax cut ended up as LBJ's war surtax to pay for Vietnam war. History repeats.

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So, how does Obama's war get paid for? Can we have an special tax on the wealthiest? Can [View all] grahamhgreen Sep 2013 OP

Cue the Catfood Commission leftstreet Sep 2013 #1

You know it's coming out of our drained pockets...don't you? KoKo Sep 2013 #2

war kardonb Sep 2013 #27

I think you meant to post to the OP and not me...because KoKo Sep 2013 #43

Money is never a problem unless its being spent on those who cant fund reelection campaigns DJ13 Sep 2013 #3

We will borrow it and stick our kids with the bill... Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #4

A war tax would eliminate 100% of support for intervention in Syria. DirkGently Sep 2013 #5

+1 KoKo Sep 2013 #44

My guess is that it is already paid for Tx4obama Sep 2013 #6

So war is free, now. Cool. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #7

I did not say 'free' - I said that most every thing is already paid for. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #8

Raytheon Will Replace the Missiles Fired For Big Bucks - A "New" Expense HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #64

They ARE constantly being replaced all the time even when not used... Tx4obama Sep 2013 #65

that is one of the more disgusting posts I have e.ver read on DU grasswire Sep 2013 #9

I do not see why. A question was asked about 'the cost' and I gave my opinion. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #10

I don't know, maybe they percieve your statement as absurd, here's an estimate: grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #14

Syria will be short-term and no boots on the ground and Obama is not going to do.. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #16

And Iraq will only cost 80 billion.... ;) grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #17

Maybe you should reread your excerpt regarding Libya. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #18

Syria might be like Granada, or Libya, or Iraq, or Vietnam.... which is why we should not start, grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #25

Iraq was supposed to be a few weeks. HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #19

Yeah, a (yellow-)cakewalk Art_from_Ark Sep 2013 #26

This b.s. comparing Iraq to Syria is a false comparison CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #38

When you stand alone... HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #56

He's not as "alone" as you believe, or whoever's telling you that CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #66

No, it's exactly the same. WMD and all. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #57

So you believe they're making all this up? No actual dead people? CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #67

Not sure. But I don't trust liars. Same causus belli. Same drumbeat. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #71

Your mistake here, Tx, is CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #39

Von Clauswitz called it "The Fog of War" ie, no one knows what will happen... grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #59

"Missiles have an expiration date" brentspeak Sep 2013 #12

I did not say 'hurry up and use them'. On the news during the Libya intervention... Tx4obama Sep 2013 #15

It was good that you put 'the facts' in quotes... n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2013 #24

Remember: "Air Force Running Out of Cruise Missiles" HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #68

The missiles that are fired will have to be replaced. The war profiteers are already salivating I'm totodeinhere Sep 2013 #21

Three missiles at 50 targets equals 150. That time $1 million apiece equals one hell of a lot of rhett o rick Sep 2013 #28

Deficit spending? curlyred Sep 2013 #41

bring in the "job creators" angry citizen Sep 2013 #76

Yeah! Just like Iraq! curlyred Sep 2013 #42

Why are you comparing Bush's Iraq to Syria - instead of comparing Syria to how Obama handled Libya? Tx4obama Sep 2013 #45

I think your statement is ridiculous curlyred Sep 2013 #46

I think some of us learned a lot about Pres Obama by what he did regarding LIBYA. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #48

Libya: Formerly the Highest Standard of Living in the Region HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #69

And your signature line is also ridiculous in light of your remarks curlyred Sep 2013 #47

My sig line is NOT ridiculous. Going to help prevent more people from being gassed is NOT a dumb war Tx4obama Sep 2013 #49

But we can bomb 1400 people and that is fine and dandy! curlyred Sep 2013 #51

Going in and bombing military stockpiles and aircraft is NOT bombing 1400 people. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #52

You said 1400 people gassed curlyred Sep 2013 #58

Huh? You are the one that said go in and bomb 1400 people. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #60

Here is your post, unabridged curlyred Sep 2013 #63

Oh, kinda like WACO HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #70

Yeah, and those soldiers were gonna die anyway, after all, everybody does! grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #62

There are plenty of programs that can be cut to pay for this. Autumn Sep 2013 #11

great point! FirstLight Sep 2013 #13

I think this one's...... DeSwiss Sep 2013 #20

Don't be silly. Not when they can slash funding for the 99%. nt valerief Sep 2013 #22

Who has said anyting about a War? nt Cryptoad Sep 2013 #23

I am sure there are some food stamps left that are ripe for cutting. idwiyo Sep 2013 #29

No. It will be paid for out of your earned pension, earned benefits, etc. The rich silvershadow Sep 2013 #30

War ????? What war are you talking about ? jaysunb Sep 2013 #31

You hadn't heard that Obama wants to shoot cruise missiles at Syria? DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #34

Oh, I see... jaysunb Sep 2013 #36

Well he did stae his intention toward Syria, and he said he wants war. DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #37

Shared sacrifice? SammyWinstonJack Sep 2013 #32

They should bring back the draft while they're at it... RoccoR5955 Sep 2013 #33

How much is this action going to cost? JohnnyRingo Sep 2013 #35

The immorality of the President's intended action becomes even more grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #61

I agree tax the fucking rich even if we don't attack Syria gopiscrap Sep 2013 #40

Easy ... GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #50

There's always money for war neverforget Sep 2013 #53

So I read a few posts above me explaining that this military adventure was practically paid for. mick063 Sep 2013 #54

JFK's tax cut ended up as LBJ's war surtax EVDebs Sep 2013 #55

Why does Obama hate America!!!!???!!!! etc etc etc ... JoePhilly Sep 2013 #72

Wrong question. Why doesn't he represent the will of the majority? grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #73

I struggle to recall a time when we wanted a President to govern JoePhilly Sep 2013 #74

So, why doesn't he represent the will of the majority? Thinks he knows better? grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #75

The will of the majority is reflected in who you elected. JoePhilly Sep 2013 #77