Joe Biden Wants GOP to ‘Get Real’ on Raising Taxes

By Doug Powers  •  July 12, 2011 10:36 AM

**Written by Doug Powers

It’s hard to blame Sheriff Joe for getting testy — the Republicans are trying to keep his side from implementing higher levels of patriotism, and Biden doesn’t like it one bit:

The president today continued to make the case for a big deal, arguing that if they’re going to draw heat for the deal, they should at least do more than make a down payment on the deficit – they should get the country on sounder financial footing and begin to seriously bend the deficit cost curve.

During another exchange, Republicans were going through proposed tax increases as bad for jobs.

“C’mon, man!” Vice President Biden exclaimed, “let’s get real!”

Be quiet and eat your peas, Joe.

As for raising the debt ceiling, Charles Rangel has already asked “What would Jesus do?” Another Dem has also asked and answered the question “What would Reagan do?”

“Ronald Reagan would have accepted this plan,” one of the Democratic officials said.

I can’t speak for the Gipper, but when Reagan was president the national debt was around $2 trillion, so a plan to raise the ceiling to over $16 trillion might have had him throwing jelly beans at everyone in sight.

Today’s debt meeting is at 3:45 at the White House. Will Biden once again be frustrated to the point of blowing out plugs like an ungrounded power strip in a downpour? We’ll see.

**Written by Doug Powers

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  1. #1
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:39 am, John Deaux said:

    C’mon, give the addict one more fix.

  2. #2
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:42 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    “Real” as in the Middle East currency?

  3. #3
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:44 am, babiesgrandma said:

    Is Plugs really that stoopid, and are all demoncraps really that stoopid, or do they just want to CONTROL all of the Little People by making us beholden to the gubmint for a handout every month?

    I am really beginning to think both scenarios are quite possible probable.

  4. #4
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:44 am, thejim said:

    Joe is being insensitive and unfair putting this kind of pressure on BooBoo.

  5. #5
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:48 am, cheapseat said:

    Well if that doesn’t inform the republicans that they are doing the right thing, I don’t know what will. Bite-me has been wrong on everything he has ever talked about, which is why he had to cheat to get through law school. He is one of the world’s leading contra-indicators.

  6. #6
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:49 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Biden: Get real!

    The people: Get stuffed!

  7. #7
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:51 am, ITookTheRedPill said:
  8. #8
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:51 am, Truesoldier said:

    Doug, you forgot Biden’s best quote of the day,

    The Vice President argued that their opposition isn’t economic, it’s ideological, that no real economist thinks they’re “job killers.”

    What is a “real” economist?

  9. #9
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:51 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Never trust a man who had his hair planted with a potato(e) gun!

  10. #10
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:52 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    The Vice President argued that their opposition isn’t economic, it’s ideological, that no real economist thinks they’re “job killers.”

    Can’t kill what’s already dead, unless we’re talking about zombie jobs.

  11. #11
    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:58 am, Paratus said:

    Joe my man, Get real!Is that for all da playaz out there?
    Do you now or have you ever had a medical ganja card?

  12. #12
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:02 am, Truesoldier said:

    As for what would Reagan say…well I think this quote sums it up:

    “We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much”

  13. #13
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:04 am, flaming_o said:

    Obama and his ilk ran up a multi-trillion dollar tab and handed us the bill. Real enough for you, Joe?

  14. #14
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:07 am, passingruffian said:

    begin to seriously bend the deficit cost curve.

    Bend the cost curve? Where have we heard that one before? Oh yeah. Health care. At least this time he didn’t specify a direction.

  15. #15
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:08 am, Truesoldier said:

    Meanwhile, GE’s Immelt scolds business leaders on not creating jobs:

    “The people who are part of the business sector, the people in this room, have got to stop complaining about government and get some action underway,” he told the group. “There’s no excuse today for lack of leadership. The truth is we all need to be part of the solution.”

  16. #16
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:14 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    How does the country get back on “sound financial footing” when the economy has been cut off at the knees?

  17. #17
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:15 am, Yumpin Yoda said:

    “C’mon man, let’s get real”

    Well Joe, no one will ever confuse you with the concept of a sophisticated, classy leader. You actually sound more like Howard Dean screaming at Iowans after getting his a$$ kicked.

    Please read the entire VP Manual. You forgot chapters 1-40.

  18. #18
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:20 am, Mister P said:

    What’s wrong with the GOP? They are usually so compliant, enabling the Dems shenanigans. Are they growing Bachmann’s titanium spine? We can only hope.

  19. #19
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:22 am, passingruffian said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:08 am, Truesoldier said:

    Meanwhile, GE’s Immelt scolds business leaders on not creating jobs:

    Hey Immelt. There is a cost your company doesn’t have to worry about. Companies that actually pay taxes find it a little harder to hire people. So please shut the hell up.

  20. #20
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:26 am, kwyoung said:

    “c’mon, this is a big effin deal!”

    these guys (obama/biden) are starting to get desperate… the majority of americans are on the republican’s side and they know it. just a matter of time before they cave.

  21. #21
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:28 am, Mister P said:

    Imhelt is a fascist.

  22. #22
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:37 am, drbulb said:

    The GOP refuses to raise taxes as a matter of principle. I’m sure the democratic socialist party wouldn’t have any concept of that. Principles I mean…

  23. #23
    On July 12th, 2011 at 11:51 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    GOP to Biden: “Taxes” is a four letter word.

  24. #24
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:00 pm, TripleD said:

    Sounds like he flipped his wig! Speaking of real, hey Joe that Hair Club for Men doo, looks almost real. Indoor and outdoor carpet real that is!

  25. #25
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    What would Reagan do?

    Answer: something stupid – like deregulate the coal industry.

    What is it with you people and your silly ideology?

    Do you want to prudently manage your country or blindly stick to your ideology – an ideology that got us into this mess in the first place by waging wars and cutting taxes in the first place.

  26. #26
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:04 pm, tre said:

    Looking at the carnage your policies have wreaked on the economy, I’d say YOU are the one who should face reality, Bite-Me.

  27. #27
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:06 pm, spaceycakes said:

    we’ll start with you, Joe. Next, Stephen King. Then Jawn Kerry.

  28. #28
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:16 pm, spaceycakes said:

    ilovemyfrenulum said:

    did you just get back from Africa? Or did you go yet?

  29. #29
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:19 pm, hawkeye54 said:

    C’mon, give the addict one more fix.

    and another, and another, and another, and anoth……………………

  30. #30
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:21 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Tell Joe he can raise all the taxes that create private sector jobs.

  31. #31
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:22 pm, hawkeye54 said:

    I’m sure the democratic socialist party wouldn’t have any concept of that. Principles I mean…

    Ohhh, they do have the principles of communism completely mastered.

  32. #32
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:22 pm, TripleD said:

    You know Ilovemycountry, you’re entitled to your opinion, however you’re also entitled to be wrong. Regulations and as you say in the usual liberal clap-trap to “prudently manage our country” is why we’re in this mess in the first place. I beleive it was prudence that allowed the New Deal and the Great Society that did neither. Speaking of blind ideolgy, this notion that goverment knows best and if it weren’t for goverment we “little people” wouldn’t have the sense to roll out of bed and hit the pot without central planning is one of the most blind adherence to an ideolgy the world has ever seen. The problem with most liberals is sour grapes, they hate when their ideogly is exposed as vacant and devoid of any working principles so they lash out at others as solidified and rigid in their thinking when they are steadfast in their ideas.

  33. #33
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:26 pm, sidewinder said:

    We don’t eat peas in this home.

  34. #34
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:26 pm, madshark said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    What is it with you people and your silly ideology?

    Do you want to prudently manage your country or blindly stick to your ideology…

    Funny, but that is exactly what I would say to Obama and the Democrats.

  35. #35
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:27 pm, John Deaux said:

    Don’t bother with ILMC, Skynet pre-sets the switch to read-only when he’s sent out alone. It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are a Democrat.

  36. #36
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:27 pm, Paratus said:

    Hey how did the African safari go Ilovemy? Did ya visit grandma Obama’s home? T-shirts how about a t-shirt Ilovemymmm_ _ _ mmm? Do you have a slide show you can put up on your facebook page?

  37. #37
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:44 pm, dan708 said:

    Plugs needs to ‘get real’ on the MASSIVE amount of OUR MONEY the government already gets! Keep your hands out of my pockets, you Marxist pinko!

    CUT SPENDING, STUPID!!

  38. #38
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:50 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemystoolsoftener said:

    Hey Ma, have you seen the potato masher, I wanna make some mud pies?!

  39. #39
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:57 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemytoejam said:
    What would Reagan Obama do?

    Answer: something stupid – like deregulate bankrupt the coal industry.

    Coal, oil production, car manufacturing, healthcare…
    He’s going for the whole enchilada, isn’t he?

  40. #40
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:59 pm, rambler said:

    Time to get the DC money addicts into rehab. Shut down the supply line and go cold turkey. Fiscal irresponsibility got us here and spending more will drive us to martial law. If that happens, bho may get to face the unintended consequences of that. Those who value freedom will not behave in expected ways.

  41. #41
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:13 pm, letget said:

    Well just see what mcconnell had to say about bho! A solution isn’t possible as long as bho is in the wh! WOW, finally saying how I feel!

    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303678704576441833014116822.html
    L

  42. #42
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:24 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Whoa! Man, it sure is hot over here in Africa.

    And it’s filled with all of these black people.

    I’ll bet in the universe of the Republican mind I’ve just described…. hell.

    Gotta give some love to: John Deaux for calling me skynet – that was cool.

    And some love to Sidewinder for not eating peas in his/her home – although I think you should eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day.

    Last but not least: Rogue Cheddar for always coming up with a clever Ilovemy___ (clever name inserted).

  43. #43
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:28 pm, right_on said:

    If the Democrats would pay their fair share it would go farther than eliminating loopholes for private jet owners.

    If we could peruse the lefties tax returns, I am willing to bet they take full advantage of “deductions.” Even Bill Clinton took a deduction of used underwear that he donated to charity. John Kerry evaded paying taxes on his yacht by moving it. I’m sure the majority of the Democrats stretch the limits of deductibility, even going over the line of legality.

    The Democrats in Congress walk a thin red line of legality, frequently crossing the line, and, perhaps out of guilt, (nah,) they accuse conservatives of violating the law, and avoiding taxes.

    Liberals are the least contributory of charitable causes, yet accuse the conservatives, who contribute generously to charities, of not paying their fair share…and, the dummies believe them…

  44. #44
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:35 pm, spaceycakes said:

    Whoa! Man, it sure is hot over here in Africa.

    It’s a big continent. In which country are you?

  45. #45
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:36 pm, Mister P said:

    Well Obama now threatening to not send out Social Security checks in August. I would just as soon see a show down now, as you know it will happen at some point. We have a petulant man-child in the White House, and he does not think well under pressure. The GOP is best letting him continue to over-react so that all can finally see the Wicked Witch of the East melt.

  46. #46
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:38 pm, Mister P said:

    Ilovemycountry, Just look in the mirror and answer your own questions.

  47. #47
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:39 pm, spaceycakes said:

    choose your next words wisely, ilmc

  48. #48
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:39 pm, spaceycakes said:

    And it’s filled with all of these black people.

    it’s a big continent; in which country are you?

  49. #49
    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:53 pm, BK said:

    Joe Biden should open his wallet and pay more taxes.

    Oh wait, he’s a leftist, he won’t do that.

  50. #50
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:02 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Hey, ILoveMyOwnStench – your racist mask is slipping.

  51. #51
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:11 pm, corkie said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Do you want to prudently manage your country

    Yes, and prudence dictates low taxes and low spending. Is a modest spending budget seriously too radical for you?

    an ideology that got us into this mess in the first place

    Fiscal conservative principles have never created any mess. I dare you to challenge this fact.

  52. #52
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:14 pm, Snowfire said:

    Different but not OT.

    I just saw an article that said Obummer is now having a temper tantrum. He is threatening to not send out Social Security checks for Aug. 3 if he doesn’t get his way and raise taxes.

  53. #53
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:15 pm, PetefromNJ said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemycountry said:
    What is it with you people and your silly ideology?

    Who are “you people”? That’s a bigoted term, don’t you know.

    You are not allowed to post until you answer the questions people ask of you. I’ll start:

    1. Which country do you love?
    2. When will you stop being a bigot?
    3. Have you ever earned a paycheck and paid taxes?

    Answer those before you post again.

  54. #54
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:29 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 1:39 pm, spaceycakes said:

    And it’s filled with all of these black people.

    it’s a big continent; in which country are you?

    I’ll take a wild stab at it and guess he’s in Al Gore’s favorite country: Chad.

  55. #55
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:38 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Joe Biden and all of his corrupt cronies have lived in the DC Disneyland for DECADES. Get real has no meaning for progressive no-nothings who do not live in YOUR world and do not want to. Shut up – Biden – you’re nothig if not entrenched in political BS.

  56. #56
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:41 pm, John Deaux said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:14 pm, Snowfire said:
    He is threatening to not send out Social Security checks for Aug. 3 if he doesn’t get his way and raise taxes.

    I sure am glad they didn’t privatize Social Security. How about you, retirees? Enjoy being a pawn at Obama’s disposal?

  57. #57
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:49 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:15 pm, PetefromNJ said:
    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemycountry said:
    What is it with you people and your silly ideology?
    Who are “you people”? That’s a bigoted term, don’t you know.

    You are not allowed to post until you answer the questions people ask of you. I’ll start:

    1. Which country do you love?
    2. When will you stop being a bigot?
    3. Have you ever earned a paycheck and paid taxes?

    Answer those before you post again.

    You forgot
    4. Have you stopped wetting the bed?

  58. #58
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:55 pm, Snowfire said:

    Yes, John Deaux, when the demonrats voted down the privatization, I knew it was because they want to keep their grubby little mitts on the money. The vote had no connection to keeping it safe for the people.

    Obummer is just a thug making threats. “Nice little check you’ve got there; it would be a shame if something happened to it.”

  59. #59
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:58 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    It’s a bad day for America and a good day for conservatives:

    Arizona State Senator Lori Lkien pointed a loaded gun at a reporter – now, let me guess – none of you conservatives have a problem with this?

    http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/arizona-politician-defensive-reporter-says-she-aimed-loaded-152935796.html

  60. #60
    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:59 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 2:14 pm, Snowfire said:
    He is threatening to not send out Social Security checks for Aug. 3 if he doesn’t get his way and raise taxes.

    That’s because (further) crippling the economy is more important than old people.

  61. #61
    On July 12th, 2011 at 3:01 pm, Snowfire said:

    Absolutely, he is destroying as quickly as possible.

  62. #62
    On July 12th, 2011 at 3:33 pm, TripleD said:

    Hey lovemycountry, too late to wave the bloody flag of liberal indigence! Former Mayor Daley of Chicago a that time took a gun and told a REPORTER he was going to shove it up his butt and pull the trigger because he asked him a question about the failure of Chicago’s handgun band. I’m sure someone can find the link for this paltroon. Really what is with you liberals and guns? Is it an armed citizen that scares you? Also don’t lecture us conservatives on the misuse of guns cause someone is got to explain Fast and Furious and OP Gunrunner, created by this DOJ and this ATF. Nice try, now go back to the broom closet and try another posting

  63. #63
    On July 12th, 2011 at 3:48 pm, spaceycakes said:

    Cameroon? Senegal? Gambia? Sierra Leone?

  64. #64
    On July 12th, 2011 at 3:49 pm, spaceycakes said:

    DRC? Uganda? Zaire? Nigeria?

  65. #65
    On July 12th, 2011 at 3:50 pm, spaceycakes said:

    CAR? Niger? Gabon? Ghana?

  66. #66
    On July 12th, 2011 at 3:52 pm, spaceycakes said:

    Côte d’Ivoire? Mali? Liberia?

  67. #67
    On July 12th, 2011 at 4:02 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 12:02 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Still projecting are you…I guess you never will get the professional help you need. Instead you will continue to rant and rave about how evil and horrible we are, claiming racism without any proof, and continuing to support a president whose only accomplishment to date is to bring demagoguery to new levels.

    I actually feel pitty for you, as your anger and hatred is keeping you from being able to lead a fulfilling life and has left you to projecting the anger at your own failings in life on those that you view as holding you back (i.e. Successful Conservatives).

  68. #68
    On July 12th, 2011 at 4:05 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    ILoveMyBodyOdor – you better not tangle with Spaceycakes. She knows what she’s talking about – unlike you.

  69. #69
    On July 12th, 2011 at 4:35 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Hi “truesoldier” thanks for that insightful analysis – it seems you have me totally figured out, all I do is rant and rave about how evil and horrible you successful conservatives are.

    Um……. okay, so that goofy post of your shows why women shouldn’t be on the front lines – the moment they get a head injury they start to know everything.

    Hi FirstSkirt – I’ll leave spaceycakes alone because she’s way too tough.

  70. #70
    On July 12th, 2011 at 4:42 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 4:35 pm, Ilovemycountry said:
    okay, so that goofy post of your shows why women shouldn’t be on the front lines – the moment they get a head injury they start to know everything.

    Once again a liberal shows their contempt for women and the military in a single posting….

    BTW, I am not sure hwy you would think I am a woman, but if you think that is an insult to me you are wrong. Unlike you, I am secure with whom I am.

  71. #71
    On July 12th, 2011 at 5:00 pm, spaceycakes said:

    By all means, ilmc, please answer. I’m dying to hear all about this African country you’re visiting. You know, ’cause all those countries are alike to you. Don’t they all even speak the same language? You’re the one who said we don’t like the current prez because he’s African.

  72. #72
    On July 12th, 2011 at 5:13 pm, Yumpin Yoda said:

    Alright everyone, time to move along now….nothing more to see here except the body bags.

    I think that we can all agree what happens when one argues too long with a troll…what a wasted mess in the blogosphere.

    Let’s all revisit the rules, shall we.
    1) No talking to trolls.
    2) No responses to trolls will render them irrelevant.
    3) DO NOT ENGAGE WITH TROLLS

  73. #73
    On July 12th, 2011 at 5:21 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Aw. c’mon, Yumpin Yoda. Messin’ with trolls is sometimes fun. Love your screen name, by the way.

  74. #74
    On July 12th, 2011 at 5:24 pm, Yumpin Yoda said:

    Ok FirstSkirt, but you do so at your own risk….they’re known to explode if too much reason and logic is thrown their way.

  75. #75
    On July 12th, 2011 at 6:45 pm, T-Bone said:

    On July 12th, 2011 at 10:51 am, Truesoldier said:
    Doug, you forgot Biden’s best quote of the day,

    The Vice President argued that their opposition isn’t economic, it’s ideological, that no real economist thinks they’re “job killers.”
    What is a “real” economist?

    Or better yet Mr. Truesoldier, what is a fake economist? Is that something like a fake Vice President?

  76. #76
    On July 12th, 2011 at 8:13 pm, Truesoldier said:

    #75

    On July 12th, 2011 at 6:45 pm, T-Bone said:
    Or better yet Mr. Truesoldier, what is a fake economist? Is that something like a fake Vice President?

    LOL..nice

    The funny thing about ILMC is he really wouldn’t want to tangle with Mrs. TS. She was a military spouse for 11 years (till my medical discharge), tough as nails, raising 4 boys (who would never dare talk bad about their mother, but defend her to the death), and would give Michele Bachman a run for her money on best looking Conservative woman ever.

  77. #77
    On July 12th, 2011 at 8:52 pm, PetefromNJ said:

    Hey, ILMC, I told you not to post again until you respond to our questions. Listen to people who are better than you will ever be and don’t post again until that time.

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