Rick Scott Unveils an 11-Point Agenda That Includes Tax Hikes for Millions

[Razoo]

Rick Scott Unveils an 11-Point Agenda That Includes Tax Hikes for Millions

Senate Republican leaders have made it clear that they aren’t interested in detailing their plans if they win control of Congress in the midterms elections. Asked last month what his party’s agenda would be, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) dodged: “That is a very good question,” he...

news.yahoo.com

Sen Scott's (R/FL) new plan for the Republicans would raise taxes on over half of Americans..... those making the least money and also the elderly on Social Security.

Scott also proposes transferring almost all government jobs over to the private sector (corporate friends of his no doubt).

With a wealth of $250 million, Scott has never had to manage a weekly paycheck. The GOP is totally out of touch with America.

Scott is pushing ALEC Fascism ......... he has been an ALEC cat for a long time......

 

[Greenbeard]

Rick Scott is another scumbag crook.

After Overseeing Biggest Medicare Fraud In History, Sen Scott Doesn’t Want to Vote on Health Nominee That Would Crack Down on Medicare Fraud​

Look at him putting his substantive experience to work!

 

[Razoo]

Rick Scott is another scumbag crook.

After Overseeing Biggest Medicare Fraud In History, Sen Scott Doesn’t Want to Vote on Health Nominee That Would Crack Down on Medicare Fraud​

Sen. Rick Scott, who walked away with $300 million after his company defrauded Medicare, is prioritizing special interest and health care industry profits over working families
WASHINGTON D.C. — Senator Rick Scott, the former health care executive whose company was forced to pay $1.7 billion in fines after committing the nation’s largest health care fraud scheme at the time, refused to answer whether he believes President-elect Biden’s Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary nominee, Attorney General Xavier Becerra, and other Cabinet picks deserve a floor vote in the Senate. After his company defrauded Medicare while he walked away with $300 million, Scott has consistently stood with health care corporations and special interests allies to restrict access to health care for working families. In contrast, as Attorney General, Becerra has a record of cracking down on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid and would be charged with regulating those programs as HHS Secretary.

When the federal investigation of Rick Scott’s former hospital company became public in 1997, the board of Columbia/HCA forced him out. Scott left with $300 million in stock, a $5.1 million severance and a $950,000-per-year consulting contract for five years.

Gov. Rick Scott took responsibility? No, he took $300 million | Randy Schultz

When the federal investigation of Rick Scott’s former hospital company became public in 1997, the board of Columbia/HCA forced him out. Scott left with $300 million in stock, a $5.1 million s…

www.sun-sentinel.com

now we have one picture of why the USA health insurance and health care is so damn expensive ......it's not because of healthcare.

 

[Juggernaut74]

Considering neither of them has done anything substantive outside of politics their entire lives, I’d guess the answer would be no.

Don’t mistake this for me thinking much of Pelosi, but it’s always been weird to me how people see a long service in politics as a flaw, not an advantage.

”Don’t go to that accountant - he’s never done anything outside of taxes his entire life”

”Don’t go to that plumber - he’s never done anything beside plumbing his whole life”.

Seems dumb when put into context

 

[JasperL]

Rick Scott is another scumbag crook.

After Overseeing Biggest Medicare Fraud In History, Sen Scott Doesn’t Want to Vote on Health Nominee That Would Crack Down on Medicare Fraud​

Sen. Rick Scott, who walked away with $300 million after his company defrauded Medicare, is prioritizing special interest and health care industry profits over working families
WASHINGTON D.C. — Senator Rick Scott, the former health care executive whose company was forced to pay $1.7 billion in fines after committing the nation’s largest health care fraud scheme at the time, refused to answer whether he believes President-elect Biden’s Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary nominee, Attorney General Xavier Becerra, and other Cabinet picks deserve a floor vote in the Senate. After his company defrauded Medicare while he walked away with $300 million, Scott has consistently stood with health care corporations and special interests allies to restrict access to health care for working families. In contrast, as Attorney General, Becerra has a record of cracking down on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid and would be charged with regulating those programs as HHS Secretary.

When the federal investigation of Rick Scott’s former hospital company became public in 1997, the board of Columbia/HCA forced him out. Scott left with $300 million in stock, a $5.1 million severance and a $950,000-per-year consulting contract for five years.

Gov. Rick Scott took responsibility? No, he took $300 million | Randy Schultz

When the federal investigation of Rick Scott’s former hospital company became public in 1997, the board of Columbia/HCA forced him out. Scott left with $300 million in stock, a $5.1 million s…

www.sun-sentinel.com

It's good to bring this up. Basically, every article or interview with Rick Scott should include some kind of summary like this.

E.g. "I'm here with Sen. Rick Scott, the former CEO of a healthcare company that was fined a then record $1.7 billion for Medicare fraud that happened under his watch, and who walked away with $300 million in stock and cash. He then used that payout to launch his political career. Welcome, Sen. Scott!"

Or they could start a question about Becerra like this: "Sen. Scott, your company was fined a record $1.7 billion for Medicare fraud. Does that history influence your opposition to nominee Becerra?"

Just repeat that every time and watch that crook quit doing interviews. Maybe it will sink in with his voters that he's a crook, someone who ought, in a just world, be in jail, not in the Senate.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

spending by the democrats is going to force some tightening of the belt to get the budget, the deficit, the debt under control.

nah.
Deficits dont matter.
I remember reading that somewhere.

The national debt doesnt matter either. Not to me anyway.

I'd like to see them spend so MUCH on Socialist Healthcare and food for the poor that they have to cancel the phony Corporate Resource Wars entirely! That would be suh- WEEEEEEEET!!!!!!

 

[Dans La Lune]

There are few things less substantive in this country than spending your entire adult life in politics.

What is a substantive life pursuit? The pursuit of profit?

 

[Patriotic Voter]

Sen Scott's (R/FL) new plan for the Republicans would raise taxes on over half of Americans..... those making the least money and also the elderly on Social Security.

Scott also proposes transferring almost all government jobs over to the private sector (corporate friends of his no doubt).

With a wealth of $250 million, Scott has never had to manage a weekly paycheck. The GOP is totally out of touch with America.

That is all people need to know. If he really cared about his fellow Americans, all of the tax hikes would go to people like Jeff Bezos.

 

[Luce]

Rick Scott Unveils an 11-Point Agenda That Includes Tax Hikes for Millions

Senate Republican leaders have made it clear that they aren’t interested in detailing their plans if they win control of Congress in the midterms elections. Asked last month what his party’s agenda would be, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) dodged: “That is a very good question,” he...

news.yahoo.com

Sen Scott's (R/FL) new plan for the Republicans would raise taxes on over half of Americans..... those making the least money and also the elderly on Social Security.

Scott also proposes transferring almost all government jobs over to the private sector (corporate friends of his no doubt).

With a wealth of $250 million, Scott has never had to manage a weekly paycheck. The GOP is totally out of touch with America.

It's Batboy. Of course he's going to propose evil things.

 

[Greenbeard]

What is a substantive life pursuit? The pursuit of profit?

Making a fortune stealing taxpayer money from government programs then plowing it into runs for government office, of course!

 

[Lutherf]

OK, so we agree this can be tossed into the rhetorical garbage plan as useless drivel that can only appeal to mouth breathing morons.

Much like every other "plan" of this type, there is some stuff that's not a bad idea.

 

[Moon]

Don’t mistake this for me thinking much of Pelosi, but it’s always been weird to me how people see a long service in politics as a flaw, not an advantage.

”Don’t go to that accountant - he’s never done anything outside of taxes his entire life”

”Don’t go to that plumber - he’s never done anything beside plumbing his whole life”.

Seems dumb when put into context

Wrong context. Plumbers and accountants receive education and training in their fields and provide a direct service to individuals and organizations. Politicians don’t do any of that and in my opinion the vast majority seek office simply to feather their own nests at our expense.

 

[JMB802]

There are few things less substantive in this country than spending your entire adult life in politics.

Surely we can agree that heading up a company that was guilty of one of the largest Medicare frauds in history is one of them.

 

[Juggernaut74]

Wrong context. Plumbers and accountants receive education and training in their fields and provide a direct service to individuals and organizations. Politicians don’t do any of that and in my opinion the vast majority seek office simply to feather their own nests at our expense.

So all those political science majors AREN’T actually receiving an education in politics? Not to mention the informal “on the job” education politicians (or accountants or plumbers for that matter) receive.

And any politician who isn’t providing a service to his or her constituents should be immediately voted out. I mean, that’s basically their entire job description.

I disagree with both of your assertions wholeheartedly.

 

[Moon]

Surely we can agree that heading up a company that was guilty of one of the largest Medicare frauds in history is one of them.

Yes, if he was responsible for the fraud that occurred.

 

[Moon]

So all those political science majors AREN’T actually receiving an education in politics? Not to mention the informal “on the job” education politicians (or accountants or plumbers for that matter) receive.

And any politician who isn’t providing a service to his or her constituents should be immediately voted out. I mean, that’s basically their entire job description.

I disagree with both of your assertions wholeheartedly.

That’s fine, you just assign a higher value to the job politicians do that I do, apparently higher than plumbers and accountants.

 

[JMB802]

Yes, if he was responsible for the fraud that occurred.

LOL.

He was the CEO. The company board kicked him out. When deposed in a civil suit about the issue, he pleaded the 5th 75 times.

Of course, he was responsible.

Feel free to read the links provided by others above if you'd like to read more about Scott's "accomplishments".

 

[Greenbeard]

LOL.

He was the CEO. The company board kicked him out. When deposed in a civil suit about the issue, he pleaded the 5th 75 times.

Of course, he was responsible.

Also, he's publicly accepted responsibility (not with any consequences, of course!).

 

[post]

If anyone is interested in reading the plan instead of a hit piece about the plan you can fine it here - https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000017f-1cf5-d281-a7ff-3ffd5f4a0000

Read this! :

...a tiny progressive faction, six house members, refused to vote for the Manchin-Sinema sell-out.

Super-Rich Americans Feel Relief as Tax Hikes Are Canceled for Now​

www.bloomberg.com
Taxes
By Ben Steverman
December 20, 2021, :

• Manchin says he can’t support Biden bill
• Legislation would help reduce economic inequality, backers say"

Goldman Sachs Cuts U.S. Growth Forecast After Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Plan​

...now expect GDP growth to be 2% in the first quarter of 2022, down from a previous forecast of 3%.
www.barrons.com
Dec. 20, 2021 ....

Manchin and Sinema teamed up with their fellow, "bought off" G.O.P. senate buddy's to "get 'er done." Protect the wealthiest from any tax increases or increased IRS enforcement, increasing the debt via their "bi-partisan" infrastructure legislation, the opposite of the BBB legislation the two bribed "democrats" refuse to support, even at the expense of their party's continuing influence. The pared in half BBB legislation is funded at $175 billion per year for ten years, vs projected ten year GDP of $288 trillion results in Manchin's excuses being exaggerations amounting to lies.

Storm damage and resulting economic disruption (prolonged power interruption, flooding) that could be prevented by BBB project expenditures with no prophylactic mitigation in sight.

Opinion | In Praise of Smoke and Mirrors​

If we need creative accounting to invest for the future, go for it.
www.nytimes.com
PAUL KRUGMAN
Aug. 5, 2021
"...bipartisan infrastructure bill — that is, a bill receiving support from a large enough minority of Republican senators to overcome the filibuster. This bill falls far short of what America really needs; it will be up to Democrats to fill the gaps with additional legislation,. Still, it’s a major political achievement, especially after the way “infrastructure week” became a running joke during the Trump era.

But how did the Senate get there? The politics were fairly obvious: Infrastructure spending is very popular, ,, Republicans didn’t want to be seen as complete obstructionists. What wasn’t clear, however, was how the spending would be financed.

On the surface, Republican demands should have made agreement impossible. G.O.P. senators were adamantly opposed to tax increases. They also blocked proposals to give the I.R.S. resources to crack down on widespread tax evasion — a stance that even cynics like yours truly found a bit shocking. What kind of party more or less openly aligns itself with wealthy tax cheats?.."

Which Trump 2017 tax cut is permanent? The tax cut on corporations!

The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a record 89% of all U.S. stocks

The top 1% gained over $6.5 trillion in corporate equities and mutual fund wealth during the pandemic, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve.

www.cnbc.com

October 18, 2021

• The wealthiest 10% of American households now own 89% of all U.S. stocks, a record high that highlights the stock market’s role in increasing wealth inequality.
• The top 1% gained over $6.5 trillion in corporate equities and mutual fund wealth during the pandemic, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve.
• The bottom 90% of Americans held about 11% of stocks, and added $1.2 trillion in wealth during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Fed - Distribution: Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

www.federalreserve.gov

 

[Juggernaut74]

That’s fine, you just assign a higher value to the job politicians do that I do, apparently higher than plumbers and accountants.

Not higher, but equivalent to.

I don’t want my plumber legislating any more than I want Nancy Pelosi to unclog my toilet.

I want my plumber to be well versed in how to unclog my toilet, and I want my political representatives to know how to listen to and advocate for their constituents and how to get legislation passed accordingly.

 

[Rogue Valley]

This Is Exactly What Mitch McConnell Didn’t Want

Dissecting Rick Scott’s 31-page governing manifesto.

slate.com

 

[Moon]

Not higher, but equivalent to.

I don’t want my plumber legislating any more than I want Nancy Pelosi to unclog my toilet.

That’s really denigrating to working professionals like plumbers and accountants.

 

[Juggernaut74]

That’s really denigrating to working professionals like plumbers and accountants.

Not at all. It’s your faulty assumption that I assign no value to the work that politicians do.

 

[Moon]

Not at all. It’s your faulty assumption that I assign no value to the work that politicians do.

No, my assumption and your assertion is you apply a much higher value to the work of people like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Hank Johnson than I do.

 

[Lutherf]

Read this! :

...a tiny progressive faction, six house members, refused to vote for the Manchin-Sinema sell-out.

Super-Rich Americans Feel Relief as Tax Hikes Are Canceled for Now​

www.bloomberg.com
Taxes
By Ben Steverman
December 20, 2021, :

• Manchin says he can’t support Biden bill
• Legislation would help reduce economic inequality, backers say"

Goldman Sachs Cuts U.S. Growth Forecast After Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Plan​

...now expect GDP growth to be 2% in the first quarter of 2022, down from a previous forecast of 3%.
www.barrons.com
Dec. 20, 2021 ....

Manchin and Sinema teamed up with their fellow, "bought off" G.O.P. senate buddy's to "get 'er done." Protect the wealthiest from any tax increases or increased IRS enforcement, increasing the debt via their "bi-partisan" infrastructure legislation, the opposite of the BBB legislation the two bribed "democrats" refuse to support, even at the expense of their party's continuing influence. The pared in half BBB legislation is funded at $175 billion per year for ten years, vs projected ten year GDP of $288 trillion results in Manchin's excuses being exaggerations amounting to lies.

Storm damage and resulting economic disruption (prolonged power interruption, flooding) that could be prevented by BBB project expenditures with no prophylactic mitigation in sight.

Opinion | In Praise of Smoke and Mirrors​

If we need creative accounting to invest for the future, go for it.
www.nytimes.com
PAUL KRUGMAN
Aug. 5, 2021
"...bipartisan infrastructure bill — that is, a bill receiving support from a large enough minority of Republican senators to overcome the filibuster. This bill falls far short of what America really needs; it will be up to Democrats to fill the gaps with additional legislation,. Still, it’s a major political achievement, especially after the way “infrastructure week” became a running joke during the Trump era.

But how did the Senate get there? The politics were fairly obvious: Infrastructure spending is very popular, ,, Republicans didn’t want to be seen as complete obstructionists. What wasn’t clear, however, was how the spending would be financed.

On the surface, Republican demands should have made agreement impossible. G.O.P. senators were adamantly opposed to tax increases. They also blocked proposals to give the I.R.S. resources to crack down on widespread tax evasion — a stance that even cynics like yours truly found a bit shocking. What kind of party more or less openly aligns itself with wealthy tax cheats?.."

Which Trump 2017 tax cut is permanent? The tax cut on corporations!

The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a record 89% of all U.S. stocks

The top 1% gained over $6.5 trillion in corporate equities and mutual fund wealth during the pandemic, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve.

www.cnbc.com

October 18, 2021

• The wealthiest 10% of American households now own 89% of all U.S. stocks, a record high that highlights the stock market’s role in increasing wealth inequality.
• The top 1% gained over $6.5 trillion in corporate equities and mutual fund wealth during the pandemic, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve.
• The bottom 90% of Americans held about 11% of stocks, and added $1.2 trillion in wealth during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Fed - Distribution: Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

www.federalreserve.gov

Well there's a simple solution to all of that. Just kill all the rich people and take their shit.