Republicans rarely mean what they say. Here’s a translation guide in case you don’t speak Republican:
See the whole chart here:
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2011/08/13/republican-for-dummies-a-translation-guide-to-right-wing-talking-points/What Republicans Say:We believe in building a more prosperous America and in the concept of trickle-down economics.
What Republicans Mean:We believe in allowing the richest 1% of Americans to manipulate the tax code and judicial rulings in their favor so that they can grow wealthier. We know increased profits don’t lead to job creation, but our attitude is “So What! Survival of the Fittest.”
What Republicans Say:Corporations are people.
What Republicans Mean:While this is obviously a false statement (it’s like saying trees are birds), shielding corporations with Constitutional rights granted to people lets them hide in the shadows while they game the system – and buy elections.
What Republicans Say:I will do everything within my power to make Barack Obama a one-term president.
What Republicans Mean:It’s really getting to be a drag the way Obama is trying to protect the middle class from steep cuts to health programs and education. It’s us or them. We need to make entitlement cuts in order to keep the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest 1% (which, through next year, will have cost the nation more than double the sum of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.) It will be much easier to eliminate Medicare and preserve tax breaks for the rich with a Republican in the White House.
Rest of the pocket guide to GOP speak here:
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2011/08/13/republican-for-dummies-a-translation-guide-to-right-wing-talking-points/
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