Rep John Boehner said it and--I can't believe this--I agree

First, I have to say that I thought John Boehner was just a gas-filled, tanned, walking, talking suit. I'll get that out of the way right now. Second, I thought he was totally, completely in just for the big corporation and what would benefit them--and, of course, himself. Finally, then, the last thing I thought he would come up with is something that's good for the country. Apparently--I can and will admit--I was wrong. To wit, Rep. Boehner is quoted as having said the following: “We need to take a long and hard look at the undergrowth of deductions, credits, and special carve-outs that our tax code has become,” Boehner said in his speech to the City Club of Cleveland. “And, yes, we need to acknowledge that what Washington sometimes calls ‘tax cuts’ are really just poorly disguised spending programs that expand the role of government in the lives of individuals and employers.” Boehner cited the “tax extenders” bill now making its way through Congress. “There’s everything in this bill: the research and development tax credit, special expensing rules for the film industry, an extension and modification of a tax credit for steel industry fuel, the mine rescue team training tax credit, and tax incentives for investment in the District of Columbia,” he said. “Are they worth it? Many are. But we just go ahead and extend all of them temporarily—and usually right at the last minute—so Washington can continue pandering to the loudest voices instead of implementing the best ideas.” Here, here, Rep. Boehner. Let's have more of this. Link to original post: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/lets_be_honest_about_taxes_20100826/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Truthdig+Truthdig:+Drilling+Beneath+the+Headlines