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It's really American to avoid South Carolina byeya Jul 2012 #1
Yes, Lindsay, it is "American." But it is also "unpatriotic." nanabugg Jul 2012 #40
Because that's why we send our military overseas to fight and die for us, so we can avoid paying blm Jul 2012 #2
Oh goody! Can I play? BeyondGeography Jul 2012 #3
Gee, I thought it was mandatory. Now that I know that it's just a game smirkymonkey Jul 2012 #23
If its just a game then I think I'll just take my ball and go home. chemenger Jul 2012 #65
Translation: Roy Rolling Jul 2012 #4
I reviewed several prominent tax returns posted, included Romney, Obama & Biden. All three 24601 Jul 2012 #75
They hate us for our freedoms. Our freedoms to play our games -- the games SDjack Jul 2012 #5
Wait, I thought it was uniquely American to work three jobs. Lindsey must have meant Amercian. tanyev Jul 2012 #6
Unless, of course... neeksgeek Jul 2012 #7
nice stenography from the Huffington Post Enrique Jul 2012 #8
And that's why we are in danger Sekhmets Daughter Jul 2012 #9
That would be "tax evasion.' Igel Jul 2012 #24
No, Lindsay....it isn't Swede Atlanta Jul 2012 #10
Sorry, he's right. randome Jul 2012 #20
Maybe we can't shame Romney into doing better; but we can say "don't elect him" muriel_volestrangler Jul 2012 #33
Barely legal doesn't cut it when you're running for President meow2u3 Jul 2012 #45
Perhaps it's time for the IRS to take a look at Lindsey's returns Siwsan Jul 2012 #11
He sounds pretty shitty to me Angry Dragon Jul 2012 #53
excuse my language... handmade34 Jul 2012 #12
some of the greatest Americans were scoflaws maindawg Jul 2012 #13
I assume then, that Mr Graham quakerboy Jul 2012 #14
So let's make it un-American MissMillie Jul 2012 #15
That's REALLY reaching, isn't it? "It's a game we play." Speak for yourself, dipstick. Judi Lynn Jul 2012 #16
Looks as if Lindsey is chunking up a bit. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #19
he's a fat cat, what do you expect? wordpix Jul 2012 #38
Keep letting him talk . . . he is just making it worse. siligut Jul 2012 #17
Well put in few words. judesedit Jul 2012 #47
It is really American to ignore Lindsey Graham. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #18
It is really American to treat someone's life as a game? McCamy Taylor Jul 2012 #21
It's unpatriotic, Lindsey. Qutzupalotl Jul 2012 #22
Asshat. complain jane Jul 2012 #25
Sadly there's some truth in what he's saying fujiyama Jul 2012 #26
"We play" high density Jul 2012 #27
I have a problem with this attitude from a lawmaker aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #28
Agreed. Duer 157099 Jul 2012 #36
Good point! treestar Jul 2012 #60
+1000000000. nt riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #74
"Tax avoidance" is legal - "tax evasion" is not. David__77 Jul 2012 #29
Lindsey Graham is an ass! With Americans like him, we are doomed. denvine Jul 2012 #30
It is your civic duty to pay taxes davidpdx Jul 2012 #31
It's not a question of whether it's illegal; it's whether it's moral muriel_volestrangler Jul 2012 #32
It would appear that morality is Smilo Jul 2012 #34
He embarrassed me once again, for being a senator from my state. nt raccoon Jul 2012 #35
OMG, Gomer speaks the truth! Now THERE's an ad for Obama, "Not a level playing field" wordpix Jul 2012 #37
Claiming deductions is one thing, hiding assets is another thing though. cstanleytech Jul 2012 #39
wow - we've not heard from Mr Rogers in some time (with apologies to the real Mr Rogers) NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #41
Most people can't Mz Pip Jul 2012 #42
Umm.. word to Graham.. MOST of your RNC voters don't make enough to take deductions.. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #43
Okay, so Romney is playing games with his taxes Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #44
Yeah. If you're an unpatriotic American who cares little about this country or anyone in it.... judesedit Jul 2012 #46
It really is American to rob banks too. What the fuck is your point, asshole? enki23 Jul 2012 #48
I guess I'm unAmerican. Betsy Ross Jul 2012 #49
They are pathetic low lifes! mercymechap Jul 2012 #50
FUCK YOU Lindsey Angry Dragon Jul 2012 #51
Sounds like a good ad... eom Frustratedlady Jul 2012 #52
Otlaws R US way to promote breaking the law Dipshit Lindsey n/t kevinmc Jul 2012 #54
Not the point, Lindsey. You're purposefully deflecting. truthisfreedom Jul 2012 #55
That's most certainly true for the class Graham and most of congress belong to but not the class I Citizen Worker Jul 2012 #56
Lindsey BE10sCoach Jul 2012 #57
Myth Romney amuse bouche Jul 2012 #58
I guess that means it's really American to be totally against the country. Nice sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #59
What a fucker! and-justice-for-all Jul 2012 #61
What blood suckers... MrMickeysMom Jul 2012 #62
I'm sure the IRS is on board with this opinion Canuckistanian Jul 2012 #63
WTF is he blathering on about? SammyWinstonJack Jul 2012 #64
I guess Lindsey doesn't want to run for President. sarcasmo Jul 2012 #66
OMG! Yes, a game for the filthy rich! Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2012 #67
Well, fuck, let's just give him the Presidential Medal of Freedom since he's so "really American" hatrack Jul 2012 #68
This "Game" the elite plays disenfranchises the working people who pay for this "Game". midnight Jul 2012 #69
re: "It's a game we play" ... TeeYiYi Jul 2012 #70
It may be "American" for the 1% but not so much for me justiceischeap Jul 2012 #71
One un-American to all other un-Americans. lonestarnot Jul 2012 #72
Oh yes, every American looks at tax time as just a "game", doing your taxes is fun doncha know riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #73
If it's a game, the playing field is tilted very heavily in favor of the rich. geckosfeet Jul 2012 #76
You & Mitch Marbles in my mouth , yearn for orpupilofnature57 Jul 2012 #77
With crap like this amfortas the hippie Jul 2012 #78
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