don't know much about Phil Gramm here is how he feels about poor people

[greenbriar]

We are the only nation in the world where all our poor people are fat

[Naturyl]

1. ... .... ... ..........

I can't express how I feel about this kind of bigotry without violating my own principles.

[onethatcares]

2. he said as his

throat wattles wriggled in the spotlights. "now, which way to the pig trough" was his next sentence.

[Naturyl]

3. So, where's the outrage?

If it had been a racist or sexist comment, this thread would have 30+ replies by now.

But make the form of detestable bigotry classism and watch it drop like a rock.

Or, worse yet, maybe some people secretly agree with the sentiment. Out with you if you do! Have the courage of your convictions.

And I love how "classism" is marked by my spell-checker as a non-existent word... <sigh> Where does it end? Oh well, better click "add to dictionary."

[japple]

4. Phil Gramm defecates out of his mouth AGAIN..... n/t

[HeraldSquare212]

5. Because they eat cheap food full of corn syrup made with subsidized corn

If the govt would subsidize something that was healthier, then that healthier item would be in the food.

[Naturyl]

6. True, that is a major cause of obesity.

But your post appears to accept Gramm's premise that all of the poor are fat - when in reality obesity is a problem for all social classes except the rich (who can afford the best foods and personal trainers).

[NoPasaran]

7. An old saying about Phil Gramm

"He's a man so mean even his friends don't like him."

That's all you need to know about him.

[tannybogus]

8. Here's a Molly Ivins' article about Gramm and Dick Armey

http://www.motherjones.com/commentary/power_plays/2002/03/mean.html
http://www.motherjones.com

[greenbriar]

9. I have a book of the 267 stupidest things Republicans say

I found that little gem in it

there are several by Pat Buchanan and Newt as well


there are also more philisms in it too

[bdamomma]

10. and calls us whiners, and do people really expect

these people to be for the regular guy.