Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 517,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care….
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Jason Smith (r) [2022 file photo].
Also today, in case anyone wanted to overhype a distraction:
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
It is totally unacceptable that President Biden is allowing the Chinese Communist Party to spy on Missouri and our military bases in broad daylight!
Once again, the President is demonstrating weakness in the face of aggression while the world watches. 6:41 PM · Feb 3, 2023
Satellites, anyone? They could just look it up, you know, on the Internets:
Some of the reponses:
It’s unacceptable that you all sell out our farmland to the Chinese
They’re paying more attention to Missouri’s 8th district than you are [….]
Do you actually believe this
Hey [….], they’re just checking on the Missouri farmland you and Eric Schmitt sold them! #Traitor
IDIOT
Says the guy that helped gut Prop B which led to Missouri selling off 140,000 acres of farmland to China. So you don’t really have a leg to stand on. So take a seat.
Omg your such an effing fear monger. Pot kettle you fascist.
Coming from a group of idiots who want us to surrender to Russia
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is the unofficial name for the large set of changes to the Revenue Code of 1986, signed into law by President Trump in 2017. TCJA made many large changes across multiple areas of the tax code, including most infamously reducing the corporate tax rate, increasing the standard deduction, and increasing the applicable exclusion amounts for estate taxes. Only some of the TCJA changes were permanent, and over twenty provisions will expire by the end of 2025.
For individual tax deductions, the TCJA reduced some of the overall tax rates and changed many deductions. [….] All of these changes will revert back to their pre-TCJA provisions after 2025. [….]
…the corporate tax rate was permanently reduced to a 21% flat tax rate from 35%. [….]
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
The American people are demanding fiscal responsibility.
Republicans have called on Democrats to come to the table. Lets address the fiscal insanity. Lets try to find common ground. It’s the responsible thing to do.
[….] 3:50 PM · Jan 31, 2023
You ran up the bill, Jason (r). Now you don’t want to pay for it.
Roll Call 699 | Bill Number: H. R. 1
DEC 20, 2017, 12:55 PM | 115TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION
Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Vote Type: Yea-And-Nay
Status: Passed
Honor the government commitments & responsibilities.
See above.
25% of the national debt was accrued under Trump [….]
Yep.
Jason, you don’t know what your constituents are demanding.. It’s not like you answer emails, phone calls, or have town halls. So try that again. this time be honest about it.
What about your own district, Jason? What have you done for anyone in MO8 except yourself? We have the poorest district in one of the poorest states!
How about all your PPP loans you didn’t pay back??
Right – tax the rich again. Debt ceiling has nothing to do with it
Check out his vote.
The American people understand the debt ceiling is honoring the debts we’ve already incurred.Tell Qevin to stop playing games.And do SOMETHING for your constituents instead of whining, Jason.
Since when the hell do REPUBLICANS ever listen to the American people, huh??
National budgets are not household budgets. With great investment comes great advancement and returns. Just tax the rich.
Suck it, Insurrectionist. The GOP betrayed America.
The American people are demanding you stop showboating and raise the debt ceiling before you screw us and crater the economy.
We all know it’s Republicans doing this.
Here’s a hint: a universal 30% consumption tax ain’t gonna cut it in your district, Jason (r).
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
Republicans are fighting on behalf of the American people for a government that works FOR them, not AGAINST them. 2:02 PM · Jan 18, 2023
Some of the responses:
Is that why conservative districts have a shorter life expectancy?
I’m pretty sure Jason is fighting AGAINST America.
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You’ve represented one of the poorest districts in the country for more than a decade. In that time, absolutely no progress made for your constituency ! In fact it’s worse !
Who are you fighting for ?
Oh please. I like SS. Medicare Libraries Public Schools. Roads
Okay, what Jason meant to say before all his lies got in the way was:
Republicans are fighting on behalf of their SUPER-RICH DONORS for a government that works FOR THEM, and AGAINST the MIDDLE CLASS American family.
Like you fight for the Boot heel? Yay, can’t wait.
Possible sarcasm there.
Lol no they’re not
Yes, Santos is a stellar fraud ripping off the elderly & disabled veterans. Such an honest party.
Lies.
You voted AGAINST certifying the 2020 Presidential election. You sure it’s the AMERICAN people you’re working for? Cause it seems like you oppose the orderly transfer of power and favor The Big Lie. Some patriot you are.
-want to strip social security
-want to end Medicare
-give huge tax breaks to rich people
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
I am deeply humbled to have been selected to be the next Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Ways and Means Republicans will build an economy that is strong by prioritizing our most valuable economic resource, the American worker.
[…] 3:23 PM · Jan 9, 2023
Jason Smith, a friend of the American Worker?
Some of the responses:
We now return you to your regular GQP programming.
Republicans are far more interested in manufacturing discontent than in doing anything to fix anything.
How does cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Food Assistance programs, stifling Unionization efforts, and slashing taxes for the obscenely wealthy help “the American Worker”, Jason?
Can you explain to me what your objectives are and how they benefit workers?
Gaslighting. Wealth distribution upward. Just to name a couple.
You are a joke and will do nothing more than hurt the working class people. Signed, a Missourian
You’re a liar.
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The 1/6 Traitor says what?
Traitor.
You’ve voted against almost every bill passed by Biden that ACTUALLY prioritizes the American worker. [….]
I won’t hold my breath that you’ll actually do anything of value in this position.
I notice in your feed you talk a lot about Democrats adding 2 trillion to the debt but I don’t see anything about Republicans adding 8 trillion in 4 years under the last admin and the majority of that was tax cuts for rich folk. Funny how that slipped your list of grievances
Gaslighting.
Peak Missouri Republican: Constantly complain about government spending, never address that majority is going to districts like your own while majority of taxes are coming from Democratic districts.
Joe already built it— but like a Trumplican you’ll find a way to take credit for the work YOU didn’t do.
What Jason means is, The Americans in The Blue States
Will subsidize The Red States Who refuse to Pay Their
Own Fair Share of American Taxes.
Why did you vote against certifying the 2020 presidential election?
This guy is hilarious.
He has one of the most anti-labor / anti-worker voting records in Congress.
See AFL-CIO Legislative Scoreboard
This chairman position was bought and paid for.
Freaking clown show
I don’t recognize insurrectionist trash as legitimate lawmakers. Therefore I’m going to ignore and laugh at anything that comes out of your committee.
Republicans exploit American workers with their massive tax cuts for corporations, which never “ trickle down”
The House made a big mistake making you chair of anything. You are an #Insurrectionist and a worthless representative for MO.
I hope you will not become even more deeply humbled because @HouseGOP juvenile delinquent anarchism leads to a default on debt obligations *already incurred* and a market crash
best luck with that, congressman
you might end up wishing you were back in the minority, trolling away
Aren’t Republicons for the wealthy. Your trickle down economics have destroyed our economy. Good luck getting past Senate and Biden.
He might be able to name a few Post Offices.
Please don’t strip away Social Security and Medicare from seniors who have worked hard and contributed to the system their entire lives.
Especially if you plan to turn our money over to millionaire grifters
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
I was proud to support the election of @GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
House Republicans are united and ready to fight to deliver a stronger economy, a more accountable government, a safer nation, and a future built on freedom
[….] 12:03 AM · Jan 7, 2023
Some of the responses:
you didn’t even put up a fight. you didn’t work to help get concessions..you just blindly voted for mccarthy despite his track record despite what your constituents wanted.
They seem upset.
I wouldn’t brag.
Gaetz represented us far better than you and we aren’t his constituents! Very disappointed in you
That is a low bar.
I think I’ll vote against you next time
In a primary. But you’ll forget anyway because you’ve always voted for chaos and you always will.
You’ve embarrassed Missouri once again Jason !
His record of caving to the democrats, in selling out Conservatives. An you just give him the farm. Remember that when he stabs us in the back.
Dolchstoßlegende. Not subtle.
Your support of McCarthy is nothing to be proud of. It is clear you do not represent the will of your constituency.
If one counts the Democrats in the 8th Congressional District this is probably true.
As one of your constituents, I can unequivocally state that your actions were/are completely embarrassing. @mattgaetz @RepAndyBiggsAZ @laurenboebert and others represented us far better than you. You represent a *CONSERVATIVE* Republican district, sir.
VOTE like it.
Well, technically they’re political nihilists.
Lol. If your replies to this are from actual constituents, they already hate you. And not just because you flat out lie in your statement. They’re not even smart enough to hate you for that. [….]
I am proud to stop voting for you. against the will of the people 15 times. a rino. part of the problem. who’s side are you on?
Except for sitting on a bench and shitposting on social media.
Jason Smith (r) [2022 file photo].
You were expecting anything different?
Thursday evening:
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
President Biden’s first *ever* trip to the southern border should begin with a visit to McAllen, TX, to see the millions of dollars worth of taxpayer-funded border wall steel his Administration has left sitting in a yard.
[….] 5:19 PM · Jan 5, 2023
What will Jason Smith (r) be doing today? Sitting on a bench and possibly shitposting on social media.
Some of the responses:
Trump boondoggle Jason. In my lifetime no R or D Congress has been serious about immigration. Each side wants the other side to lose. Therin is the border problem.
Trump said he finished the wall
What? Mexico didn’t pay for it?
I would hush if I were you. This debacle of trying to nominate a speaker of the house! January 6th, hmm. Most know where you were. Now this. Very ashamed!
You mean your king didn’t do what he promised and now you expect President Biden to clean up another of his messes?
We should give all that steel to Mexico. I mean, they paid for it, right?
Moving the goalpost already?
Distraction, really. The past few days haven’t been so good.
Aah. And here we have the forgetful Republican. Conveniently ignoring that the Trump administration “redirected” millions from the government for all the steel that is cheerfully rusting away.
No, Biden didn’t do it. But he did have to clean up after a Republican “president”
So when do you Republicans expect to elect a speaker? Seems like a pretty easy thing to do.
Shouldn’t you be focused on electing a speaker?
Just ‘sayin
Vote against McCarthy. #trump2023
Too late. Eleven times.
Scrap it. It’s a dumb ass idea anyway. Any a hole could defeat a wall. Another fun fact you have to build gaps at the bottom of the wall in many sections because water would knock it down. Brilliant.
I thought we were told Mexico was paying for the wall? Was that just another lie?
I am one of your constituents.
I want change. I thought you did too.
I will NOT be voting for you ever again.
After emailing, calling and posting on Twitter just today, my message is still the same.
DO NOT VOTE FOR MCCARTHY!!!!
Too late. Eleven times, so far. Heh.
The wall was always a stupid, useless idea. Why waste any more money on it.
Vote for an America 1st Speaker & honor the wishes of those who hired you to represent us.
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
House Republicans will chart a path for a stronger economy, greater financial security for American families, and a Congress that is responsible and accountable to American taxpayers. 7:52 AM · Jan 3, 2023
High hopes.
Some of the responses:
This is a joke, right? [….]
Lol. Zero chance they do any of that at all.
House Republicans will take a sledgehammer to American families. The best thing we can say about you is that you’re dysfunctional criminals.
Is it Infrastructure Week again already?
My dude, you’re being overrun by grifters, frauds, and cons. Your responsibility and accountability needs to start by cleaning your own House.
You’re funny
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Responsible and accountable. You are joking .
House republicans literally voted against all of this and more in the past year
Jason, you took a loan and then stood by while it was forgiven, essentially taking $50,742 from hardworking Americans. Is this what you mean by responsible and accountable?
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Is this a parody account?
Yea. All folks need to do is look at District 8 and see how well Republican economic plans work. Sit down.
If only this were true. #MOdeservesbetter than empty words.
Bullshit alert [….]
The GOP can’t even decide who is going to be speaker. What makes you think you can fix anything?
They consider that a feature, not a bug.
Sure, Jan.
But to travel that path, you need the cooperation of the White House and Senate. Are you prepared to work with Democrats?
Must be new around these here parts.
That’s funny.
Responsible and accountable? You are an embarrassment.
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Do you ever listen to what they are telling you to type?
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Y’all can’t even chart a path to electing a #Speaker when you gain the majority. [….]
The @GOP is a #FailedParty.
No you won’t
Liar
Why aren’t you voting against Kevin McCarthy?! We need to get rid of the RINOs and you’re not helping.
Then don’t vote for @GOPLeader for speaker
Seriously? They can’t even come together to elect a Speaker. Pathetic.
Who are you voting for Speaker?
So far, six times for Kevin McCarthy (r). Heh.
That’s not what your pal McCarthy said. He only wants to do things to get back at Dems for showing up Repubs this past year.
Lots of talk but no well thought out plan that can be found. The supposed Commitment to America is at best, a rough middle school outline. Please provide a link here so we Missourians understand your goals this session.
You think?
Are you going into comedy now?
Chart a path to electing a speaker first. You’re not even sworn in yet. Representative-Elect
Heh. There’s that.
Jim Gordon for speaker
Heh.
House Republicans can’t even “chart a path” to elect a Speaker, how do you expect American taxpayers to believe you’ll accomplish anything?
You haven’t been able to do that in your district in Missouri. Your district has struggling, underfunded schools, poverty, drugs, and limited healthcare. But you can do better on a federal level?
Bullshit!
You had 4 fucking years with a Republican president and congress and didn’t do any of that. So why do you expect the American people to believe you this time?
What a crock! This guy has one of the most anti-worker voting records in congress.
Liar. Fucking Liar.
That sounds really nice Jason. Being from Missouri, I’d like you to Show Me. Because I haven’t seen shit from you except tweets.
Are you voting for McCarthy for Speaker?
Seriously? Six times so far. See above.
Do not vote for McCarthy or you will not be voted for in my district ever again!!
Heh.
That’s cute, Jason.
Ya’ll can’t even get your sh*t together to elect a Speaker.
Stop voting for Kevin McCarthy!! He is a rino!!
Heh.
Don’t vote McCarthy! Listen to your constituents and vote a truly American first speaker. No more swamp
That is a joke right?! Republicans are now owned by the far right nuts who could care less about legislating. They want to burn it all down to appease their feral base. The next two years will be a dumpster fire.
For fuc sake …they cant even pick a speaker.
They are fucking hopeless
Table 1. Number and Percent of People Below Poverty by Congressional District, 2017
Missouri 2908 Congressional District 8 People Below Poverty 142,608 20.1% People Below 185% of Poverty 295,331 41.7%
[emphasis added]
Table 2. Number of Children Below Poverty by Congressional District, 2017
Missouri 2908 Congressional District 8 Children Below Poverty 44,546 27.7% Children Below 185% of Poverty 86,053 53.5%
[emphasis added]
Today:
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
The American people fired Nancy Pelosi.
In just a few short weeks when @HouseGOP takes the majority, we will rein in the reckless spending and start taking America in a new direction!
[….] 12:50 PM · Dec 15, 2022
Misdirection, distraction, and dishonesty.
Squirrel!
Revenue reduction and tax cuts for billionaires. As if….
Some responses:
In a few short weeks, the House GOP will be better positioned to do what they do best.
Lie and spew misinformation to protect Republican tax cuts on millionaires and billionaires.
Offset lost tax revenues with borrowing and debt and blame Democrats.
American Community Survey – Census Reporter – In Missouri’s 8th Congressional District:
$23,978 ±$300
Per capita income
about three-quarters of the amount in Missouri: $31,839 ±$172
about two-thirds of the amount in United States: $35,384 ±$91
$44,753 ±$704
Median household income
about 80 percent of the amount in Missouri: $57,290 ±$288
about two-thirds of the amount in United States: $64,994 ±$128
18.5% ±0.5% (131,404 ±3,812)
Persons below poverty line
about 1.4 times the rate in Missouri: 13% 772,992 (±0.2% / ±11,899)
about 1.4 times the rate in United States: 12.8% 40,910,326 (±0.1% / ±258,486)
Jason Smith (r) [2022 file photo].
This morning:
Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
The Washington Democrats’ response to families who are suffering the worst inflation crisis in 40 years is to give the IRS even more money to go after those families. 9:03 AM · Aug 23, 2022
Do you know anyone who makes more than $400,000.00 a year?
As usual, there was much hilarity in the responses:
Help us out.
What is your income?
How much are your taxes going up?
#lie
-87k new over 10 years
-50k current employees scheduled to retire
-Your district has the LOWEST per capita household income… $31k & under are not getting audited.
As usual, this is completely false. The IRS audits irregularities, and not even on the first issue. Be honest with your constituents.
This is a lie. Those suffering the worst, are making nowhere near 400K. The IRS will be going after the tax cheats making 400K or more.
No. After people like you.
No, the Democrats’ response was the Inflation Reduction Act.
The REPUBLICAN response was to VOTE AGAINST IT.
Yeah, so gaslight somewhere else.
The #InflationReductionAct increases taxes on taxpayers making over $400K/year. That’s the top 1.8% of taxpayers — does that sound like the middle class?
The top 5% cheats their way out of $300 BILLION/year. It’s time they pay their #FairShare! That’s why the IRS needs funding.
America’s wealthiest 10% have 70% of all income and wealth.
So no, Jason.
The IRS will not be targeting the 90% of working families with only 30% of the income and wealth.
The GOP is terrified of their wealthy donors being audited.
They were paid to keep that from happening and failed.
IRS agents pursue and prosecute tax frauds. Once again, the Missouri GOP proves they’re not the ‘law and order’ party.
BTW, tax cuts do nothing to reduce inflation. The Missouri GOP are pushing for tax cuts for the wealthy at the worst possible time.
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Jason why don’t you tell us about all the failing infrastructure in your district or how people from your district are literally starving and how the only thing you do is complain on Twitter that democrats are trying to help people.
I find your tweet of no help and wonder how you justify a 6 figure tax payer salary
You mean the 10 year plan to replace the aging workforce? Most Americans don’t make enough money to not take the standard deduction. You lie about everything, clown boy.
