The April 2 Columbian had two articles perfectly defining the GOP.
In one, “Ryan unveils House Republicans’ budget,” prominent Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., unveils a budget plan cutting food stamps, health care, and Pell grants, among other things. In another article, “Caterpillar criticized, lauded by lawmakers at hearing on tax strategy,” prominent Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., praises heavy equipment maker Caterpillar, saying it deserves an award for being astute enough to avoid $2.4 billion in U.S. taxes by sheltering it in a Swiss subsidiary.
If the GOP isn’t going to be more subtle in their contempt of the working class then even their base constituency may yet see the light.
Brad Lasher
Vancouver
