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Watch Morning Joe Highlights: August 18 | MSNBC

[katiemcdavid]

Iam so tired of even having to listen to all the hate, lies, pure unadulterated filth. Those poor irs workers, as if they jobs aren't stressful enough, dear God help us. I am almost out of tears watching American being destroyed by hate speech. How much

[reginaduke]

Haven’t they exceeded the standard of not shouting fire in a crowded theater? This is insane.

[guynorth]

This is too weird, and these demented old fools have no idea of the 'off-hinged' zealots they excite.

[mt]

Defund the Senate! Enough, of GOP BS! What’s wrong with you “Senators”!

[kaetischmalenberg]

They are really worried the IRS is going to audit them, not the middle class or small business.

[AW-vidf]

We need constraints on social media. It’s really that simple

[elendilnz]

The GOP has now gone completely insane. Bring out the straitjackets.

[lindadeal]

Thanks for "true information ".Keep up the good work!

[alicearce]

Reinstate the tax on wealthy. It is worth 2 TRILLION dollars a year. We lost 4 trillion already since trump and republicans approved it being cut. If money is the issue, fix this first. Or do not re-elect republicans for any position in any state.

[richlos]

Love WATCHING MORNING 😉 JOE AND JOE. AND. FAMILY And. FRIENDS, . GOD BLESS. ALL

[TheTargetedScapegoat]

Let’s frighten middle class tax payers - even though we know full well that the new IRS funding will affect those who make $400k or more.
All of them should be saying they are coming after ME! Because I make too much money and don’t pay taxes on any of it.
Lying to protect their own wealth?
At what cost?

[-randychasechase]

Kevin McCarthy has his lip on the tube steak of someone that's making him unelectable ever again

[smoothrider]

They “Gone too far” for YEARS ! Free speech needs amended for politicians. If they can’t provide credible PROOFS of what they are saying publicly, they will be held accountable, have penalties & removal after 3 strikes let’s say.

[matthewmartin]

Also, debtor's prison is coming back very soon.

[ollieox]

There really needs to be a new law: Any elected official, public servant or anybody paid by the taxpayers are not allowed to publicly spread lies, conspiracy theories, or falsehoods. You can't do it on social media or websites. Penalties would be very hefty fines, prison, and the loss of the job.

It would apply across the board, any party, any political stripe.

Do that and watch how fast problems get solved. And anybody who wants to oppose it? Fine. Make it known exactly why they oppose it.

[kcbowman]

As a small biz owner, my interactions with IRS were 1) when a bank coded me dead and they fixed it, and 2) after reviewing my taxes, they made sure I got a more accurate refund (upward). BTW, Please Joe, don't repeat the lies over and over and over.

[gregwilliams]

it very important to get rid of a lot of these dangerous congressmen out at the voting stations this year. imagine putting targets on IRS auditors just doing tax revisions

[kbone]

I will simply vote AGAINST each and every single candidate that has NOT openly denounced the Trump movement. That said, I will vote FOR any person who has the GREATEST CHANCE of defeating that candidate. This is an all out battle at the ballot box for our country in its existential threat from autocratic rule by insane people with zero heart and soul. I recommend you do the same. Get registered to VOTE NOW and double check in case you’ve been purged.

We can "prioritize" on policy specifics later, but this VOTE must be VERY TARGETED all the way down to the municipal level. Every vote I make will ONLY hinge on whether they denounce the Trump movement or not; otherwise, there will be more undermining of democracy. I'm keeping it simple.

“I fear that in every elected office, members will obtain an influence by noise, not sense. By meanness, not greatness. By ignorance, not learning. By contracted hearts, not large souls… There must be decency and respect.” ~John Adams

[johnwhitney]

Rev AL, is one of the people that know how to break down political analytics, one of the best!...

[thomaskremer]

Gaetz shouldn't be showed no longer.
This fratboy will have his TV time in court.