'Why Are We Incapable Of Telling Each Other The Truth?': Schweikert Rips Colleagues On Debt Rhetoric

Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) tore into congress' actions to address the national debt, and the economic impacts of an aging US population.

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[christopherbice]

This should be on prime time TV. This is critical info for US citizens of all ages.

[sunshinehoward]

I like this Rep. always tries to explain to all us like we are children how this works. Sadly Congress still is NOT getting it.

[jamiejackson]

The greed within our government is killing us. Slowly destroying ourselves.

[tcsongbird]

Someone who is passionate about his job and frustrated because he feels no one else gets it. Those numbers are seriously overwhelming and I think I would have thrown my hands up as well if I had to do his job. I am grateful that he is doing that job and that he cares that much about it. If everyone in congress cared that much about our National Debt; someone would be doing something to make the necessary changes.

[lycaeonia]

So why am I paying into social security for 40+ years only to never see a dime?

[williamkellerchipdrill]

That would be a big yes on the truth telling

[tcalip]

Thanks for this break down. Voters do need to see this breakdown to see what is going on. Why is this Administration giving money to other Countries if America has to borrow just to help their own born Americans. We have to get these things in order and close the Border. This is ruining Americans. Thanks for sharing.

[terryfalldorf]

I pray each day for, men and women with common sense, like Rep David Schweikert, to run for and win government offices! PLEASE VOTERS LISTEN TO THIS MAN! AND VOTE TO PUT MORE LIKE HIM TO BRING US BACK TO THE AMERICAN DREAM!

[alienfiend]

Quit giving money to other countries, non-citizens, and people who do not want to work!

[merlin]

If this is Medicare can we honestly say people are being charged properly and proportionately for health services? It is the only service you don't get to shop around for a price. We are being fleeced in every possible way.

[LesleeWilliams-kofm]

from North Carolina I want to say how much i appreciate your hard work and dedication Mr. David Schweikert and thanks again for showing Americans especially showing Voters that voted Democrat how corrupt they are. people should wake up with coffee NOT smelling it actually SEEING it to understand they ARE TAKING OUR MONEY ONLY TO ENRICH THERESELVES. 😩😭😩 I know the TRUTH HURTS.

[HeatherDriscoll-gd]

Realistically, we need just enough taxes for Medicare, Social Security, Defense, and MAYBE education because even those funds aren't allocated correctly.. All the rest of these government funded programs need to stop. We're being taken advantage of. There's NO reason, why someone being elected to public office making $100K a year should come out 4 years later (sometimes less) a multi-millionaire.

[faithfulpatriot]

Appreciate the reality of what is going on

[TammyVance]

WE BORROWED MONEY TO SEND TO OTHER COUNTRIES INSTEAD LETTING OTHER COUNTRIES BORROW THEIR OWN MONEY!
NOW THIS MAKES ALOT OF SENSE AMERICA!?!?
NOT!!!

[franceskirby]

If people were listening to this man, You would know that the government has been borrowing from the social security For years and never paying it back. Social security money is paid by the American public it is not their money to borrow from and never pay back. That is the reason social security is not covering all the expenses it should be covbrain because it has been stolen By our government which does not pay back the money they borrow from social security. Social security is money that the American people have paid in, And it's full of IOU's And it's full of IOU's.

[supremetrain]

this guy is an american hero and hope everyone lets RFK know to watch this video and once he is president to bring this man in and get help save our country so many things we can do if we just have the courage to do them

[LuzD-xfbi]

Good afternoon, everyone! I APPLAUD 👏 applaud this! For once in such a long time, to hear the TRUTH, FROM A DEMOCRAT ! I GIVE YOU PROPS & RESPECT, SIR !!!

[edwardbain]

I watch our buses in Columbus Ohio drive the streets nearly empty or empty all the time. I ran into a guy at a local Rusty Bucket at the bar who worked for the city transportation department and he told me that their budget was subsidized by the Federal government to the tune of 50%. I'm sure this is common in many areas where a system is highly inefficient yet it is being subsidized largely by Federal dollars. A fleet of private vans that was privately owned would be much more effective. Similar to how the Phillipines does public transportation. This is just one example that reflects how out of touch public systems are.

[frankieg]

Make it an app bro I'd download it

[johnmicalizzi]

Back in the normal times I was brought up sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never hurt you. Now it's everybody deserves a trophy in my feelings are hurt, grow up people!