Jon Stewart: Benefit Rich Forever Good

Jon Stewart Money Quote saying the political divide has stark differences between policies for rich and poor, deciding whether they are good or bad, worthy or dangerous, all dependent on party affiliation. Jon Stewart said:
 

 

“If it’s a policy that benefits the rich, then it doesn’t have to be paid for, should last forever and is good for America, But if it benefits the poor, we can’t afford it, should end it as soon as possible and it will destroy our nation from within” — Jon Stewart

The joke is poking fun at the idea that policies that benefit the wealthy are often seen as necessary and sustainable, while policies that benefit the poor are seen as unaffordable and dangerous.

It’s a way of highlighting the disparities in how policies are perceived and prioritized based on the wealth and social status of the people they benefit.

Jon Stewart: Money Corrupting Poor

Jon Stewart Money Quote saying handouts to the rich is good & doesn’t cost the government (because donations), but never give money to the poor or those without excess cash because it damages them and the country. Jon Stewart said:
 

 

“If you give money to people who don’t have it, it corrupts them. But if you give it to people who are already rich, they have a money immunity built up already. Handouts don’t hurt them” — Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart is a comedian and former television host and his statement about giving money to wealthy people being harmless was likely intended as a joke saying that giving money to people who are already wealthy does not have the same negative effects as giving money to those who do not have it.

He implies that when people who are struggling financially receive handouts, it can corrupt them and create a sense of dependency. On the other hand, people who are already wealthy have a “money immunity” and are less likely to be negatively affected by receiving handouts.

Jon Stewart: Billionaires Can’t Buy Elections!

Jon Stewart Money Quotation saying in his “Bull_hit” segment of his last show – billionaires can’t buy politicians – right? Well unless they use opaque (fake) corporate shell games. Jon Stewart said:
 

 

“Hey, a handful of billionaires can’t buy our elections, right? Of course not! They can only pour unlimited anonymous cash into a 501(c)(4) if 50% is devoted to issue education. Otherwise they’d have to 501(c)(6) it or funnel it openly through a non-campaign coordinated super PAC” — Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart was joking above, so reference to “a handful of billionaires” is not accurate, as the influence of wealthy donors on elections affects people of all backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. Additionally, the idea that billionaires can only pour unlimited anonymous cash into certain types of organizations (501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6)) is not accurate – they can actually put excessive amounts of money in a bunch of places.

Furthermore, “funny[ing] it openly through a non-campaign coordinated super PAC” could be perceived as perpetuating the idea that it is acceptable to use anonymous or secretive funding sources in political campaigns. This can undermine the transparency and accountability of the political process, and can lead to the appearance of corruption or undue influence.

Jon Stewart: Democracy Better Controlled $

Jon Stewart Money Quotation saying it’s difficult to comprehend how Citizens United extends voter voices. #GetMoneyOut The quote is at around 2:13 in the video below (if you can bear the commercial pre-roll). Jon Stewart said:
 

 

“In whose delusional mind is democracy made better by letting wealthier people control more of it?” — Jon Stewart

The quote by Jon Stewart suggests that allowing wealthier people to control more of democracy can be seen as a form of corruption, as it gives them more influence over the political process than others. This can lead to a situation where the voices of those with less wealth are not equally represented, which undermines the principles of democracy.

This idea is in line with the broader concept of money corrupting politics, as it can lead to a system where those with more wealth have more power and influence over the political process.

Jon Stewart: Balancing the Budget

Jon Stewart from The Daily Show recaps how to cut the federal deficit and balance the budget with a long list of funny money quotes. Republicans and Democrats agree to cut 1.1 Trillion over 10 years, but argue over where those cuts should be made. Stewart can’t figure out, so asks IBM’s Watson, of Jeopardy fame but Watson can’t seem to answer that question either.