ALERT! This video is about to go viral...or at least it should.
In less than six minutes, venture capitalist Nick Hanauer does an amazing job of explaining why lowering taxes WON'T create jobs. It is clear, concise and accessible via YouTube.
Most importantly, it completely destroys the right-wing/Republican/Romney line that our country can magically create jobs by lowering taxes on the wealthy.
Hanauer, who is one of the first non-family investors in Amazon.com, made the argument at the TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Conference in Long Beach, California, in March.
His speech, deemed by some to be "too political," was not released until yesterday (click here to read the transcript).
The multimillionaire points out that it's not the 1% who create jobs, but the CONSUMER:
Rich businesspeople like me don't create jobs. Rather they are a consequence of an eco-systemic feedback loop animated by middle-class consumers, and when they thrive, businesses grow and hire, and owners profit. That's why taxing the rich to pay for investments that benefit all is a great deal for both the middle class and the rich.
When you're watching the video (at 2:04) you'll notice Nick uses the same income disparity chart (or the "vulture" chart), that Ed uses a lot in the show.
Nick will be Ed's guest tonight on The Ed Show at 8pET on MSNBC!
