Jon Lovitz has made a lot of money over his long career in comedy and he isn’t happy about the idea of paying more than his fair share. The former SNL member called President Obama a “f***king a**hole” for trying to raise taxes on the rich.
According to Lovitz, the whole idea is completely un-American. Lovitz said that America encourages people to strive for riches and it shouldn’t punish them when they reach the top of the economic world.
Lovitz said:
“This whole thing with Obama saying the rich don’t pay their taxes is fucking bullshit. And I voted for the guy and I’m a Democrat. What a fucking asshole.”
Mediate reports that Lovitz was talking to Kevin Smith on his ABC’s of SNL podcast when he made the comments about Obama. Lovitz added:
“The rich don’t pay their taxes? Let me tell you something, right. First they tell you… This is the United States of America, you can do anything you want, go for it. So then you go for it, and then you make it, and everyone’s like, Fuck you.”
Lovitz was getting laughs from the crowd and was obviously doing his best to entertain. But co-host Kevin Smith warned that the comedian shouldn’t insult the 99%.
Smith said:
“Stop yelling at the 99%. They’ll burn this place down. Occupy Lovitz.”
Here’s the audio from Jon Lovitz rant on Obama. (Obviously NSFW)
What do you think about John Lovitz opinion on taxes? Does the middle class have the same deduction opportunities to the rich?