wasted. here is what we have to remember about the so-called tax cut. it's not a tax cut. it's extension of leaving the tax rates what they already are. would ber one thing i argue is businesses knew, small or business, knew it wouldn't go up, you'd see tax increase. >> i don't think it's the case can. economists say the small business theory is false. >> some don't pay taxes. >> mike: i don't know anybody like that. i'm a small bids owner and i pay through the kazuki. >> this is really about consumer confidence. businesses aren't hiring. not purchasing new equipment. americans aren't consuming the same way. rich balancing the books as much as middle class americans. what is upsetting about what has happened in the past