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In reply to the discussion: SPINE! President Obama Will Let ALL the Bush Tax Cuts Expire......if he doesn't get what he wants. [View all]Enrique
(27,461 posts)9. the problem with that is that he never campaigned on that
he has been campaigning for years on preserving the tax cuts for the middle class, and he just won on that position.
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SPINE! President Obama Will Let ALL the Bush Tax Cuts Expire......if he doesn't get what he wants. [View all]
kpete
Nov 2012
OP
He really does hold all the cards. The leverage of defense cuts alone is making them sweat. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Nov 2012
#2
Yes, he's been letting them stew on that for months. They brought it on themselves.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#15
He holds the cards, poker table, chairs, room, and the building the room is in.
caveat_imperator
Nov 2012
#102
Keep in mind - the tax rates can be changed retroactively at any time during the year
bhikkhu
Nov 2012
#61
Republicans will hold them hostage until tax cuts for the rich are included.
Barack_America
Nov 2012
#75
How is it not a serious 'Conflict of Interest' for GOP to sign the Norquist pledge?
SoCalCisco
Nov 2012
#83
I can support that, but then that's been my position ever since the first time they were supposed
patrice
Nov 2012
#5
Not true, this time. He's publicly giving space for supportive Repubs to cross the aisle.
ancianita
Nov 2012
#105
Because of his campaign promises about no tax increases for the middle class n/t
SickOfTheOnePct
Nov 2012
#55
Why not let these expire and pass another bill aimed at those who need the cuts?
redqueen
Nov 2012
#63
Good! I'm not going to like paying more, since I'm just a working stiff, but good! nt
valerief
Nov 2012
#38
"Fuck you assholes, I insist that all the tax cuts expire" should be the opening position
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#43
I don't mind paying a little more in taxes if I know the wealthy are paying their share. Take divid
judesedit
Nov 2012
#68
Spine? Tax cuts that were supposed to expire years ago are ONCE AGAIN on the table. nt
Bonobo
Nov 2012
#73
Sign Petition Requiring GOP Leadership to Repudiate Norquist's "No Tax Pledge"
SoCalCisco
Nov 2012
#78
Once again, we are taking things off the table well before negotiations even begin.
Bonobo
Nov 2012
#94
No problem. If those selfish bastards will have to pay, I don't mind paying more to make it happen.
judesedit
Nov 2012
#95
I am another one that would happily pay more taxes as long as the Bush tax cuts for the rich expire.
airplaneman
Nov 2012
#97
He should do this and make sure it is talked about daily who's fault it is, the repukes.
OverBurn
Nov 2012
#100