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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]mick063
(2,424 posts)31. Sprinkling holy water on the Vampire only subdues him
You need to drive a stake to finish him off.
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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