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50. Not only that - with the rash of Repug "layoffs" he should
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 06:27 PM
Nov 2012

announce it's "a new deal" time and immediately form a department to start hiring folks to work for the government. They can work on infrastructure, new energy ideas, hell - they can be trained by the IRS to audit companies (like those who are deciding a day after the election to lay off democrats).

Time to play hard ball Mr. President.

and he should, let the lameness of the lame ducks be apparent, elleng Nov 2012 #1
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
"They brought it on themselves." dchill Nov 2012 #54
With so many military bases in red states they should sweat n/t Teamster Jeff Nov 2012 #25
He holds the cards, poker table, chairs, room, and the building the room is in. caveat_imperator Nov 2012 #102
bad idea jollyreaper2112 Nov 2012 #3
The best idea to deal with the situation - Good one! byeya Nov 2012 #6
the problem with that is that he never campaigned on that Enrique Nov 2012 #9
Keep in mind - the tax rates can be changed retroactively at any time during the year bhikkhu Nov 2012 #61
Oooh, images of drones and teabagging. Democrats_win Nov 2012 #10
I'm missing something. What else could he do? Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #49
Republicans will hold them hostage until tax cuts for the rich are included. Barack_America Nov 2012 #75
Can House Representatives be recalled? Impeached? kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #4
yes in less than 2 years they will be up for a vote n/t Enrique Nov 2012 #7
No, house members can be expelled nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #17
How is it not a serious 'Conflict of Interest' for GOP to sign the Norquist pledge? SoCalCisco Nov 2012 #83
Campaign finance reform would mykpart Nov 2012 #109
I can support that, but then that's been my position ever since the first time they were supposed patrice Nov 2012 #5
He could also just let the bush tax cut extension to expire. ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #8
that's what he's saying Enrique Nov 2012 #11
That's how I understood it four years ago. Tansy_Gold Nov 2012 #13
yep kpete Nov 2012 #16
No, he's saying if they don't negotiate he'll let them expire. cui bono Nov 2012 #41
From the start--put congress on alert Spike89 Nov 2012 #12
Get that tax part done the first day. Sunlei Nov 2012 #14
problem is handmade34 Nov 2012 #18
Why don't they let ALL the tax cuts expire robbob Nov 2012 #19
+1 nt Live and Learn Nov 2012 #21
Exactly. But he won't, he doesn't do that. cui bono Nov 2012 #42
Unfortunately, you're right. Chakab Nov 2012 #45
Not true, this time. He's publicly giving space for supportive Repubs to cross the aisle. ancianita Nov 2012 #105
Based on the last 4 years, yes, it is true. n/t cui bono Nov 2012 #110
That's what I'm afraid of. n/t Raksha Nov 2012 #112
There is a story on HuffPo pangaia Nov 2012 #113
Why not just let them expire? redqueen Nov 2012 #20
+1 a2liberal Nov 2012 #62
Damn right, so be it! sebastianj333 Nov 2012 #22
Here! Here! PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #32
Here we go again... Liberal1975 Nov 2012 #23
dude, just let them all expire and renegotiate from scratch NuttyFluffers Nov 2012 #24
Agreed Mr.President. Lay it at their feet. geckosfeet Nov 2012 #26
But WHY doesn't he want all the Bush tax cuts to expire? rocktivity Nov 2012 #27
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
He holds the winning hand and has nothing to really loose nolabels Nov 2012 #28
Jumped the gun before, Skidmore Nov 2012 #29
Now this part right here really bothers me. Autumn Nov 2012 #30
There are some middle class tax cuts included in W's folly ItsTheMediaStupid Nov 2012 #101
In that deal by W were tax breaks for the poor also. Autumn Nov 2012 #103
Sprinkling holy water on the Vampire only subdues him mick063 Nov 2012 #31
Good for him. Good for us... This has to be done. Harriety Nov 2012 #33
We all need to chill out! peace13 Nov 2012 #34
Thank you. I trust the president. appacom Nov 2012 #114
He has "political capital", and he should SPEND it!!! George II Nov 2012 #35
Exactly. davidwparker Nov 2012 #36
There can be no loyalty to Grover Norquist! SCVDem Nov 2012 #37
Better yet, why not push Grover off the cliff? meow2u3 Nov 2012 #52
Good! I'm not going to like paying more, since I'm just a working stiff, but good! nt valerief Nov 2012 #38
I hope he gets to let them expire treestar Nov 2012 #39
Yes, he needs to go to the public. pa28 Nov 2012 #40
"Fuck you assholes, I insist that all the tax cuts expire" should be the opening position Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #43
Elections have consequences. :-) WinkyDink Nov 2012 #44
Why are so many DUers praising this??? cui bono Nov 2012 #46
I agree John2 Nov 2012 #48
"We are going to let the Bush tax cuts on the wealthy expire. " SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #56
That's why immediately after Obama calls for tax cuts on middle class cui bono Nov 2012 #57
Exactly LiberalLovinLug Nov 2012 #67
This John2 Nov 2012 #47
Not only that - with the rash of Repug "layoffs" he should TBF Nov 2012 #50
Spine would be allowing ALL the tax cuts to expire. Tatiana Nov 2012 #51
Me too. n/t cui bono Nov 2012 #53
I hope it is unwavering---time for repubs to make some concessions Shilo Nov 2012 #58
K&R Amonester Nov 2012 #59
The Senate has already passed a bill Timbuk3 Nov 2012 #60
Mr. President...TAKE MY TAX CUT AND USE IT FOR LEVERAGE!!! Moostache Nov 2012 #64
here, here kpete Nov 2012 #65
Hold on a minute... kjackson227 Nov 2012 #66
Yes John2 Nov 2012 #69
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
Read my lips Cresent City Kid Nov 2012 #89
Then afterwards he can propose a retroactive middle class tax cut Bucky Nov 2012 #70
Here's my compromise Berlin Expat Nov 2012 #71
Obama will NOT cave on this. We_Must_Organize Nov 2012 #72
Spine? Tax cuts that were supposed to expire years ago are ONCE AGAIN on the table. nt Bonobo Nov 2012 #73
"Myths and legends die hard in America" - Hunter S Thompson upi402 Nov 2012 #74
Fuck the unemployed, right? joshcryer Nov 2012 #79
Huh? Bonobo Nov 2012 #81
The extensions were done for a reason, Bonobo. joshcryer Nov 2012 #82
Joshcryer thinks tax cuts for the wealthy increase employment. Bonobo Nov 2012 #84
The extensions were a political trade for unemployment benefits. joshcryer Nov 2012 #85
No, Bonobo thinks you don't negotiate from a position of weakness. Bonobo Nov 2012 #86
Yeah, as if they would've negotiated. joshcryer Nov 2012 #87
I cannot take you seriously. Bonobo Nov 2012 #90
I advocate for neither. joshcryer Nov 2012 #92
Everyone remembers your advocacy for invading Libya and Syria. Bonobo Nov 2012 #93
"Crumbs." joshcryer Nov 2012 #96
You'll never convince BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #107
That poster in particular doesn't even live in the US. joshcryer Nov 2012 #108
Funny, I recently made a post about this on my FB redStateBlueHeart Nov 2012 #76
And what is that supposed to mean? jenw2 Nov 2012 #77
Sign Petition Requiring GOP Leadership to Repudiate Norquist's "No Tax Pledge" SoCalCisco Nov 2012 #78
EXACTLY. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #80
Good. Frankly, it didn't amount to all that much anyway in our budget. AllyCat Nov 2012 #88
What the hell is an "if" doing in that sentence? woo me with science Nov 2012 #91
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
Write Congress Milliesmom Nov 2012 #98
Get real folks! bubba4249 Nov 2012 #99
He should do this and make sure it is talked about daily who's fault it is, the repukes. OverBurn Nov 2012 #100
Good! He is keeping his promise & what the voters knew! Pachamama Nov 2012 #104
Let all the Bush tax cuts for the rich expire.... Gumboot Nov 2012 #106
So now it's out in the open DFW Nov 2012 #111
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