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SELLOUT! This is NOT what we voted for! He ran on $250k and now is pushing $450K. Guess who is going [View all] In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 OP

I hope you have someone to help you change your diaper. phleshdef Dec 2012 #1

How does this childish response add anything... Wind Dancer Dec 2012 #35

My response was no more or less childish than the post I was responding to. phleshdef Dec 2012 #39

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #83

I'd call it just a bit more than an inch, really Bake Dec 2012 #115

You really don't understand, do you ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #132

I understand math. Bake Jan 2013 #163

At least he's *using his words* this year... freshwest Jan 2013 #162

Oh goody. bunnies Dec 2012 #2

C'est la lutte finale! BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #3

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #4

classic! insult and attack the messenger. Lame asslicking stenographer apologist! In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #8

That's not an insult. It's a good suggestion. NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #10

bwahahahahaha CatWoman Dec 2012 #72

(spits cranberry juice on keyboard) +a million Number23 Dec 2012 #120

I'm far less concerned with the income tax rate than with those of capital gains and inheritance. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #5

NBC reporting alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #19

No, not really Report1212 Dec 2012 #25

Cliff = 55% over $1M inheritance, 25% cap gains from $0. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #26

if you're measuring against the cliff alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #29

Well, that's the crux of the biscuit, isn't it? The whole thing is another in the series of Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #63

You assume that Congress won't reinstate middle-class tax cuts. They will. That much is certain. leveymg Dec 2012 #112

I don't think it's certain at all alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #114

They just announced UI has been extended for a year without offset. They'll extend the middle-class leveymg Dec 2012 #116

As part of the very deal you're otherwise shitting on...? alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #118

The Grand Deal included SS "reform". That won't happen - the measures will be considered separately leveymg Jan 2013 #156

Exactly. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #159

Cliff = two million cut off from UE SpartanDem Dec 2012 #33

There is no public housing out here and block grants = another few hundred thousand bucks in a Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #45

And Yet it was rejected because good is dumb AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #40

The President has not even reached the podium yet..... monmouth3 Dec 2012 #6

Yes, this post was somewhat premature CJCRANE Dec 2012 #12

Wacth out!! The Obamnapologists are out in force!! bowens43 Dec 2012 #7

Seriously Bowen! Classic blame and ridicule the messenger tactics! Pathetic! Probably paid trolls! In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author backscatter712 Dec 2012 #14

Who are you to assert that anyone bama_blue_dot Dec 2012 #32

Welcome to DU. We need more blue-bloods from your part of the country. bluestate10 Dec 2012 #93

YEAH! Democrats on a board for Democrats are.. paid... trolls... dionysus Dec 2012 #129

so apparently, are the pamper filling despair trolls. dionysus Dec 2012 #128

Kick The Can.....nt global1 Dec 2012 #11

Your despair is noted. backscatter712 Dec 2012 #13

No need to negotiate! He has a mandate. Only a Chamberlain would negotiate with fascists. I'm suppos In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #16

Ooh lookee me! I'll end every sentence with an exclamation point! And spout off nonsense with no... phleshdef Dec 2012 #18

You're ridicule is noted. I will refrain from responding in kind as it serves no purpose to In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #22

Its more difficult than you could ever imagine. phleshdef Dec 2012 #27

+1 LOL!!!! FSogol Dec 2012 #24

BOOM! Some people really need to sit their asses down and read the Constitution. bluestate10 Dec 2012 #95

Good luck with that, considering the gerrymandered districts we ceded in 2010. MH1 Jan 2013 #167

!!1!1!1!! eleventy!11!1! dionysus Dec 2012 #61

Yes, you're correct. billh58 Dec 2012 #84

Where have I heard this shit before? JTFrog Dec 2012 #119

Because 450k is middle class! Marrah_G Dec 2012 #15

Oh In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #155

$400/$450 is a cave? Republicans cave on the principle, on the rate level, and on additional rates! alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #17

Please no logic SpartanDem Dec 2012 #21

+a gazillion peacebird Dec 2012 #28

It is a good deal given Harmony Blue Dec 2012 #23

Thank you for your response. While the details haven't been released I am wondering what your source In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #34

your original post was written like "squat" Kolesar Jan 2013 #151

What? Happy New Year to you too. In Truth We Trust Jan 2013 #165

Perhaps ypou should read Robert Reichs take on this: In Truth We Trust Jan 2013 #169

Here's my reply, already posted elsewhere alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #170

Blame Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats frazzled Dec 2012 #20

In Schumer's state, $250,000 per year for a family of four is not excessive earnings. bluestate10 Dec 2012 #97

That's a Dentist or a Plumber married to a nurse in NJ. Walk away Dec 2012 #113

The difference between 250k and 450k is not worth extending unemployment to you Recursion Dec 2012 #30

Never expected $250.000 number to stick. It was always subject kiranon Dec 2012 #31

That is how negotiations work. Harmony Blue Dec 2012 #36

Some on DU don't understand the art of negotiation. The world is simple to them. nt bluestate10 Dec 2012 #99

That's because everything is cabitchalation...get ha davidpdx Jan 2013 #160

And another episode of HairOnFireUnderground begins. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #37

obama crushed out a cigarette in my kitteh's eye. he wants us all to die too Joe. he is a very evil dionysus Dec 2012 #60

I have a feeling I'll be using "Trash This Thread" a whole bunch tonight. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #94

What did you expect. There are some here that only see a black and white world. bluestate10 Dec 2012 #100

People on the left who refuse to compromise are identical to teabaggers who refuse to compromise. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #38

Exactly!! polmaven Dec 2012 #41

It has been a one-way process whereby the people on the left continually "compromise" In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #43

Can I offer you a bucket of water babylonsister Dec 2012 #46

I would hope for a FDR leasder...don't know what you hope for? Keep the water, you may need it. In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #48

FDR had a massively Democratic House AND Senate RomneyLies Dec 2012 #49

Well said. randome Dec 2012 #54

Obama better leader then FDR? Really? Wow. just fucking wow. You are talking about a man who led us In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #58

About 20 times better leader, in fact. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #64

bush accomplished more than obama albeit all terrible. To even push such gibberish is very revealing In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #68

Actually, no. Bush didn't. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #69

Obama, had he been the leader you portend him to be, then we wouldn't be having this discussion at In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #82

If Obama was the piss poor leader YOU CLAIM RomneyLies Dec 2012 #85

Doesn't come close to FDR who cleaned up wall st, created the SEC, created jobs through the TVA, WPA In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #96

Ahhh, now it becomes clear. billh58 Dec 2012 #90

You see nothing but the brilliance of your own suppositions and that is in itself pathetic. You know In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #104

Aww, now it's an billh58 Dec 2012 #123

"anyone but Obama" sect who are currently swarming on DU." Number23 Dec 2012 #121

Too true, and they're billh58 Dec 2012 #125

LMAO NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #147

FDR governed during a time when patronage was still big and rebels could be punished bluestate10 Dec 2012 #103

My pony just drank my half full glass of water!!!111 greatauntoftriplets Dec 2012 #107

This guy is totally bald by now. DevonRex Jan 2013 #142

Again, you apparently do not understand what the word "compromise" means RomneyLies Dec 2012 #47

see my post 43 In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #50

The post you just replied to was a REPLY to post 43 RomneyLies Dec 2012 #51

The may I suggest you actually read it. In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #56

I read it RomneyLies Dec 2012 #57

you obviously have reading comprehension issues. In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #66

Apparently, you are politically naive. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #67

Apparently you are a condescending individual. Yes, lets compromise. Lets have "peace in our time". In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #87

And again, I say your stance is the same as a teabagger's stance. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #88

I was looking for a tea party taliban meme. I found this, it's close to what I've heard lately: freshwest Jan 2013 #143

It is called a negotiation for a reason. Jennicut Dec 2012 #42

Please see my post 43 above. In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #44

This is not an argument. It is a macro. Shivering Jemmy Dec 2012 #79

Will someone, anyone, billh58 Dec 2012 #131

I'm kinda busy too. DevonRex Jan 2013 #141

Well I guess you should have voted for Nader still_one Dec 2012 #52

The poster voted for Nader in 2000. That is what got us where we are. nt bluestate10 Dec 2012 #105

Yeah it was all the Progressives fault that we continue to have DLC/3rd way bullshit. In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #108

I would have no idea still_one Dec 2012 #110

NOW who doesn't want to compromise ever ever? Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #53

it's concern trollery at it's finest.. or a complete lack of understanding of reality... dionysus Dec 2012 #62

I don't think it has to be just one or the other. Robb Dec 2012 #81

ok pal.. time for IGGY!!!11!1 dionysus Dec 2012 #127

Compromise is Required in Best of Political Environments Indykatie Dec 2012 #55

your bitter tears are nectar to my soul. dionysus Dec 2012 #59

really? whatever floats your boat. seems kinda pathetic to me though. good luck with getting a life In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #70

what's pathetic to me is the Pamper Filling Outrage™ based off of bullshit... dionysus Dec 2012 #117

That $250,000 figure fadedrose Dec 2012 #65

Oh, the drama... SidDithers Dec 2012 #71

Hmmmmm Hekate Dec 2012 #73

why did I come into this fucking thread? CatWoman Dec 2012 #74

You thought it was satire:-) CitizenPatriot Dec 2012 #77

It's practice for The Onion, really amazing parody! Hekate Dec 2012 #91

you want I should kick your ass, Midori? Skittles Jan 2013 #144

Okay, admit it. This is satire. CitizenPatriot Dec 2012 #75

That may explain the OP, but what about the 15 special souls that rec'd this dreck? Number23 Dec 2012 #124

i'm late in replying CitizenPatriot Jan 2013 #172

Oh, noes! Ian David Dec 2012 #76

Let me play a song for you on the world's smallest violin. tritsofme Dec 2012 #78

You forgot. bluestate10 Dec 2012 #109

Don't look now, but it looks like you might have pissed your pants. MjolnirTime Dec 2012 #80

HOFU Trajan Dec 2012 #86

$450,000 is not bad. It is not a sellout. There is such a thing as negotiating. bluestate10 Dec 2012 #89

Get the poor man a hair extinguisher! Hekate Dec 2012 #92

I'm recommending this thread. Robb Dec 2012 #98

I knew it!! Number23 Dec 2012 #126

He said no increase on incomes below 250K, and this includes that jberryhill Dec 2012 #101

But once again, the Dems appear to be reasonable while ZRT2209 Dec 2012 #102

I'm ok with bargaining on the numbers, JoeyT Dec 2012 #106

I agree with the general sentiment of what you've said. What we've seen thus far is a moving to the In Truth We Trust Dec 2012 #111

You have taken self-parody to new heights. Hekate Dec 2012 #122

Evidently that makes you an insulting apologist! Wheres your justification? Care to explain In Truth We Trust Jan 2013 #134

Yep destroy the Country wheh ALL WE"VE complained about was lack of DainBramaged Dec 2012 #130

It's what I voted for. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #133

Ladies and gentelmen, I give you the distilled essence of DU's "General Discussion." WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #135

lol Will....Go Pats! Happy New Year to the distillery too! In Truth We Trust Jan 2013 #137

Prayers to the distillery WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #139

Hyperbole. I vehemently disagree with the op. xxxsdesdexxx Jan 2013 #136

What specifically in the original post do you disagree with. That this is not the deal we voted for In Truth We Trust Jan 2013 #138

Don't make me pull this car over! NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #140

So, he's Dictator in Chief now ? steve2470 Jan 2013 #145

It is ok a person with a D after their name is doing it so it HAS to be Good! stultusporcos Jan 2013 #146

Hello stultusporcos. Welcome to DU. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #148

You sure do! stultusporcos Jan 2013 #150

What we don't detect is "complete sentences"...eom Kolesar Jan 2013 #152

If my reply were verbose, would that make you happy? stultusporcos Jan 2013 #166

I'll prove you wrong... trumad Jan 2013 #149

I have an R after my name! ... eom Kolesar Jan 2013 #153

Oh, come on. Did you really expect any more? bitchkitty Jan 2013 #154

How do you figure that? Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #157

This is how via Robert Reich: In Truth We Trust Jan 2013 #168

I love Reich, but he has never held an elected office. and gets rather fanciful in his solutions. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #171

Obama is damned if he do, damned if he don't. serbbral Jan 2013 #158

Purist nonsense from the TeaLeftParty. ....YAWN...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ... RBInMaine Jan 2013 #161

Well, my taxes went up. That's what I voted for. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #164