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In reply to the discussion: In my opinion, Democrats are falling into a deadly trap. [View all]Pab Sungenis
(9,612 posts)8. Everyone would NOT have to tighten their belts.
The economic growth that would come from such a move, especially if done in conjunction with another round of stimulus which this time didn't include tax cuts, would more than make up for the slight difference in people's paychecks.
And if we only let the tax cuts on the upper incomes lapse, then the middle class would still have more money to help fuel the growth the economy needs.
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Just let the Bush tax cuts expire...don't make any exceptions...everyone must sacrifice!
rfranklin
Jun 2012
#1
Do you really have hope that our elected "Democrats" will do shit to help us?
MoonRiver
Jun 2012
#11
Watch out, language like that will bring down the wrath of the DU Neighborhood Watch.
rhett o rick
Jun 2012
#34
The way out is to let all the tax increases and spending cuts take effect at the end of the year
FarCenter
Jun 2012
#18
Let us get to 39% and we can slowly start talking about rolling back the Reagan tax-cuts.
Chan790
Jun 2012
#28
If the federal government didn't need to borrow in order to spend, the debt limit wouldn't matter
FarCenter
Jun 2012
#41
BHO does not equal FDR - lol. No kidding. To your other point, maybe the thugs are successful
jtuck004
Jun 2012
#50
I still think the derivative problem will be the bigger political problem. But, ...
Festivito
Jun 2012
#55
Absolutely. "Debt" is an illusion considering the banks' theft of TRILLIONS of our dollars,
Fire Walk With Me
Jun 2012
#57