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Maybe this is a stupid question Turbineguy Jun 2012 #1
The biggest driver of the deficit is Samantha Jun 2012 #32
And the taxcuts cause the deficits... kentuck Jun 2012 #48
Yep deutsey Jun 2012 #57
Absolutely Samantha Jun 2012 #67
Those are not Democrats RC Jun 2012 #77
I agree with you about the right-leaning Dems - they should just move on over to the other Samantha Jun 2012 #113
Some of us called the obvious YEARS ago. Wake the fuck up. We are on our own. Huey P. Long Jun 2012 #54
I was one of those and don't cuss at me n/t Samantha Jun 2012 #111
haha, yes, well, not meant 'at' you, but just echoing using your reply Huey P. Long Jun 2012 #115
Okay, I understand and am now officially unoffended Samantha Jun 2012 #128
email to my two Senators and 1 House "Representative": dreampunk Jun 2012 #45
Agreed Xyzse Jun 2012 #114
maybe dixiegrrrrl Jun 2012 #60
Sticking this in here Maraya1969 Jun 2012 #64
THANKYOU!! turtlerescue1 Jun 2012 #94
Thank you! n/t Paka Jun 2012 #158
The Democrats often do more to defeat themselves WI_DEM Jun 2012 #2
k&r....sob's spanone Jun 2012 #3
Called Sen. Pryor's office and spoke with an aide. I'm sure that Mark will sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #4
Tonedeaf. 99Forever Jun 2012 #5
A few million dollars in campaign funds. n/t JHB Jun 2012 #11
" Don't want to raise taxes on anyone " is a ploy orpupilofnature57 Jun 2012 #6
no doubt these DINO senators are hearing from their rich campaign donors: "don't raise taxes on ME wordpix Jun 2012 #7
The President could veto BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #8
"The President could veto..." bluedigger Jun 2012 #13
Not a "good one" BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #38
I understand the "threat" argument. bluedigger Jun 2012 #106
Unless Harry gets his minions in line, the tax cuts will be permanent via temporary extensions. no_hypocrisy Jun 2012 #9
Senators are not the Majority Leader's minions Freddie Stubbs Jun 2012 #16
Harry COULD refuse to bring the vote to the floor though MessiahRp Jun 2012 #18
He could, but a stalemate would mean that everyone (rich, middle class, and poor) would get Freddie Stubbs Jun 2012 #22
Stop buying into rightwing framing. theaocp Jun 2012 #27
It isn't? MightyOkie Jun 2012 #34
That's still rightwing framing. theaocp Jun 2012 #43
Why did you put "rich" in quotes? That usually translates as "fake rich" people. ieoeja Jun 2012 #104
That's kind of the way I feel about wealth... MightyOkie Jun 2012 #156
Isn't the argument "we don't want to punish the the job creators" Blanks Jun 2012 #127
Most voters would consider an increase in their tax rate from one year to the next to be Freddie Stubbs Jun 2012 #35
You're conceding the argument on the right wing's terms. theaocp Jun 2012 #44
What does that claptrap even mean? MightyOkie Jun 2012 #155
You like arguing from the right wing's perspective. theaocp Jun 2012 #160
I didn't think the very poor paid income taxes? kentuck Jun 2012 #53
Yeah? 99Forever Jun 2012 #21
This is why the Democratic party essentially stands for nothing today /nt still_one Jun 2012 #10
Senators are individuals with their own agendas responding to their supporters in their states FarCenter Jun 2012 #12
Except their votes impact xxqqqzme Jun 2012 #19
That's democracy for you. MightyOkie Jun 2012 #37
Define "supporters" theaocp Jun 2012 #29
The people and organizations that fund their campaign: the organizations that work on their election FarCenter Jun 2012 #140
How many voters would sway from Dem to Repub in any of these seven morningfog Jun 2012 #59
Seven asshole Senators do not represent the entire Democratic party. emulatorloo Jun 2012 #20
you're only as strong as your weakest link frylock Jun 2012 #26
And the Democratic Party is weak if it can't keep its Senators in line. morningfog Jun 2012 #47
Increasing taxes on the wealthy right now will not have any impact on the economy... Swede Atlanta Jun 2012 #14
I mean they won't spend or hire more or less depending on the amount they pay in taxes Swede Atlanta Jun 2012 #15
You are correct. kentuck Jun 2012 #56
But there has to be a revenue solution somewhere; right? MightyOkie Jun 2012 #157
There's going to be another fucking "deal", just like there was 2 years ago. bullwinkle428 Jun 2012 #17
Worthless Blue Dogs! JDPriestly Jun 2012 #23
Seems to be an Argument Against Tax Extension erpowers Jun 2012 #24
gawd damn you obstructionist republicans!!1 frylock Jun 2012 #25
WTF??!?!! ProfessionalLeftist Jun 2012 #28
I will sit home in November if it passes. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jun 2012 #30
This would likely be taken up in a lame duck session, as it was in 2010 Freddie Stubbs Jun 2012 #39
That will only make things worse. AverageJoe90 Jun 2012 #58
No way. Too many other things riding on November. Jackpine Radical Jun 2012 #80
You make a good point Jackpine... but kentuck Jun 2012 #86
So the Democrats offer a slow slide to Perdition. Jackpine Radical Jun 2012 #161
gotta love the classics hfojvt Jun 2012 #31
Seven: ProSense Jun 2012 #33
Can the President not veto revenue bills? kentuck Jun 2012 #41
Yes the President Can. Savannahmann Jun 2012 #69
indeed Doc Holliday Jun 2012 #103
Democratic leaders need to get them in line. morningfog Jun 2012 #68
Democratic Leaders are too busy reading polls that tell us the predictable. Savannahmann Jun 2012 #71
They are in line. Just the wrong one. RC Jun 2012 #88
my Senator Bill Nelson, ugh steve2470 Jun 2012 #74
The usual suspects. boxman15 Jun 2012 #133
Exactly what everybody who is not LYING woo me with science Jun 2012 #36
Get ready for it. kentuck Jun 2012 #40
This isn't even a surprise. We knew the tax cuts were essentially permanent morningfog Jun 2012 #50
CORRECT Skittles Jun 2012 #149
RETARDS. publikkklans blackmailed an extension for unemployment extension. pansypoo53219 Jun 2012 #42
You know, the word "retard" when used to describe a person or group MineralMan Jun 2012 #142
Maybe you could edit your post to leave out the "R" word. Kaleva Jun 2012 #143
Please use another word besides "retard". steve2470 Jun 2012 #144
Please stop using people with developmental disabilities as an insult. Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #145
The word "retard" is offensive FloridaJudy Jun 2012 #146
Calling people 'jerks is offensive to soda jerks. RC Jun 2012 #147
When was the last time FloridaJudy Jun 2012 #164
I remember them. RC Jun 2012 #165
So you refuse to edit out the offensive word? UnrepentantLiberal Jun 2012 #166
The subject line is extremely hurtful. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2012 #167
This can't be. We were told ad nauseum that the Bush tax cuts would morningfog Jun 2012 #46
+1. Hate to say I told ya so riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #65
Great...More from the Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight deutsey Jun 2012 #49
James Fallows discusses this issue succinctly Samantha Jun 2012 #51
The message is already clear salib Jun 2012 #52
Since I'm from Kansas & it doesn't matter, should I focus on CALIFORNIA? Tell me how the CA tail patrice Jun 2012 #55
Somebody tell me why we need Republicans? Savannahmann Jun 2012 #61
William, patrice Jun 2012 #62
Damn, this is depressing... kentuck Jun 2012 #63
Um, contrarian view here, but tax cuts do have a stimulative effect. It's just that tax cuts coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #78
Yes, if they are spent. kentuck Jun 2012 #84
I was listening to NPR Sunday Morning. Savannahmann Jun 2012 #85
The tax cut issue is a red herring, imo, that allows Congress to ignore coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #116
It's a problem when the Repubs are effectively using it... kentuck Jun 2012 #117
It's a problem for sure. No debate from me. But the question of coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #119
Then the Government needs more money to hire people Savannahmann Jun 2012 #122
The government needs to hire people period. The tax coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #126
But the economy will not grow at 3-4% because... kentuck Jun 2012 #131
Then, it would only keep the deficits high...? kentuck Jun 2012 #123
Yet these cuts have destroyed our economy. aquart Jun 2012 #95
That's actually an interesting counter-argument and I think there may coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #118
Quelle Surprise! librechik Jun 2012 #66
Obama will veto any extensions, right? rofl nt msongs Jun 2012 #70
FACT Cigar11 Jun 2012 #72
Your avatar says it all Cali_Democrat Jun 2012 #73
This is why the Republicans seem to always control the agenda Crunchy Frog Jun 2012 #75
Go right ahead and call...... Flint Stone Jun 2012 #76
You're right, I give up. WilliamPitt Jun 2012 #91
No, I haven't given up Flint Stone Jun 2012 #97
When did you figure this out Flint Stone? kentuck Jun 2012 #100
I guess I do Flint Stone Jun 2012 #110
kentuck, I honestly think the only reason this subject has vaulted into debate at THIS moment Samantha Jun 2012 #129
Very perceptive. kentuck Jun 2012 #132
I appreciate your concern. WilliamPitt Jun 2012 #101
7 assholes plus every Republican is still less than 60. dawg Jun 2012 #79
In anything that must be done there are always at least seven assholes TheKentuckian Jun 2012 #99
Your genius and insight should not go unnoticed. I notice. -eom Huey P. Long Jun 2012 #105
President Obama needs to put maximum pressure on these Senators steve2470 Jun 2012 #81
Done - Will Call Everyday otohara Jun 2012 #82
I didn't like him very much at the time but you know who would never put up with this? tularetom Jun 2012 #83
Unfortunately, many of them do not know how the Democratic Party works... kentuck Jun 2012 #89
@#$%&*!!! freshwest Jun 2012 #87
Many folk in 2010 were willing to play this game theaocp Jun 2012 #90
It's probably "Defense" cuts this time, as they are the ones who will scream waaaaaaaay louder than patrice Jun 2012 #93
This is how the 1%/Third Way makes Dems ineffective: Infiltrate. Divide. Conquer. Zorra Jun 2012 #92
Buy just enough Democrats to keep them defensive, but don't give them enough $$$$$ to patrice Jun 2012 #96
If this is true..? kentuck Jun 2012 #98
That's exactly what it means. Not just the budget, but EVERYTHING on the calendar, just like 2010. patrice Jun 2012 #109
Forced to vote the 1%ers are easy to spot no matter their affiliations nineteen50 Jun 2012 #102
kick nt steve2470 Jun 2012 #107
Pryor's office was very perfunctory and kind of snotty. patrice Jun 2012 #108
Thank you for calling. WilliamPitt Jun 2012 #112
Yes. every day. patrice Jun 2012 #136
Gonna go ahead and add the Kansas "representation" to my call list just to needle them. nt patrice Jun 2012 #137
Well they can do nothing and the taxes will go back then and there. hrmjustin Jun 2012 #120
If the Democrats win...? kentuck Jun 2012 #125
Well the house would need to go first by law and the house is... hrmjustin Jun 2012 #135
Maybe they will and maybe they won't... kentuck Jun 2012 #138
Same old shit. mmonk Jun 2012 #121
And the "same old shit" is bad .. kentuck Jun 2012 #124
Indeed and it makes me weary. mmonk Jun 2012 #139
Me too... kentuck Jun 2012 #141
Just got a beg letter from Tester. Guess what my answer was. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #130
I tried calling Mary Landrieu's office all day revolution breeze Jun 2012 #134
it's all BS Skittles Jun 2012 #148
Who do I call? And what are their phone #'s?? ErikJ Jun 2012 #150
Sens. Jon Tester (Mont.) Joe Manchin (W.Va.) Ben Nelson (Neb.) Jim Webb (Va.) Claire McCaskill. lonestarnot Jun 2012 #151
like I have been saying... geekd Jun 2012 #152
That's T-Bagger strategy ErikJ Jun 2012 #153
toadies huh?? geekd Jun 2012 #171
No. We need to establish OUR OWN bona fides & what you demand is the opposite of doing so. Critical patrice Jun 2012 #163
quite the contrary geekd Jun 2012 #170
Well, Jamaal510 Jun 2012 #154
Some fax numbers eridani Jun 2012 #159
kick nt steve2470 Jun 2012 #162
Raise taxes across the board, it's the only way. rightwinger77 Jun 2012 #168
Dear Senators Blue Dog: markpkessinger Jun 2012 #169
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