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3. I think your post is purist bullshit. He isn't giving away half the store. He held the line on a

Reply to limpyhobbler (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 08:26 PM

Nov 2012

balanced approach. He held the line in taxing the 2%. He just said he'd open to some amount of compromise, AS HE SHOULD since THAT is GOVERNING. He is getting out in front on this. setting the tone, has the people behind him (literally), and it was a GREAT short address. He is putting some BIGTIME HEAT AND PRESSURE ON THE REPUKES !!

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President Obama's Speech On Fiscal Cliff: I Refuse To Accept Any Approach That Is Not Balanced [View all] mucifer Nov 2012 OP

What programs is he planning to cut in this balancing act? limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #1

I think your post is purist bullshit. He isn't giving away half the store. He held the line on a RBInMaine Nov 2012 #3

Cuts are not needed. He should veto cuts to vital social programs as Bill Clinton did in 1995. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #4

Dont Listen to the Other Guy. You are 100% Correct boingboinh Nov 2012 #5

er... I think things are still up in the air. Obama is honest, I don't think he presented anything limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #6

Good for him. rosesaylavee Nov 2012 #2