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In reply to the discussion: Say NO to the "Fiscal Cliff" Deal [View all]plethoro
(594 posts)30. Baloney. If the Republicans do not agree to the plan, they go out of business as a Political Party.
Enough of them see the handwriting on the wall and join the Democrats, who then have greater numbers--and power--and vote a new deal even more stringent than before. You are moving nervously with fear. Someone has to start moving with purpose, and can the fear. Having said that, your argument was at least well thought out rather than someone simply saying, "you never loved Obama".
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So, because you aren't winning an argument against me, you're going to insult and "trash" my thread?
the Weird Liberal
Jan 2013
#18
Taxes on the rich are going to rise and you are whining as if they are going to zero
Carnage251
Jan 2013
#35
Jimmy, are you up and bothering those people on the internet again? Get back to bed!
Honeycombe8
Jan 2013
#38
"fuck off"? DU what has thou become. you don't agree with him, fine, but to say that here and be
Divine Discontent
Jan 2013
#28
100%, eh? You think you can get conservatives to defeat this to put more tax burden on the wealthy?
Buzz Clik
Jan 2013
#9
Republican purification has really helped them take control of the senate the past two elections
Carnage251
Jan 2013
#16