"I don't think...we can afford a series of tax breaks for people who are doing very well"

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Live-blogging Obama's press conference

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/22/5697552-live-blogging-obamas-press-conference-

4:40 pm: Obama says he wants to "immediately engage with Republicans" on energy policy.

4:39 pm: While we "celebrate wealth" in this country, we should also reward those who contribute to the community without getting rich, Obama says.

4:37 pm: A thriving middle class has always been "the greatest strength of America."

4:36 pm: On the tax cut deal: "Compromise by definition means taking things you don't like ... the overall package was the right one."

4:34 pm: Obama reiterates his stance on tax cuts for the wealthy despite his recent two year compromise extension with the GOP: "I don't think that over the long run we can afford a series of tax breaks for people who are doing very well."

4:31 pm: Republicans recognize that "with greater power comes greater responsibility."

[jotsy]

1. Haven't much to add, just wanted to say thanks.

You've been posting a lot of good stuff lately, mayhap you were before and I just didn't notice. Now that I do, wanted to say so.

I did happen to notice the presidents public statements just happen to coincide with Julian Assange's interview on the Dylan Ratigan show.

[personman]

2. "with greater power comes greater responsibility."

I'm pretty sure he is confusing republicans with Ben Parker, aka Spiderman's uncle.