Deep down all of us intuitively know what this article seeks to convey.. But still, it is refreshing to read it.

Will he?

I hope he does.. And watch his approval go into low 20's

I think he should get the 8pm slot.

There are those of us who are hard working reliable mid-level managers .. But not quite superstars.. We stuck in middle.. And hung out to dry..

We are going to get fucked.. And there won't be anyone to help us. If you don't itemize your returns - I am sure you are quite happy with the doubling of std. deduction. If you earn mainly through an llc or a corporation.. You are going to be making out like a bandit.

Those of us working 50-60 weeks, killing ourselves for the next promotion and be able to pay our mortgages.. And the super high property taxes (not uncommon to pay 25000 in my town) so that our kids can go to good schools.

For all my troubles - the following things are probably gone: state and local tax deduction, mortgage interest deduction and tax deferred 401 contributions.


I am sure there will be many on DU who don't care much for any of the above.. But just because it doesn't affect you does not mean that it is not a punch to the gut for someone.

I am all for shared burden.. But in this case Republicans are stealing from the educated upper middle class (who mostly vote Democratic) and giving it to the filthy rich.