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11. I've been thinking of starting a thread suggesting this.

Reply to tarheelsunc (Original post)

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 02:44 PM

Nov 2012

I believe the 'Bush tax cuts' are supposed to expire at the beginning of the year, and Obama has been fighting to extend the tax cuts on all but the top group.

I believe what he is saying here is "fine, let all of the tax cuts expire". Tax cuts don't stimulate the economy as much as increased spending anyway.

I was going to suggest that he just let all of the cuts expire if congress doesn't work with him. I'm glad he has come to the same conclusion.

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Obama calls out Congress! [View all] tarheelsunc Nov 2012 OP

Good about time! NotThisTime Nov 2012 #1

Throwing down the gauntlet Vox Moi Nov 2012 #2

I've got the pen out ready to sign the bill Right Away!!!!!!! Pisces Nov 2012 #3

I was on the phone to my doctor, fails to come to ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #4

He's asking for a balanced approach, just like during his campaign tarheelsunc Nov 2012 #6

That's the thing though, the President is in a position to simply let ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #10

Let the Bush tax cuts expire!!!! GitRDun Nov 2012 #5

Yes, I read this already, haven't seen it posted here. He said the Ryan budget is LAUGHABLE. freshwest Nov 2012 #7

How is this different from what he said before extending them last time (2010)? Dawgs Nov 2012 #8

YES! southmost Nov 2012 #9

I've been thinking of starting a thread suggesting this. Blanks Nov 2012 #11