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Yyyyyyeeeessss! Barack_America Nov 2012 #1
HuffPo Headline: "LINE IN THE SAND" ellisonz Nov 2012 #2
Technically, everyone will get a tax cut Xipe Totec Nov 2012 #3
technically 54% of the tax cut hfojvt Nov 2012 #12
Get ready for the repig tears bongbong Nov 2012 #4
FUCK YEAH! redqueen Nov 2012 #5
ALL RIGHT ! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #6
RIGHT ON! POTUS is the MAN! ffr Nov 2012 #55
Boner, you said you wanted leadership -- well suck on this! nt SDjack Nov 2012 #7
~ Goehner 2014! ~ xtraxritical Nov 2012 #47
hold strong. and a fuck ya. nt seabeyond Nov 2012 #8
is this an interpretation of the remarks he gave? Enrique Nov 2012 #9
Don't know, but he has said this before. Saw a video clip on TV the other day, where gkhouston Nov 2012 #15
This has been his position since 2008. Sequestration hits January. The big stick now in his hand. freshwest Nov 2012 #63
Now we're talkin'! eom ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #10
I don't know why people think this is so great hfojvt Nov 2012 #11
The OP implies the bush tax cuts will expire, except for those making $250k and under. redqueen Nov 2012 #13
same one I have used hundreds of times now (probably) hfojvt Nov 2012 #21
The OP implies the cuts for anyone above $250k are over...this compromise is obsolete, perhaps? redqueen Nov 2012 #23
I never did think it was a good compromise hfojvt Nov 2012 #42
What does "Obama is pushing" mean? nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #17
My understanding: LoisB Nov 2012 #31
My point is hfojvt Nov 2012 #40
Considering that the top 20% PAY about 95% of taxes ChillZilla Nov 2012 #46
That statistic means absolutely nothing. kentuck Nov 2012 #51
oh, thank you so much for the Republican talking point. hfojvt Nov 2012 #54
The Washington Post and Salon theKed Nov 2012 #14
One thread says it's conditional, but this one says it's over. I'm a bit confused. Gregorian Nov 2012 #16
NOT breaking. Repeat of oft repeated position upon which we all just voted. IllinoisBirdWatcher Nov 2012 #18
Perfect. JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #19
The problem isn't that he SAYS the word compromise. n/t Dawgs Nov 2012 #27
Do you see yourself in this picture? JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #48
YAAAAAAAAYYY!!! sibelian Nov 2012 #20
Please hold the line, guys. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #22
Stand your ground Mr. President! SoapBox Nov 2012 #24
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #25
Good, but we really need to RAISE taxes dramatically on the 6 Waltons who own 40% of America's wealt grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #26
wut u say. n/t Dawgs Nov 2012 #28
^ This Myrina Nov 2012 #29
Sometimes, when I'm with nothing but republicans toby jo Nov 2012 #32
An excellent argument! grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #35
Hope you don't mind cate94 Nov 2012 #52
If Senator Reid throws it in the trash can? kentuck Nov 2012 #30
Good. The GOP is fucked on this one. They can't override said veto. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #33
Why can't they? Leopolds Ghost Nov 2012 #62
CBO says Bush tax cuts expiring has very little negative effect on the economy. joshcryer Nov 2012 #64
How do you convince people who get all their "liberal" news from NPR? Leopolds Ghost Nov 2012 #68
I was one of the people who was OK with it for the unemployment extension. joshcryer Nov 2012 #75
Compromise is great when people know how to haggle and find a sticking point Leopolds Ghost Nov 2012 #78
The Dems in the Senate will stand firmly on an Obama veto of any sort. They've got the power. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #72
Yes, yes, yes. FiveGoodMen Nov 2012 #34
Obama Will Get Tax Increase erpowers Nov 2012 #36
Don't stand your ground, Mr President. kentuck Nov 2012 #37
STICK TO IT, OBAMA Skittles Nov 2012 #38
Boehner Digs In on Opposition to Tax Hikes for Wealthy...FUCK THIS GUY!! spanone Nov 2012 #39
It is a bullshit statement, people BlueStreak Nov 2012 #41
After listening to his speech I feel you may be right. Puzzledtraveller Nov 2012 #44
Here we go again :-( Inuca Nov 2012 #45
It didn't take him long to start the hustle BlueStreak Nov 2012 #50
Agree with this!! LovingA2andMI Nov 2012 #58
Like another DUer said after the 08 election politicasista Nov 2012 #59
It's a step. Until we can close the loopholes. joshcryer Nov 2012 #65
Question, please help me here. Puzzledtraveller Nov 2012 #43
This is the backbone I want to see. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #49
He's always had it-- it's just that with being President, there was a bit of a learning curve ailsagirl Nov 2012 #57
This is a scam on the American people. Obama is dealing with the Devil. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #53
The RICH must be so ANGRY at KKKarl Rove!!!!!!!! ailsagirl Nov 2012 #56
Reccing that headline! dchill Nov 2012 #60
Welcome to the mandate Politicub Nov 2012 #61
Yesssss!!!! tavalon Nov 2012 #66
Haven't we heard this line before? Bohunk68 Nov 2012 #67
Now you can STAND FIRM Barack! jimlup Nov 2012 #69
I don't believe it. nt Romulox Nov 2012 #70
We gave the President a mandate and looks like he knows that madokie Nov 2012 #71
Just words right now... only words... ocloc12 Nov 2012 #73
Didn't he say this last time too? Angleae Nov 2012 #74
EXCELLENT!!!! get the red out Nov 2012 #76
Something everyone seems to overlook everyones tax is going doc03 Nov 2012 #77
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