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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders BLOWS THE LID OFF The ‘Bipartisan’ Plan To CUT TAXES for Corporations and the Wealthy [View all]bvar22
(39,909 posts)He is what DEMOCRATS used to be!
Simpson-Bowles (The Cat Food Commission) was important in that it Set-the-Stage for the "Compromise" Kabuki Theater we are now watching.
Now, Anything Less can easily be framed as a VICTORY by the Party SpinMasters.
NOW, when the Democrats reach a "compromise" that implements only most of the
Simpson-Bowles recommendations,
they can march in front of the TV cameras
pat each other on the back for their heroism in facing this difficult issue,
and declare VICTORY because:
"Its not as bad as it could have been."
"We HAD to do SOMETHING."
"We couldn't let The Perfect be the Enemy of the Good."
"Look at ALL the Good Stuff we got!"
"Its a Step in the Right Direction."
"We'll Fix It Later."
"Today, we Saved Our Children from The Deficit!"
"Its ALL Joe Lieberman's fault because we don't have a Magic Wand."
We've seen this Kabuki Theater before,
and it doesn't end well for the Working Class.
[font size=4]Hold on to your Memories, SUCKERS!
because we're TAKING everything else,
and ain't NOBODY gonna Stop Us!
Hahahahahahahaha!