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In reply to the discussion: The outright hate for the President on DU is disgusting [View all]IrishAyes
(6,151 posts).... we need to try to understand and appreciate the chess game at which he excels. W/o repeating all the reasons for believing this is a bluff, let me remind all of you that he's said himself it isn't the budget he wants, he knows it's DOA in the House AND most importantly, the Senate. Do you think President Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Biden and others have all taken leave of their senses? Maybe one at a time, given human nature, but not en masse. I'll grant this is a big risk because of the public's automatic and expected (perhaps desired for some reaon) reaction.
Yes, let's raise our voices against the chained CPI; I certainly do so myself. But don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Wait and see - I'll wager the day comes when you'll thank him. I certainly wouldn't want to challenge him to three-dimensional chess. (or basketball for that matter; I'm only 5' tall!)