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13. Since neither you nor I are lobbyists for the super-rich, nor are we big campaign donors, we do not

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Mon Jul 9, 2012, 12:31 AM

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what the fucking hell are choie Jul 2012 #1

because it includes them? Skittles Jul 2012 #2

They wouldn't! Wilms Jul 2012 #3

Yes they would. emilyg Jul 2012 #4

Dems and repukes both would Skittles Jul 2012 #5

well said choie Jul 2012 #9

They are giving cover to those who want to compromise (aka capitulate). AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #7

'Compromise by only giving them another extension'--But AFTER ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #12

Since neither you nor I are lobbyists for the super-rich, nor are we big campaign donors, we do not AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #13

Because they are DINOs??? Odin2005 Jul 2012 #28

Let the whole thing expire. AJTheMan Jul 2012 #6

Maybe that was just one function. Another was to reward the wealthy contributors. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #8

Im with you on this one. n/t. airplaneman Jul 2012 #14

"It's intended goal was to spur the economy and create jobs." KansDem Jul 2012 #26

No that was not the goal and even if it were it did neither. Bandit Jul 2012 #33

Expire and increase across the board. harun Jul 2012 #35

The middle class is what does and always has spurred this economy underpants Jul 2012 #39

BRILLIANT political strategy, IMO. Ties Rs in Congress to ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #10

I agree DavidDvorkin Jul 2012 #32

and the timing was spot on underpants Jul 2012 #38

Am I correct that if nothing is done they expire? SoutherDem Jul 2012 #11

If Obama could get his jobs package for a one-year extension, I think he should do it... Drunken Irishman Jul 2012 #15

I disagree with you, and here's why... Volaris Jul 2012 #16

I agree somewhat with you... Drunken Irishman Jul 2012 #17

"If he loses, I'd just say fuck it and let them expire." Volaris Jul 2012 #18

If you're suggesting losing would be ideal, I disagree... Drunken Irishman Jul 2012 #20

I'm not suggesting that at all... Volaris Jul 2012 #41

Yes, SD, they will expire on their own. sofa king Jul 2012 #22

MSNBC reported that if tax cuts expire, those making $50-100K will pay nearly $5000 more in taxes/yr wordpix Jul 2012 #42

They will be extended... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2012 #19

Welcome to the glorious other dropping shoe! sofa king Jul 2012 #21

God, I wish this scenario could become a reality in the fall. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2012 #23

what is the connection to the OP Enrique Jul 2012 #24

The possible outcomes are predictable. sofa king Jul 2012 #25

the GOP will block it Enrique Jul 2012 #31

I expect them to block it, and so does the President. sofa king Jul 2012 #36

Oh, that map looks so beautiful! Odin2005 Jul 2012 #30

This was brilliant. The timing is great - just as everyone gets back from the 4th of July underpants Jul 2012 #37

And there's another nice touch, too. sofa king Jul 2012 #45

I like your optimism and spunk sofa king. joshcryer Jul 2012 #40

GOPricks are SCREWED! Odin2005 Jul 2012 #27

Fighting with the GOP is good politics. nt bemildred Jul 2012 #29

Kick 'em while they're down Blue Owl Jul 2012 #34

Then write a bill to cut only middle class taxes laureloak Jul 2012 #43

The ads are key musiclawyer Jul 2012 #44