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ProSense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 01:57 PM Original message |
Obama confident of tax cut deal before Jan. 1 |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
1. He has two choices I will wholeheartedly support: |
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obxhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:07 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. +1 |
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Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:13 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Yes, but... |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:01 PM Response to Reply #1 |
11. Right. Then veto the whole thing and THEN let the law |
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Imajika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. You are going to be sorely disappointed... |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:10 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. I fully expect to be disappointed |
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Old Codger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:25 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Foe Sure |
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breadandwine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 09:16 PM Response to Reply #12 |
45. Obama is a genius. The economy will go up in the next 2 years. |
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happygoluckytoyou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:00 AM Response to Reply #45 |
52. OBAMA.... no longer FOR the people.... lost my vote months ago |
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pattmarty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
19. Before he signs anything, it has to get through BOTH houses. |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:08 PM Response to Reply #19 |
39. i'm aware of that...I'm talking about what may potentially reach his desk |
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danbee46 (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:19 PM Response to Reply #1 |
42. I agree, but... |
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MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
3. Because Obama knows that he'll 'give in' to whatever he's asked for |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
5. there is no work to do. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:21 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. That makes sense! So the politicians won't do it.....they need to create drama...nt |
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felinetta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. I agree. He should say "out of respect to Bush's wish to let the tax end after ten years, I will let |
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OnlinePoker (837 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
32. Except next session, the house is controlled by the Republicans |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
6. Roll up his sleeves and work with the congress. But this congress or the next? |
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NeoConsSuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:33 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. No, he meant roll over |
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RBInMaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:14 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. This reply is a typical chunk of stinky hyperbolic shit and you should be ashamed. |
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pattmarty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:56 PM Response to Reply #14 |
21. Ashamed for what? He has PROVEN himself a weak President.......... |
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radhika (563 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
8. Whatever the Repugs Want - that'll be the deal n/t |
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BenzoDia (375 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
15. If he doesn't make a deal now, then the Republicans will just bring the issue up |
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RBInMaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
16. Some people need a first grade civics class. Only a compromise bill can pass the Senate. The Presi- |
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COLGATE4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:38 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. According to you, the only way Obama can govern is by 'compromising'. |
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Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:59 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Exactly. I for one am not interested in any "compromise" whatsoever. |
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doc03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:50 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Maybe if he showed some leadership and used the bully |
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sulphurdunn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 03:58 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. When exactly was the last time the Republicans |
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pattmarty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:01 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. No it isn't. It's called "getting fucked". In two years the Republicans......... |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:17 PM Response to Reply #16 |
28. Some people need a history lesson. |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:11 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Which is why the cuts should expire |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:24 PM Response to Reply #16 |
35. Thank you RB. The Senate and House have a lot to do with legislation, not just the President. |
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Stringertom (8 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:59 AM Response to Reply #16 |
54. RB in Maine why u talk down to us |
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Volaris (479 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:17 AM Response to Reply #16 |
55. RBInMaine I have a couple of quick questions... |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
25. A deal.. |
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eringer (338 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
26. OBAMA - JUST SAY NO! |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
27. You pass these spending increase, it is YOUR DEFICIT. |
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Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
29. I draw the line at any compromise extension of the damn Bush tax cuts for the wealthy. |
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Plucketeer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
30. Just let the ALL expire! |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
33. Maybe he needs to stop rolling up his sleeves and just say how it will be |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:28 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. You know what? Americans would go along with that veto and IMO, they might just |
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bhikkhu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:58 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. That's what I think too |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:11 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. IMO the sad thing is that people in this country would support the veto and the |
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madmax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 11:35 PM Response to Reply #37 |
51. Bingo nt |
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SoapBox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
34. And that deal is? Caving...Giving in...Giving up...Backing down? |
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politicalmajority (78 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
36. Forget It If the Deal Is Extension for the Millionaires Too. |
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bc3000 (766 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
41. I feel like it's the dems in congress vs. Obama and the republicans. |
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Stringertom (8 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
43. Roll his sleeves up, practice his signature and be ready for more vetos than the Gambino family |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
44. Well, duh. What he means is he'll give in/up and sign whatever piece of shit |
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lobodons (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
46. Obama is finally correct, there will be a tax deal alright!! |
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BenzoDia (375 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
47. Obama said he'd compromise on a 2 year extension if it includes extending unemployment benefits. |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 10:36 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. hang the lack of unemployment benefits RIGHT AROUND THE FUCKING REPUKES' NECKS WHERE IT BELONGS!! |
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humbled_opinion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
49. Wait A minute... there is another option... |
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DeadEyeDyck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-04-10 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
50. I suspect that he will cave in on extending the entire |
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Moostache (905 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
53. The only reason he has to roll up his sleeves is: |
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PFunk (687 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 01:32 AM Response to Original message |
56. I also expect to be disaponted. |
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James48 (517 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 03:18 AM Response to Original message |
57. NO DEAL. |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-05-10 03:22 AM Response to Original message |
58. Obama is treating Americans and the middle class like their idiots... |
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