Fiscal Cliff
Re: Fiscal Cliff
by Dylan » Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:52 pm
Sure, and I largely agree, but my point is that it's not good faith negotiating to entirely nix the idea of keeping the rates consistent when we could achieve the revenue goal through other means.
Also I think Obama has taken this argument to the public too quickly. That's using his position's leverage more effectively, but I don't think this is the time for it. Not with everything on the line.
Also I think Obama has taken this argument to the public too quickly. That's using his position's leverage more effectively, but I don't think this is the time for it. Not with everything on the line.
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Re: Fiscal Cliff
by Dylan » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:17 pm
I disagree. I think there is general acceptance among many in the GOP that there needs to be a compromise and that they will be left behind if they aren't a part of it, both electorally and in terms of their credibility within their own party. Taking this public as quickly as he did is a good way to shore up any of the internal divisions in the GOP and lose the opportunity to strike a deal with the sane sect and have them bring the wackjobs into line.
Sadly I think Obama's approach has closed that window.
Sadly I think Obama's approach has closed that window.
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Re: Fiscal Cliff
by John Galt » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:09 pm
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Re: Fiscal Cliff
by John Galt » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:10 pm
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Re: Fiscal Cliff
by John Galt » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:14 pm
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