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So the president waltzes out in his finest campaign style to proclaim that the GOP has caved on taxes — a loss for the GOP on principle.
And Fox reports that there will be no spending cuts. A win for Dems on principle.
Thus the Senate GOP leadership.
And the House GOP? We shall see.
The cliff clock ticks.
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Steve Beren | 12.31.12 @ 6:19PM
The federal government has already gone over the spending cliff - to the tune of $16 trillion. Spending is the problem. Debt is the problem. Deficit is the problem. When Obama, Biden, Reid, and Pelosi say they want a "balanced" approach that includes "more revenue," they are reminding us that they want "more revenue" (higher taxes). And the only reason for higher taxes ("more revenue") is to support "more spending." We are already over the spending cliff. The solution is less spending and reduced cost of government. And "less spending" does not require "more revenue."
Jeff| 12.31.12 @ 6:37PM
Steve Beren for President.
Bob Grant| 12.31.12 @ 6:52PM
Folks,
We are simply witnessing the fruits of electing, and re-electing, someone with ZERO negotiating skills. If you recall, he totally reneged on a deal with Boehner a year and a half ago. It looks like we're witnessing this all over again. He compromises and at the last minute pulls the rug . Woodward wrote a book about obama's lack of presidential skills. There's a reason he's call 'The Amateur' by many.
Yet curiously, he seems eager to assume the position when negotiating with other countries.
It will be a long four years.
mike 3/505| 12.31.12 @ 7:37PM
Bob my friend...it seems that President Obama has perfect negotiating skills. He's getting exactly what he wants.
RCV| 12.31.12 @ 10:54PM
This is the fruit of your brilliant tea party House members' folly. Just figuring this out, Jeffrey?
Martin kzovich| 1.1.13 @ 8:27AM
NO
RCV
Its because of ignoramouses like you. It will be a costly "victory" for most Obama voters just wiate till they see the results of Obama care--they will not be amused.
spike59| 1.2.13 @ 6:38AM
It will be a costly "victory" for most Obama voters just wiate till they see the results of Obama care--they will not be amused.
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they may not be amused, but they won't blame ObaMao; they never have, and never will...
bopberrigan| 1.1.13 @ 11:10AM
RCA, I guess I need to enlightened. How are the Tea Party-backed Congressmen responsible for the votes of the Rhino Senators. Hopefully, they'll show some moxy and reject this putrid compromise..
RCV| 1.1.13 @ 1:12PM
Not a chance.
Al Adab| 1.2.13 @ 4:03PM
151 republican members voted NO!
RCV| 1.2.13 @ 5:37PM
And the majority of the House, including Ryan, voted yes.
Trinacria| 1.1.13 @ 2:10PM
Man walks onto a bar and saddles up next to an attractive middle aged woman. After a few minutes of polite conversation, the man offers the woman a proposition. "I don't usually do this kind of thing, but I'm only here for a short time, so I'll be blunt. If you'd be willing to accompany me to my room, I'll give you $10,000. ". The woman agrees and off they go. In the elevator the man turns to the woman and asks her if she would consider taking $5000. Shocked by the request, the woman responds, "You creep! What kind of woman do you think I am?". The man quickly responds, "We've already established that, madam; now we're simply determining the price."
Such is the case with the GOP leadership...
RCV| 1.1.13 @ 11:11PM
Even Paul Ryan voted for the bill.
spike59| 1.2.13 @ 6:37AM
...and?????
Tom Kyba| 1.2.13 @ 11:09AM
You will note genius, that posters here are disgusted with the Republicans. What part of this don't you get? have you ever uttered word one in disagreement with your Dear Leader?
RCV| 1.2.13 @ 7:05PM
You should be disgusted with the Republicans. They have fallen to a new low of ineffectiveness and disgrace.