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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOver the cliff? Not over the cliff?
Which do you think is the better strategy?
Why?
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Over the cliff | |
11 (85%) |
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Not over the cliff | |
2 (15%) |
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msongs
(70,598 posts)Lasher
(28,612 posts)And also because I don't trust Obama as our chief capitulator. Do you?
DJ13
(23,671 posts)Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)Stinky The Clown
(68,504 posts)It is a right wing talking point and, as usual, the Democrats go right the fuck along with it. Like oxen with rings in their noses.
99Forever
(14,524 posts)It's nice to see I'm not the only one who sees this for the steaming pile it is.
Thank you.
It's all part of trying to scare us into letting them do whatever they want.
NashvilleLefty
(811 posts)we need more stimulus. Granted, this is the best position that we have been in negotiation-wise, but we need to have more stimulus and frankly, the "deficit" is totally irrelevant.
If we increase the economy, the revenues will increase and the deficit will be a moot point. Although, I support increasing the tax rate on the 1% just to help normalize the increase of wealth between the upper 1% and the rest of the country. Should we increase the basic rate or close the loopholes? Both. And get rid of the cap on SS payroll taxes - that will take care of any issues.
Medicare? The problem with health insurance is health costs. Expand Medicare to be Medicare for All. This will affect private insurance companies which will affect the economy. But, these companies can become Medicare Supplemental companies.
But I digress. Although the "Fiscal Cliff" may be over-rated, it is still a real thing.
bluestate10
(10,942 posts)Filibuster Harry
(666 posts)one then over the cliff we go together. But it is going to be interesting to see if/when/ an how the richies get mad as we get closer to Dec 31st and especially when congress is on vacation.