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71. Here's my compromise

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 08:21 PM

Nov 2012

We let the Bush tax cuts expire, then we go back to the Clinton-era tax rates for the middle class and poor, and to Eisenhower-era tax rates for the wealthy.

Now, you might be thinking, what's to prevent the wealthy from simply moving their money overseas? Easy! We confiscate their businesses, their assets, and their homes if they do. Everything. We seize their companies and nationalize them.

I'm sick of pussyfooting around with the "1%". To hell with them. They wanna sit and bitch about "....oh, it's socialism! The Democrats are a bunch of commies!" well, I'll show them something guaranteed to leave skidmarks in their Brooks Brothers silk boxers.

Wanna call for secession? Fine. Treason/sedition. Off to Gitmo with you. 20 years to life.

There's my compromise, GOP. Take it or leave it. And if you leave it, you ain't gonna like the consequences.

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SPINE! President Obama Will Let ALL the Bush Tax Cuts Expire......if he doesn't get what he wants. [View all] kpete Nov 2012 OP

and he should, let the lameness of the lame ducks be apparent, elleng Nov 2012 #1

He really does hold all the cards. The leverage of defense cuts alone is making them sweat. nt Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #2

Yes, he's been letting them stew on that for months. They brought it on themselves. freshwest Nov 2012 #15

"They brought it on themselves." dchill Nov 2012 #54

With so many military bases in red states they should sweat n/t Teamster Jeff Nov 2012 #25

He holds the cards, poker table, chairs, room, and the building the room is in. caveat_imperator Nov 2012 #102

bad idea jollyreaper2112 Nov 2012 #3

The best idea to deal with the situation - Good one! byeya Nov 2012 #6

the problem with that is that he never campaigned on that Enrique Nov 2012 #9

Keep in mind - the tax rates can be changed retroactively at any time during the year bhikkhu Nov 2012 #61

Oooh, images of drones and teabagging. Democrats_win Nov 2012 #10

I'm missing something. What else could he do? Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #49

Republicans will hold them hostage until tax cuts for the rich are included. Barack_America Nov 2012 #75

Can House Representatives be recalled? Impeached? kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #4

yes in less than 2 years they will be up for a vote n/t Enrique Nov 2012 #7

No, house members can be expelled nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #17

How is it not a serious 'Conflict of Interest' for GOP to sign the Norquist pledge? SoCalCisco Nov 2012 #83

Campaign finance reform would mykpart Nov 2012 #109

I can support that, but then that's been my position ever since the first time they were supposed patrice Nov 2012 #5

He could also just let the bush tax cut extension to expire. ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #8

that's what he's saying Enrique Nov 2012 #11

That's how I understood it four years ago. Tansy_Gold Nov 2012 #13

yep kpete Nov 2012 #16

No, he's saying if they don't negotiate he'll let them expire. cui bono Nov 2012 #41

From the start--put congress on alert Spike89 Nov 2012 #12

Get that tax part done the first day. Sunlei Nov 2012 #14

problem is handmade34 Nov 2012 #18

Why don't they let ALL the tax cuts expire robbob Nov 2012 #19

+1 nt Live and Learn Nov 2012 #21

Exactly. But he won't, he doesn't do that. cui bono Nov 2012 #42

Unfortunately, you're right. Chakab Nov 2012 #45

Not true, this time. He's publicly giving space for supportive Repubs to cross the aisle. ancianita Nov 2012 #105

Based on the last 4 years, yes, it is true. n/t cui bono Nov 2012 #110

That's what I'm afraid of. n/t Raksha Nov 2012 #112

There is a story on HuffPo pangaia Nov 2012 #113

Why not just let them expire? redqueen Nov 2012 #20

+1 a2liberal Nov 2012 #62

Damn right, so be it! sebastianj333 Nov 2012 #22

Here! Here! PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #32

Here we go again... Liberal1975 Nov 2012 #23

dude, just let them all expire and renegotiate from scratch NuttyFluffers Nov 2012 #24

Agreed Mr.President. Lay it at their feet. geckosfeet Nov 2012 #26

But WHY doesn't he want all the Bush tax cuts to expire? rocktivity Nov 2012 #27

Because of his campaign promises about no tax increases for the middle class n/t SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #55

Why not let these expire and pass another bill aimed at those who need the cuts? redqueen Nov 2012 #63

He holds the winning hand and has nothing to really loose nolabels Nov 2012 #28

Jumped the gun before, Skidmore Nov 2012 #29

Now this part right here really bothers me. Autumn Nov 2012 #30

There are some middle class tax cuts included in W's folly ItsTheMediaStupid Nov 2012 #101

In that deal by W were tax breaks for the poor also. Autumn Nov 2012 #103

Sprinkling holy water on the Vampire only subdues him mick063 Nov 2012 #31

Good for him. Good for us... This has to be done. Harriety Nov 2012 #33

We all need to chill out! peace13 Nov 2012 #34

Thank you. I trust the president. appacom Nov 2012 #114

He has "political capital", and he should SPEND it!!! George II Nov 2012 #35

Exactly. davidwparker Nov 2012 #36

There can be no loyalty to Grover Norquist! SCVDem Nov 2012 #37

Better yet, why not push Grover off the cliff? meow2u3 Nov 2012 #52

Good! I'm not going to like paying more, since I'm just a working stiff, but good! nt valerief Nov 2012 #38

I hope he gets to let them expire treestar Nov 2012 #39

Yes, he needs to go to the public. pa28 Nov 2012 #40

"Fuck you assholes, I insist that all the tax cuts expire" should be the opening position Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #43

Elections have consequences. :-) WinkyDink Nov 2012 #44

Why are so many DUers praising this??? cui bono Nov 2012 #46

I agree John2 Nov 2012 #48

"We are going to let the Bush tax cuts on the wealthy expire. " SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #56

That's why immediately after Obama calls for tax cuts on middle class cui bono Nov 2012 #57

Exactly LiberalLovinLug Nov 2012 #67

This John2 Nov 2012 #47

Not only that - with the rash of Repug "layoffs" he should TBF Nov 2012 #50

Spine would be allowing ALL the tax cuts to expire. Tatiana Nov 2012 #51

Me too. n/t cui bono Nov 2012 #53

I hope it is unwavering---time for repubs to make some concessions Shilo Nov 2012 #58

K&R Amonester Nov 2012 #59

The Senate has already passed a bill Timbuk3 Nov 2012 #60

Mr. President...TAKE MY TAX CUT AND USE IT FOR LEVERAGE!!! Moostache Nov 2012 #64

here, here kpete Nov 2012 #65

Hold on a minute... kjackson227 Nov 2012 #66

Yes John2 Nov 2012 #69

I don't mind paying a little more in taxes if I know the wealthy are paying their share. Take divid judesedit Nov 2012 #68

Read my lips Cresent City Kid Nov 2012 #89

Then afterwards he can propose a retroactive middle class tax cut Bucky Nov 2012 #70

Here's my compromise Berlin Expat Nov 2012 #71

Obama will NOT cave on this. We_Must_Organize Nov 2012 #72

Spine? Tax cuts that were supposed to expire years ago are ONCE AGAIN on the table. nt Bonobo Nov 2012 #73

"Myths and legends die hard in America" - Hunter S Thompson upi402 Nov 2012 #74

Fuck the unemployed, right? joshcryer Nov 2012 #79

Huh? Bonobo Nov 2012 #81

The extensions were done for a reason, Bonobo. joshcryer Nov 2012 #82

Joshcryer thinks tax cuts for the wealthy increase employment. Bonobo Nov 2012 #84

The extensions were a political trade for unemployment benefits. joshcryer Nov 2012 #85

No, Bonobo thinks you don't negotiate from a position of weakness. Bonobo Nov 2012 #86

Yeah, as if they would've negotiated. joshcryer Nov 2012 #87

I cannot take you seriously. Bonobo Nov 2012 #90

I advocate for neither. joshcryer Nov 2012 #92

Everyone remembers your advocacy for invading Libya and Syria. Bonobo Nov 2012 #93

"Crumbs." joshcryer Nov 2012 #96

You'll never convince BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #107

That poster in particular doesn't even live in the US. joshcryer Nov 2012 #108

Funny, I recently made a post about this on my FB redStateBlueHeart Nov 2012 #76

And what is that supposed to mean? jenw2 Nov 2012 #77

Sign Petition Requiring GOP Leadership to Repudiate Norquist's "No Tax Pledge" SoCalCisco Nov 2012 #78

EXACTLY. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #80

Good. Frankly, it didn't amount to all that much anyway in our budget. AllyCat Nov 2012 #88

What the hell is an "if" doing in that sentence? woo me with science Nov 2012 #91

Once again, we are taking things off the table well before negotiations even begin. Bonobo Nov 2012 #94

No problem. If those selfish bastards will have to pay, I don't mind paying more to make it happen. judesedit Nov 2012 #95

I am another one that would happily pay more taxes as long as the Bush tax cuts for the rich expire. airplaneman Nov 2012 #97

Write Congress Milliesmom Nov 2012 #98

Get real folks! bubba4249 Nov 2012 #99

He should do this and make sure it is talked about daily who's fault it is, the repukes. OverBurn Nov 2012 #100

Good! He is keeping his promise & what the voters knew! Pachamama Nov 2012 #104

Let all the Bush tax cuts for the rich expire.... Gumboot Nov 2012 #106

So now it's out in the open DFW Nov 2012 #111