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tritsofme

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16. The Bush tax cuts perverted Reconciliation.

Reply to dkf (Reply #14)

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 12:30 AM

Apr 2013

A process which was intended to simplify deficit reduction. They had to let the cuts expire under Reconciliation because they exploded, not decreased the deficit.

There would be no reason to sunset revenue enhancing tax reform.

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The only chance there was to raise taxes was to get rid of all the Bush cuts. [View all] dkf Apr 2013 OP

We have a nation of Democratic mayors, aldermen, council members, etc. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #1

It takes a lot of maneuvering to put austerity into effect without getting your hands dirty. Marr Apr 2013 #2

+1 BethanyQuartz Apr 2013 #3

What about that internet sales tax I've heard about? Skip Intro Apr 2013 #4

Not the Feds. dkf Apr 2013 #5

It really might make some small net-sellers not bother. Skip Intro Apr 2013 #8

Small businesses can't compete on big volume discounts. They need the leeway from sales taxes. dkf Apr 2013 #9

yeah.once he caved on that Doctor_J Apr 2013 #6

The republicans care more about taxes than the military. There's nothing to trade. dkf Apr 2013 #7

Don't forget, Mr. O will increase tobacco tax... russspeakeasy Apr 2013 #11

and the hyper regressive internet sales tax Doctor_J Apr 2013 #17

DEM Party doesn't want to rock the boat. Might interfere with their monthly payoffs. blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #10

You wouldn't need 60 votes, just a Dem House. tritsofme Apr 2013 #12

Wouldn't that have an end date, same as the Bush cuts? dkf Apr 2013 #14

The Bush tax cuts perverted Reconciliation. tritsofme Apr 2013 #16

Right on the target. kentuck Apr 2013 #13

I thought it was pretty obvious we needed to raise taxes or we would be cutting the safety net. dkf Apr 2013 #15