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stonecutter357

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Reply to EffieBlack (Original post)

Sat Dec 16, 2017, 11:26 AM

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PLEASE stop assuming that Republicans will "pay a price next year" for the tax bill [View all] EffieBlack Dec 2017 OP

Nope. stonecutter357 Dec 2017 #1

Tell that to Chuck Schumer SHRED Dec 2017 #2

What do you think Schumer should do instead? hlthe2b Dec 2017 #3

Continue to point out it's faults SHRED Dec 2017 #5

He certainly needs to do more than gloat "heh heh heh - NOW we've got you where we want you!" EffieBlack Dec 2017 #12

I don't disagree,but my question was sincere. I truly don't know what they should do right now. hlthe2b Dec 2017 #25

You got all that from one tweet? BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #30

No. EffieBlack Dec 2017 #39

Nobody WANTS the bill to pass for purely political reasons bearsfootball516 Dec 2017 #4

When was the last time a piece of GOP-passed legislation actually lost them an election? EffieBlack Dec 2017 #11

We keep giving credit for rational thought Jakes Progress Dec 2017 #18

2006 and 2008 were substantial wins prompted be Republican control mythology Dec 2017 #28

Doesnt answer my question. EffieBlack Dec 2017 #37

With the "compromise," almost everyone making under $125,000 or so will see a tax cut. Hoyt Dec 2017 #6

This bill is back loaded SHRED Dec 2017 #8

I'm afraid you're right. crazylikafox Dec 2017 #10

Actually, I don't think most people will have to pay when the file in 2019. Hoyt Dec 2017 #16

Witholdings from pay checks will not change. pwb Dec 2017 #20

Look it up. The rates are cut and most people don't own a $1Million home or Hoyt Dec 2017 #23

Thanks for the link lunasun Dec 2017 #36

Yes... SHRED Dec 2017 #7

but they are getting rid of the mandate right? bluestarone Dec 2017 #9

It's not about "assuming" anything... Wounded Bear Dec 2017 #13

I'll believe it when I see it EffieBlack Dec 2017 #14

If having better ideas Jakes Progress Dec 2017 #19

With 1.5 TRILLION $$$$$$ more than before to spend on campaigns .... L. Coyote Dec 2017 #15

Agreed . the cons crashed the economy in 08 and now they have all 3 branches Fullduplexxx Dec 2017 #17

Unless Republicans cut SS/Medicare next year, most voters won't care. LeftInTX Dec 2017 #21

Blue state republicans MFM008 Dec 2017 #22

I agree karynnj Dec 2017 #24

Blue State Rethugs are going to pay dearly for this. Dawson Leery Dec 2017 #26

You're absolutely correct. And even this tax bill is gamed. It is not until 2019, after the midterms Stinky The Clown Dec 2017 #27

Due to the 2007 recession, Republicans paid a price estefanyo Dec 2017 #29

I'm not. n/t tazkcmo Dec 2017 #31

Short term I believe this will help them, people are going to see a measly few bucks back Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #32

They are pulling the scam of adjusting the withholding tables so they can say you got more in your MiniMe Dec 2017 #33

Just the mere fact Clarity2 Dec 2017 #34

Also Clarity2 Dec 2017 #35

Also please don't expect any of this like assumed in 2014 and then once again in 2016 lunasun Dec 2017 #38

Exactly! EffieBlack Dec 2017 #40

The bill will be cloudy until returns actually filed in 2019. Sneederbunk Dec 2017 #41