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Eleanors38

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11. I'm not that concerned about these "cliff notes"...

Reply to Hissyspit (Original post)

Fri Dec 28, 2012, 06:06 PM

Dec 2012

By the beginning of the year, the Clinton-era tax rates go BACK into effect, and spending is reduced. This results not only in predictability (such a grave concern for the business community), but a clear signal that U.S. indebtedness will be less of a problem. These were cited as the reasons for spurring an economic expansion in the late 90s and beyond. The panic over jumping the precipice has not been explained beyond the usual Fear & Drama! Film at eleven....

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Report: Obama is not making a new offer at 'fiscal cliff' meeting with congressional leaders [View all] Hissyspit Dec 2012 OP

Fuck 'em. Let's do this thing! nt patrice Dec 2012 #1

Fuck 'em, don't give them nuthin', their days are gone. marble falls Dec 2012 #6

They have proven what they are. nt patrice Dec 2012 #8

So...earlier reports of a scaled-back offer wrong? TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #2

Better not scale back. He's holding four aces and the King of Spades. Boehner will not have a job .. marble falls Dec 2012 #7

Obama not making new fiscal cliff offer to Congress: source cal04 Dec 2012 #3

They've had plenty of opportunities to respond to his other 4 louis-t Dec 2012 #4

Subsidized vasoline NoOneMan Dec 2012 #5

I think they got the message when the White House waiter tavernier Dec 2012 #9

Counter with more cuts in MILITARY spending. spooky3 Dec 2012 #10

I actually agree. cstanleytech Dec 2012 #13

I'm not that concerned about these "cliff notes"... Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #11

Well, that's great.... AngryOldDem Dec 2012 #12

The SS taxes should go up but with a income tax offset. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #14