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2016 Postmortem

magical thyme

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6. we need to remember there is no "fiscal cliff"

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2012, 10:19 AM

Oct 2012

That is massive hyperbole. The effects are cumulative: it's more like walking down a steep hill. The further down you walk, the longer the climb back up. But there are few weeks to months in early 2013 that he can hold this sledge hammer over their heads while he 'negotiates' his terms. And then changes can be made retroactive.

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Obama Ready to Play Hardball on Fiscal Cliff [View all] babylonsister Oct 2012 OP

I hope so. YayArea Oct 2012 #1

he might make them live up to the agreement they made Enrique Oct 2012 #2

"Bow to his demands". Nice phrase there WP. democrat_patriot Oct 2012 #3

We know OLDMDDEM Oct 2012 #4

K&R Tarheel_Dem Oct 2012 #5

we need to remember there is no "fiscal cliff" magical thyme Oct 2012 #6

They'll all be tough until Nov. 7th. Then the rich will get their tax cuts. harun Oct 2012 #7