White House says deal achievable on tax cuts

[Joanne98]

Source: Reuters

Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday that a deal is achievable in the talks among senior administration officials and lawmakers on renewing the Bush-era tax cuts.

"We're in the midst of productive discussions and negotiations around what I think everybody agrees is an issue that has to get done in taxes," said White House spokesman Robert Gibbs. "I think we can get some substantive agreements."



Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B05LM20101201

[truebrit71]

1. In other words "We caved again and are trying to find the best possible spin before we announce it".

..."Change" my arse...

[harun]

19. We know the WH will cave, I still have hope in Pelosi saying "Eff off" though.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

2. What deal?

It's already beyond generous.

[Parker CA]

3. It's either going to be a $1mil limit or extensions for everyone. Neither will surprise me. nt

[leftynyc]

7. I can live with the former

but not the latter. Extensions for everyone is the cowards way out.

[MBS]

9. " " " "" n/t

[Bozita]

4. This toon captures my feelings ...

[ProudDad]

5. Keeping Perspective on North Korea

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9665158

[bergie321]

15. LOL

Thanks. I needed that.

[ProudDad]

6. Gee, way to go!

An extra $17,467 for the rich

And $103,835 for the ubber-rich

Best republican Admin (bankster) money can buy...


ON EDIT: Let them ALL END!

[Bozita]

10. That graphic should be a "must show" for any news program discussing the Bush taxcuts

[2Design]

8. yeah HOW is that PUBLIC option going ? NOT

[No Elephants]

11. Obama's thinking has "evolved" again. Now, he agrees with Joe the Plumber.

[Botany]

12. go ahead and run up the white flag now Obama

[bowens43]

13. by deal he means surrender? nt

[bergie321]

14. Let me guess...

Democrats "compromised" with Republicans and now are ONLY going to extend tax cuts for the rich?

[jerseyjack]

16. Substantive Agreement?

With Obama, that means taxes will be returned to pre-Bush levels for lower and middle income earners and they will remain lowered for earners above $250,000.

[COLGATE4]

17. Fuck this bullshit. I'm sick and tired of listening to their half-assed

warmed over 'explanations' of why the piss running down our legs is really rain. Their disdain for the base is palpable.

[Owl]

22. +1

[socialist_n_TN]

18. So have we got 40 progressive Dems to.........

filibuster in the Senate?

[harun]

20. We won't get support in the Senate, we will in the House though.

[Thor_MN]

21. The sunset was created by the GOP. Now they want more tax cuts.

Tax cuts for 95% of the people IS compromise. If they want tax cuts for all, we should say we will give you MOST of what you want, deal with it.

[MichiganVote]

23. What he means is that the suckers in the US who DO pay taxes are going to pay more

And it will continue to line the pockets of the wealthy bigots who could give a fucking rat's ass about this country.