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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
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Wait the title of that article lied.
Norquist says in the article:
So he has a lukewarm feeling for it.
edited 31st Dec '12 7:31:56 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016Serocco: You have to realize that while I agree with you it has to be done. One side is being stupid but we need their approval to get anything done hence why we need to compromise. None of the Founding Fathers thought the constitution was perfect but it worked pretty well for its time.
Also that's why I want the house to reject the deal. It will mean the Republicans are firmly to blame which means they can stand to lose a ton of seats.
Deviant: It's better than his usual idiocy.
edited 31st Dec '12 7:33:59 PM by Kostya
So what if I talk about blame? I'm not even sure what you mean by that, because it's so unconnected to the rest of your statement. In any event, what happens in 2014 is largely dependent on whether or not the Democrats get their shit together because their performance during the midterm elections has apparently sucked so far. Which is part of how we got the Tea Party nuts in the House in the first damn place. So yeah. Best to watch what the Democrats do if you're prediction who gets elected in; people can't vote for people who don't run, and won't vote for people who don't get their message out.
And Norquist can go hang. He's just trying desperately to remain relevant in a world that cares less and less for his moronic opinion.
Actually, Serrocco, a low tax on the middle-class and poor is a good thing during a recession. The rich is more likely to either save money, or put into long-term securities (bonds). However, the poor/middle class will actually spend pretty much all of that money that they save from taxes. They have to spend that money. To do otherwise is to risk starvation, falling behind on loans/houses, all of the day-today bills that people get.
edited 31st Dec '12 7:35:52 PM by DrTentacles
The taxes rising is a result of not meeting a deadline, Serrocco. It's a consequence we knew well in advance. They'll be talking, now, about cutting taxes, and where to do it. Seriously, you're jumping the gun. It's now a wait and see what they do situation, because the Republicans have officially hung themselves.
Ah nevermind. Also goddammit. Now I know what you're talking about.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/31/fiscal-cliff-deal_n_2348269.html
Another two months of the goddamn tax cuts?
"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -MugenWell we can count on Rand Paul to vote against the bill in the Senate
Dow closes up 166 points despite Fiscal Cliff fears
We dodged a bullet there.
edited 31st Dec '12 7:46:32 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016Huzzah! No one is happy with this deal!
I hear that's the sign of a good compromise.
To an extent but if you raise taxes to much it will hurt the economy.
Perhaps we should raise taxes on the upper middle class, while retaining the current tax level for the lower middle class.
edited 31st Dec '12 7:52:08 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016How will it not help the economy? If my parents get to keep that six thousand dollars they can spend it on stuff which gives companies money that they can use to cover their bottom line, pay their workers, and other stuff. Taking money from us means we're forced to make cuts to what we buy which means we're not pumping as much money into the economy.
edited 31st Dec '12 7:51:54 PM by Kostya

edited 31st Dec '12 7:31:09 PM by Serocco
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