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Was it worth this, just to make Obama a one term president?
On the fiscal cliff, Republicans are so screwed
Maybe its just me, but I dont see how Republicans have anything but bad options regarding the fiscal cliff. At least, not in the short term.
Even if Republicans negotiate the best bipartisan deal possible (something akin to the Corker plan), anyone who votes for it would be accused of selling out.
This would cause the base to either become demoralized or (more likely) angry angry enough to primary the read my lips traitors. Either way, its not a good thing.
On the other hand, if no deal is reached, Republicans will surely be blamed (this is always a safe assumption and a smart default position for a variety of reasons.)
This hasnt stopped some conservative pundits from acting as if Republicans hold all the cards. But the notion that Republicans have leverage is silly. Its the same kind of happy thinking that led some to boldly predict a Romney victory.
Look at it from Obamas perspective. Would allowing the sequestration cuts to kick in be that bad? It would allow him to cut the U.S. military (and blame Republicans), make some much-needed spending cuts (without taking heat from his base), and as a bonus raise taxes!
*snip*
Republicans are so screwed.
This is from thedailycaller.com, Fucker Carlson's online wingnut-fest. It was written by Matt K. Lewis:
, ubiquitous wingnut mouthpiece.
Actually, it's the country that's screwed.
On the fiscal cliff, Republicans are so screwed
Maybe its just me, but I dont see how Republicans have anything but bad options regarding the fiscal cliff. At least, not in the short term.
Even if Republicans negotiate the best bipartisan deal possible (something akin to the Corker plan), anyone who votes for it would be accused of selling out.
This would cause the base to either become demoralized or (more likely) angry angry enough to primary the read my lips traitors. Either way, its not a good thing.
On the other hand, if no deal is reached, Republicans will surely be blamed (this is always a safe assumption and a smart default position for a variety of reasons.)
This hasnt stopped some conservative pundits from acting as if Republicans hold all the cards. But the notion that Republicans have leverage is silly. Its the same kind of happy thinking that led some to boldly predict a Romney victory.
Look at it from Obamas perspective. Would allowing the sequestration cuts to kick in be that bad? It would allow him to cut the U.S. military (and blame Republicans), make some much-needed spending cuts (without taking heat from his base), and as a bonus raise taxes!
*snip*
Republicans are so screwed.
This is from thedailycaller.com, Fucker Carlson's online wingnut-fest. It was written by Matt K. Lewis:
, ubiquitous wingnut mouthpiece.
Actually, it's the country that's screwed.
No it's not.
The cuts in defense will prove once and for all that government spending creates jobs. And to the very people that say it doesn't.
I am really hoping this happens.
Polls show, if we go off the cliff, America will blame the GOP, and I think they will have sunk themselves for 2014.
Too bad some on this board do not see it that way or a least admit it, I am currently enjoying the greatest gift of partisan schadenfreude I have had since 2006. It is pretty rare that a party can outmaneuver themselves so completely, in this I give no credit to democrats for being better, only less suicidal in their goals.
On the fiscal cliff, Republicans are so screwed
Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t see how Republicans have anything but bad options regarding the fiscal cliff. At least, not in the short term.
Even if Republicans negotiate the best bipartisan deal possible (something akin to the Corker plan), anyone who votes for it would be accused of selling out.
This would cause the base to either become demoralized or (more likely) angry — angry enough to primary the “read my lips” traitors. Either way, it’s not a good thing.
On the other hand, if no deal is reached, Republicans will surely be blamed (this is always a safe assumption and a smart default position — for a variety of reasons.)
This hasn’t stopped some conservative pundits from acting as if Republicans hold all the cards. But the notion that Republicans have leverage is silly. It’s the same kind of happy thinking that led some to boldly predict a Romney victory.
Look at it from Obama’s perspective. Would allowing the sequestration cuts to kick in be that bad? It would allow him to cut the U.S. military (and blame Republicans), make some much-needed spending cuts (without taking heat from his base), and — as a bonus – raise taxes!
*snip*
Republicans are so screwed.
This is from thedailycaller.com, Fucker Carlson's online wingnut-fest. It was written by Matt K. Lewis:
, ubiquitous wingnut mouthpiece.
Actually, it's the country that's screwed.
No it's not.
The cuts in defense will prove once and for all that government spending creates jobs. And to the very people that say it doesn't.
I am really hoping this happens.
You are correct, but it's because the average american is dumber than a box of hammers.
Proved by the election of Obama, and reaffirmed by his re-election.
Too bad some on this board do not see it that way or a least admit it, I am currently enjoying the greatest gift of partisan schadenfreude I have had since 2006. It is pretty rare that a party can outmaneuver themselves so completely, in this I give no credit to democrats for being better, only less suicidal in their goals.
Too bad some on this board do not see it that way or a least admit it, I am currently enjoying the greatest gift of partisan schadenfreude I have had since 2006. It is pretty rare that a party can outmaneuver themselves so completely, in this I give no credit to democrats for being better, only less suicidal in their goals.
Clearly when republicans agreed to this cliff budget scheme, they believed by 2013 theyd have control of the Senate and a republican in the WH.
Republicans should walk away
Actually, it's the country that's screwed.
No it's not.
The cuts in defense will prove once and for all that government spending creates jobs. And to the very people that say it doesn't.
I am really hoping this happens.
come on sallow, THE MILITARY is the one thing this government is SUPPOSE to spend on.
Was it worth this, just to make Obama a one term president?
wtf...let Obama run you life..who cares
Polls show, if we go off the cliff, America will blame the GOP, and I think they will have sunk themselves for 2014.
We need to go off the cliff. Really we do. The democrats need about 12 more years to get us to the bottom. Let's give it to em.
Polls show, if we go off the cliff, America will blame the GOP, and I think they will have sunk themselves for 2014.
The GOP hasn't learned from history. Like the two gov't shutdowns that were blamed on Gingrich and the GOP back when Clinton was president. And like the debt ceiling debacle from last year. They're just going to do it again.
Too bad some on this board do not see it that way or a least admit it, I am currently enjoying the greatest gift of partisan schadenfreude I have had since 2006. It is pretty rare that a party can outmaneuver themselves so completely, in this I give no credit to democrats for being better, only less suicidal in their goals.
Clearly when republicans agreed to this cliff budget scheme, they believed by 2013 theyd have control of the Senate and a republican in the WH.
Too bad some on this board do not see it that way or a least admit it, I am currently enjoying the greatest gift of partisan schadenfreude I have had since 2006. It is pretty rare that a party can outmaneuver themselves so completely, in this I give no credit to democrats for being better, only less suicidal in their goals.
Well, a few haven't even admitted that Obama won. So don't wait for a miracle...
So far, all you conservatives have been saying the Republicans should do nothing and let the country fall to it's knees, just to show the Dems.