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Too bad you weren’t here from about April to November when he explained the concept of asking the rich to pay their fair share. It’s not particularly complex, but you did have to listen to someone other than Billo and Beck.
And they say Reagan was the teflon president! Obama is NEVERHELD TO ANYTHING HE SAYS! America is a rudderless ship with obama at the helm, which is good for nothing.
After the negotiations that led to the extension of the Bush tax cuts in 2010, Boehor leaned against the back of the elevator and with a sigh and a smile said he had gotten 95% of what he wanted. One of those things is the deal that has us facing sequestration. Payne conveniently ignores the hand Boehnor played in this matter and his cartoon implies that Obama is two faced on this matter, and in total control of the outcome. It is hypocritical and unhelpful. It also feeds the anger of the conservatives who already believe that Obama is working against the interests of the country in which his children are growing. Sadly, C.
A prediction that has no basis (but I will make one up like many others in these forums): ♦ The Dems and Reps are doing nothing but posturing. Some time ago they went into a (formerly smoke filled) room and decided to staunchly maintain their political positions and just let the tax cuts expire. That way the Dems get their tax increase and keep their constituents happy, and the Reps can keep their constituency happy by claiming that they fought against a tax increase but lost because the Senate has a Democratic majority. ♦ God help me that I’ve become so cynical about our President and Congress that they would do such a thing for the reasons stated.
Right-wingers like Payne don’t appreciate bipartisanship, maturing of ideas, etc. Not every elected official is frozen in time and space. The 2012 version of Obama is the one who knows what he “gave up” in 2010 and got NOTHING in return for, except maybe his re-election.
In 2010, Obama knew the recovery needed the boost of extending the Bush tax cuts. Now in 2012 with the recovery underway, Obama knows it’s time to end them.
It’s very interesting how the same set of facts can be portrayed different ways from different perspectives. Payne conveniently ignores that in 2010 President Obama wanted to extend the tax cuts for the exact same group he wants them to remain for now. In 2010 President Obama wanted to end bush era tax cuts for the 1%, just as he does now. The ONLY difference is then he tried to compromise and reach a deal with the reTHUGlicans who demanded he meet their conditions and they gave nothing and now he isn’t rolling over and giving up like the reTHUGlicans want. Because President Obama grew a back bone and isn’t acquiescing to their demands they and their mouthpieces cry like spoiled little brats who aren’t getting their way, only their way and denying others anything.
Called "the Thomas Nast of his time" by The National Review magazine, Payne is an informed journalist whose investigative writing has also made national headlines.
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Comments (32) (Please sign in to comment)
Radish
said, 6 months ago
Whatever is politically expedient.
TJDestry
said, 6 months ago
Too bad you weren’t here from about April to November when he explained the concept of asking the rich to pay their fair share. It’s not particularly complex, but you did have to listen to someone other than Billo and Beck.
gmgodsil said, 6 months ago
And they say Reagan was the teflon president! Obama is NEVER HELD TO ANYTHING HE SAYS! America is a rudderless ship with obama at the helm, which is good for nothing.
Ms. Ima said, 6 months ago
What’s ‘fair share’ to a liberal? Money other people have.
perceptor3 said, 6 months ago
Either way, the Dems and the media will spin it so the Republicans come out the villians.
Respectful Troll said, 6 months ago
After the negotiations that led to the extension of the Bush tax cuts in 2010, Boehor leaned against the back of the elevator and with a sigh and a smile said he had gotten 95% of what he wanted. One of those things is the deal that has us facing sequestration.
Payne conveniently ignores the hand Boehnor played in this matter and his cartoon implies that Obama is two faced on this matter, and in total control of the outcome. It is hypocritical and unhelpful. It also feeds the anger of the conservatives who already believe that Obama is working against the interests of the country in which his children are growing.
Sadly,
C.
mikefive said, 6 months ago
A prediction that has no basis (but I will make one up like many others in these forums):
♦
The Dems and Reps are doing nothing but posturing. Some time ago they went into a (formerly smoke filled) room and decided to staunchly maintain their political positions and just let the tax cuts expire. That way the Dems get their tax increase and keep their constituents happy, and the Reps can keep their constituency happy by claiming that they fought against a tax increase but lost because the Senate has a Democratic majority.
♦
God help me that I’ve become so cynical about our President and Congress that they would do such a thing for the reasons stated.
Chillbilly
said, 6 months ago
Right-wingers like Payne don’t appreciate bipartisanship, maturing of ideas, etc. Not every elected official is frozen in time and space. The 2012 version of Obama is the one who knows what he “gave up” in 2010 and got NOTHING in return for, except maybe his re-election.
Radish
said, 6 months ago
@perceptor3
No need to spin it.
ruff
said, 6 months ago
@Little Green Men
You left one off. He now calls himself Mr. …
DrCanuck said, 6 months ago
In 2010, Obama knew the recovery needed the boost of extending the Bush tax cuts. Now in 2012 with the recovery underway, Obama knows it’s time to end them.
Is that really so hard to understand?
STLDan said, 6 months ago
@Ms. Ima
The SAME percentage that everyone pays. I sure dont pay 14%…
STLDan said, 6 months ago
@TimeWeaver
Oh right, never show the right wingers the actual facts, that doesn’t mesh with “their message”
TheTrustedMechanic said, 6 months ago
It’s very interesting how the same set of facts can be portrayed different ways from different perspectives. Payne conveniently ignores that in 2010 President Obama wanted to extend the tax cuts for the exact same group he wants them to remain for now. In 2010 President Obama wanted to end bush era tax cuts for the 1%, just as he does now. The ONLY difference is then he tried to compromise and reach a deal with the reTHUGlicans who demanded he meet their conditions and they gave nothing and now he isn’t rolling over and giving up like the reTHUGlicans want. Because President Obama grew a back bone and isn’t acquiescing to their demands they and their mouthpieces cry like spoiled little brats who aren’t getting their way, only their way and denying others anything.
ansonia
said, 6 months ago
@TheTrustedMechanic
So I guess you’ve made your idea of “compromise” very clear.