Posted on 11/11/2012 8:09:37 PM PST by CountC
It seems to me that we're holding all the cards in this sequestration negotiation. We don't need to protect a President Romney and have nothing to lose, really.
This is the deal I would offer Obama: We'll give you tax increases for $250k and higher. We'll even eliminate the debt ceiling. But, he needs to agree to repeal Obamacare. If he chooses not to accept our offer, tell him he'll have until X date in December, at which point everyone will head home for Christmas and he can explain to the American people why he's putting "economic patriotism" aside for a health plan no one wants.
In addition, the debt ceiling will not be raised until these terms are met so long as we hold the gavel and 41 Senate seats. They'll have to figure out other ways to service the debt. He can accept our offer, or he can deal with the consequences of his decision.
No way he will ever give up that.
That will essentially kill Obamacare as a consequence.
What you are missing is the media will characterize even the slightest recalcitrance on the part of the Republicans as obstructionism and will thus blame them for driving the economy over the cliff.
Do the majority of Americans even want a repeal of Obamacare? I mean, they had their chance last week.
“We’ll give you tax increases for $250k and higher.”
No, not the income tax. We should have a wealth tax on the Hollywood mansions and Buffett’s holdings. That will be fun to watch.
Best post of the day!
Too bad there isn’t a FReeper named FrankenB or even BooB. You’d be all over it!! ;)
Still chuckling here...
Agreed! Let those "one percenters" put their $$$ where their big yaps are. So many were so vocal in their support for Jobama; let them feel the pinch of the consequences.
Well, to be serious for a moment, I don’t trust anyone who registered two days ago and then has the unmitigated audacidy to post a vanity.
1. you have to have brass balls. I’m not sure Boehner has any.
2. you need to be an excellent poker player. again, see boehner.
I forget the rest....
No deals. No contact. No money, food, water or anything else.
War.
I hadn’t noticed the join date. Too new to know anything about FR etiquette. Well, at least it’s not a Viking Kitties-caliber noob vanity thread. Could be worse.
Sorry, but the American people have clearly spoken.
They said, ‘mmm... meh’.
Go away newbie or you will feel the ZOT.
Cheers!
Yes, outstanding idea. Give O all he wants but repeal (or replace) Obamacare. Repeal Obamacare, or forget the debt ceiling.
I agree
Obama touts The Buffet rule or the expiration of the Bush tax cuts for the anyone making above 200-250 thousand as the method for doing that.
Dirty little secret is that it will not impact Buffet. He keeps his corporate salary at $100 thousand. His director's fees on the tax return I looked at were $75,000. He has a modest house that is no doubt paid for.
Raising the income tax rate will not impact Buffet at all. When Obama started talking about the Buffet rule, It was reported that Buffet said he didn't recommend an increase in income tax.
Well you may be wondering what Buffet had in mind. I listened to an interview he had with Brokaw. He said he is for a consumption tax, but not a sales tax.
What he envisions is an investment type of account that receives your income, and is taxed as withdrawals/checks are made. Ha Ha. Anybody surprised to find out that the CEO of an investment firm thinks everyone should have an investment account, and that tax policy should discourage withdrawing the funds?
Any way back to how we are going to make sure Buffet pays his fair share? I'd go along with a wealth tax, and maybe some sort of tax on those Foundations(tax shelters) these rich people have - The Gates Foundation for example.
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