Obama’s goals regarding the “Fiscal Cliff” are hardly
recondite ... Basically, they involve making the current tax
code inert by establishing permanently high rates in the interest of “fairness,” and continuing to demonize the Rich as the culprits responsible for the current economy. If any minor reductions to targeted groups
do occur, then the Media will give The
One credit for his great concern and compassion for the middle class.
(“Uhhh, we once tried it their way, and look what happened!”) Neither his blatant deceit nor any truly worthwhile proposals put forth by the GOP will make any difference in this drama. The slavish lackeys in the Press certainly don’t have to be enticed or pressured to fall in line; like vultures, they’ve noticed Republicans are afraid of any negative coverage, and are ripe to have this debacle placed in their lap.