Please let this be a “Read my lips” moment for Obama.
He caught so much flack for that Joe the Plumber statement and he went out of his way to assure people that he only intended to raise taxes on those *evil* rich people.
I share your desire, but it won't happen. The difference is that Pubbies have a tendency to expect their politicians to keep such promises. The Messiah can do anything and his loyal army of willing slaves will cheer.