Why?

Post #345,105 by drook 7/23/11 8:57:30 PM Reply	Why? We were calling for taxes that were less than what the Gang of Six had proposed... If it was unbalanced, it was unbalanced in the direction of not enough revenue. Like I said ... why? Why would you propose more than what the other side asked for? That doesn't make sense even when the other side has made it clear they'll never say "yes" to you under any circumstances. Which they have in this case. -- Drew
Post #345,108 by Another Scott 7/23/11 10:44:10 PM Reply	He wanted a deal they couldn't refuse. But they did anyway. The House is the holdup and they've said no tax increases period. He wanted to show that he was willing to go the extra mile if they were willing to approve some increase in taxes - even less than a few Senators on the Go6 were willing to accept. Obama really wanted to do a deal, and find a way for them to feel they could break their stupid statements about no taxes. He still does. Maybe it'll be like the ACA and they'll pull a rabbit out of the hat. It's not quite over yet (and even if nothing happens before August 3, there's still the end of the fiscal year drama). Not holding my breath, mind you. But if anyone can find a way to make it happen, it's Obama. Cheers, Scott.
Post #345,198 by jake123 7/26/11 11:43:04 AM Reply	Yes it does at this point, it's very clear where the problem lies... and it's not with the Dems or the White House.

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